“We, the Leaders of the G7, call for a strong and coordinated response to address the health security risks posed by the re-emerging outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Partner countries of the G7, Egypt, India, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea also support this call. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the burden that the disease is inflicting on the affected communities and stand in solidarity with the countries affected. The current outbreak is centred in an isolated, conflict-affected area in DRC which makes containment, medical treatmen…

“We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance as a driver of shared prosperity and highlight our willingness to provide support to the most vulnerable. Partner countries of the G7, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. We recognise that the impact of the international development finance architecture has served the most vulnerable for decades. Fostering durable growth, reducing global poverty and strengthening global resilience against external and natural shocks are key shared goals. Alongside …

“We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to accelerate the fight against cancer. Partner countries of the G7, Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea, also support this call on the fight against cancer. Cancer kills nearly 10 million people each year worldwide and new cases are projected to increase by 80 per cent globally by 2050, given the aging of the population and its interactions with environmental and behavioural risk factors, placing an ever-greater burden on societies, health systems and economies. Improvements in access to cancer prevention - including thro…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the positive momentum in India–Canada relations and noted with satisfaction the progress achieved since Prime Minister Carney’s successful visit to India in March 2026. Reaffirming their commitment to building a forward-looking strategic partnership, the leaders underscored the complementarities between the Indian and Canadian economies and highlighted the importance of resilient and reliable supply chains in st…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, on the margins of the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. Prime Minister Carney and President Lee discussed growing collaboration between Canada and Korea, especially on trade and investment. They noted the success of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Korea earlier this year, whichunlockednew commercial opportunities for Canadian businesses and created nine new partnerships across clean technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, and agri-food. Prime Minister Carney and President Lee …

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the margins of the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. The Prime Minister recognised the newly signed agreement between the United States and Iran, with the imperative of durable resolution of hostilities in the Middle East, including in Lebanon. He reiterated that Canada is ready to support efforts to bring stability and lasting peace to the region. The Prime Minister conveyed his gratitude to His Highness for his protection of the thous…

June 16, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies involved in the successful operation in Kogi State that led to the elimination of notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Bastuji. The President described the operation as a significant blow to criminal networks terrorising communities in Kogi and neighbouring states. He noted that Bastuji’s reign of violence, kidnapping and attacks on civilians had caused untold hardship for residents, and his neutralisation will restore confidence and give respite for reside…

June 16, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram 1448AH, which coincides with June 16, 2026. As Muslims mark the beginning of a new Hijri year, President Tinubu reflects on the virtues of the Hijrah, the migration from Mecca to Madina that marks the commencement of the Hijri calendar. He said the lessons, which include sacrifice, renewal, patience, and faith in Allah’s divine plan, remain central to building a peaceful, just, and prosperou…

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with His Excellency President Donald Trump, President of the friendly United States of America, on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in the French city of Evian-les-Bains. His Highness the Emir stressed the strength of the strategic relations between Qatar and the United States, pointing to the great trade partnership since the US President’s visit to Qatar last year. He also stressed that the State of Qatar has major investments in the United States, in addition to American investments in Qatar, expressing his sati…

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the Group of Seven (G7) summit at the invitation of His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron, President of the friendly French Republic, and in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies, leaders of states, heads of government, delegations, and senior officials from member states and invited countries, at the Royal Hotel in the French city of Evian-les-Bains today. His Highness participated in the working session held under the title “Overcoming Crises and Promoting Stability in the Middle East,” during which ways were discuss…

Minister Brooke van Velden has asked the Department of Internal Affairs to look into whether there are better ways to fund Fire and Emergency New Zealand [FENZ] than the current insurance levy system. “95% of Fire and Emergency’s income is collected from levies on property insurance protecting against the risk of fire. The Fire Service levy was introduced in 1975 and, despite changes to the core services FENZ delivers, is still the funding model used today,” says Ms van Velden. “TheFire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 added a number of non-fire related functions for FENZ to perform, such …

आई हियर बाय रिक्वेस्ट प्राइम मिनिस्टर मिस्टर मोदी टू एक्सेप्ट द डेकोरेशन फ्रॉम द हैंड्स ऑफ द प्रेसिडेंट ऑफ द सोलर [संगीत] मेरी ये यात्रा किसी भी भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री की स्लोवाकिया की पहली यात्रा है। है [गाना गाने की आवाज़] [संगीत] श्याम श्याम [संगीत] हमारे आत्मीयता भरे स्वागत के लिए मैं प्राइम मिनिस्टर का हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। प्राइम मिनिस्टर फिक्स अनुभवी लीडर होने के साथ-साथ भारत के सच्चे मित्र हैं। भारत स्लोवाकिया संबंधों को नई ऊंचाई तक पहुंचाने में उनकी मित्रता और अटूट प्रतिबद्धता का विशेष महत्व रहा। [चीखने की आवाज़] मुझे खुशी है इस ऐतिहासिक अवसर पर हमने अपने संबंधों को कॉम्प्रहेंसिव…

कछुए दी चाल नहीं चीते दी रफ्तार आ मैं नया हिंदुस्तान पुत्तर जब मैंने ट्रक चलाना शुरूता सी ना सड़का देख के दिल ही बैठ जाता सी पर अब देख सड़के मक्खन जैसी हो गई है व्ड पुल बन गए ने तभी तो तेरे पापा जी का धंधा भी बड़ा हो गया है ले पुत्तर हुन तू खेल 12 साल स्पीड और स्केल के 12 साल विश्वास के विकास के जन कल्याण के

It is a pleasure to address this Africa Kenya Business Forum and to welcome the Kenyan delegation to South Africa as well. Your presence here also shows the value that you place on the partnership that has been crafted between South Africa and Kenya. And this is an old partnership. It's also a very strategic partnership. A strategic partnership that has its roots in the past when South Africa or South Africans were fighting for their freedom. It was Kenya amongst many other nations that raised its voice to support our freedom when others shunned the struggle that we had waged, Kenya was amongs…

Africa requires equitable access to climate finance and technology to support a just energy transition. At the same time, we must undertake a digital transformation that advances inclusion and innovation. South Africa and Kenya can lead in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and cybersecurity. As we look ahead, our cooperation must place people at the center, creating opportunities for youth empowerment, women empowerment, and promoting inclusive growth for all. Allow me once again to warmly welcome you and to your delegation as well. May this state visit deepen our friendship and …

We meet at a time of global uncertainty. My dear brother, we are all affected by the conflicts on our continent, in the Middle East, in Ukraine, and other parts of the world. The conflict that continues in the Sudan is a very troubling one, and we must recognize your efforts as part of IGAD to continue to find ways of resolving this uh this disaster. African countries are feeling the impact of rising fuel prices as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. Our position is clear. Dialogue and diplomacy must prevail over confrontation. South Africa and Kenya share a commitment to multilateral…

I'm especially pleased by the proposal to establish a South Africa-Kenya Joint Business Council, which would give our private sector a stronger voice in shaping trade and investment. Our people-to-people ties are flourishing. The decision that we took together in 2022, where you insisted, Mr. President, that you would not allow me to leave Kenya without us reaching agreement on the visa-free access issue, was one of our best decisions because it immediately led to instant implementation. So, much as I felt you twisted my arm, I think it was a good twisting of the arm because both countries are…

This reciprocal state visit is a celebration of the friendship as well as the solidarity that binds our two nations. Ours is a relationship that is rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for democracy, for peace on our continent, and for prosperity for all our sister countries on the African continent. This visit builds on my state visit to Kenya in November in 2022 where you so warmly welcomed me and my delegation. But it also builds on the many engagements that we have had through our joint commission for cooperation. It reflects the growing strength of our ties and the…

Mikhail Mishustin conveyed to the President of Uzbekistan the sincere greetings and best wishes of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The discussion focused on practical issues related to implementing agreements made at the highest level in the context of strengthening the strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia. The steady growth in trade turnover was noted with satisfaction. Its volume has increased by 20 percent since the beginning of the year. Major projects in energy, metallurgy, and other priority sectors of the economy continue to be imple…

The distinguished guest conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to the Leader of Uzbekistan. Current issues related to strengthening friendship, good-neighborliness, and the alliance between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan were discussed in the context of implementing agreements reached at the highest level. The robust momentum of bilateral partnership across all sectors was recognized with satisfaction. Trade volume is increasing, and projects in energy, industry, agriculture, and water management are progressing actively. The signi…