Pakistani President, Somali Prime Minister Discuss Bilateral Relations

Pakistani President Dr. Arif Alvi and Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them in various fields.

Somali National News Agency (SONNA) said that the two sides discussed – in a meeting in Makkah Al Mukarramah while performing Hajj for this year – agricultural production, fisheries, energy, and livestock.

The two sides also discussed means of cooperation in the fight against terrorism and agreed to prepare a delegation from both sides led by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs so that they could implement the topics discussed during the meeting.

Source: Qatar News Agency

HH the Amir Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with Several Arab and Islamic Countries’ Leaders

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al Adha, in telephone conversations today, with a number of his brothers, the leaders of the brotherly Arab and Islamic countries.

His Highness exchanged congratulations with HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HE of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and HE President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi.

Source: Qatar News Agency

UNHCR Predicts Spike in Resettlement Needs in 2024

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) anticipated a significant rise in global refugee resettlement needs for next year, saying that over 2.4 million refugees will be in need of resettlement, marking a 20% increase compared to 2023.

Resettlement is the process of moving refugees from a country of asylum to another country that agrees to allow them entry and eventually grants them permanent residence.

In its report, UNHCR indicated that with a deepening refugee crisis, security breakdowns, and conflicts, urgent action is required to address the escalating challenges faced by millions forced on the run worldwide.

“We are witnessing a concerning increase in the number of refugees in need of resettlement in 2024. Resettlement remains a critical lifeline for those most at risk and with specific needs,” said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

“I ask all States with the means to step up and provide sustainable and multi-year resettlement commitments to offer safety and protection to those in need and to share the international communitys responsibility for refugees,” urged Grandi.

The report showed that the Asia region tops the list, with nearly 730,000 refugees likely requiring resettlement support, representing around 30% of the total.

UNHCR stressed that resettlement provides a lifeline of hope and protection to those facing extreme risks by offering a durable solution while at the same time playing a pivotal role in relieving the pressure on host countries and strengthening the broader protection framework.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Norland discusses with Issa Abdel Majeed opportunities to enhance political dialogue in Libya.

The United States Special Envoy to Libya, Ambassador “Richard Norland” met with the President of the Tebanese Congress, “Issa Abd al-Majid Mansour,” and Norland described, in a tweet published by the American embassy through its Twitter account yesterday evening, Monday, the meeting as “Good” and addressed stability in Libya and the wider region, as well as opportunities to enhance political dialogue following the results in Bouznika.

Source: Libyan News Agency

PM congratulates Revolution Leader on Eid Al-Adha occasion

The Prime Minister, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Habtoor, sent a cable of congratulations to the Revolution Leader, Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr Al-Din Al-Houthi, on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Adha 1444 AH.

The Prime Minister expressed his highest congratulations and blessings on his behalf and on behalf of the members of the National Salvation Government to the revolution leader o, to all the Yemeni people, the Arab and Islamic peoples on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, asking God Almighty to bless the country with goodness, Yemen and blessings, and with the honorable peace that the Yemeni people seek and that He accepts the obligatory rituals of the pilgrims, makes their Hajj accepted, and their efforts commendable, returns them to their families safe and sound.

He pointed to the importance and vitality represented by the step of refusing the pilgrims and transporting them from Sana’a International Airport to the Holy Land, confirming that the free and proud Yemeni people are about to reap the fruits of their legendary steadfastness, defense of their honor, dignity, homeland and an honorable victory.

Bin Habtoor affirmed that the directives of the Revolution Leader and his lectures during the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah are of interest to the Yemeni people in general and the National Salvation Government in particular, which is always keen to transform its affairs into executive plans and programs at the level of all relevant ministries.

He also stressed the government’s keenness to support the valiant Palestinian resistance by various available means, permanent solidarity with the Palestinian people and the legitimacy of their struggle against the usurper Zionist occupier.

The Prime Minister prayed to God to perpetuate the revolution leader ‘s health and wellness to continue leading the nation’s ship and bring it to safety and achieve the broad aspirations of the Yemeni people for independence, sovereignty, growth, development and prosperity.

Source: Yemen News Agency

PM congratulates President Al-Mashat on Eid Al-Adha occasion

The Prime Minister, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Habtoor, sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency Field Marshal Mahdi Al-Mashat, Head of the Supreme Political Council, on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Adha 1444 AH.

Bin Habtoor expressed his congratulations and blessings to President Al-Mashat, members of the Supreme Political Council, army and security men stationed on the fronts of pride, dignity, honor, their steadfast families, the families of the martyrs, the injured and their families on this occasion.

Asking God Almighty to repeat this occasion for the homeland and the Arab and Islamic nation, and all that it aspires for in glory, strength, protection, victory and empowerment has been achieved

Source: Yemen News Agency