International cooperation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended its commitment to collaboration with Norway's Royal Ministry of Energy in water power research and development. The extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will further the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce energy costs, strengthen grid reliability
International cooperation
The World Customs Organization, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, hosted a national awareness workshop on the Rules of Origin (RoO) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement in Bujumbura, Burundi. The workshop aimed to equip Customs administrations and other relevant agencies with the necessary tools
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Ghana and Japan have bolstered their academic cooperation through the 3rd JICA Chair programme, a joint effort between the University of Ghana (UG) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The programme focused on the role of artificial intelligence in Japanese media, with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto,
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Qatari businesses and entrepreneurs are set to explore new investment opportunities in South Africa, following a meeting between Qatar Chamber's Acting Director General Ali Bu Shrabak Al Mansori and President of Al-Minara Chamber of Commerce and Industry in South Africa Ebrahim Patel. The two chambers aim to strengthen
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Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to peacefully resolving the border dispute with Thailand, citing international law and its own good faith adherence to treaty obligations. This response comes after a recent statement by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs incorrectly stated Cambodia's position on the matter. The
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Cambodia has firmly rejected Thailand's handling of their longstanding border dispute, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful resolution in accordance with international law. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) responded strongly to recent statements from Thailand's Foreign Ministry regarding the 2000
International cooperation
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement reaffirming its commitment to resolving ongoing tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border peacefully. Citing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2000 between the two countries, the ministry emphasized the importance of bilateral negotiations and the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) mechanism
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Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday denied Cambodia's claim, stating that the kingdom broke its promise to resolve border disputes through a bilateral boundary committee, as agreed upon in a 2000 memorandum of understanding. Thailand asserts that Cambodia's appeal to the International Court of Justice
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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen's historic visit to South Africa marked a significant milestone in the two countries' cooperation, with President Cyril Ramaphosa hosting his counterpart on Friday. The visit resulted in two memoranda of understanding being signed, focusing on consular affairs and technical vocational education.
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Cambodia's decision to seek arbitration from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) should not be seen as an aggressive move, but rather as a lawful and peaceful effort to resolve border disputes with neighboring Thailand. The kingdom has been at odds with Thailand over territorial claims, including the
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his delegation will lead Vietnam's participation in the expanded 2025 BRICS Summit in Brazil from July 5-8, marking a significant diplomatic event for the country. This visit represents Vietnam's active role in international cooperation, affirming the voice of developing countries,
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Sri Lanka's newly launched initiatives to improve financial literacy are not enough to achieve real financial inclusion, according to a top international partner. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Kenji Kuronuma emphasized the need for robust regulation to supervise lending institutions and curb predatory practices. He stressed
