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Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Farwaniya governor praises twinship deal with Turkish city of Samsun
ANKARA, May 20: Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah highlighted the importance of the twinship deal with Turkish city of Samsun and the deep-rooted ties between both sides The governor made the statement to KUNA after partaking in the celebrations for May 19, the Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day in the city of Samsun. Relations between Kuwait and Turkiye are exemplary, he said, wishing Turkiye further progress, development and prosperity as well as everlasting stability and security. The organizers of this event expressed gratitude to Sheikh Athbi for accepting this invitation and attending the celebrations, a dear occasion of Turkish people, he noted. They affirmed that Kuwait has a special position for the Turkish government and people as both sides have exceptional ties, he stated. Turkish people are keen on reviving the deal mainly in such official occasions and sharing expertise in all fields to bear fruits to both countries, he affirmed. The governor took part in planting a tree in the name of Kuwait in a city's national park, in the presence of Samsun's mayor Halit Dogan and Kuwait's Ambassador to Turkiye Abdulaziz Al-Adwani, which symbolizes friendship and collaboration bonds between two countries. The Kuwaiti governor met with Dogan and discussed topics on boosting relations. Dogan thanked Sheikh Athbi for participation in these celebrations and expressed happiness for continued collaboration which contributes to sharing expertise and opening horizons of cooperation in all fields. A twinship agreement was signed between Kuwait's Farwaniya Governorate and Turkiye's City of Samsun in April 2016 to promote joint investments and exchange of expertise.
Arabs Today
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Arabs Today
2 killed in bomb attack in SE Turkey
Two people were killed in a bomb attack in Turkey 's southeast province of Van on Friday, Dogan News Agency reported. The handmade explosives placed in a culvert in the Catak district of Van left a soldier and a village guard dead, Dogan said. The explosive device was detonated by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants, according to the report. An air operation launched by security forces to capture terrorists is going on in the area. The PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, resumed its 30-year armed campaign against the Turkish state in July 2015 after a brief period of reconciliation.
Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Turkey's pro-Kurdish party says PKK may announce congress "any moment"
FILE PHOTO: People flash V-signs as they gather to watch a televised press conference of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), in Diyarbakir, Turkey, February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Sertac Kayar ANKARA - Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party said on Friday it was only a matter of time before the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) announces it has convened its congress, a move seen as a key step in resolving the decades-long conflict. The PKK declared a ceasefire in March following a historic call by its leader Abdullah Ocalan — who has been imprisoned since 1999 — for the group to lay down arms and to dissolve. This potentially paved the way for an end to 40 years of conflict between Kurdish militants and the Turkish state. "We are all awaiting this historic decision with great seriousness and importance," DEM Party spokesperson Aysegul Dogan told reporters after a meeting of the party's executive board. "It is only a matter of time before the PKK announces it has convened its congress. The announcement could come at any moment," Dogan said. Dogan said the PKK had previously responded to Ocalan's call with a statement committing to fulfil its requirements, including a ceasefire declaration issued shortly after the appeal. "This historic opportunity must be made permanent. Weapons must give way to dialogue," she said, adding that the DEM party hoped for mutual steps toward lasting peace, adding that political and legal groundwork would be essential. Ocalan, who has been serving a life sentence on an island prison since 1999, issued a statement through his lawyers on Feb. 27 calling for a revival of peace efforts. The PKK, designated a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984. More than 40,000 people have been killed in the conflict, which has seen intermittent peace efforts over the years, most notably a ceasefire between 2013 and 2015 that ultimately collapsed. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Jordan Times
13-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Jordan, WFP agreement to provide 'interest-free' loans to farmers, agri-projects — ACC
The Agricultural Credit Corporation says WFP agreement to provide 'interest-free' loans to Jordan's small- and large-scale farmers to confront climate change challenges (JT file) AMMAN — Director-General of the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) Mohammad Dogan said that the ACC agreement signed with the World Food Programme (WFP), which was recently approved by the Council of Ministers, represents a "qualitative" step in supporting Jordan's small- and large-scale farmers to confront climate change challenges. On its goals, Dogan said that this step aims to finance projects that integrate modern agricultural practices that contribute to achieving Jordan's food security and developing production chains, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Dogan added that the agreement, which aims to support and develop climate-resilient agriculture with a total value of JD3.5 million, seeks to enhance resilience of Jordan's farmers by providing modern agricultural practices that take into account "sustainable" agri-development. The director-general said that the agreement mainly targets water-smart and water-saving agricultural activities, as well as crops with 'high' economic returns, primarily saffron cultivation and packaging projects. Under the agreement, financing for two types of projects is secured, he said, adding that individual businesses will receive loans of up to JD10,000, while medium-sized agricultural enterprises' projects will get loans of up to JD70,000 interest-free, as the programme will pay the interest costs. These projects is set to target the governorates of Mafraq, Jerash and Balqa, ensuring that support is directed to the areas, which are the "most vulnerable and most affected "by climate change, he pointed out. Dogan noted that this cooperation would contribute to stimulating expansion of the use of smart agricultural technologies and alleviating the financial burdens on farmers, achieving resource sustainability, enhancing productivity and quality of local agricultural products, and addressing climate change consequences.
