insert_link APO International United Arab Emirates provides urgent food supplies and humanitarian relief to flood-affected Seychelles Today, the UAE has dispatched a plane carrying 50 tonnes of aid in food supplies to the Republic of Seychelles to provide humanitarian relief to thousands of families impacted by the recent floods, which have caused severe and widespread damage. The plane was deployed in coordination with several humanitarian institutions in the UAE. His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs, stated: “Under the […] todayDecember 27, 2023
insert_link APO International Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €29.76 million for 2023 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today announced funding of €29,762,733 from his Department for international development and humanitarian relief for 2023. This includes an advance payment of Ireland’s 2024 commitment of €25 million to the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP). Announcing the funding details Minister McConalogue said: “Ireland's commitment to tackling the escalating food security crisis, exacerbated by the convergence of geopolitical conflicts and climate change, […] todayDecember 27, 2023
insert_link APO International Chinese-Tunisian civilizations exchange conference opens in Tunis Exchanges and dialogues on civilizations between China and Tunisia will promote the two countries' common development and prosperity, the president of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) Ji Bingxuan said on Monday. He made the remarks at a Chinese-Tunisian cultural and civilizations exchange conference jointly held here in the Tunisian capital by CAFIU and the Tunisian National Heritage Institute (INP) with the participation of Chinese and Tunisian researchers, academics, […] todayDecember 27, 2023 2
insert_link APO International Putting education first in Somalia Sumayo Jama Farah, 12, is one of many inspiring students who participated in a project in the Puntland State of Somalia to provide displaced children with quality primary education. Sumayo is enrolled in class five at Jeexdin School in Galkacyo, one of the schools participating in an education programme run by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The programme helps to build […] todayDecember 27, 2023
insert_link APO International Mr. Attaf receives Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad The Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, received Tuesday the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, currently in Algeria on a working visit, at the Ministry's headquarters. The two FMs assessed cooperative relations between the two countries in various fields, in particular the Trans-Saharan road, given its role in opening up and developing the Sahel. They also reviewed developments in the […] todayDecember 27, 2023
insert_link APO International Stellantis Starts Production in its Tafraoui Plant in Algeria Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com) delivers on its commitment made in November 2022; The plant represents an initial investment of €200 million and will assemble 90,000 cars annually for Algerian market with over 35% localization rate; This strategic move illustrates a long-term commitment to the development of the Algerian automotive industry, job creation, and technology transfer; Letter of Intent signed aiming to accelerate Stellantis contribution to the development of the Automotive Ecosystem in Algeria; […] todayDecember 27, 2023 5
insert_link APO International Qatari Aircraft Carrying Aid to Support Palestinian Brethren in Gaza Arrives in Egypt’s Arish A Qatari Armed Forces aircraft arrived on Tuesday in Al Arish city in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 41 tons of aid, including food and shelter supplies, provided by Qatar Charity, in preparation for transporting them to Gaza, taking the total number of aircraft to 52 with a total of 1,593 tons of aid. The aid comes as part of the support of the State of Qatar to […] todayDecember 27, 2023 2
insert_link APO International Successful conclusion of economic partnership agreement negotiations between Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mauritius and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr. Maneesh Gobin, and the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, signed a Joint Declaration on Friday 22 December 2023 at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis. The signing of this Joint Declaration marks the successful conclusion of […] todayDecember 27, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Competition of cultural troupes of Defense Forces Commands The competition of the cultural troupes of the various Commands of the Eritrean Defense Forces that has been underway under the theme “Forces of Pride-Anchored on Cohesive Ranks” enthusiastically concluded on 24 December at a ceremony conducted in Dongolo-Laelay. Ten cultural troupes competed in a tournament encompassing music, drama, dancing, comedy, stage announcing, and painting that began on October 20. During the final ceremony, which was attended by Gen. Flipos […] todayDecember 26, 2023 6