International cooperation
The Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has provided an update on the revised timeline for the Bullet train or Mumbai-Ahmedabad High speed Rail (MAHSR) project. This ambitious project, developed in collaboration with Japan, aims to connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad with a high-speed rail corridor. The project has faced multiple
International cooperation
The Government of Liberia and the World Bank have signed a landmark agreement aimed at transforming public primary education in the country through the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project. The agreement, worth US$88.7 million, includes a US$60 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)
International cooperation
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Parana and the Italian National Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office have formalized a technical cooperation agreement to share data and information, exchange experiences, and provide training to combat transnational organized crime. This partnership aims to prevent and repress criminal organizations, leveraging
International cooperation
The Egyptian government, led by H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, is working closely with the World Bank to enhance economic development in the country. A recent meeting between the Minister and Mr. Stephane Guimbert, Regional Director of the World Bank for Egypt,
International cooperation
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, and World Bank Regional Director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, Mr. Stephane Guimbert, met to discuss avenues for enhancing joint cooperation to achieve economic development in Egypt. The meeting focused on leveraging the World Bank's
International cooperation
Liberia's government has signed a historic deal with the World Bank to invest $88.7 million in the country's failing public primary education system. The Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project aims to lift more than 350,000 students out of learning poverty through widespread
International cooperation
Pacific nations must work together to tackle the rising economic and geopolitical challenges, Tongan Prime Minister, Dr Aisake Eke, has urged in the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Fiji. Against the backdrop of global uncertainties, he emphasized the importance of regional cooperation, public-private partnerships, and support for vulnerable island
International cooperation
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday to address key issues, including NATO security, the US-EU trade dispute, and energy policy. The meeting aims to boost the bilateral partnership between France and Germany, which has been strained due to the US'
International cooperation
Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus recently visited Berlin, where he met with senior German officials to discuss bilateral cooperation, the EU enlargement process, and the future 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework. The meetings focused on Ukraine's EU membership and the importance of a secure
International cooperation
Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, met with the World Bank's Regional Director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, Stephane Guimbert, to discuss potential cooperation on economic development and a new global health initiative. The World Bank proposed that Egypt join the initiative, which
International cooperation
The United States will again withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) due to concerns over the agency's alleged anti-Israel bias, marking the third time the country has left the Paris-based organization. This decision comes just two years after the Biden administration rejoined UNESCO,
International cooperation
Climate change is exerting significant pressure on Zimbabwe's education system, with scorching temperatures, floods, and cyclones posing a substantial threat to learners and teachers. In a bid to mitigate this impact, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, in collaboration with the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP)
