Live from Asmar, this area TV English news broadcast for Thursday evening, September 10. The time is exactly 10:30 p.m. Good evening to you. And here are stories making headlines today. His holiness Abu Basilos gives benedictions meeting to review progress of civic [music] education. Russia and Vietnam signed framework deal on strategic oil [music] storage in China and US holding consultation on [music] 30 billion USD reciprocal tariff reduction. Great to have you with us. His holiness Abu Basilos the sixth patriarch of the Iritan Orthodox Tawad Church gave a benediction in connection with the Adusiohanes holiday. His holiness Abu Nasillos congratulated the Aritrian people inside the country and abroad as well as to members of the Aritrian defense forces. He also wished peace and prosperity to the Aritrian people. Abu Navasilus also called on the faithful to extend a helping hand to disadvantaged citizens in keeping with the traditions and culture of their people. The Ministry of Education conducted a meeting to assess the progress of civic education on 8th and 9th of September in Asmara. The meeting was attended by representatives of regional administrations, heads of the PFDJ and national organizations, heads of departments and branches of the ministry of education as well as representatives of other concerned institutions. Mr. Zamarit Johanes, head of the research and documentation at the PFTJ, speaking on behalf of the PFTJ, said that although civic education was introduced relatively recently, it has reached a promising stage. He called for preserving the achievements registered and building on them to advance the program further. Noting the civic education focused on nurturing citizens, Mr. Jose said that the meeting will contribute significantly to critically reviewing the activities implemented in designing future programs. At the meeting, research papers were presented on the background objectives and pillars of civic education, the existing curriculum structure and civic education and new education system supported by animation and the experience of political education in the central region. The participants held extensive discussion on the papers and put forward constructive ideas. Speaking at the event, Dr. Halima Muhammad, Minister of Education, commended the presenters and participants, stressing that the task should not be left to the Ministry of Educational Law. She called for stronger participation by all stakeholders. According to the Ministry of Education's Department of General Education, civic education has been regularly provided in grade 4 to 10 since 2013. The preparation of reference books for grade 11 civic education is currently in its final stage and the preparation of reference books for grade 12 will follow. A meeting to review annual education activities and discuss the implementation of future programs was conducted in aid sub zone on 5th and 6th of September. Mr. Adris Mahmud, head of the administration in finance in the subzone, noted the significance of the meeting in identifying and addressing shortcomings and called on participants to put forward constructive ideas. At the meeting, a report was presented on the cause of school dropouts, students academic performance, training programs organized to upgrade teachers capacity in the progress made as well as community participation in the teaching learning process. The participants held extensive discussions on the report and adopted various recommendations. Fabitzon has 199 educational facilities ranging from kindergarten to high schools. and related news training on reporting materials management and lesson planning was provided to school directors in Avatzon nationals in the Australian cities of Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Adelide and Brisbane as well as in various cities in New Zealand commemorated the 65th anniversary of beginning of the armored strike. struggle for independence with patriotic zeal. At the commemorative event in Melbourne, Mr. Andas Abraham's council general said that Bacham is historic day that demonstrated that no force could suppress the address rather thean people's aspiration for independence. Mr. Indras went on to say that the struggle launched on that historic day was aimed not only to achieving national independence but also at building a developed erat tria. He added that the occasion serves to renew the pledge of the people in their vanguard organization the PFDJ to realize this goal by overcoming temporary challenge. Mr. Dr. Kedan Ginbot, chairman of the community in Victoria, expressed gratitude to the organization that contributed to the colorful event and to the participants. Nationals in various cities in New Zealand also commemorated the 65th anniversary of the beginning of armed struggle for independence. The events featured cultural and artistic performance reflecting the significance of the day. Those were updates on our domestic issues. Global matters follow as we come back. In our international news, Russian state-owned oil and gas company signed a framework agreement with Vietnam state energy firm on cooperation in a project to set up a strategic oil reserve in Vietnam. The agreement also signed during Vietnam's leader Tolam's state visit to Russia. The campaigns did not disclose the timeline for the project or the size of any potential strategic oil reserve. Financial terms of the agreement were also not made public. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in remarks after the talks that the Russian side has proposed that its partners consider the the idea of jointly establishing strategic fuel reserve in Vietnam. Energy Corporation has been a key focus of the ties between Moscow and Hanoi. Putin also mentioned the agreement to build a Russian designed nuclear power plant in Vietnam. It will supply Vietnam's industrial enterprise and household with cheap and clean energy. Putin stressed the Chinese and US economic and trade terms are holding consultation on a framework arrangement for reciprocal tariff reduction covering $30 billion. A Chinese ministry spokesperson said today. The spokesperson made remark at a regular press conference in Beijing about the progress of the framework arrangement said that the Chinese and US economic and trade teams are earnestly implementing the consensus reached at the Beijing meeting between the two heads of state and are in consultation on a framework agreement for reciprocal tariff with a view to bringing it into effect at an early date. Five people died in 43 people were rescued yesterday night after a fire broke out aboard the MV Jun Aster in waters of Coron Palawan. This is according to PCG Philippines Coast Guard. Drone footage released today by the Philippine Coast Guard showed the remains of a ferry raised by a fire off Palawan Island in the Western Philippines yesterday night, September 9th. Coast Guard spokesperson told reporters that the visil's manifest listed 117 passengers and 17 crew members. Based on the report numbers of survivors and fatalities, more than 80 people were uncounted for and the figures may change as the risky operation continues. The fair had departed from Manila and was bound for Coron. The cause of the fire is under investigation, the spokesperson added. We're about to end our news broadcast, but here's a final look at the top stories before we say good night. His holiness Abuna Basilos gives benediction [music] meeting to review progress [music] of civic education. Russia and Vietnam signed framework deal on strategic oil storage. China and US holding consultation on [music] 30 billion USD reciprocal tariff reduction. That's all the news for the session. On behalf of the entire news crew, thank you for watching. I'm Salan wishing you a great night and a happy holiday.