Statement by Minister of Social Development and Family, María Jesús Wulf, after meeting with H.E. the President of the Republic and State authorities regarding the situation of Haitian minorsPalacio de La Moneda, June 18, 2026Very good morning. I thank the media for their willingness and interest in reporting on a very sensitive and potentially serious matter that we are addressing. We have just had a meeting led by the President of the Republic, and in which the different Powers of the State and authorities participated, to discuss the scope of the complaints and information that we have lear…

President of the Republic leads meeting with State authorities and ministers to address the situation of Haitian minors President of the Republic participates in the launch into the sea of the LPD 93 “Magallanes”, a milestone of national naval construction President José Antonio Kast appoints undersecretaries in Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, and in Women and Gender Equality H.E. The President of the Republic, José Antonio Kast, leads the signing of the Framework Cooperation Agreement to accelerate the Penitentiary Infrastructure Master Plan President José Antonio Kast pres…

Il Presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, è a Bruxelles per partecipare ai lavori del Consiglio europeo.

Il Presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, partecipa a Bruxelles al Consiglio europeo. A margine dei lavori, insieme al Presidente della Romania, Nicușor Dan, ha promosso una riunione informale dei Capi di Stato e di Governo degli Stati membri del gruppo “Amici della Coesione”.

Decreto del Segretario Generale 12 giugno 2026 di definizione delle procedure tecniche e amministrative per il rilascio, la gestione, l’utilizzo, la revoca e la sospensione della tessera personale di riconoscimento elettronica modello ATe, nonché la progressiva sostituzione dei precedenti modelli cartacei.

A margine del Consiglio europeo, il Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri, Giorgia Meloni, e il Presidente della Romania, Nicușor Dan, hanno promosso una riunione informale dei Capi di Stato e di Governo degli Stati membri del gruppo “Amici della Coesione” (Bulgaria, Croazia, Estonia, Grecia, Italia, Lettonia, Lituania, Malta, Polonia, Portogallo, Repubblica Ceca, Romania, Slovenia, Slovacchia, Spagna, Ungheria) per rafforzare il coordinamento politico sul prossimo Quadro Finanziario Pluriennale dell’UE, in una fase cruciale della trattativa che definirà le priorità strategiche e l’architettur…

Al termine della riunione informale degli Stati "Amici della Coesione", il Presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, ha avuto nella sede della Delegazione italiana all'Europa Building un incontro con il Presidente del Governo di Spagna, Pedro Sánchez. I due Leader hanno concordato sulla opportunità di una linea comune Italia-Spagna sul prossimo bilancio dell’Unione Europea, con l'obiettivo di introdurre finanziamenti per nuove priorità strategiche - competitività, innovazione, sicurezza, autonomia strategica ed energia - senza ridurre la politica di coesione, considerata essenziale per il Mer…

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif on the successful conclusion of diplomatic efforts that led to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran. The President highly valued the constructive role of Pakistan in facilitating this historic peace deal, noting the visionary leadership of Shehbaz Sharif and his consistent commitment to the principles of peaceful settlement. The Head of State believes that the agreements reached have particular significance for ensuring longstanding stability in the Middle E…

The Industrial Policy Council has issued itsfirst Activity Report, setting out its assessment of Iceland’snew Industrial Policyand itsAction Plan. The Industrial Policy Council operates independently and provides advice in connection with the formulation and implementation of the government’s Industrial Policy. The Council welcomes the Government’s initiative to develop a comprehensive Industrial Policy, noting that it is well justified in light of the current geopolitical environment and the economic and societal transitions facing Iceland. The Council finds that the policy has a robust anal…

His Excellency Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called for stronger international cooperation and increased climate finance to support vulnerable countries in addressing the growing challenges of climate mobility. Delivering the opening statement at the High-Level Segment on the Climate Mobility Principles at the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum 2026, the Vice President noted that climate change is shaping the lives of Maldivians, the future of the country's islands, and its development pathways, emphasising that climate mobility is not a matter for the distant future but an urgent …

June 18, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases The Renewed Hope Media Tour continued its nationwide assessment of developmental projects by inspecting key infrastructure and housing projects in Abia State. The tour forms part of the efforts to provide Nigerians with firsthand information about projects being implemented under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, while highlighting the impact of the government’s interventions on citizens’ lives across the country. Among the projects inspected was the Ohafia–Umuahia Federal Road, an important transportation route connecting communit…

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the country, sent a written message to His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, related to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was delivered by His Excellency Mr. Abdul Aziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Singapore, during his meeting with His Excellency Mr. Jeevan Singh, Director of the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore.

The event brought together representatives from academia, research institutions, and think tanks across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Afghanistan. Discussions focused on trade and economic cooperation, the development of transport and transit connectivity, investment cooperation, climate challenges, regional security, and strengthening expert support for interstate dialogue. Opening the forum, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi outlined Kabul’s vision for the future of regional cooperation. In his assessment, the current internati…

During the dialogue, issues regarding expanding bilateral cooperation in healthcare and accelerating the implementation of joint projects were discussed. A modern, multidisciplinary hospital with 800 beds is planned to be built in Fergana region based on a public-private partnership. To implement the project, the Ministry of Health signed an agreement with a consortium comprising Vision International Investment Company (Saudi Arabia) and KOC Construction Mekanik Elektrik Fe LLC (Uzbekistan). The new medical institution will consolidate branches of five specialized medical centers currently …

Among them, two Migration Agency projects under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, implemented in partnership with German partners, are particularly important. Each project costs $1 million. The first project provides targeted training for 500 specialists in Germany’s railway sector in cooperation with one of Europe’s largest transport companies – Deutsche Bahn. Upon completion of the training, participants will have the opportunity to take up high-paying jobs in Germany. The second project aims to create a network of TELC examination centers in Uzbekistan. Thanks to thi…

This enterprise, founded on advanced technologies and Germany’s national traditions in road construction, is successfully implementing infrastructure development projects. Today, a significant number of workers and specialists employed at the enterprise are young local personnel. They have mastered advanced methods for managing modern technologies under the guidance of German engineers and are becoming representatives of a new generation of road construction professionals in the country. The expansion of the bilateral partnership opens new prospects not only in industry and infrastructure bu…

The office was inaugurated by EIB Vice-President Marek Mora, who highlighted the bank’s growing engagement in Central Asia and its expanding investment pipeline in the region. EIB has been active in Central Asia since 2009, with operations signed in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. At the first EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand in April 2025, EIB Global announced, in close partnership with the European Union (EU) and “Team Europe”, new initiatives to finance projects across the region, aligned with the EU Global Gateway priorities. “When we decided to open a regional repr…

The focus was on building cooperation with this international financial institution, mainly to implement the high-level agreements from earlier meetings. Dilma Rousseff highly praised the transformations underway in Uzbekistan and expressed readiness to further support the country’s priority areas of socio-economic development. Uzbekistan’s accession to the New Development Bank as a member state was noted with satisfaction. An agreement was reached to develop a medium-term portfolio of joint projects in energy, water management, transport, and engineering infrastructure, as well as support f…

The distinguished guest conveyed sincere greetings to the President of Uzbekistan from the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. The parties exchanged views on intensifying cooperation in the trade, economic, investment, and financial spheres. Dynamic contacts and growth in trade turnover were noted. Important projects are being successfully implemented with the participation of the Uzbekistan – Oman Investment Company. Direct air service between the capitals of the two countries will launch next month. An agreement was reached to hold the next meeting of the joint Intergovernmental Com…

The meeting was attended by the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso, executives of leading international companies, banks, and financial institutions, as well as representatives of leading international organizations and bodies representing investor councils across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Addressing the meeting, the President noted that in recent years the Council under the President has strengthened its role as an important platform for advancing practical reforms and fostering dialogue between the state and the international business c…