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…

The distinguished guest conveyed to the President of Uzbekistan sincere greetings and kind wishes from the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov. Special focus was given to implementing the agreements reached between the two countries’ leaders across sectors such as trade, economy, transport, water, and energy. Additionally, efforts were made to advance cultural and humanitarian initiatives and facilitate interregional exchanges. The need to develop new project initiatives for the upcoming meetings of the Intergovernmental Commission, the Business Council, and other partnership mech…

The distinguished guest conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to the President of Uzbekistan. The current issues related to expanding relations between Uzbekistan and Belarus within a multifaceted partnership were discussed in the context of preparing for upcoming high-level events. The productive outcomes of the Intergovernmental Commission meeting held in Tashkent region in May this year were noted with satisfaction. Trade turnover continues to grow steadily, increasing by 32 percent since the beginning of the year. Ongo…

The meeting was also attended by executives from Azerbaijani companies PASHA Holding, Neqsol Holding, and AzerGold, as well as the International Bank of Azerbaijan. Ali Asadov conveyed the sincere greetings and best wishes of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, to the President of Uzbekistan. In turn, the Leader of Uzbekistan congratulated the Azerbaijani people on the holiday celebrated the day before – National Salvation Day. Current issues regarding the expansion and strengthening of friendship, strategic partnership, and alliance between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan were discussed. …

The grandeur of the complex, reconstructed under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s initiative and aligned with the esteemed status of the renowned hadith scholar, who holds a special place in the Islamic world, and the spiritual and educational ambiance here, left a strong impression on the distinguished guest. The modern museum, showcasing Imam Bukhari’s life and scholarly legacy, received especially high praise from the Albanian leader. “The Imam Bukhari Memorial Complex is a priceless treasure of Uzbekistan and a sacred site revered by Muslims worldwide. I am truly grateful to have had the op…

Issues regarding the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation with this U.S. company, which is actively investing in the development of high-tech industrial enterprises in Uzbekistan, were discussed. Air Products is one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of industrial gases, with a market capitalization exceeding $60 billion. The company produces 200 million tons of industrial gases annually in more than 50 countries and operates a network of about 750 production facilities. At present, the company’s total investment in the country has exceeded $1 billion. Projects have been …

The distinguished guest was welcomed at Tashkent-Humo International Airport by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov and other officials. In accordance with the program of his stay, Mikhail Mishustin will also take part in several meetings and negotiations to expand multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia in the context of implementing the agreements reached at the highest level. G. Khonnazarov, photos by N. Khaydarov, UzA

The meeting was attended by the President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States John Jovanovic, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Ben Black, Chairman of the Board of the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce Carolyn Lamm, as well as heads of Air Products, Cove Capital, Templeton Global Investments, Boeing, 77 Construction, BlackRock, FLS, Visa, JP Morgan, Meta, GULF, and many other companies. The Head of State noted with satisfaction that the current meeting continued a good tradition and reflected the growing inter…

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 recognize 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 pr…

Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD has welcomed a milestone in public health for Ireland today, as Carlow, Cork and Waterford receive formal designations as the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) European Healthy Cities, and the National Healthy Cities Network of Ireland receives national network designation at the 2026 WHO European Healthy Cities Annual Business Meeting and Technical Conference in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The designations were awarded at the conference launching Phase VIII (2026–2030) of the WHO European He…

From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage A draft National Planning Statement on Short-Term Lets was agreed today by the Cabinet and will now be notified to the EU Commission and undergo environmental screening and assessment. The Planning Statement sets out national planning policy on applications: The Planning Statement provides important underpinning for the Short-Term Letting and Tourism (STLT) Bill and the Short-term Let Register to come into effect from December 1 2026, with all operators having a legal obligation to register by 31 December 2026. Speaking today, Minis…

From:Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Minister of State, Catherine Ardagh, with responsibility for International Law, Law Reform and Youth Justice, represented Ireland at an Informal Conference of Ministers of Justice at the Council of Europe today in Strasbourg. The focus of the conference was on the fight against financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing. This form of criminality increasingly impacts people across society and Ministers discussed challenges and possible solutions using legal, organisational and technological tools. Speaking about the discus…