Category: Politice

Russian President “Vladimir Putin affirmed his country’s interest in developing friendly relations with Arab countries in order to effectively confront modern threats and challenges.

In a telegram sent to the participants in the Arab summit held yesterday in Jeddah, Putin indicated that his country supports peaceful solutions to the crises in Sudan, Yemen, Libya, and Syria, with unwavering respect for state sovereignty and the existing provisions of international law.

“Russia traditionally attaches great importance to developing friendly relations and constructive partnership cooperation with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, including within the framework of dialogue with the League of Arab States, in order to respond effectively to the threats and challenges facing modern humanity.” Putin added.

He explained that his country will continue to provide all possible assistance to settle the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the approaches stipulated in the relevant UN resolutions, as well as the Arab Peace Initiative, whose owner, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is hosting the current summit of the League of Arab States.

Putin considered that continuing to expand multifaceted cooperation between Russia and the Arab countries, fully meets the country’s common interests, as it is in line with building a more just and democratic system of international relations, based on the principles of multipolarity, true equality, and respect for the legitimate interests of all.

Source: Libyan News Agency

The president of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, stressed his country’s support for achieving Arab solidarity, bridging the rift, and rejecting differences between Arab countries.

Al-Menfi said in his remark during the 32nd Arab Summit, “We aspire to a broader and clearer role for the Arab League by supporting the efforts and role of the African Union and the UN in achieving comprehensive national reconciliation and achieving parliamentary and presidential elections during 2023.”

Al-Munfi highlighted that the council continues to supervise, in coordination with the UNSMIL, the work of the “5 + 5” committee to unify the military institution, as part of its efforts to consolidate stability and security in the country.

Al-Menfi reiterated the Council’s support for the serious endeavors that were taken in cooperation and coordination with local parties and the Un mission to support the steps of the Parliament and the High Council of State through the 6+6 Committee, which the two councils entrusted with agreeing on electoral laws.

On the other hand, Al-Menfi commended the efforts of Saudi Arabia in Arab reunification, which led to the holding of this summit with all its members, and appreciated the Kingdom’s role in reaching a comprehensive solution in Yemen that ends the crisis by agreement between the legitimate government and the Houthis.

He also expressed Libya’s readiness to engage in efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis, which would lead to an end to the fighting between brothers and preserve stability in our region.

Source: Libyan News Agency

The Czech government has provided support to the municipality of Benghazi in the form of equipment and devices in the field of food and drug control, and the training of a number of Libyan cadres how to use these equipment.

The media office said that the head of the Executive Council of the Benghazi municipality, Saqr Bojwari, met with the Czech ambassador to Libya, “Jan Vitical”; they discussed the support provided by the Czech government related to the provision of equipment and the training plan for it.

The meeting, which was attended by a member of the Executive Council, Abdel Basset Al-Jazwi, touched on the works and projects being implemented by the United Nations Development Fund in the city of Benghazi, which is supported by the European Union.

The Czech ambassador affirmed his country’s readiness to expand cooperation with the municipality of Benghazi to include the implementation of transportation projects and various health fields, while the head of the Benghazi Executive Council expressed his thanks to the Czech government for the support in the field of food and drug control and training for local elements.

Source: Libyan News Agency

A meeting held today, Saturday, in Bajil Directorate in Al-Hodeida discussed the participatory coordination plan to support the activation of community initiatives in the agricultural, fisheries, social and services fields, and to mobilize the community to achieve self-sufficiency in cooperation with the relevant associations.

The meeting, which included the Director of the Directorate, Abdul Moneim Al-Rifai, the leadership in Bajil Agricultural Society, and the directors of Zakat, Endowments, Works and Humanitarian Affairs, reviewed the role of the concerned authorities in supporting the implementation of targeted community initiatives during the next stage.

During the meeting, the implementation mechanism of the association’s work program , its supporting bodies and the tasks of the local community were set to start implementing a series of projects and priorities of the development plan in the provision of health services, education, water, roads and humanitarian aid.

The meeting came out with a number of recommendations on rehabilitating the association and linking it to farmers and knights of development, quickly reversing the executive plan for projects to implement initiatives according to a chronic program, identifying aspects of support and the tasks of the concerned offices to participate in creating sustainable development to reduce the import bill.

Source: Yemen News Agency

The sub-committee for summer courses in Sana’a province discussed today, Saturday, the activities implemented during the past two weeks.

The conferees stressed the importance of focusing on teaching the Holy Qur’an, its intonation, recitation and rulings, pointing out that the summer courses are an appropriate opportunity to hone students’ talents and develop their abilities, due to the various programs and activities that have been carefully selected.

They pointed out the necessity of providing capabilities for all schools, and activating initiatives, committees and community leaders to support the activities and programs of summer courses in closed, model and open schools.

The meeting called for mobilization and an honorable exit next Wednesday to commemorate the anniversary of the cry in the face of the arrogant and the support of the nation’s major causes.

Source: Yemen News Agency

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Lee Satterfield on Saturday concluded a four-day visit to Jordan. The visit highlighted a broad range of U.S. public diplomacy programs that help create access to economic and educational opportunities for Jordanians, according to a U.S. embassy statement. According to the statement, Assistant Secretary Satterfield delivered remarks at the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Jordanian-American Commission for Educational Exchange (JACEE), also known as the Jordan Fulbright Commission, underscoring the importance of Fulbright programs in Jordan and globally. “Since the Jordan Fulbright Commission was launched in May 1993 more than 1,500 students, scholars, and teachers from both the United States and Jordan have participated in the Fulbright Program”, Satterfield said. Satterfield met with Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Azmi Mahaftha, Minister of Culture, Haifa Al Najjar, and Secretary-General of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for Diplomatic Affairs and Expatriates, Leena Al-Hadid, to discuss opportunities for the United States and Jordan to continue the strong collaboration through initiatives to promote inclusive economic growth including in the creative, tech, and tourism industries. The Assistant Secretary also met with participants and alumni of exchange and cultural programs across Jordan. They discussed a variety of issues ranging from the United States-Jordan bilateral collaboration on cultural diplomacy, including in film, to expanding access to educational and professional opportunities for women and girls in science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) to cultural heritage protection and preservation. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, which brings international high-school students to the United States for an academic year of study, Satterfield led a discussion with YES program alumni focused on cultural exchange and shared experiences. In addition, she met with alumni of the TechWomen and TechGirls programs and discussed a range of topics including how technology can be used as a tool to create a positive impact on communities. In Irbid, Assistant Secretary Satterfield visited an American Corner, where she met with a participant in the English Language Fellow Program and English Access Microscholarship Program alumni, both key public diplomacy programs that help unlock educational and economic opportunity throughout Jordan. In addition, Satterfield toured Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) projects in Umm Qais, meeting with local community workers, underscoring the importance of cultural preservation as a pillar of inclusive economic growth.

Source: Jordan News Agency