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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
All party-delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad arrives in Berlin
The all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad , arrived in Berlin on Thursday (local time) to convey India's "resolute and united" stand against terrorism . India's Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, welcomed the nine-member delegation in Berlin. In a post shared on X, Indian Embassy in Germany stated, "The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Hon'ble MP Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, arrived in Berlin on June 5, 2025. Amb @AjitVGupte welcomed the 9-member delegation, which will convey India's united and resolute stand against terrorism." The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Hon'ble MP Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, arrived in Berlin on June 5, 2025. Amb @AjitVGupte welcomed the 9-member delegation, which will convey India's united and resolute stand against terrorism. ****** Die parteiubergreifende... 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. - India in Germany (@eoiberlin) June 5, 2025 by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Matéria revela suplementos que ajudam brasileiros 40+ — cupom disponível neste link AlwaysFit Undo The delegation arrived in Germany as part of the Government of India's ongoing diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor and "unwavering adherence" to zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. During their stay in Germany from June 5-7, the delegation will be interacting with senior dignitaries from the German Parliament (Bundestag) and Federal Foreign Office of Germany and key representatives from think tanks and Indian community in Germany, according to Indian Embassy in Germany statement. Live Events United in the Fight Against Terrorism! An All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Hon'ble MP Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad to visit Berlin, Germany from June 5-7, 2025. Read Press Announcement here - India in Germany (@eoiberlin) June 5, 2025 The delegation, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, includes BJP MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, MJ Akbar, Gulam Ali Khatana, and Samik Bhattacharya; Congress MP Amar Singh, Priyanka Chaturvedi from Shiv Sena (UBT,) AIADMK MP M Thambidurai and former diplomat Pankaj Saran. The delegation arrived in Germany after concluding their visit to Belgium. Earlier, Ravi Shankar Prasad, said they raised strong concerns about terrorism during their visit to Brussels and generals of Pakistan "run that country with the help of a military terrorist coalition", which is a "threat" to democracy and humanity. He also called India the "voice" of the victims of terrorism and described the visit very "satisfying" Speaking to ANI, Prasad said, "Today, our visit to Brussels is ending. I congratulate Ambassador Kumar and his entire team for the whole arrangement... The way terrorism is growing in the European Union , we raised this topic and also raised that India is an economic powerhouse and the generals of Pakistan run that country with the help of a military terrorist coalition, which is a threat to democracy and humanity. We also spoke about what human rights, whether the victims of terrorism have human rights or not, and India is their voice; they appreciated it very much, so it was a very fruitful visit. I would consider it a very satisfying visit." Former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran, who is part of the same delegation, stated that the European Union understands India's evolution into a "major economic geopolitical force." "I think it was an absolutely excellent visit. It is so evident that India today is looming so large on the horizon of the European Union in a broader geopolitical sense. So they understand the evolution of India into a very major economic geopolitical force and so that is the basic underlying message and the underlying pillar of all the discussions and that is why they all actually started with the importance of concluding a free trade agreement with India," he said. This diplomatic effort forms part of India's global outreach following Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-sponsored militants that claimed 26 lives and injured several others. Subsequently, the Indian Armed Forces carried out targeted strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Experts Convene in Washington to Advance Dialogue on an African-Led Credit Rating Ecosystem
With more than 30 African countries subject to sovereign credit ratings, the decisions of global rating agencies significantly impact debt sustainability and access to international financial markets. At a high-level dialogue held on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, African institutions and global credit rating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to developing a fair, transparent, and inclusive credit rating ecosystem for Africa. Organized by the African Union's African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), AfriCatalyst, and the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), and hosted at the Open Society Foundations, the dialogue brought together senior representatives from Moody's, S&P, and Bank of America for a candid discussion on financing solutions for African countries. Against a backdrop of rising market volatility, sovereign defaults and constrained fiscal space, the dialogue aimed to address urgent reforms in Africa's credit rating framework. Speakers identified structural issues such as data gaps, methodological opacity, and under-engagement between African governments and the 'big three' credit rating agencies (Moody's, S&P, and Fitch), as barriers to accurate ratings. Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of UNECA, acknowledged Africa's financing paradox—a combined GDP of over $3 trillion, yet only two countries rated investment grade—and underscored the urgent need for reform. 'Ultimately, a healthy credit rating ecosystem goes beyond evaluating risk – it becomes a platform for mobilizing capital, improving creditworthiness, and supporting Africa's broader development goals,' he added. 'We must rethink how creditworthiness is defined and measured,' said Dr. Raymond Gilpin, Chief Economist, UNDP Africa speaking on behalf of Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP Regional Director for Africa. 'At UNDP, we believe a development-centric approach is essential to supporting governments in strengthening institutions, improving data systems, and engaging effectively with credit rating agencies to reshape the narrative around Africa's creditworthiness.' African economies face mounting credit rating challenges, including perceptions of bias, lack of transparency and inconsistencies in rating methodologies. Dr. Misheck Mutize, Lead Credit Rating Expert at APRM, and Dr. Zuzana Schwidrowski, Director of Macroeconomics, Governance and Finance at UNECA, proposed solutions to addressing the capacity of African governments to respond to inaccurate or unfair credit ratings and steps toward creating an African Credit Rating Agency that complements and expands existing credit ratings coverage globally. Mr. Roberto Sifon-Arevelo, Managing Director at S&P Global Ratings, Mr. Jorge Valez, Senior Vice President at Moody's Ratings, and Dr. Tatonga Rusike, Chief Economist for Africa at Bank of America, outlined opportunities to remedy longstanding risk perception issues and working together with banks and investors to build capacity and a better understanding of rating methodologies to address transparency. They further emphasized that while sovereign credit ratings are not the sole determinant of investor decisions, they exert significant influence over borrowing costs, market confidence, and access to capital. "Given the ongoing stress in African governments related to both cost of capital and access to capital it is critical to ensure that credit ratings reflect the many different African contexts. This initiative is an important step in that regard - particularly engaging the credit rating agencies," shared Ms. Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi, President and CEO of ACET. 'The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is not being established to issue favourable ratings for African entities, but rather to contribute to a diversity of rating opinions that support more accurate assessments of African sovereigns, corporates, and sub-sovereigns,' expressed Dr. Mutize. 'Our priority is to build a credible, independent, and sustainable institution that plays a vital role in developing domestic debt markets and rebalancing Africa's position within the evolving global financial architecture.' In his closing remarks AfriCatalyst's CEO Dr. Daouda Sembene stressed the urgent need for collaboration among African institutions. 'AfriCatalyst is proud to be at the heart of this critical dialogue, building on the foundation of our Credit Ratings Initiative with UNDP. We are optimistic that through stronger collaboration between African institutions and global rating agencies, we can foster a more accurate, robust, and representative credit rating ecosystem—one that empowers African nations and promotes sustainable growth.' said Daouda. Key messages included the need for: transparent and regular engagement between rating agencies, investors, and African governments; stronger institutional narratives that reflect the continent's resilience and reform efforts; and local capacity-building and collaboration, particularly through the proposed African Credit Rating Agency, which aims to provide credible, contextual alternatives to global ratings. As South Africa chairs the G20 and the African Union assumes permanent membership in 2025, the call for an African-led credit rating solution takes on added urgency. The outcomes of this dialogue will contribute to ongoing efforts to reform the global financial architecture and ensure Africa's capital works better for Africa's development. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AfriCatalyst. Media Contacts: Bineta Pouye bpouye@ Michelle Mendi Muita Ejigayhu Tefera Jean-Marc Kilolo Belinda Ayamgha bayamgha@
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Institute of Information Management (IIM) Australia Successfully Concludes 2025 Annual Conference, Induction & Investiture in Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australia, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Information Management (IIM) Australia is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its 2025 Annual Conference, Induction, and Investiture Ceremony, held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Mantra on Queen, Brisbane. With the theme "Navigating Data Integrity and Compliance in the Australian Digital Landscape," the event brought together distinguished professionals, industry leaders, inductees, and guests from both the public and private sectors. Participants joined both in person and virtually to explore emerging challenges and opportunities in data governance. The conference began with an opening address by IIM International President, Amb. (Dr.) Oyedokun Ayodeji Oyewole, CCDOA, FIIM. In his remarks, Dr. Oyewole emphasized the growing significance of data integrity and compliance in an era of rapid technological change and increasing regulatory demands. A key highlight of the day was the keynote presentation delivered by Ms. Kate Carruthers (FGIA, MAICD), Director of Info Sphere Education Pty Ltd, Sydney. Her address, titled "The New Rules of Data: Compliance, Conflict, and Competitive Advantage," offered attendees a compelling exploration of the evolving regulatory environment in Australia and beyond. Ms. Carruthers examined global data management trends, the human dimension of data, and practical strategies for organizations navigating new compliance frameworks. She shed light on critical developments such as the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act (December 2024), the Cyber Security Act 2024, and updated standards impacting critical infrastructure and financial institutions. Emphasizing integrated federal legislation, mandatory ransomware reporting, and enhanced protections for vulnerable groups—including children and victims of doxing—Ms. Carruthers underscored the imperative for organizations to embed data integrity, trust, and transparency into their core operations. The event also featured the formal induction of new members into the IIM Australia community across various categories, including Honorary Fellow, Professional Fellow, and Associate Member. The investiture ceremony recognized these individuals' outstanding contributions to the field of information management and their dedication to upholding professional excellence. The 2025 Annual Conference reaffirmed IIM Australia's unwavering commitment to promoting thought leadership, regulatory awareness, and excellence in data governance amid the ongoing digital transformation. For further information about IIM Australia and upcoming events, please contact: Institute of Information Management (IIM) AustraliaHillcrest, Queensland AustraliaEmail: info@ Celestine AchiCell: +234-08099997175Email: Photo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Institute of Information Management
Zawya
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan meets with His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Musalia Mudavadi
On 28th March, Ambassador Guo Haiyan met with H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Amb. Guo said that China and Kenya are reliable friends and partners, and firmly support each other on core interests and issues of major concern. Amb. Guo stressed that living in a changing and turbulent world, China is willing to work with Kenya, under the guidance of the important consensus between the two heads of state, to deepen practical cooperation, to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Outlook on Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa, so as to facilitate Kenya and regional countries to achieve peace and development. H.E. Mudavadi said that Kenya and China have a time-honored friendship, the cooperation between the two countries significantly contributes to regional economic and social development and benefiting the two peoples. H.E. Mudavadi stressed that Kenya and China are eager to build on the spirit of collaboration as both sides tackle shared regional and global challenges, to push for further development of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya.
