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In a bid to revive education quality disrupted worldwide by the COVID-19 pandemic, various international organizations and governments have come together to strengthen teaching capacities and promote equitable education. The Regional Conference on Teachers and Equitable Education: All for Education in Southeast Asia, held virtually on October 30, brought together
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Colombia's Vice President and Chancellor Marta Lucía Ramírez concluded her official visit to Germany, where she met with high-ranking officials to strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote economic reactivation, vaccination, and peacebuilding in Colombia. The visit was a significant step in deepening the ties between the two countries, with
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal bin Fadel Al-Ibrahim, has emphasized the country's pivotal role in shaping sustainable economic growth and protecting the global economy from climate change. As part of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Italy, the Minister highlighted
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Chinese Ambassador to Grenada Wei Hongtian and Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa exchanged views on climate change, international cooperation, and response measures at a meeting on October 26, 2021. Ambassador Wei highlighted China's commitment to green and low-carbon development, aiming to achieve carbon peak by 2030 and carbon
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Ukraine's Minister of Energy German Galushchenko and USAID officials discussed the creation of the Hydrogen Strategy of Ukraine, a document outlining the country's approach to hydrogen energy. The strategy will cover three key areas: hydrogen production, transportation, and storage. According to expert recommendations, the strategy will
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Energy Minister German Galushchenko convened a discussion with representatives from the USAID Energy Security Project to develop a hydrogen strategy for Ukraine. The joint effort between Ukrainian officials and USAID experts aims to create a comprehensive plan for hydrogen energy development, encompassing production, transportation, and storage. The strategy's
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Uruguay's Minister of Economy Azucena Arbeleche emphasized the need for international cooperation to address the economic and climate challenges faced by the world. In a speech before the Development Committee (CD) of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF, Arbeleche called for equal access to
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The 2021 International Monetary Fund (IMF) meeting, chaired by Swedish Minister of Finance Magdalena Andersson, emphasized the need for strong international cooperation to expedite universal vaccination, limit divergences, and support an inclusive economic recovery. The meeting also stressed the importance of addressing climate change, poverty, and inequalities. Key Takeaways: * The
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of international cooperation on rules-based trade to support a strong, sustainable, and inclusive economic recovery. In October 2021, Canadian Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade, Mary Ng, met with key ministerial and trade counterparts at the G20 Trade and Investment
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The global agricultural industry is facing significant challenges as the world's population continues to grow. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sharp increase in food demand, rising prices, and hyperinflation in several countries. Russian Minister of Agriculture, Dmitry Patrushev, emphasized the need for the agricultural sector to
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The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) met recently to discuss the current state of Pakistan's agriculture sector. According to officials, all major crops of the Kharif season, including cotton, rice, maize, and sugarcane, have witnessed significant growth in production, surpassing their set targets. The committee was informed that
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India's steel industry, a critical component of the country's economic development, is shifting its focus towards decarbonization and environmental sustainability. The National Steel Policy 2017 aims to create a globally competitive Indian steel industry by adopting world-best practices on environment and sustainability. To achieve this goal,
