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Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Finance Olga Zykova and Government Commissioner for Public Debt Management Yuriy Butsa met with Japanese officials to discuss economic assistance and recovery plans. The meeting focused on three components of assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in 2023, including direct budget funding, social and
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The Ministers of Education and Science of Poland and the Higher Education and Research of Palestine signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate academic and scientific cooperation between the two countries. This agreement aims to promote teaching languages, history, and culture, as well as exchange students and research opportunities for
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Saudi Arabia and Morocco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at encouraging and developing cooperation in tourism and coordinating efforts to achieve sustainable development of the tourism industry in both countries. The MOU was signed by the Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, and the Moroccan Minister of
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Hungary's Defense Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky has called for a focus on strengthening defense capabilities in international alliances following recent events. In a meeting with Israeli counterpart Benny Gantz, Szalay-Bobrovniczky emphasized the need for a systematic and effective defense force. Hungary has been investing in its defense capabilities since
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The United Arab Emirates' Minister of State, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, emphasized the country's concern over the impact of the illegal exploitation of natural resources by armed groups, organized crime networks, and transnational terrorist groups. This exploitation leads to unprecedented levels of violence,
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The workshop on enhancing SDG 6 water quality monitoring in Pakistan was held at the Serena Hotel Islamabad, bringing together key stakeholders from the government and international organizations. The event aimed to build practical strategies to improve water quality and address SDG 6 challenges through effective monitoring and management systems.
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Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed concerns about the financial and commercial challenges facing developing countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. She emphasized the need for international cooperation to address these challenges, promote socio-economic development through information technology, and mitigate the effects of climate change. The
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A global coalition led by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will announce new international targets to reduce carbon emissions from public construction projects, aiming to incentivize the use of low-carbon steel, cement, and concrete. The Green Public Procurement Pledge, to be announced on Friday, September 23, at the 13th
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The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) is being launched by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), and the government of Denmark to accelerate the growth of offshore wind energy globally. The alliance aims to drive a 670% increase in installed global offshore wind capacity
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President Werner Hoyer of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle will participate in several key events during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly and New York City Climate Week, highlighting the urgent need for global investment in innovative green technologies and adaptation to mitigate
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US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and Lithuanian Minister of Energy Dainius Kreivys have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between the two countries on renewable energy and cyber security. This historic agreement aims to help Lithuania achieve its goal of transitioning to a 100% renewable
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Azerbaijan has made significant progress in its renewable energy goals with the financial close of its first foreign investment-based independent solar power project, a 230-megawatt (MW) plant in Garadagh. The project, developed by Masdar, a leading renewable energy company, is co-financed by several international institutions, including the Abu Dhabi Fund
