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LBCI
22-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Israel FM accuses European countries of 'incitement' after US shootings
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused European governments of incitement against his country on Thursday after the fatal shooting of two embassy staffers in Washington. "There is a direct line connecting anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli incitement to this murder," Saar told a press conference. "This incitement is also done by leaders and officials of many countries and international organizations, especially from Europe." AFP
Observer
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman condemns Israeli violation of Gaza ceasefire
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, held in Geneva, Switzerland. A number of statements were made during the debate, including that of the Sultanate of Oman which was delivered by Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva. He emphasized that the Sultanate of Oman reiterates its strong condemnation of the Israeli violation of the ceasefire resolution in the Gaza Strip and its resumption of aggression against defenseless civilians. He added that the continued policy of settlement expansion in the Palestinian territories, particularly in the West Bank, constitutes a grave violation of international law and poses a real threat to peace as it aims to illegally alter the demographic reality. He called on the international community to take effective and immediate measures to halt settlement activity, strengthen international accountability mechanisms to ensure accountability for those responsible for these violations and provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people in line with the responsibilities of the international community. Al Khanjari pointed out that the conflict in the Palestinian territories is a struggle between power and right, saying: 'Power imposes a painful reality that may persist for some time, but the rights of the Palestinian people remain steadfast and cannot be denied or ignored regardless of the circumstances. This truth will remain alive in the conscience of humanity and constitute the incentive and starting point for achieving the desired justice and peace.'
Zawya
21-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Japan highlight longstanding partnership for and with Africa at special event
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) jointly hosted the 'UNIDO-Japan partnership for Africa' event at the Vienna International Centre this week. Held in the framework of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), it showcased achievements through a week-long panel exhibition and a series of thematic discussions. An opening ceremony on 17 March 2025 in the Rotunda featured remarks by UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller (via video message) and the co-host, Ambassador Atsushi Kaifu of Japan. Ambassador Maimounata Ouattara of Burkina Faso, Chairperson of the African Group in Vienna and UNIDO Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director Yuko Yasunaga also provided opening remarks. A musical performance by the My Heart String Quartet Hiroshima accompanied the ceremony. In his video statement, Director General Müller underscored the strength of the partnership between UNIDO and Japan, noting, 'UNIDO and Japan together address poverty and hunger, advance climate action and foster a circular economy. We create jobs and livelihoods around the world, offering perspectives for the future'. Ambassador Kaifu of Japan underscored the significance of the year 2025, as the TICAD 9 Summit will be held this August in Yokohama, Japan. He expressed the hope that 'this week's event provides an opportunity to explore innovative solutions for Africa and serves as a significant milestone in advancing the TICAD process'. Ambassador Kaifu of Japan underscored the significance of the year 2025, as the TICAD 9 Summit will be held this August in Yokohama, Japan. He expressed the hope that 'this week's event provides an opportunity to explore innovative solutions for Africa and serves as a significant milestone in advancing the TICAD process'. Ambassador Ouattara reaffirmed the importance of the UNIDO-Japan partnership with Africa stating that it 'played a transformative role in promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization across our continent'. She further highlighted that 'this partnership has contributed to economic growth, job creation and the adoption of sustainable practices that empower Africa industries and communities'. Deputy to the Director General Yuko Yasunaga highlighted UNIDO's ongoing commitment to supporting Africa's industrial development and acknowledged Japan's significant financial contributions. The opening ceremony included the presentation of newly funded projects in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania, and a regional project (Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia). Following the opening ceremony, a reception provided attendees with networking opportunities, while discussions continued in informative sessions. The first session was a presentation on the activities of the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Tokyo in Africa, by Fumio Adachi, Head of ITPO Tokyo. The session informed about seminars and events, the delegate programme and African business advisors programme of the ITPO in Tokyo, as well as its Sustainable Technology Promotion Platform (STePP) and Global South programme. Another session focused on plastic circular economy initiatives and challenges in Japan and Africa. Government representatives from seven African countries —Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania— discussed efforts to address plastic pollution through circular economy approaches. The discussion underscored how Africa's increasing plastic consumption, driven by population growth and urbanization, can benefit from sustainable waste management solutions. A seminar on UNIDO's data-based lean manufacturing showcased the success story of the digital tool 'U-SPARK' (UNIDO smart performance analytics for real-time Kaizen) which helps enhance enterprise performance management in Ghana's food processing sector. UNIDO is now working with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) to expand the initiative across the continent. Throughout the week, the results of the UNIDO-Japan cooperation in Africa were on display in a panel exhibition, showcasing our work in Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, South Africa, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Zambia, as well as the activities of ITPO Tokyo. Through the week-long event, UNIDO and Japan reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing industrial development in Africa. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Observer
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman calls for action to ensure right to food
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food as part of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council which is being held in Geneva. Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva, delivered a speech in which he stressed that the right to food is not only a matter related to food security, but rather constitutes a fundamental pillar for guaranteeing human dignity and the right to a safe and healthy life. Al Khanjari added: "Millions of people still suffer from malnutrition as a result of ongoing armed conflicts, climate change and economic crises that lead to disruption of supply chains which increases the suffering of the most vulnerable groups and poses a direct threat to the right to food. The challenges resulting from public debt, inflation and international financial policies complicate the issue of ensuring the right to food as countries burdened with debt are forced to divert their resources allocated to social sectors, such as food subsidy programmes, to pay off public debt. Besides, inflation affects the purchasing power making it difficult for individuals to obtain sufficient food.' Al Khanjari stressed the need to find a fair balance between financial obligations and ensuring that citizens' basic needs are met and to adopt sustainable economic and financial policies that take into account human rights and guarantee individuals' right to sufficient and safe food, indicating that achieving this goal requires radical reforms in the international financial system to enable countries to take effective measures to combat hunger and ensure food security. Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva, said that the use of starvation as a weapon of war in the Palestinian territories is a flagrant violation to the right to food and constitutes a war crime according to international law. He called on the international community to take urgent measures to stop such practices that threaten life and human dignity. At the end of his speech, he underscored the importance of joint action to ensure the right to food for all, especially in areas of armed conflicts. — ONA
