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13 Apr 2021 - 11:31 The Peninsula Qatar is well-positioned for economic growth with the country’s progress in vaccination and constructive geopolitics, according to experts who attended the virtual client conference hosted by Doha Bank on the “Impact of oil prices and changing regional dynamics” recently. The webinar featured distinguished speakers including Dr. Yarkin Cebeci, Economist at JP Morgan Turkey & Middle East Region, Anita Yadav, CEO at Global Credit Advisory, and Dr. R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank as the moderator for the event. The virtual conference was also attended by a large number of Doha Bank’s corporate customers. During the event, Seetharman, spoke about the global economy amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Citing figures released by the IMF in April, he said the global economy is projected to grow at 6 percent in 2021, moderating to 4.4 percent in 2022.
Sunday, 11 April 2021 - 8:32 The First Round of Foreign Ministry Consultations between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was held virtually on 08 April 2021. The meeting was co-chaired by Actg. Director General of the East Asia Division of the Foreign Ministry Rohana Ambagolla and the Divisional Manager, South, and Southeast Asia Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand Andrew Needs. A wide range of matters of mutual interest were discussed. This included enhancing cooperation in multiple spheres ranging from trade, development cooperation, defence, people-to-people exchanges, and education to sports and tourism. The two countries agreed to finalize a bilateral arrangement for establishing a constructive mechanism for enhancing trade and economic cooperation and for increasing bilateral exchanges in all areas of engagement.
PARIS: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Saturday called on Tehran to be constructive during talks with world powers next week in Vienna.The European Union is pushing to bring US...
Monday, 08 March 2021 - 9:31 Ranitha Gnanarajah, a Sri Lankan lawyer and civil activist, has been included in this year's list of 14 International Courageous Women award presented annually by the US State Department. On Monday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards virtual ceremony to honor a group of extraordinary women from around the world, including an honorary award for seven women leaders and activists from Afghanistan who were assassinated for their dedication to improving the lives of Afghans. The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden will deliver remarks to recognize the courageous accomplishments of these women.
Monday, 08 March 2021 - 9:31 Ranitha Gnanarajah, a Sri Lankan lawyer and civil activist, has been included in this year's list of 14 International Courageous Women award presented annually by the US State Department. On Monday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards virtual ceremony to honor a group of extraordinary women from around the world, including an honorary award for seven women leaders and activists from Afghanistan who were assassinated for their dedication to improving the lives of Afghans. The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden will deliver remarks to recognize the courageous accomplishments of these women.
By YANG HAN in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2021-03-04 09:23 Share CLOSE Foreign ministers and representatives of ASEAN are seen on a screen during an informal meeting on Tuesday. [MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY/REUTERS] ASEAN balance between engagement and noninterference garners praise The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' balanced approach to the situation in Myanmar meets the principle of noninterference and is aimed at a peaceful resolution of the country's issues, experts say. Yang Razali Kassim, senior fellow with the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, said a statement from the 10-nation bloc is the latest manifestation of its policy of constructive engagement, which means a balance between noninterference and engagement.
Russia Urges US To Step Up Efforts On Iran Nuclear Deal Russian foreign minister says issue of Iran nuclear deal needs 'constructive approach' Russia urged the administration of US President Joe Biden Wednesday to step up efforts on the Iran nuclear deal. Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed that the deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would be critical in securing a nuclear weapons-free Middle East. Lavrov urged "a constructive approach" to the deal, especially as the upcoming Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons approaches.