shared prosperity

At the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum today, I quoted the words of Tatarstan's great poet, Abdullah Tukay, that "only in serving the people do I admit true happiness." This order reminds that the main goal of every policy and economic cooperation is to improve the well-being of the people. The world is currently facing many challenges, from geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain disruptions to increasingly fierce technological competition. In this situation, we need to strengthen cooperation, no…

The event’s status and the makeup of its participants indicate its magnitude and well-organized nature. Over the last ten years, Uzbekistan has maintained a steady and confident role on the global stage, actively advancing its foreign policy and reinforcing its positions through principles of equality and mutually beneficial cooperation. Cooperation formed through the Tashkent International Investment Forum supports the execution of large-scale projects, which are already making a visible impa…

“We, the leaders of the G7, recalling the Critical Minerals Action Plan we launched last year, recognise the strategic role of critical minerals value chains for our countries’ economic prosperity and security, including our digital and energy sectors. In light of the high degree of market concentration, the need to reduce vulnerabilities regarding those resources and the growing use of arbitrary trade restrictions, we recall the urgency of diversifying our supply chains and building our collect…

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 st…

“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 recognise that the impact of the international development finance architecture has served the most vulnerable for decades. Fostering durable growth, reducing global poverty and …

His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting with economic figures on Monday, emphasised the national economy’s demonstrated ability to withstand and effectively overcome crises. During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty said that despite the turmoil in the region, Jordan has consolidated its stability and strategic position, adding that the Kingdom’s stability is a key factor in attracting investment. The King highlighted the current phase of development in Jordan, techn…

Keynote address by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at the Future Economy Conference on 13 May 2026. Distinguished guests,Members of the Economic Strategy Review Committees,
Partners from industry, unions, academia and the community,
 A very good morning to all of you. About a year ago, we launched the Economic Strategy Review, or ESR, to chart the path forward, as Singapore was entering a new phase in our economic journey. For many decades, Singapor…

The Government of Iceland has approved anew industrial policythat sets out a long-term vision for economic growth, productivity, and competitiveness to 2035. The policy is intended to support sustainable economic development and create a more predictable environment for investment and business activity. It is accompanied by anaction plan for 2026–2027containing 35 measures across a range of sectors. Key priorities include strengthening energy supply and infrastructure, simplifying regulation a…

HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. ADAMA BARROW, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA EVENT: 8TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Your Excellency, the Chairperson, Distinguished Heads of Co-organising Institutions, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and Representatives of Bilateral and Multilateral Agencies, My delegation and I thank His Excellency, Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, for hosting this event and for receiving us graciously. I am particularly grateful to His Excellency, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister…

The decision follows the upward revision of the Outlook on the sovereign credit rating of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It reflects the positive assessments by international rating agencies of the country’s ongoing economic reforms, efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability, strengthen fiscal discipline, improve the investment climate, reform state-owned enterprises, and enhance transparency and openness. At the same time, the revision of Uzbekhydroenergo JSC’s Outlook to Positive is not solely…

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi Chairs the Second Meeting of the Financial Stability Council •••••••••• Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi chaired today, Wednesday, the second meeting of the Financial Stability Council. The meeting discussed the general framework governing the Council’s work, mechanisms for implementing financial and monetary plans and strategies, and ways to stimulate various economic sectors and enhance their capacity to contribute to economic growth and job creation. The Pri…

In this regard, ASEAN's commitment to inclusion, dialogue, and cooperation remains more important than ever. These same principles continue to guide Malaysia's partnerships across the region, including with Japan, as we deepen collaboration in semiconductors, energy transition, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence to build resilience and shared prosperity. Our world today does not suffer from a shortage of power, but a shortage of clarity, that cooperation remains preferable to divi…

Kicked off day two in Japan by delivering a keynote address at the Nikkei Future of Asia International Conference in Tokyo titled Navigating Strategic Uncertainty, which touched on the big challenges that are reshaping the world's geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape. As conflict drags on, great power competition intensifies, global supply chains become more fragile and economic uncertainty widens, the world cannot remain trapped in the old framework that sees international relations solely th…