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In a significant move, Representatives Chris Pappas, Gus Bilirakis, Dina Titus, and Nicole Malliotakis, co-chairs and vice co-chairs of the Hellenic Caucus, have reintroduced the End the Cyprus Embargo Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at extending the waiver renewal period for the arms embargo on the Republic of Cyprus from
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Angola has taken a significant step towards enhancing consumer protection by undergoing a voluntary peer review of its consumer protection law and policy, led by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and global partners. This milestone event, held during the 9th United Nations Conference on Competition and
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The Jordanian-Syrian Economic and Trade Committee convened in Amman to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and enhancing economic integration across key sectors. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah and Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Shaar. The committee focused on fostering collaboration
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A significant milestone in Egyptian industry and technical education was marked with the signing of a cooperation protocol between Egypt and Japan to launch a five-year Japanese-inspired engineering diploma program in September. The Industry Ministry's Productivity and Vocational Training Authority, the cabinet's Education Development Fund, and
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The Parliamentary Environment and Climate Committee in Jordan recently met with Japanese Ambassador Asari Hideki to discuss enhanced cooperation in the fields of environment, climate action, clean energy, and water resource management. The committee, chaired by MP Hamzeh Hawamdeh, highlighted the 71-year history of Jordanian-Japanese relations, built on mutual respect
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A recent pre-departure mobilization meeting for the "Renewable Energy Technology Training Course in China" was held in St. George's, Grenada, on July 11, 2025. Attendees included Ambassador to Grenada Wei Hongtian, Grenada department representatives, and trainees. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation between China and Grenada
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The UK has introduced a package of new trade measures, aiming to simplify imports from developing countries and lower prices on everyday goods for British consumers while supporting jobs and growth in some of the world's poorest nations. These reforms are part of the UK's Plan
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan's economic and climate reform agenda, with a focus on strengthening the country's resilience to external challenges. According to Mahir Binici, the IMF Resident Representative, Pakistan's economic growth is expected to strengthen in
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will issue bonds worth 23 billion yen ($160 million) next month to support infrastructure, education, and development needs of African nations. This move coincides with Japan's cohosting of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, where JICA aims
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The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting held on July 9 reaffirmed the regional bloc's commitment to strengthen its external engagements. The ministers agreed to leverage existing ASEAN organs and mechanisms, explore new partnerships, and advance the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). They also
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U.S. lawmakers introduce legislation to extend privileges and immunities to CERN, strengthening international partnerships in science and research. The move aims to reduce barriers between European and American research institutions, fostering groundbreaking discoveries in physics and nuclear research. Key players, including Congressman Joaquin Castro, Congressman Bill Foster, and Congressman
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has taken a significant step in supporting Brazil's efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 23, JICA signed a loan agreement with the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) to provide a Japanese Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) loan worth 30,000 million Yen.
