APO International President El-Sisi Meets Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received, at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir. The meeting was attended by Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Meguid Saqr, Pakistan Ambassador to Egypt Ambassador Aamir Shouket and Head of the Secretariat of the Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Major General Syed Mohammad Jawad. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi […] today25 October, 2025
APO International United Nations Day observed featuring various activities The 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, marked on 24 October, was observed at Asmara Palace Hotel. The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, representatives of national associations, heads and representatives of UN offices in Eritrea, as well as members of the diplomatic community. Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that eighty years ago, in the […] today25 October, 2025
APO International ‘Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability (PwD)s– an act of justice and equality’ – President Mahama President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability on Friday, described the policy as a moral responsibility rather than an act of charity. “Each student supported under this policy becomes an asset to our nation. A potential engineer, a teacher, an entrepreneur, a farmer or an innovator. Their success will strengthen Ghana’s economy and enrich our collective humanity,” President Mahama […] today25 October, 2025
APO International African Union (AUC) Chairperson has congratulated Kaylia Nemour of #Algeria on making history as Africa’s first-ever world gymnastics champion at the 2025 Artistic #Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated Kaylia Nemour of #Algeria on making history as Africa’s first-ever world gymnastics champion at the 2025 Artistic #Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta. The Chairperson hailed Kaylia’s “stunning gold-winning performance” as a proud moment for Africa, celebrating her as a symbol of excellence,&the unstoppable rise of African talent on the global stage. H.E. Mr Youssouf added that […] today25 October, 2025
APO International Committee Tells School Leadership to Eliminate Culture of Bullying at Milnerton High The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has told the principal of Milnerton High School, along with members of the school governing body (SGB) and management team to ensure that the school has an effective anti-bullying policy in place as a matter of urgency. The committee also, in the presence of senior officials of the Western Cape Department of Education, parents of the bullied learners and representatives […] today25 October, 2025
APO International Message by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde on the occasion of United Nations Day On the occasion of United Nations Day, the Republic of Seychelles reaffirms its profound respect for the persistent role of the United Nations (UN) in promoting peace, fostering multilateral cooperation, and advancing global sustainable development. This day serves as a reminder of the United Nations’ enduring commitment and instrumental contributions to building an inclusive, just, and resilient global community. The UN continues to serve as a vital platform for […] today25 October, 2025
APO International Peace begins with the smallest voices and the greatest hope on the United Nations’ 80th anniversary “In the ashes of broken promises and hope, the light blue and white came in 1945, 80 years ago. They did not come with swords nor with arrows, but with peace upon their wings and trust in shades of the sky. They gather meaning to every life. UNMISS, standing tall like a wall between faith and fear, holding dreams that tremble in the night, holding peace like a candlelight.” […] today25 October, 2025
APO International Youth Charter Calls for Greater Global Commitment to Sport for Development and Peace on United Nations Day Today, on United Nations Day, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is calling for renewed international commitment to harness the power of sport, art, culture, and digital engagement as essential tools in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing global peace, equality, and opportunity for young people. For over three decades, the Youth Charter has championed the use of sport and culture as vehicles for social change, empowering […] today24 October, 2025
APO International Remarks by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, on the Occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Austria (26 October) held on 24 October 2025 Your Excellency, Ambassador Romana Königsbrun The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Distinguished Guests, It is a great honour to represent the Government of the Republic of South Africa on this special occasion as we celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Austria. On October 26, 1955, the Austrian Parliament passed the constitutional law on permanent neutrality, which has been celebrated as the […] today24 October, 2025