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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Indian PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding his visit to Canada, Croatia and Cyprus
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi on Thursday after concluding his three-nation visit to Canada, Croatia and Cyprus. During his visit, PM Modi was warmly welcomed by the people and the Government of Croatia. He expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and highlighted the visit's significance in ushering in a new chapter in the shared journey of friendship and extensive cooperation between India and Croatia. "Grateful to the people and Government of Croatia for the warm welcome during what has been a truly landmark visit. This visit ushers in a new chapter in our shared journey of friendship and extensive cooperation," PM Modi posted on X. On Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi and his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic held delegation-level talks in Zagreb, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that the leaders engaged in "wide-ranging discussions on various aspects of the bilateral partnership." PM Modi held a meeting with Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic on Wednesday (local time) and discussed the full range of India-Croatia friendship. "Met Mr. Zoran Milanovic, the President of Croatia. Had extensive discussions on the full range of India-Croatia friendship, including ways to boost linkages of commerce and culture," PM Modi posted on X. Before visiting Croatia, PM Modi travelled to Canada to attend the G7 Summit. During his visit, PM Modi attended the G7 Summit and met world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the Summit. PM Modi expressed gratitude to the people and government of Canada for hosting a successful G7 Summit and underscored how India remains committed to the cause of global peace, prosperity and security. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed fruitful discussions on diverse global issues. We remain committed to furthering global peace, prosperity and sustainability." Prior to travelling to Canada, PM Modi visited Cyprus in the first leg of his three-nation visit. A joint declaration released after meeting between the Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and PM Modi said that both sides emphasised the need to avoid unilateral actions as essential for creating a conducive environment for the resumption of meaningful negotiations. The two countries expressed their strong commitment to the resumption of UN-facilitated efforts to achieve a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Cyprus Question on the basis of a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality, in accordance with the agreed UN framework and the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions," the statement said.
CNA
6 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto to make two-day state visit to Singapore
SINGAPORE: Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto will make a two-day state visit to Singapore from Sunday (Jun 15) to Monday. It will be his first since taking office in October last year. On Monday, Mr Prabowo will receive a ceremonial welcome at Parliament House and call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who will also host a state banquet for his Indonesian counterpart, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Sunday. Mr Prabowo will also meet Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong for the 8th Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat. It will be both leaders' first such retreat in their current capacities, said MFA. 'As the highest-level platform between the two countries, the annual Leaders' Retreat is testament to the excellent bilateral relations and strong interpersonal ties between our leaders,' MFA said in a press statement. Mr Wong and Mr Prabowo will 'review the strong and substantive cooperation between Singapore and Indonesia and chart the way forward', said the ministry. LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIP Singapore and Indonesia share a longstanding friendship and collaborate closely in areas such as defence, the green economy and connectivity, said MFA. Expanded Framework Agreements (EFA) on key areas of air space management, defence and extradition entered into force on March last year. Singapore has been Indonesia's top source of foreign investment since 2014. Last year, investment from Singapore into Indonesia amounted to US$20.1 billion. Some flagship economic projects between both sides include the Batam-Bintan-Karimun Free Trade Zone, Kendal Industrial Park and Nongsa Digital Park. Meanwhile, Indonesia has consistently been among the top source of visitors to Singapore, with 2.49 million arrivals in 2024. Both sides on Jun 13 signed three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on cross-border electricity trade, carbon capture and storage, and a sustainable industrial zone. Singapore's defence ministry and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) also maintain a strong relationship with the Indonesian defence ministry and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). This cooperation extends to regional counterterrorism, maritime security and the conduct of bilateral and multilateral training, exercises and operations. There have also been opportunities for exchanges between Singaporeans and Indonesians under the Human Capital Partnership Arrangement signed at the 2022 Leaders' Retreat, including for youths and government officials. Last year's Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat was hosted by Indonesia in Bogor. On this visit, Mr Prabowo will be accompanied by Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, Minister of Defence Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman, Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry Rosan Roeslani, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
South China Morning Post
13-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China calls on Niger to tackle disputes with energy firms through dialogue
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Niger 's junta government to resolve disputes with Chinese energy companies operating in the West African nation through dialogue. Advertisement Wang made the remarks during talks with his Nigerien counterpart Bakary Yaou Sangaré in the central Chinese city of Changsha on Wednesday. 'The two sides should properly handle the differences and problems encountered in cooperation through dialogue,' Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout of the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of a conference of African ministers. Wang and Sangaré met on the sidelines of a conference of African ministers. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Niger's ruling junta in March expelled three Chinese oil executives working for China National Petroleum Corporation and CNPC subsidiaries over salary disparities between expatriate and lower-paid local workers. The junta also revoked the licence of a Chinese-owned hotel in the capital Niamey, citing 'discriminatory practices and administrative violations'. The dispute escalated in May when Niger ordered CNPC – which has vast oil interests in the Sahelian nation – and its oil refinery unit Soraz to terminate the contracts of expatriate employees with more than four years of service. During the talks, Wang called on the junta to ensure the safety and rights of Chinese companies and citizens in Niger, and to create favourable conditions for the stable, long-term development of bilateral cooperation projects. Advertisement That includes the Agadem oilfield and 1,980km (1,230-mile) oil pipeline, which was developed and built by CNPC. The pipeline, which began operating last year, runs from the Agadem oilfield in the south of landlocked Niger to Seme, an Atlantic port in neighbouring Benin. The entire project is estimated to have cost some US$7 billion and was funded by CNPC. The Soraz refinery, or Zinder Refining Co, was completed in 2011 with a CNPC investment of US$980 million.
Arab News
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi crown prince meets with Pakistani PM in Mina
MINA: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday at Mina Palace, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two leaders exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings and discussed the longstanding ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with a focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, SPA added. They also reviewed regional developments and the efforts being made to enhance security and stability in the region. The reception was attended by several senior Saudi officials, including Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region; Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef, Minister of Interior; Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defense; and Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Also in attendance were Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy; Minister of Information Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari; Chief of General Intelligence Khalid bin Ali Al-Humaidan; and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki. On the Pakistani side, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar joined the meeting along with Field Marshal Hafiz Syed Asim, Chief of Army Staff and ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq.
The National
26-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Sheikh Hamdan arrives in Oman for official visit
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has arrived in Oman. He was received by Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Omani Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth. Sheikh Hamdan is due to meet Sultan Haitham of Oman, and will be holding talks with senior Omani officials "to strengthen co-operation between the two countries in various areas of development, building on the strong and long-standing ties between the two countries", Dubai Media Office said. The talks scheduled for today are expected to focus on enhancing fraternal bonds between the two nations by discussing ways to co-operate in various fields, Dubai Media Office reported. Last year, President Sheikh Mohamed held high-level talks with Sultan Haitham in Abu Dhabi, where the two nations struck deals to bolster ties in sectors such as renewable energy, technology and rail infrastructure. The two leaders witnessed the signing of several agreements aimed at strengthening relations between the Gulf neighbours as part of Sultan Haitham's state visit. The deals also covered investment, sustainability and education. Last month, Sheikh Hamdan held high-level talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as part of an official visit. The Crown Prince met senior officials in New Delhi for talks aimed at furthering partnerships between the UAE and India.
