100 days of the Slovenian Government |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve "Above all, diplomacy must be at the service of the people. Its results must be reflected in greater security for our citizens, better relations with our neighbours, new opportunities for Slovenian businesses and a stronger voice for Slovenia on the world stage. During these first 100 days, we have therefore made our diplomacy more results-oriented, bringing it closer to the people, increasing our presence where important decisions are made and representing Slovenian interests more decisively," emphasised T…

Author Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development In his opening remarks, State Secretary Šimenc highlighted Velenje an example of a city undergoing economic and energy transformation while pursuing ambitious green transition objectives. Velenje participates in the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, which supports 100 cities across Europe to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 and serve as hubs of innovation. It also lies at the centre of a region which is to undergo one of the country’s most significant transformations following the gradual exit from coa…

The updated application complies withRegulation (EU) 2019/1239establishing theEuropean Maritime Single Window environment - EMSWe, is available for testing and can be accessed at: The test environment is scheduled to be used during the period leading up to the system’s deployment in the production environment, which is planned for 2027. Your feedback and findings will be essential for the further development and optimization of the system.We invite you to log in to the test environment, test its functionalities, and submit any findings, comments, or suggestions [email protected]. Additi…

Prime Minister Janez Janša met with President of the European Parliment Roberta Metsola in Brussels |Author Kabinet predsednika Vlade Republike Slovenije The main topic of discussion was the key challenges the European Union is currently facing, in particular strengthening European competitiveness, reducing administrative burdens, and assuring a stable and predictable environment for the European economy. After the meeting, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said that she was pleased to have met with Slovenia's Prime Minister. "It's Europe's duty to make the lives of the p…

Prime Minister Janez Janša met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at NATO Headquarters in Brussels today |Author Kabinet predsednika Vlade Republike Slovenije The discussions focused on strengthening the defence capabilities of Slovenia and the Alliance, meeting defence spending commitments, continued support for Ukraine and further enhancing the personnel and technological capabilities of the Slovenian Armed Forces. Following the meeting, the Prime Minister described the discussions as highly constructive and substantive, noting that his exchange with the Secretary General had focused p…

Van papier naar realtime inzicht: Het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Internationale Handel en Samenwerking (BIS) zet met BIS Online een concrete stap naar digitaal bestuur. Het departement heeft op maandag 14 september 2026 het systeem officieel in gebruik genomen en positioneert zich daarmee als het eerste digitale ministerie van Suriname. Luziano Truideman, directeur Algemeen Beheer en Consulaire Zaken, benadrukte dat BIS Online dossiers digitaal traceerbaar maakt. Hierdoor is zichtbaar waar een dossier zich bevindt, wat de status is en wie ermee belast is. Het systeem ondersteunt daarn…

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, stated that today Kosovo lost Flora Brovina, the woman who dedicated her entire life to her people and her country. “A physician, humanitarian, and human rights activist, she stood by children and families during Kosovo’s most difficult years. She organized, provided aid, protested, and raised her voice against violence and repression, turning public engagement into a daily form of resistance. Even when this brought her into direct confrontation with the Serbian regime, she did not back down,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu.…

Ushtruesja e Detyrës së Presidentes së Republikës së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, ka pranuar sot letrat kredenciale të Ambasadores së re të Mbretërisë së Holandës në Republikën e Kosovës, znj. Astrid de Vries, së cilës i ka uruar mirëseardhje dhe shumë suksese në misionin e saj diplomatik. “Kosova dhe Holanda kanë ndërtuar ndër vite marrëdhënie të shkëlqyera dhe një miqësi të mbështetur në besim e bashkëpunim. Holanda ka qenë pranë Kosovës në etapa të rëndësishme të rrugëtimit tonë dhe vazhdon ta mbështesë fuqishëm të ardhmen tonë evropiane dhe euroatlantike”, ka thënë U.D. Presidentja Haxhiu. …

Ushtruesja e Detyrës së Presidentes së Republikës së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, ka thënë se Kosova sot humbi Flora Brovinën, gruan që ia kushtoi gjithë jetën njerëzve dhe vendit të vet. “Mjeke, humaniste dhe veprimtare për të drejtat e njeriut, ajo u gjend pranë fëmijëve dhe familjeve në vitet më të vështira për Kosovën. Organizoi, ndihmoi, protestoi dhe ngriti zërin kundër dhunës e represionit, duke e kthyer angazhimin publik në një formë të përditshme të qëndresës. Edhe kur kjo e vuri drejtpërdrejt përballë regjimit serb, nuk u tërhoq”, ka theksuar U.D. Presidentja Haxhiu. Ajo më tej ka thë…

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on strengthening basic research will be published on Wednesday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's 18th issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee. Noting that basic research is the bedrock of the entire scientific system and a frontier area of global sci-tech competition, the article emphasizes further efforts to develop the country's basic…

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- The recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi produced important consensus and marked the two leaders' reaffirmation of the growth of China-India ties after they guided the bilateral relations from starting afresh to making further improvements since 2024. The most important consensus reached during the meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is that China and India should be partners. It was the third meeting between the two leaders in three years. As Xi noted during their talks, to promot…

NANNING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Sitting in a glass case at a museum in south China's Qinzhou, a glazed porcelain bowl etched with a floral pattern offers a tantalizing clue to this coastal city's maritime-trade past. Despite being centuries old, the bowl bears scarcely any signs of use. Experts believe that the bowl, instead of being made for use in local households, was likely among the merchandise stockpiled for trade during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), when sugar and ceramics were shipped from Qinzhou to Southeast Asian countries along the Maritime Silk Road. A historic port city on the coa…

His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the President of the Republic of Maldives, and The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, delivered press statements today at the President's Office as part of the Prime Minister's State Visit. President Dr Muizzu described the visit as a strong reaffirmation of the enduring 58-year partnership between the two brotherly nations, noting that it reciprocated the successful engagements from his official visit to Malaysia in April 2025. He highlighted that both leaders reviewed existing frameworks, agreed to maintain regular consultations thro…

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, today witnessed the exchange of key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Malaysia, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of mutual interest. A Memorandum of Understanding was exchanged between the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Maldives and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia in the field of defence. The agreement provides a framework for strengthening bilateral cooperation and engagement between the two countries in defence-re…

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, held official talks today as part of the Prime Minister’s State Visit to the Maldives. The discussions, led by President Dr Muizzu and Prime Minister Anwar, took place this morning at the President’s Office. During the talks, President Dr Muizzu expressed his appreciation for Malaysia’s longstanding contributions to the national development of the Maldives. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his pleasure at being in the Maldives and commended the leadership of President Dr Muizzu.…

The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, has concluded his State Visit to the Maldives, undertaken at the invitation of His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. President Dr Muizzu received Prime Minister Anwar upon his arrival at Velana International Airport, followed by a ceremonial welcome at the Republic Square on Tuesday morning. The two leaders held official talks at the President’s Office, focusing on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, healthcare, tourism, and Islamic affairs, as well as shared positions on key international issues. During the visit, the…

His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the President of the Republic of Maldives, and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed hosted a State Luncheon in honour of The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, during his State Visit to the country. Both leaders addressed the gathering, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two nations and looking forward to an even more ambitious future. Reflecting on these ties, President Dr Muizzu noted that bilateral friendship goes beyond diplomatic dates, built over generations through shared education, human connections, and the many Maldivian…

His Excellency Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef paid a courtesy call on The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at Niva Kurumba Maldives this morning. The Vice President warmly welcomed the Prime Minister to the Maldives and reaffirmed the longstanding brotherly ties between the two nations. The two sides exchanged views on ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on strengthening collaboration in tourism and higher education. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is currently on a State Visit to the Maldives at the invitation of His Excellenc…

His Excellency Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad (O.D.R.M.D), Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday afternoon at the Official Residence of the President, Mulee’aage. President Dr Muizzu warmly welcomed His Excellency Al-Marshad (O.D.R.M.D) and his accompanying delegation to the Maldives, expressing sincere gratitude to the Saudi Fund for Development and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their continuous support extended to the Maldives throughout its developmental journey. His Excel…

Iran’s president says the Strait of Hormuz would be open within the framework of international law if the United States stops its acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic. Masoud Pezeshkian was speaking in an interview with India Today network. He added that Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on a specific framework for the strait, and informed the International Maritime Organization of that understanding. Pezeshkian reiterated that it was not Iran that started the war, but the enemy attacked the country with no justification and martyred the leader, top commanders, nuclear sci…