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Tok Mat to lead M'sian delegation at OIC foreign ministers meet in Istanbul
PUTRAJAYA: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will lead Malaysia's delegation to the 51st Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, from June 21 to 22, 2025. Wisma Putra, in a statement Thursday (June 19), said that the meeting will involve the participation of foreign ministers and representatives from 57 OIC member states. "The Foreign Minister will deliver a National Statement highlighting Malaysia's views and position on issues of common concern under the OIC, such as the situation in Palestine and their right to self-determination," said the ministry. The National Statement will also address the rise of Islamophobia and all forms of hatred towards religion, emphasise economic cooperation, and initiatives that Malaysia has undertaken in pursuing the objectives of the OIC, it added. With the theme of "OIC in a Transforming World", this meeting is expected to deliberate and agree on common approaches for addressing the political, socio-economic, and cultural challenges faced by the Ummah, through the adoption of the Istanbul Declaration and nearly 146 proposed resolutions, the ministry stated. The meeting also serves as a platform to expand cooperation and solidarity among OIC Member States in promoting peace and security for the Ummah and the global community at large, particularly amid the current escalating tensions in the Middle East region, it said. - Bernama
India Gazette
11-06-2025
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- India Gazette
ILO recognises India's progress in social protection coverage under Modi Government
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): The International Labour Organization (ILO) has acknowledged the significant progress made by India in expanding social protection coverage under 11 years of Modi government. According to the ILO's dashboard, over 94 crore people, or 64.3% of India's population, are now covered under at least one social protection benefit. In 2015, this figure was just 19%. DG ILO praised India's focused welfare policies for the poor and labour class under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. It is important to note that the present figure reflects only Phase I of the data pooling exercise. This phase focused on beneficiary data of Central sector schemes and women-centric schemes in selected 8 States. With Phase II and further consolidation underway, it is expected that India's total social protection coverage will soon surpass the 100-crore mark upon verification of additional schemes by the ILO. India is also the first country globally to update its 2025 social protection coverage data in the ILOSTAT database, reinforcing its leadership in digital governance and transparency in welfare systems. Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya is leading an Indian delegation to Geneva, Switzerland, from 10th to 12th June 2025 to participate in the 113th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) of the ILO. In a post on X, he shared, 'Delivered the National Statement at the Plenary Session of the 113th International Labour Conference at ILO, Geneva. Deliberated on relevant and critical issues shaping the future of work including: New standards on protecting workers from biological hazards, Advancing decent work in the platform economy, Fostering innovative strategies for formalising the informal economy.' 'Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India has laid a strong foundation for inclusive and sustainable economic growth,' he added. (ANI)
The Sun
04-06-2025
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- The Sun
Ahmad Zahid leads Malaysian delegation to disaster risk reduction meeting in Geneva
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is leading Malaysia's delegation to the Eighth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on June 4 and 5. The Foreign Ministry (MOFA), in a statement today, said Ahmad Zahid is accompanied by senior officials from MOFA, the Deputy Prime Minister's Office and the National Disaster Management Agency. 'The Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver Malaysia's National Statement at the eighth GPDRR. He will be speaking at a ministerial roundtable session on the topic of 'Safe Schools Now: Protecting Every Child from Disaster and Climate Risk'. 'The Deputy Prime Minister will reiterate Malaysia's continued commitment to disaster management through the launch of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy, the implementation of the Safe School Programme and the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme as well as through the introduction of a Disaster Risk Reduction education programme,' it said. While in Geneva, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, is also scheduled to meet the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Kamal Kishore. 'The meeting is aimed at exploring potential areas of collaboration between Malaysia and international partners on disaster risk management,' according to the statement. The GPDRR is a platform for assessing progress made by United Nations member states on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Malaysia is a pioneer member of this network and remains unwavering in its commitment to managing and pre-empting disasters in line with the 2030 National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy.
The Sun
04-06-2025
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- The Sun
Ahmad Zahid leads Malaysian delegation to meeting in Geneva
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is leading Malaysia's delegation to the Eighth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on June 4 and 5. The Foreign Ministry (MOFA), in a statement today, said Ahmad Zahid is accompanied by senior officials from MOFA, the Deputy Prime Minister's Office and the National Disaster Management Agency. 'The Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver Malaysia's National Statement at the eighth GPDRR. He will be speaking at a ministerial roundtable session on the topic of 'Safe Schools Now: Protecting Every Child from Disaster and Climate Risk'. 'The Deputy Prime Minister will reiterate Malaysia's continued commitment to disaster management through the launch of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy, the implementation of the Safe School Programme and the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme as well as through the introduction of a Disaster Risk Reduction education programme,' it said. While in Geneva, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, is also scheduled to meet the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Kamal Kishore. 'The meeting is aimed at exploring potential areas of collaboration between Malaysia and international partners on disaster risk management,' according to the statement. The GPDRR is a platform for assessing progress made by United Nations member states on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Malaysia is a pioneer member of this network and remains unwavering in its commitment to managing and pre-empting disasters in line with the 2030 National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy.
The Star
04-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Zahid leads Malaysian delegation to Geneva disaster risk reduction meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is Malaysia's delegation to the Eighth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on Wednesday (June 4) and Thursday (June 5). Wisma Putra said, in a statement Wednesday, that Ahmad Zahid was accompanied by senior officials from the Foreign Ministry, the Deputy Prime Minister's Office and the National Disaster Management Agency. "The Deputy Prime Minister was scheduled to deliver Malaysia's National Statement at the eighth GPDRR. He spoke at a ministerial roundtable session on the topic 'Safe Schools Now: Protecting Every Child from Disaster and Climate Risk'," it said. Ahmad Zahid reiterated Malaysia's ongoing commitment to disaster management through initiatives such as the launch of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy, the implementation of the Safe School Programme and the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme, as well as the introduction of a Disaster Risk Reduction education programme, the statement added. During his time in Geneva, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, was scheduled to meet Kamal Kishore, the United Nations assistant secretary-general and special representative of the secretary-general for disaster risk reduction. "The meeting aimed to explore potential areas of collaboration between Malaysia and international partners on disaster risk management," the statement said. The GPDRR serves as a platform for evaluating the progress made by United Nations member states in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Malaysia is a founding member of this network and remains steadfast in its commitment to managing and pre-empting disasters in accordance with the 2030 National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy. – Bernama
