His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir, sent a message of condolence to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of Her Highness Princess Sarah bint Ahmed Al Abdulrahman Al Saud.

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a message of condolence to his brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of Her Highness Princess Sarah bint Ahmed Al Abdulrahman Al Saud.

For more convenient access to government’s news, you will be temporarily redirected to the previous version of the website. News will soon be available on this website as well. Prime Minister Michal: Estonia to become first country to create digital identities for AI agents Prime Minister Michal says that Estonia has the opportunity to shape one of the standards of the next digital age. “In the future, AI will increasingly carry out digital tasks on our behalf, compiling reports, preparing declarations or interacting with information systems,” he explained. “To that end, it must be clear who…

June 17, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said increased financial support to subnational governments under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been responsible for the remarkable infrastructure development in the state. Governor Mbah made the revelation on Tuesday when he received members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on a Media Tour of the South-east. The team was jointly led by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy and Chief Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication…

From:Department of Culture, Communications and Sport The Minister of Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, T.D. today announcedCultúr 2026: Sharing Ireland’s Culture, Ireland’s culture programme for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union which will provide €5m in supports to Irish artists and arts organisations. The Presidency offers a unique opportunity for Ireland in the European Union to showcase the best of Irish arts and culture, both traditional and contemporary. To mark the occasion, Minister O’Donovan’s Department through Culture Ireland is presenting an …

From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, today (17 June) met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, Timčo Mucunski. Minister Mucunski is visiting Dublin for a series of engagements, including with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Union Affairs. The visit comes as Minister McEntee continues to meet with representatives of EU candidate countries to focus Ireland’s efforts on EU enlargement throughout the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which commences 1 July. Spea…

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD today announced a series of consultation sessions with the Traveller community which will be hosted by Traveller organisations, including Exchange House Ireland, Pavee Point, the Traveller Counselling Service and the National Traveller Mental Health Network, to inform the development of a new Traveller Mental Health Action Plan. In addition, an online survey has been opened for anyone who is interested in contributing to the consultation. The consultation process – including consultation sessions and online survey – will be open between now and the en…

From:Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister of State for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Niall Collins TD, have today announced a competitive public procurement procedure seeking proposals that promote children’s and young persons’ farm safety awareness in second level schools for the next five years. Announcing the launch of the eTender, Minister Heydon said: “The successful tender will deliver farm safety awareness training to second level students in schools across the country through in-class l…

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the official opening of Kilcarn Government Offices in Navan, Co. Meath. The campus is home to a number of Government Departments and agencies including Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Department of Education, Road Safety Authority (RSA), Probation Service and the National Parks and Wildlife Services. The extensive redevelopment project, supported by the European Union, Next Generation EU fund, has transformed the Kilcarn building into a modern, energy-efficient workplace. This project showcases how sustainability, innovatio…

Issues regarding expanding cooperation with entrepreneurs in this country and implementing priority projects were considered. The productive partnership established with ACWA and other Saudi companies was noted with satisfaction. In this context, several new agreements were reached during the Tashkent Investment Forum. At the meeting, particular attention was given to accelerating the implementation of projects in green energy, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, tourism, and other areas.

The distinguished guest, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and other officials, visited the New Uzbekistan Park. The President of Germany placed flowers at the monument to honor this majestic site, symbolizing the nation’s freedom and the people’s well-being. The Independence Monument is a vivid symbol of the centuries-old traditions of Uzbek statehood, national values, and the noble aspirations of the people. It reflects the creative potential and rich scholarly and educational heritage of our great ancestors, as well as efforts ai…

Executives from leading British companies, banks, and financial institutions, including UK Export Finance, Standard Chartered UK, Sturgeon Capital, Endeavour Mining, and British Petroleum, attended the meeting. Issues regarding expanding trade, economic, investment, and financial cooperation were considered. The positive dynamics of bilateral cooperation were emphasized: trade turnover and the number of enterprises with British capital participation are growing. Proposals to develop the Tashkent International Financial Centre, the International Commercial Court, and the capital market, as w…

The distinguished guest was met at Tashkent-Humo International Airport by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Achilbay Ramatov and other officials. In accordance with the program of the stay, talks between the heads of the two states will be held in a contracted and expanded formats. Issues of deepening multifaceted relations between Uzbekistan and Germany will be considered. The sides will pay particular attention to expanding practical cooperation in trade, industrial cooperation, energy and green technologies, transport and logistics, pharmaceuticals and the chemical i…

During the visit, the President of Albania also toured Samarkand, exploring key sites such as the Imam Bukhari Complex, the Amir Temur Mausoleum, the Registan Complex, the Mirzo Ulugbek Museum-Observatory, and the Eternal City historical and ethnographic complex at the Samarkand International Tourist Center. Today, Bajram Begaj took part in and addressed the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum. Following the visit, the distinguished guest was seen off at Tashkent International Airport by Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Nuriddin Is…

The meeting was attended by executives from China Energy Engineering Corporation, China Datang, Sinoma Energy Conservation, China Southern Power Grid, CAMCE, CNNC, State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development, as well as the Export-Import Bank of China and Bank of China. The discussion covered challenges in promoting mutually beneficial high-tech projects in energy and geology, as well as expanding practical partnership in the banking and financial sectors. The Head of State noted with deep satisfaction the strong momentum of cooperation between Uzbekistan and China across the trade, economic,…

The signed agreements aim to expand cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan in the mining, banking, and investment sectors. Agreements have been reached for the joint development of a gold deposit in Uzbekistan, with AzerGold’s participation. Documents on cooperation in the banking sector between the International Bank of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan’s partners were also signed. The parties agreed to implement projects to explore and develop strategically important minerals in Uzbekistan, with the participation of NEQSOL Holding. The signing of the documents became another step in streng…

During the negotiations, the sides discussed the latest trends in international financial markets, prospects for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, and issues of strengthening interbank relations. Particular attention was paid to opportunities to participate in international debt capital markets, to attract syndicated loans, and to develop trade finance instruments. Representatives of Standard Chartered highly praised the economic reforms underway in Uzbekistan and the large-scale transformations in the banking and financial sector, expressing readiness to develop a long-term strategi…

The graduation ceremony, held on 9 June 2026, brought together participants, trainers and local stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of women who invested their time and energy in building skills for the digital economy. Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Antti Karttunen, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, congratulated the participants on their achievement and highlighted the importance of investing in women’s digital skills. “Today, we celebrate much more than the completion of a training course. We celebrate the determination, commitment and aspirations of these women to bui…

This year’s event has drawn participants from over 100 countries, with companies at the forum collectively managing around $42 trillion in assets. The discussions center on investment opportunities in green energy, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, industry, transport, logistics, and other key economic sectors. At the forum’s sidelines, UzA correspondent held an exclusive interview with Asif Hussain, Executive Director and Global Head of Financial Institutions and Corporate Coverage at the Investment Bank. They discussed emerging investment trends, the increasing importance of developi…

The event is one of the largest international platforms in the pharmaceutical industry. Its participants include leading companies in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished medicines, biotechnology, packaging technologies, laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical engineering, and logistics services. As part of the exhibition, members of the delegation are meeting with pharmaceutical product manufacturers, raw material suppliers, representatives of investment companies, research centers, and international organizations. During the negotiations, issues related to the develop…