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NHK
23-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Disaster management workshop under Japan's initiative held in Taiwan
A large-scale international workshop on disaster preparedness held under Japan's initiative has opened in Taiwan, which is frequently struck by calamities such as earthquakes and typhoons. The three-day workshop of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework is being held in Taipei from Monday through Wednesday. The GCTF's five partners are Japan, Taiwan, the United States, Australia and Canada. Katayama Kazuyuki, chief representative of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association's Taipei office, spoke at the opening ceremony. He said that each time a disaster strikes, Japan and Taiwan have learned how to mobilize all sectors of society to work together in saving lives and assisting those in need. Organizers say more than 150 people from 34 countries and regions will take part in the event. They are scheduled to exchange opinions on advanced approaches to disaster preparedness and visit local organizations, including a volunteer group known for its swift action to set up shelters in disaster-hit areas. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is focused on preparing for natural disasters. Japan intends to support his administration's efforts in cooperation with the US and other countries.
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
4th Meeting of India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism
The 4th Meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held on 30 April 2025 in Cairo. The two delegations were led by Ambassador K. D. Dewal, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs of India and Ambassador Walid Al-Fiqi, Director of the Department of Counter Terrorism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt and included representatives of various agencies from both countries. India and Egypt strongly condemned the recent heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam that targeted domestic and international tourists. Egypt reaffirmed its full support for India in confronting all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining the country's security and stability. Both sides agreed to strengthen joint efforts in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The two sides exchanged views on terror threats in their respective countries and regions. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen areas of cooperation to counter new and emerging challenges such as use of technology for terrorist purposes and financing of terrorism, including crypto currencies, unmanned aerial systems and misuse of cyber space by terrorists for spreading terrorist propaganda. The two sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in anti-money laundering efforts, drug trafficking and organized crime. Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in training and capacity building, cyber security, use of AI for counter terrorism, exchange of best practices and information sharing. The two sides also discussed strengthening of multilateral cooperation in counter terrorism including in the United Nations, BRICS, the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) and FATF. In this context, both sides exchanged views on how to enhance effectiveness of the GCTF and reiterated the commitment to early finalization and adoption of the UN Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT). The next meeting of the Joint Working Group shall be held in India on a mutually convenient date. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India, Egypt decide to work on technology abetting terror & terror financing
India and Egypt strongly condemned the recent heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam that targeted domestic and international tourists. Egypt reaffirmed its full support for India in confronting all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining the country's security and stability. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack A Chinese shadow falls on Pahalgam terror attack case probe How India can use water to pressure Pakistan Buzzkill: How India can dissolve the Pakistan problem, not just swat it Both sides agreed to strengthen joint efforts in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The two sides exchanged views on terror threats in their respective countries and regions. These were decided at the 4th Meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held on 30 April in Cairo. The two delegations were led by Ambassador K. D. Dewal, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs and Ambassador Walid Al-Fiqi, Director of the Department of Counter Terrorism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt and included representatives of various agencies from both countries. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen areas of cooperation to counter new and emerging challenges such as use of technology for terrorist purposes and financing of terrorism, including crypto currencies, unmanned aerial systems and misuse of cyber space by terrorists for spreading terrorist propaganda. The two sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in anti-money laundering efforts, drug trafficking and organized crime. Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in training and capacity building, cyber security, use of AI for counter terrorism, exchange of best practices and information sharing. Live Events The two sides also discussed strengthening of multilateral cooperation in counter terrorism including in the United Nations, BRICS, the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) and FATF. In this context, both sides exchanged views on how to enhance effectiveness of the GCTF and reiterated the commitment to early finalization and adoption of the UN Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT). Earlier, Egyptian President spoke with PM Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister dialled EAM to express solidarity following Pahalgam attacks.
