The two-day visit program was intensive and substantive. The leaders of Uzbekistan and Germany held talks in a contracted format, with the participation of delegations. As part of the visit, several new joint projects and programs were launched. Following the talks, the heads of state adopted a Joint Statement confirming their intention to strengthen multifaceted cooperation. A bilateral document exchange ceremony was also held. Agreements were signed in the field of financial cooperation, providing for the allocation of grant funds and concessional financing to implement sustainable urban de…

I am pleased to see you at the regularplenary sessionof the Foreign Investors Council. First of all, dear Ms. Renaud-Basso, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of our reforms and for your effective co-chairmanship of the Council. I also extend my sincere respect and appreciation to the leaders of all international organizations and foreign companies participating in today’s session. In recent years, the Council has evolved from a simple advisory mechanism into a platform for practical reforms, a reliable bridge between New Uzbekistan and the global invest…

The current state and plans to expand practical cooperation and strengthen the comprehensive partnership with the EBRD were considered, primarily in the context of implementing the New Uzbekistan reform program. The current unprecedentedly high level of strategic partnership with this leading multilateral financial institution was noted with deep satisfaction. Today, Uzbekistan is the EBRD’s largest partner in the region. The total portfolio of projects in priority areas has exceeded $7 billion. Most investments are directed toward supporting the private sector. The signing of new agreement…

The initiative aims to strengthen the integration of SDGs, climate considerations, and gender priorities into fiscal policy and budgeting. Participants are exploring international best practices and practical tools to align public expenditures with national development objectives. The program is expected to improve the effectiveness and transparency of public financial management in Uzbekistan. The training brings together specialists from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, including representatives from the State Budget Policy Department, the Fiscal Policy Department, the Institute for Fis…

Speaking at the Micheline Guide Slovenia awards ceremony,Slovenia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport, Anže Logaremphasised: "Thanks to our world-class creative chefs and their highly coordinated, professional teams, whose restaurants and inns have earned a place in the world-famous Michelin culinary guide, Slovenia today stands as a recognised and prominent culinary destination. Food lovers travel here from all over the world, and many choose their holiday destination based on the world-class culinary offer. Tourism and cuisine are important pillars of Sloven…

Ms Urška Bačovnik Janša, Prime Minister Janez Janša, and Asel K. Roberts, U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia. |Author KPV On this occasion, he once again warmly welcomed Asel K. Roberts, the new U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia. The Prime Minister's full address reads as follows: Ladies and Gentlemen, Excellencies, Dear Ambassador Asel Roberts, welcome to Slovenia. You have chosen a festive time to arrive. We are delighted by your arrival, as much as we were by the arrival of the first U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia, who came shortly after our independence and victory in the War for Slovenia, and beat m…

Prime Minister Janez Janša and President of the Republic Nataša Pirc Musar. |Author Danijel Kovačič Grmek, KPV Following discussions with the Fiscal Council, the Government has concluded that the state of public finances is a cause for concern. "The growth in expenditure or in the costs of running the state over the past year is at a record high compared to any period since Slovenia gained independence," said the Prime Minister, stressing that the challenges are enormous and will be significantly easier to address through good cooperation among institutions.In addition to the state of public …

State Secretary Tamara Weingerl Požar at the General Affairs Council meeting. |Author EU One of the main topics at the GAC meeting was the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034. Ministers and state secretaries discussed the new negotiating box and set the Council’s position on three of its main pillars: the fund for the National and Regional Partnership Plans, the European Competitiveness Fund and the Global Europe instrument. Regarding the European Competitiveness Fund, State Secretary Weingerl Požar highlighted its role in promoting and integrating the capabilities, infrastructure,…

The first 12-unit mid-range condominium housing project at Anse Réunion, La Digue, officially got underway today as President Dr Patrick Herminie laid the foundation stone and unveiled a commemorative plaque for the development, reaffirming the constitutional commitment to improving the quality of life of Seychellois through access to decent housing. The ceremony, attended by First Lady Mrs Véronique Herminie, Vice President Sebastien Pillay, Principal Minister Mr Wallace Cosgrow, Minister for Education and Human Resource Development Mr David Pierre, Minister for Local Government and Inner Is…

The construction of La Digue School officially commenced today, with President Dr Patrick Herminie laying the foundation stone for the new educational facility on the island, highlighting the nation's continued commitment to strengthening education and investing in the future of its children. The milestone ceremony brought together First Lady Mrs Veronique Herminie, Vice-President Sebastien Pillay, Minister for Education and Human Resources Development, Mr David Pierre, Member of the National Assembly for the Inner Islands Hon. Rocky Uranie, and the school's headteacher, staff, and students. …

Η Πρώτη Κυρία Φιλίππα Καρσερά Χριστοδουλίδη θα απευθύνει χαιρετισμό στην εκδήλωση «Troodos in Concert». Η Πρώτη Κυρία Φιλίππα Καρσερά Χριστοδουλίδη θα απευθύνει χαιρετισμό στην εκδήλωση «Troodos in Concert».

Η Επίτροπος Ισότητας των Φύλων κα Τζόζη Χριστοδούλου απευθύνει χαιρετισμό στην εκδήλωση, η οποία διοργανώνεται με αφορμή την ολοκλήρωση του έργου για τον Έμφυλο Προϋπολογισμό. Υπουργείο Οικονομικών, Λευκωσία, Κύπρος

It is with great pleasure that I join you today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus and the Deputy Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus in Brussels at this remarkable exhibition – a project that invites us to view Cyprus through the lasting lenses of time, place and people. This travelling exhibition, adapted from the major presentation currently being hosted at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation in Lefkosia and curated by Dr Yiannis Toumazis and Ms Demetra Ignatiou, was commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus…

Ο Πρωθυπουργός Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης έλαβε μέρος σε εκδήλωση που διοργάνωσε στις Βρυξέλλες η δεξαμενή σκέψης «Friends of Europe» με θέμα «Η Εθνική Κοινωνική Συμφωνία της Ελλάδας: Ένα Ευρωπαϊκό μοντέλο για τον κοινωνικό διάλογο». Στο πλαίσιο της εκδήλωσης, η Υπουργός Εργασίας και Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης Νίκη Κεραμέως είχε συζήτηση με την Εκτελεστική Αντιπρόεδρο της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής Roxana Mînzatu, αρμόδια για ζητήματα Κοινωνικών Δικαιωμάτων και Δεξιοτήτων, Ποιοτικών Θέσεων Εργασίας και Ετοιμότητας, και με τον Πρόεδρο της Ευρωπαϊκής Οικονομικής και Κοινωνικής Επιτροπής Séamus Boland, σχετικά με …

The Conference serves as a follow-up to United Nations Resolution A/RES/80/250 on the Transatlantic Slave Trade, adopted on March 25, 2026. The landmark resolution recognizes the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as among the gravest crimes against humanity and underscores the need for sustained international engagement on reparatory justice. The historic gathering will bring together Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, global reparations experts, renowned attorneys, eminent scholars, civil society organizations, and representatives of the African Union (AU), th…

At the National Investment Commission, President Boakai has appointedMr. Morley P. Kamara,who served as Economic Advisor to the President, as Chairman, andMs. Caroline At the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, the President has appointed HonorableJeff B. Blibo,who headed the NIC, as Investment and Economic Advisor to the President. The President has also established a Project Steering Committee (PSC) to provide strategic oversight and ensure the timely and effective pavement of approximately 255 kilometers of selected primary road corridors across Liberia. The Project Steering C…

From:Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), Jack Chambers, has today (18/06/2026) launchedguidelines for designing better public servicesat the Better by Design Conference. He is joined during the day by Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Frank Feighan, who is delivering remarks at the event along with the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick…

From:Department of Education and Youth Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton today (Thursday) will visit schools across County Mayo, including St. Gerald’s DLS College in Castlebar, where she will officially turn the sod on a significant extension project that will enhance facilities for future generations of students. The extension to St. Gerald’s, which is due to be completed next year, will see the school reap the benefits of having four additional mainstream classrooms in addition to a construction studies room and prep area, a home economics room and a textiles room. The…

From:Department of Children, Disability and Equality Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley launched the 2026 What Works in Communities Fund, a €400,000 investment from the Dormant Accounts Fund to support prevention and early intervention initiatives that help children, young people and families thrive in communities across Ireland. This funding represents a strategic investment in children, young people and families across Ireland. Prevention and early intervention approaches help address challenges before they escalate and ensure that children and families receive the …

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, today launchedIreland’s National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financingtogether with a new 30‑Point Action Plan designed to strengthen the State’s response to financial crime. The initiative recognises that financial crime is not a victimless crime and that behind every fraud, scam and money laundering operation there are real victims, real communities and real economic consequences. The National Risk Assessment identifie…