NewzIntel.com

Category: CTF

  • MIL-OSI Russia: EU prepares 18th package of “tough” sanctions against Russia – U. von der Leyen

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BRUSSELS, June 2 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) is preparing its 18th package of “tough” sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy revenues, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.

    The measures will include restrictions on Nord Stream infrastructure, additional restrictions on Russia’s banking sector and a reduction in the price cap on crude oil, she added. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Arab ministers reaffirm commitment to Palestinian cause

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    AMMAN, June 2 (Xinhua) — The delegation of the Arab Islamic Ministerial Committee on Sunday reaffirmed its ongoing efforts to end Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip and begin the process of ensuring the right of the Palestinian people to establish an independent, sovereign state on their national soil.

    The delegation held a virtual meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman after Israel blocked the delegation’s planned visit to Ramallah, according to a statement from the Jordanian Foreign Ministry.

    During the meeting, M. Abbas praised the efforts of the ministerial committee to mobilize international support to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, put an end to the humanitarian “catastrophe” in the enclave and promote the implementation of the “two states for two peoples” principle.

    He stressed the Palestinian government’s commitment to the reform agenda and called for increased international political, economic and security support for its efforts.

    At a press conference following the meeting, the delegation stressed that the principle of “two states for two peoples” is the only path to a just and comprehensive peace in the region.

    Arab ministers also pledged to step up efforts to encourage more countries to recognize a Palestinian state.

    The delegation includes Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdel Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty, Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abu Al Gheit and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al Safadi. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: In January-May 2025, more than 2,000 freight trains passed along the “eastern corridor” of China-Europe railway freight routes

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    HARBIN, June 2 (Xinhua) — More than 2,000 freight trains passed through the “eastern corridor” of China-Europe international rail freight transportation in both directions in the first five months of 2025, according to the Harbin branch of China Railways.

    According to the data, the number of China-Europe trains passing through this corridor during the reporting period reached 26.3 percent of the country’s total.

    There are three China-Europe rail freight corridors in China. In particular, the “eastern corridor” passes through the Manzhouli checkpoint /Manchuria, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, North China/, Suifenhe /Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China/ or Tongjiang /Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China/.

    Currently, there are 27 flights through the “eastern corridor”, which connect more than 60 Chinese cities, including Changsha, Zhengzhou, Chengdu and Suzhou, with 14 countries, including Poland, Germany and the Netherlands.

    Let us recall that at the end of May, a new tunnel appeared on one of the sections of this corridor. In the city of Suifenhe, located on the Chinese-Russian border, the construction of a new tunnel was completed as part of a project to improve the quality and modernize the railway section from Suifenhe to the state border of the Harbin-Suifenhe railway line.

    The total length of the tunnel is 602 m, the distance from its exit to the border in a straight line is less than 400 m. It meets the needs of trains with different track gauges. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine and Russia resume peace talks in Istanbul

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ISTANBUL, June 2 (Xinhua) — Delegations from Ukraine and Russia resumed peace talks in Istanbul on Monday to end the ongoing conflict, television footage showed.

    Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan gave opening remarks at the meeting, which is taking place at the Ciragan Palace on the European side of the city.

    H. Fidan stressed that the priority of the negotiations is to achieve lasting peace, assuring that Türkiye is ready to take any necessary steps to facilitate the peace process.

    “There is an opportunity to lay the foundation for a path to peace,” he noted.

    According to the Turkish diplomat, the meeting of the delegations also aims to discuss preparations for a possible meeting at the leaders’ level and to achieve progress on humanitarian issues.

    Following H. Fidan’s speech, which was broadcast live, the delegations began their meeting behind closed doors.

    The Ukrainian delegation is headed by the country’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, and the Russian delegation is headed by the Russian President’s aide Vladimir Medinsky.

    The first round of direct talks between the parties took place in Istanbul on May 16, with the parties meeting in person for the first time since March 2022.

    During the first round of talks, the parties agreed to exchange prisoners in a “1000 for 1000” format, which was the largest exchange since the beginning of the conflict. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian military destroyed 205 Ukrainian UAVs outside the Russian-Ukrainian conflict zone — Russian Defense Ministry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Moscow, June 2 (Xinhua) — Over the past 24 hours, Russian air defense systems have shot down 316 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the aircraft type, including 205 outside the Russian-Ukrainian conflict zone, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday.

    In addition, two Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles and four Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guided bombs were also shot down.

    Operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile forces and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have damaged workshops for the production of attack drones, ammunition depots, as well as temporary deployment points of the Ukrainian army and foreign mercenaries in 152 districts, the Russian Defense Ministry indicated. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukrainian President announces completion of second round of peace talks with Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    KYIV, June 2 (Xinhua) — Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have completed the second round of peace talks in Istanbul, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

    Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who led the Ukrainian delegation, made a statement to the press later Monday, Ukrinform reported. He noted that the meeting had discussed issues such as a ceasefire, the release of prisoners, the return of Ukrainian children, and negotiations between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia.

    According to R. Umerov, the parties reached agreements only on the exchange of prisoners.

    The first round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia since 2022 took place in Istanbul on May 16. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: 3 dead, 7 missing after Xizang landslide /more details/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    LHASA, June 2 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed, two were injured and seven are missing after a landslide occurred in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Sunday evening, local authorities said Monday.

    The landslide occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday in Muta Township, Dengchen County, Chamdo City.

    The condition of the victims is stable and they were taken to hospital.

    The search and rescue operation involves about 500 rescuers, medical workers and firefighters, as well as sniffer dogs. The work is being carried out with the support of ambulance crews, excavators, as well as telecommunications and power supply facilities.

    The Chamdo City Government has allocated 5 million yuan (about 696,000 US dollars) to provide emergency aid to those affected by the disaster.

    According to experts from the water management and natural resources departments, the volume of landslides was about 200 thousand cubic meters, and a risk of a repeat landslide was identified.

    China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has issued a Level 4 disaster response alert and dispatched a task force to assist local rescue teams. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russia has handed over a two-part memorandum to Ukraine — head of the Russian delegation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Moscow, June 2 (Xinhua) — Russia handed over a memorandum consisting of two parts to the Ukrainian side during talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, head of the Russian delegation Vladimir Medinsky told reporters in Istanbul, Russian media reported.

    “The first is how to achieve a real long-term peace. And the second part is what steps to take to make a full-fledged ceasefire possible. Moreover, there is even some variability in the second part,” V. Medinsky told journalists after the negotiations.

    According to him, the Ukrainian side took the memorandum into consideration.

    Russia, as V. Medinsky reported, offered Ukraine a ceasefire for 2-3 days on certain sections of the front. This should allow the bodies of the dead to be collected.

    Russia and Ukraine will exchange seriously ill and wounded people according to the “all for all” formula, while Russia will unilaterally transfer 6,000 frozen bodies of Ukrainian servicemen to Ukraine.

    Russia and Ukraine are organizing medical commissions for the exchange of seriously wounded soldiers; these exchanges will be regular, V. Medinsky announced.

    The topic of children who have lost contact with their parents was discussed at the talks. The head of the Russian delegation demonstrated a list of 339 names of children handed over by Ukraine, assuring that the Russian Federation would consider each situation without exception on this list. At the same time, V. Medinsky noted that recently the Russian side returned 101 children to Ukraine, and the Ukrainian side – 22. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing sees booming tourism during Duanwu holiday

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) — Beijing received 8.21 million tourists during the three-day holiday to mark China’s traditional Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival), up 5.4 percent year on year, the city’s Administration of Culture and Tourism said Monday.

    According to the department, during the holiday period, which lasted from May 31 to June 2, tourism revenue in Beijing amounted to 10.77 billion yuan (about 1.49 billion US dollars), an increase of 6.7 percent year-on-year.

    To boost tourism, the city has organized more than 1,700 cultural and tourism events, including dragon boat races, intangible cultural heritage fairs and hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) workshops.

    This year, the Duanwu Festival holiday coincided with International Children’s Day on June 1, which contributed to increased demand for family excursions and educational tours.

    In addition, 1,119 commercial performances were staged in the city, attracting 458,000 spectators with a total box office revenue of 140 million yuan, with these three indicators growing year-on-year by 32 percent, 75 percent and 130 percent, respectively.

    Beijing’s inbound tourism market also experienced rapid growth over the three-day holiday, with the number of inbound travelers reaching 67,000, up 35.8 percent year-on-year, while revenue from this type of tourism grew 41.1 percent year-on-year to reach 720 million yuan. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul yield positive results

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ISTANBUL, June 2 (Xinhua) — The latest round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, held in Istanbul on Monday with the mediation of Turkey, ended with certain positive changes, especially in the humanitarian sphere.

    Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli confirmed that the talks, which took place behind closed doors, “did not end negatively.”

    Following the meeting, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who headed the Ukrainian delegation, stated at a press conference that during the negotiations the parties had achieved concrete humanitarian results.

    R. Umerov said that Ukraine presented its agenda to Russia, proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, as well as the release of prisoners and the return of young servicemen and children.

    Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who headed the Russian delegation, for his part announced that Russia would return 6,000 bodies of its fallen servicemen to Ukraine.

    According to V. Medinsky, Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange all seriously wounded and servicemen aged 18-25. In addition, Russia proposed declaring a ceasefire with Ukraine for two to three days in certain sections of the front, he added.

    The previous round of direct talks between the two countries took place in Istanbul on May 16, the first time the two sides met in person since March 2022. During that round, an agreement was reached on a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange, the largest exchange since the conflict began. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Tehran will not give a positive response to US proposal with “radical” demands – Iranian MFA

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    TEHRAN, June 2 (Xinhua) — Iran will not respond positively to the U.S. draft proposal on Iran’s nuclear program that contains “radical and maximalist” demands, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday.

    E. Baghaei made the statement during a weekly press conference in Tehran, commenting on the US proposal for a possible agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, presented to Iran on May 31 by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud al-Busaidi.

    Baghaei said Iran and the US were aware of each other’s “red lines,” stressing Iran’s insistence on continuing to enrich uranium and ensuring the effective lifting of what he called “cruel” sanctions. These two conditions, he said, should be integral to any potential agreement with the US.

    He stressed that the lifting of sanctions remains Iran’s main demand in the ongoing indirect talks with the West on its nuclear program.

    The official noted Iran’s readiness to take confidence-building and transparency measures regarding its nuclear program under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, but stressed the need for guarantees of a real lifting of sanctions imposed on Tehran over the past decades.

    E. Baghaei said the United States had not provided clarification on the lifting of sanctions, adding that Iran needed a clear understanding of the mechanisms for lifting them and guarantees that it would be able to see the results of lifting sanctions, especially in sectors such as foreign trade, the economy and banking.

    Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a cabinet meeting in Tehran on Sunday that Iran was preparing a response to the US proposal, Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine received a memorandum from Russia on the terms of the ceasefire — the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Kyiv, June 2 /Xinhua/ — During the peace talks held in Istanbul on Monday, Ukraine received a memorandum from the Russian Federation on the terms of a ceasefire. This was announced at a press conference in Istanbul by Ukrainian Defense Minister and head of the Ukrainian delegation Rustem Umerov, as reported by the Interfax-Ukraine agency.

    R. Umerov noted that official Kyiv will have a week to study the received document. After that, the parties will be able to coordinate further steps.

    At the same time, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Serhiy Kyslytsya, who was also part of the Ukrainian delegation, stated that during the peace talks, the Russian Federation again rejected Kyiv’s proposal for an unconditional ceasefire. The parties only agreed to continue discussing this issue.

    S. Kyslytsya added that Russia also once again spoke out against the presence of US representatives at the meeting with the Ukrainian side in Istanbul.

    Earlier on Monday, the second round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia since 2022 took place in Istanbul. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Cooperation between Tajikistan and China is actively developing thanks to the Belt and Road initiative – Vice-Rector of the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. Osimi R. Jurakhonzoda

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Dushanbe, June 2 /Xinhua/ — Tajik-Chinese relations are currently at a high level of strategic partnership, Vice-Rector for International Relations of the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. Osimi Rauf Jurakhonzoda said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua recently.

    “Cooperation between our countries is actively developing thanks to the Belt and Road initiative, especially in key areas such as science and education,” he stressed.

    According to R. Jurakhonzoda, within the framework of this initiative, quotas for studying in Chinese universities are allocated annually for Tajik students. The two countries are actively implementing joint educational and scientific projects and carrying out academic exchanges. Thus, the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. Osimi has established a partnership with the Tianjin Vocational and Technical College of Urban Construction Management, the vice-rector said.

    R. Jurakhonzoda noted that in recent years there has been a positive trend in cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries. A striking example of this, according to him, is the launch in Tajikistan of the first “Lu Ban Workshop” in Central Asia, aimed at training engineering personnel for the industrialization and modernization of the country. The activities of this workshop cover such areas as geodesy, intelligent cartography, construction, architecture, water and heat supply, as well as renewable energy sources.

    “We plan to introduce new formats of cooperation with Chinese universities. This is not only a contribution to the development of education, but also strengthening the friendship between our peoples,” he added.

    Speaking about the upcoming 2nd China-Central Asia Summit, which will be held in June, the Vice-Rector expressed hope for further deepening of the strategic partnership, especially in the field of high technology.

    He emphasized that the Tajik Technical University is interested in developing cooperation with Chinese universities in such areas as digitalization of education, artificial intelligence and smart technologies. Within the framework of the Lu Ban Workshops, it is planned to implement new joint programs that will allow training specialists in demand in various sectors – from agriculture to energy and industry, added R. Jurakhonzoda. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former German Foreign Minister A. Baerbock elected as Chairman of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    UNITED NATIONS, June 2 (Xinhua) — The United Nations General Assembly (GA) on Monday elected former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock as the president of its 80th session.

    In a speech after her election, A. Baerbock promised to defend the fundamental purposes and principles of the UN Charter and to help Member States find consensus.

    A. Baerbock will take up her new position in September this year, replacing the Chairman of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Young. Her term of office will be one year.

    A. Baerbock was born in December 1980 in Hanover, Germany. From December 2021 to May 2025, she served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. Since 2013, she has been a member of the Bundestag /parliament/, and from 2018 to 2022, she served as co-chair of the Green Party. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Bucharest Nine summit was held in Vilnius

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    VILNIUS, June 2 (Xinhua) — The Bucharest Nine (B9) summit was held in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius on Monday, where leaders of the B9 and Nordic countries announced their intention to gradually increase defense spending.

    A joint statement released by the Lithuanian President’s Office said the leaders were “moving towards the goal of allocating at least 5 percent of GDP” to defense and defense-related investments.

    The document, which enshrines the relevant commitment, was published following a meeting that was held under the joint chairmanship of the Presidents of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, Poland Andrzej Duda and Romania Nicusor Dan.

    The next Bucharest Nine summit is expected to take place next year in Romania. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Global trade tensions put pressure on labour markets: ILO director-general

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    GENEVA, June 2 (Xinhua) — Growing tensions in global trade are taking a toll on labour markets around the world, International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert Houngbo said on Monday.

    Speaking at the opening of the 113th session of the International Labour Conference, J. Houngbo said that global employment forecasts for 2025 had been revised downwards, citing the ILO’s latest World Employment and Social Prospects report.

    According to the report, the expected number of new jobs worldwide was revised down to 53 million, which is 7 million fewer than forecast in October last year. Zhang Houngbo attributed this decline primarily to the slowdown in global economic growth amid rising trade tensions.

    The ILO Director-General also highlighted the growing impact of artificial intelligence on global labour markets, noting that jobs in highly digitalised sectors such as media, software development and finance face growing risks, while jobs involving routine physical labour are becoming increasingly vulnerable.

    The current session of the International Labour Conference runs until 13 June. Delegates from the ILO’s 187 member states will focus on issues such as preventing biological hazards, decent working conditions and proposed amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov congratulated Baikonur employees and veterans of the space industry on the 70th anniversary of the cosmodrome

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Denis Manturov congratulated Baikonur employees and veterans of the space industry on the 70th anniversary of the cosmodrome.

    Today marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome, the place where the practical history of space exploration began. It was here in 1955 that the foundation of the world’s first cosmodrome was laid, which became the starting point for thousands of space launches, breakthrough scientific achievements and heroic expeditions.

    From the moment of the first launch to this day, Baikonur remains a symbol of man’s desire to explore space. Behind each launch there is a huge amount of work by people: scientists, engineers, testers, astronauts and other specialists. It is their professionalism, dedication and faith in the dream that made possible those achievements that the entire country and the entire world are rightfully proud of.

    On this significant day, we express our deep gratitude to the veterans of the space industry, those who stood at the origins and continue to work for the benefit of domestic and world cosmonautics. Let each launch inspire future generations of researchers and become a step towards new horizons.

    Happy anniversary, Baikonur!

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin held a meeting on high-performance computing for the development of artificial intelligence and big data processing

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Opening remarks by Mikhail Mishustin:

    Good afternoon, dear colleagues!

    We have now looked closely at samples of technological products that are produced by various divisions of Russian scientific and scientific-technological centers. Of course, progress here is obvious.

    The President has approved technological leadership as one of the national goals. Of course, without independence in the field of electronic engineering, the main directions associated with the samples presented today, it will be impossible to achieve national development goals.

    Today we also got acquainted with devices that are already capable of performing the most complex tasks, including in the field of artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and other critical areas. This is a necessary basis for smart control systems, platforms for modeling tests, forecasting, and autonomous decision-making. The introduction of such technologies reduces the time and financial costs of creating any science-intensive product.

    Participants of the meeting

    List of participants of the meeting on high-performance computing for the development of artificial intelligence and big data processing, June 2, 2025

    It is important to continue to create conditions for the release of breakthrough solutions. To widely use scientific, educational, resource potential not only to catch up, but also to successfully compete in new, emerging, promising areas. Just today, young scientists who presented the areas of their activities spoke about this in detail.

    Today we will discuss strategic issues of development of high-performance computing for artificial intelligence and supercomputer infrastructure.

    Our meeting is taking place at the All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Physics. There is absolutely unique advanced equipment here that allows us to generate and, most importantly, implement the boldest ideas.

    Here and in other domestic organizations, specialists are engaged in the development of modern photonics and microelectronics elements and components.

    Having our own competencies in the production of equipment and components, in the field of materials and chemistry is a key condition for our further advancement.

    A comprehensive program for the development of electronic engineering is being implemented in Russia. We have heard a number of reports on this subject today. It covers all areas of production of such products. It provides for the creation of equipment, materials, chemicals, electronic design tools, of course, taking into account the needs of our enterprises.

    The priority should also be to increase the competitiveness of Russian lithography. Today we looked at how the work related to the creation of domestic lithographs is progressing.

    I would also like to say about the photonics development program, it is designed until the end of 2030. We discussed the achievements of this sector when we met last year here in Sarov. Now we are organizing the production of domestic matrix photodetector devices. Modernization of enterprises in order to establish serial production. Today we also looked at how things are going here.

    Our specialists have an ambitious goal – to increase the share of Russian photonics in the domestic market from 35 to 90%. And the level of localization of such complex, science-intensive products – from 15 to 70%. A very difficult task.

    Today we will discuss the necessary steps to accomplish such a task.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov launched the first production of a vital chemical component in Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    During a working visit to the Nizhny Novgorod Region, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov launched the first production of silica gels and silica sols in Russia and visited the First Weaving Factory.

    The ceremonial launch of the production was also attended by Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Andrey Sanosyan and Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC GC Titan Mikhail Sutyaginsky. GC Titan has commissioned a unique industrial production of silica gels and silica sols for Russia with a total capacity of 18 thousand tons per year on the territory of the Kulibin SEZ in Dzerzhinsk. The holding’s new project is being implemented by RusSilika. The total investment in the project amounted to 21 billion rubles, of which 5 billion rubles were provided by the Industrial Development Fund. Its implementation allowed the creation of more than 200 new jobs.

    Silica gels and silica sols are widely used in more than 30 industries. The products are included by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia in the list of priority projects for the production of small- and medium-tonnage chemicals, which have a comprehensive impact on the development of related industries. Denis Manturov noted that the first stone in the foundation of the RusSilika plant was laid exactly two years ago. It was planned that the launch of production would take place at the end of 2025, today the enterprise is starting its work ahead of schedule.

    “I would like to especially note that silica gel has not been produced in industrial quantities in Russia until now. Thus, the plant is fully provided with demand. Moreover, the products have a large export potential, due to which an investment decision has already been made on further expansion of production. I am confident that with the support of the federal government and the administration of the Nizhny Novgorod region, all plans will be implemented. This fully meets the task of achieving technological sovereignty in the chemical industry. As you know, this is the goal of the specialized national project. And the Titan group of companies is actively participating in the recreation of the line of basic chemical products,” said the First Deputy Prime Minister.

    Denis Manturov also congratulated the company’s employees on the 95th anniversary of Dzerzhinsk.

    During a visit to the First Weaving Factory in the Volodarsk Advanced Social and Economic Development Area, the First Deputy Prime Minister was introduced to the technology for producing fabric for roller blinds, which was first mastered in Russia by order of a Belarusian customer. For this purpose, a Russian chemical industry enterprise specially developed a set of chemical preparations.

    With the support of the Industrial Development Fund and the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, a large-scale investment project on import substitution in the light industry has been implemented. This is the first full-cycle textile production facility in Russia for the production of wide woven and knitted fabrics made of synthetic and blended yarns of its own production, fully equipped with advanced equipment. The investment volume exceeded 3.3 billion rubles. The manufactured products can be used in the work of enterprises in the light and chemical industries, in mechanical engineering. The factory’s capacity allows for the production of up to 11 million linear meters of finished products per year.

    At the moment, the investor has already started developing the project for the second stage of the factory, focused on the first production of polyester fiber and threads in Russia using the direct molding method from domestic raw materials. The production will be equipped with advanced equipment, the capacity for the production of finished products will be 130 thousand tons per year. The plans include increasing the number of employees to 350 people, as well as increasing labor productivity through automation and digitalization.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Patrushev and Andrey Travnikov discussed issues of socio-economic development of the Novosibirsk region

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrey Travnikov. The main topics were socio-economic development, the agro-industrial complex and environmental issues in the region.

    The economy of Novosibirsk Oblast is developing dynamically, production is growing in various industries, including metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and other areas. Both budget revenues and social expenditures have grown. The volume of individual housing construction is growing significantly in the region.

    Andrey Travnikov noted positive dynamics in the livestock industry, in particular in meat production, following the results of 2024. Growth continued this year.

    In the Novosibirsk Region, five investment projects in various economic sectors are being implemented within the framework of the curatorship institute. The total investment volume is estimated at 73 billion rubles.

    Dmitry Patrushev noted that the region should pay special attention to increasing the population’s income, creating highly productive jobs, and reducing unemployment.

    The meeting also discussed the results of the implementation of the national project “Ecology” in the region. In the Novosibirsk Region, projects have been implemented to eliminate unauthorized landfills, create solid municipal waste disposal facilities, clean water bodies and reforestation. More than 1.4 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget for these purposes. Within the framework of the new national project “Ecological Well-Being”, which started this year, work in these areas will be continued. During the meeting, special attention was paid to the reform of the solid municipal waste management system, in particular the sustainable work of regional operators.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: On June 3, Mikhail Mishustin will take part in the exhibition “CIPR-2025”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    On June 3, Mikhail Mishustin will speak at the plenary session of the 10th CIPR conference – “Digital Independence of Industrial Russia” and will view the exhibition exposition.

    The event will be attended by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, and Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Vice Chairperson of the CPPCC National Committee Visited Uzbekistan and Attended the 2nd China-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Tashkent, June 2 (Xinhua) — From June 1 to 2, Vice Chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shen Yueyue visited Uzbekistan and took part in the 2nd China-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum, where she delivered a speech.

    During the visit, she met with the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov, the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (upper house of parliament) of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva, Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev, and also held a friendly exchange of views with Deputy Prime Minister Zulaykho Makhkamova.

    Shen Yueyue noted that under the strategic leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the China-Uzbekistan all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era has entered an accelerated development trajectory. The Chinese side is ready to work with Uzbekistan to implement the agreements reached by the heads of the two states, strengthen political mutual trust, deepen all-round mutually beneficial cooperation, promote cultural and humanitarian exchanges, and jointly build a community of shared future for China and Uzbekistan from a higher starting point, bringing even more benefits to the two countries and their peoples, the vice-chairwoman of the CPPCC National Committee emphasized.

    Prime Minister A. Aripov, for his part, asked Shen Yueyue to convey sincere greetings to Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang and noted that Uzbekistan and China are good partners, distinguished by mutual benefit and common gain, as well as reliable friends who support each other. Uzbekistan is ready to deepen cooperation with China in such areas as the economy, trade, investment, cultural, humanitarian and interregional exchanges, to promote high-quality construction of the “Belt and Road”, the head of the Uzbek government assured. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s statement on one year of detention of United Nations and other personnel in Yemen [scroll down for Arabic]

    Source: United Nations

    This June marks one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the United Nations, national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen. I renew my call for their immediate and unconditional release, including those held since 2021 and 2023, and most recently this January.

    I also reiterate my strongest condemnation of the death in detention of a World Food Programme colleague earlier this year. The Houthi de facto authorities have yet to provide an explanation for this deplorable tragedy, and I renew the call for an immediate, transparent and thorough investigation and accountability.

    I stand in solidarity with all detained colleagues in Yemen and their families and pay tribute to their essential work and their families’ perseverance. The UN and its humanitarian partners should never be targeted, arrested or detained while carrying out their mandates for the benefit of the people they serve.

    The continued arbitrary detention of our colleagues is a profound injustice against those who dedicate their lives to providing life-saving assistance and support to the people of Yemen. It has placed additional constraints on our ability to operate effectively and undermined mediation efforts to secure a path toward peace.

    I again urge the Houthis to immediately release those arbitrarily detained. Particularly on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, this is a time to show compassion and end the ordeal of families who face celebrating yet another holiday without their loved ones.
     
    I would like our detained colleagues to know that you are not forgotten. The United Nations will continue to work through all possible channels to secure your safe and immediate release, and I call upon Member States to continue expressing their solidarity with those detained and intensify advocacy towards their release. I welcome the collective support of international partners, NGOs and all those working to support the people of Yemen in these efforts.
     

    في حزيران/يونيو من هذا العام، يمر عام كامل على الاحتجاز التعسفي لعشرات من موظفي الأمم المتحدة والمنظمات غير الحكومية الوطنية والدولية ومنظمات المجتمع المدني والبعثات الدبلوماسية على يد سلطات الأمر الواقع الحوثية في اليمن. أجدد دعوتي للإفراج الفوري وغير المشروط عنهم، وكذلك عن أولئك الذين تم احتجازهم منذ عامي 2021 و2023، ومن احتجزوا مؤخراً في يناير الماضي.

    أُجدد التعبير عن بالغ الإدانة لوفاة زميلنا من برنامج الأغذية العالمي أثناء احتجازه في وقت سابق من هذا العام. حتى الآن، لم تُقدم سلطات الأمر الواقع الحوثية أي توضيح بشأن هذه الواقعة المؤسفة، أكرر مجدداً الدعوة إلى إجراء تحقيق فوري وشفاف وشامل ومساءلة المسؤولين.

    كما أنني أعبر عن بالغ التضامن مع جميع زملائنا المحتجزين في اليمن وعائلاتهم، وأُشيد بعملهم الحيوي وبصمود عائلاتهم. فلا ينبغي بأي حال من الأحوال استهداف موظفي الأمم المتحدة وشركائهم في المجال الإنساني، أو تعريضهم للاعتقال أو الاحتجاز، أثناء قيامهم بمهامهم المكرّسة لخدمة غيرهم.

    إن استمرار الاحتجاز التعسفي لزملائنا يُجسّد ظلماً فادحاً بحق من لم يدخروا جهداً في تقديم المساعدات المنقذة للحياة، وفي دعم الشعب اليمني . لقد فرض هذا الوضع مزيداً من القيود على قدرتنا على العمل بفعالية، كما قوّض الجهود المبذولة للتوسط نحو مسار يُفضي إلى السلام.

    أناشد الحوثيين مجدداً للإفراج الفوري عن جميع المحتجزين تعسفياً. وخصوصًا مع حلول عيد الأضحى المبارك، آن الأوان لتغليب قيم الرحمة، ووضع حدّ لمعاناة العائلات التي ما زالت تقضي الأعياد بلا أحبائها.

    أود أن يعرف زملاؤنا المحتجزون أنكم لستم منسيين. ستواصل الأمم المتحدة العمل عبر جميع القنوات الممكنة لضمان إطلاق سراحكم الآمن والفوري. وأدعو الدول الأعضاء إلى مواصلة التعبير عن تضامنها مع المحتجزين، وتعزيز جهود المناصرة من أجل الإفراج عنهم. كما أُعرب عن تقديري للدعم الجماعي من الشركاء الدوليون، والمنظمات غير الحكومية، وكل من يواصل العمل من أجل دعم الشعب اليمني وتعزيز هذه الجهود.
     

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s remarks on the Election of the President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly [bilingual as delivered; scroll down for all-English and all-French]

    Source: United Nations

    Let me begin by congratulating Her Excellency, Annalena Baerbock of Germany on her election as the President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly. 

    And to our current President of this 79th session — His Excellency Philemon Yang of Cameroon — thank you for your leadership.

    From day one, you have presided over the General Assembly with wisdom, vision and skill.

    You hit the ground running with the Summit of the Future.

    And, since then, you have carried that work forward, taking on critical global issues, preparing for numerous milestone events in this 80th anniversary year, working to strengthen our institution, and serving as a powerful voice and advocate for Africa and its enormous potential.

    President Yang, thank you for your advice, guidance and deep commitment to the United Nations and multilateral solutions.

    Excellencies,

    President-elect Baerbock, as you prepare to lead the 80th General Assembly, you do so at a difficult and uncertain moment for the multilateral system.

    Conflicts, climate catastrophe, poverty and inequality continue to challenge the human family.

    Mistrust and divisions are rife.

    The Sustainable Development Goals are alarmingly off-track.

    Aid and development funding are drying up.

    And our institutions and structures still reflect the world of yesterday, not a vision of tomorrow.

    This is a moment for us to unite, to forge common solutions, and to take action to confront these challenges.

    President-elect Baerbock’s vision — “Better Together” — is an inspiring rallying cry for today’s world and the global problem-solving system embodied by the United Nations to address these challenges.

    Her priority issues range from peace and development to reform and transparency in the United Nations. 

    She brings a wealth of government and diplomatic experience to this task — including serving as her country’s Foreign Minister.

    And let us not forget the historic significance of her being only the fifth woman to be elected President of the General Assembly.

    President-elect Baerbock, you can count on my full support as you take on this important responsibility.

    Excellences,

    Depuis 80 ans, l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies joue un rôle indispensable pour bâtir des consensus, trouver des solutions, et agir pour un monde meilleur, plus pacifique et plus égalitaire.

    Alors que nous approchons de la fin de la 79ème session et nous préparons à l’ouverture de la 80ème, engageons-nous à faire vivre les valeurs de solidarité et de collaboration qui définissent notre Organisation depuis sa création.

    Je vous remercie.

    ****
    [all-English]

    Let me begin by congratulating Her Excellency, Annalena Baerbock of Germany on her election as the President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly. 

    And to our current President of this 79th session — His Excellency Philemon Yang of Cameroon — thank you for your leadership.

    From day one, you have presided over the General Assembly with wisdom, vision and skill.

    You hit the ground running with the Summit of the Future.

    And, since then, you have carried that work forward, taking on critical global issues, preparing for numerous milestone events in this 80th anniversary year, working to strengthen our institution, and serving as a powerful voice and advocate for Africa and its enormous potential.

    President Yang, thank you for your advice, guidance and deep commitment to the United Nations and multilateral solutions.

    Excellencies,

    President-elect Baerbock, as you prepare to lead the 80th General Assembly, you do so at a difficult and uncertain moment for the multilateral system.

    Conflicts, climate catastrophe, poverty and inequality continue to challenge the human family.

    Mistrust and divisions are rife.

    The Sustainable Development Goals are alarmingly off-track.

    Aid and development funding are drying up.

    And our institutions and structures still reflect the world of yesterday, not a vision of tomorrow.

    This is a moment for us to unite, to forge common solutions, and to take action to confront these challenges.

    President-elect Baerbock’s vision — “Better Together” — is an inspiring rallying cry for today’s world and the global problem-solving system embodied by the United Nations to address these challenges.

    Her priority issues range from peace and development to reform and transparency in the United Nations. 

    She brings a wealth of government and diplomatic experience to this task — including serving as her country’s Foreign Minister.

    And let us not forget the historic significance of her being only the fifth woman to be elected President of the General Assembly.

    President-elect Baerbock, you can count on my full support as you take on this important responsibility.

    Excellencies,

    For 80 years, the United Nations General Assembly has played an indispensable role in forging consensus, finding solutions and taking action to build a better, more peaceful and equal world.

    As we look ahead to the end of the 79th session, and prepare for the start of the 80th, let us strive to live up to the values of solidarity and collaboration that have defined this organization from the very start.

    Thank you.

    *****
    [all-French]

    Permettez-moi tout d’abord de féliciter Madame Annalena Baerbock, de l’Allemagne, qui vient d’être élue Présidente de la 80e session de l’Assemblée générale.

    Quant à vous, Monsieur Philemon Yang, du Cameroun, qui présidez actuellement la 79e session, je tiens à vous remercier de votre leadership.

    Dès le premier jour, vous avez présidé l’Assemblée générale avec sagesse, hauteur de vue et compétence.

    Le Sommet de l’avenir a été votre baptême du feu.

    Depuis lors, vous avez poursuivi sans relâche l’action engagée, vous emparant des grandes questions internationales, organisant les nombreuses manifestations qui ont jalonné le 80e anniversaire de l’Organisation, œuvrant au renforcement de notre institution et vous faisant le porte-voix et le défenseur de l’Afrique et de son énorme potentiel.

    Monsieur le Président, je vous remercie des orientations et de la direction données, ainsi que de votre profond attachement à l’Organisation des Nations Unies et aux solutions multilatérales.

    Mesdames et Messieurs,

    Madame la Présidente, alors même que vous vous préparez à diriger la 80e Assemblée générale, le système multilatéral vit un moment difficile et incertain.

    Les conflits, la catastrophe climatique, la pauvreté et les inégalités continuent de fragiliser la famille humaine.

    La méfiance et les divisions s’enracinent.

    Les objectifs de développement durable sont encore très loin d’être atteints.

    Le financement de l’aide et du développement se tarit.

    Enfin, nos institutions et nos structures sont toujours le reflet du monde d’hier et n’incarnent aucune vision pour demain.

    Le moment est venu pour nous de nous unir, de trouver des solutions communes et d’agir ensemble pour relever ces défis.

    La vision portée par Madame la Présidente et qu’incarnent ces mots – « Mieux ensemble » – est à même de rallier et d’inspirer le monde d’aujourd’hui et le système international de règlement des problèmes qu’est l’ONU et de leur permettre de remédier aux difficultés.

    Ses priorités vont de la paix et du développement à la réforme et à la transparence à l’ONU.

    Elle apportera à sa tâche une riche expérience gouvernementale et diplomatique, ayant notamment été la Ministre des affaires étrangères de son pays.

    Enfin, n’oublions pas la dimension historique que revêt son élection, puisqu’elle n’est que la cinquième femme à être élue Présidente de l’Assemblée générale.

    Madame la Présidente, vous pouvez compter sur mon appui total dans l’exercice de cette lourde responsabilité.

    Excellences,

    Depuis 80 ans, l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies joue un rôle indispensable pour bâtir des consensus, trouver des solutions, et agir pour un monde meilleur, plus pacifique et plus égalitaire.

    Alors que nous approchons de la fin de la 79ème session et nous préparons à l’ouverture de la 80ème, engageons-nous à faire vivre les valeurs de solidarité et de collaboration qui définissent notre Organisation depuis sa création.

    Je vous remercie.

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 2 June 2025 Departmental update WHA78: Traditional medicine takes centre stage

    Source: World Health Organisation

    A major milestone was achieved on 26 May 2025, when the Member States agreed on the new WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 to take forward the development of evidence-based practice of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) into the next decade. In discussing the  Strategy, Member States deliberated on crucial components for inclusion, such as establishing a robust evidence base for traditional medicine practices, developing regulatory mechanisms for quality and safety, creating integrated health-care service delivery models where appropriate, and ensuring qualified practitioners. 

    With the Strategy, the Assembly explicitly recognized not only the role of traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples but also the importance of upholding their rights, while promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation in the context of TCIM. 

    Under the 2025-2034 Strategy, WHO will assist Member States in strengthening the evidence base for TCIM, bolstering safety, quality and effectiveness, and, where appropriate, facilitating its integration into health systems while optimizing cross-sector collaboration. 

    The adoption of the Strategy capped an intensive two-year process of global and regional consultations. During the process, Member States, WHO at all three levels, stakeholders and partners, including indigenous representatives and representatives of the  World Intellectual Property Organization, provided over 1200 comments. Forty-seven  interventions were made during the discussion at the Assembly . All statements were positive, encouraging and supportive of the new Strategy. In addition, there were four interventions from non-State actors. 

    Building momentum 

    The adoption of the Strategy followed a series of high-profile side events during this year’s Assembly. 

    On 20 May 2025, ministers, global health leaders and experts gathered for the event titled “Improving Universal Health Coverage through the Implementation of the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034”. hosted by China’s National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine in collaboration with Malaysia, Nepal, Saudi Arabia and Seychelles. The event underscored global momentum behind the Strategy and emphasized China’s influential contributions in policy, education, research and traditional medicine integration into the health-care system. 

    On 23 May 2025, India, together with 31 Member States of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM), hosted a second official side event, entitled “Traditional Medicine: From Traditional Knowledge to Frontier Science, for Health for All”. The event highlighted India as a role model and success story for the GFTM countries.  With over 250 delegates in attendance, the event showcased national experiences and reaffirmed global commitment to traditional medicine.

    Private sector support 

    The role of private sector support for scaling up evidence-based interventions for traditional medicine was explored during a panel discussion on 20 May 2025, convened by the Geneva-based Health Innovation Exchange. 

    The event brought together high-level speakers, including: 

    • Dr Pierre Somsé, Minister of Public Health and Population of the Central African Republic;

    • Dr Benjamin Njoudalbaye, interim head of the African Union’s Africa Medicines Agency; 

    The panel underscored the need for innovative and sustainable financing models to scale up innovations, as well as related challenges, including the need for standardized frameworks to address regulatory gaps, protect indigenous knowledge and ensure equitable benefit-sharing. Also discussed was the ethical use of tools like artificial intelligence to validate and scale practices. 

    Delegates were united in the message that bridging gaps can accelerate the path to universal health coverage and produce more inclusive economies and improved planetary health. Watch the session here. 

    Launches and announcements 

    The World Health Assembly was also the setting for showcasing innovative tools. WHO launched the first-ever WHO Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) Dashboards on 21 May 2025, featuring comprehensive global and country-level profiles. The project builds on insights from the Third WHO Global Survey on TCIM, conducted between April 2023 and March 2024, and marks a significant leap forward in WHO’s data modernization agenda. The new dashboards transform static survey data into a dynamic, real-time digital platform, empowering Member States to continuously update and manage their national TCIM data. 

    During the Assembly, the Government of India’s Ministry of Ayush signed a US$ 3 million Memorandum of Understanding with WHO to support the inclusion of Traditional Medicine in the International Classification of Health Interventions. This initiative will classify and standardize traditional Ayush medical practices like Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani, ensuring they are globally recognized within health-care data frameworks. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the agreement on social media, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed it in his national radio address, Mann Ki Baat, as a proud milestone for India.

    Engaging with delegates 

    To promote awareness and visibility of WHO’s work on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, “Ask Me” information stands were set up on 21 May 2025 during WHA78. These interactive hubs offered delegates and participants an opportunity to explore the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, the newly launched TCIM dashboards, and key areas of WHO’s ongoing work in TCIM.

    Looking ahead to the Global Summit 

    The adoption of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 reflects a global consensus that TCIM, when validated and regulated, offers powerful solutions for advancing equity, inclusion and resilience in health care. As countries move from Strategy to action, the emphasis will be on building trust, supporting research and creating space for traditional medicine within national health plans. 

    The second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit, to be held in New Delhi on 2–4 December 2025, will be a key opportunity to align all stakeholders in joint action behind the goals of the Strategy, and to share evidence and best practices to accelerate learning and innovation.

    In the media

    “,”datePublished”:”2025-06-02T12:30:00.0000000+00:00″,”image”:”https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/teams/uhc—life-course-(uhl)/integrated-health-services-(ihs)/traditional-complementary-and-integrative-medicine-(tci)/wha78-committee-a-20250526.jpg?sfvrsn=744ba99_3″,”publisher”:{“@type”:”Organization”,”name”:”World Health Organization: WHO”,”logo”:{“@type”:”ImageObject”,”url”:”https://www.who.int/Images/SchemaOrg/schemaOrgLogo.jpg”,”width”:250,”height”:60}},”dateModified”:”2025-06-02T12:30:00.0000000+00:00″,”mainEntityOfPage”:”https://www.who.int/news/item/02-06-2025-wha78–traditional-medicine-takes-centre-stage”,”@context”:”http://schema.org”,”@type”:”NewsArticle”};
    ]]>

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the 2025 Ibrahim Governance Weekend [as delivered]

    Source: United Nations secretary general

    Let me begin by thanking the Kingdom of Morocco and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation for convening us once again in the great city of Marrakech.
     
    This platform has become much more than an annual event. In a world where clarity is often lost, what does true governance look like today?
     
    The Mo Ibrahim Foundation reminds us that integrity and transparency still matter.
     
    That governance must serve the people, not power.

    Excellencies,

    We meet today at a pivotal moment.

    We have five years left to keep our promise on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

    And this year marks the start of the second Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063 — Africa’s blueprint for transformation.

    Together, these milestones demand urgency, action and above all, leadership that delivers.

    Yet we gather in the midst of a turbulent global landscape, a world in crisis from every angle: the climate emergency, conflicts old and new, rising inequality, crushing debt, backsliding on human rights, and a worrying trend of narrowing civic space and democratic erosion worldwide.

    Across too many societies, the rule of law is being weakened, replaced by the rule of force. We are witnessing a world of growing impunity, where leadership is increasingly unaccountable and public trust is under strain.

    Africa is not immune to these pressures. But it is also not defined by them. In fact, Africa is responding with agency,  with determination, innovation, and visionary leadership.

    Still, progress is being made.  Across the continent, we see shining examples of good governance, vibrant civic engagement, institutional resilience, and genuine socio-economic advancement.

    But let us be clear, the gap between what is possible and the lived reality is far too wide. Leaders and institutions must be responsive to people and measured by their tangible impact on people’s lives, not merely by their existence.

    And when governance falls short, it is often women and children who bear the greatest burdens, especially during conflict and crisis. Yet, time and again, it is these very women who step up, leading peacebuilding efforts, rebuilding fractured communities, and holding societies together.

    Their suffering must be acknowledged. Their leadership must be celebrated. And where governance has failed to protect them, accountability must follow.

    Africa’s economic transformation will not be a gift from outside; it will be kindled from within.

    By unlocking intra-African trade.

    By adding value domestically and investing meaningfully in Africa’s greatest resource – its people.

    This must be a new era of trade and economy, built on inclusion, youth-led innovation, and fair access to markets.

    And no conversation on governance is complete without Africa’s greatest asset, its young people.

    They are not waiting for permission.
     
    They are building movements, sharing innovations that are changing lives, and leading by example.
     
    We must stop treating youth as the future and recognize them as leaders of today. This intergenerational transition is already underway, and we must support it with intent to accelerate it.

    But none of this is possible without resources. Africa is paying the highest price to borrow, at a time when investments in development and resilience are most critical.

    Yet, these investments cannot succeed in a vacuum. They require strong, inclusive, and accountable institutions, the kind envisioned in SDG 16, to deliver justice, ensure participation, and uphold the rule of law.

    We need a system that supports public investment, protects fiscal space, and enables development. A system that delivers debt relief, clamps down on illicit flows, and taxes multinational profits fairly.

    Because development cannot be top-down. It must be rooted in people’s agency — and built on institutions that reflect their voice, protect their rights, and serve the public good.

    This is what leadership must look like in our time.

    The United Nations remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting Africa’s development priorities- advancing the SDGs, operationalizing the Pact for the Future, and mobilizing resources through the SDG Stimulus.

    We work hand-in-hand with the African Union as we jointly implement Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

    Together, we are advancing youth empowerment, gender equality, economic transformation, and peacebuilding. And we are ready to support bold, African-led reforms rooted in justice, sustainability, human rights and shared prosperity.
     
    Friends,

    So let us meet this moment. Let us govern differently, with integrity, with inclusion, and with an intergenerational purpose.
     
    Let us reclaim governance as a force for dignity, equity, and lasting peace.
     
    Let us act in ways that respond to people’s needs, uphold their rights, and restore their trust.
     
    Africa is not waiting, and the world must catch up.
     
    Let’s rise to that challenge together.
     
    Thank you.

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement by IOM Spokesperson on the Devastating Floods in Nigeria

    Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

    Geneva/Abuja, 2 June 2025 – The international Organization for Migration (IOM) is deeply saddened by the devastating floods that struck Niger State, in Nigeria’s North-Central Region, on the night of 29 May 2025.  

    According to latest data from IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix, more than 3,000 people have reportedly been affected, with at least 153 lives lost and 11 reported injuries. The floods have destroyed homes, farmlands, water sources, essential infrastructure and health facilities, leaving families without shelter, food, clean water and access to critical health services. 

    IOM is working in close coordination with the Federal and State Governments, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to support response efforts. IOM has deployed a team of enumerators to assess the damage and identify urgent needs. 

    Together with government authorities and local and international partners, IOM is mobilizing urgent assistance to provide life-saving support to those affected. 

    IOM extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to all those impacted by this heartbreaking disaster. 

    For More information, please contact IOM Media Center. 

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Gomez and Waters, Local Leaders Rally to Protect Job Corps Program at LA Center

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

    Los Angeles, CA – Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Maxine Waters (CA-43), as well as LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis, labor leaders, and Job Corps graduates rallied outside the LA Job Corps Center to demand that the Trump administration reverse its harmful decision to shut down all contractor-operated Job Corps centers by June 30. The Job Corps program provides free vocational training, housing, and GED programs for young people ages 16-24, especially those from underserved communities.

    “Job Corps isn’t just about teaching basic skills—it creates real opportunity and has launched tens of thousands of young people into successful careers,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “Shutting down job corps doesn’t just hurt these students — it hurts our economy. This program has saved taxpayers millions by helping at-risk youth become self-sufficient. We can’t let the administration take that away.”

    “[Congress] included funding to enroll students in Job Corps centers for the new program year starting in 2025, and the administration must faithfully implement Job Corps with the resources Congress appropriated,” said Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43). “Ending it now without congressional approval would be yet another example of this administration’s disregard for Congress and our constitutional role in federal spending.”

    “Many of these students will be the first in their families to earn a high school diploma or GED, an apprenticeship certificate, or go on to college,” said Hilda Solis, LA County Supervisor and former Department of Labor Secretary. “I’ve seen Job Corps graduates thrive in the healthcare industry and culinary arts, and many more.”

    “Since coming to Job Corps, I had to teach myself basic math. I’ve earned my BLS certification and CNA certification, and now, my classmates and I are just four months away from getting our LDN licenses. Job Corps gave me the chance to build a better future,” said Emily, an LA Job Corps graduate and a constituent of Rep. Gomez.

    Job Corps, established in 1964 under the Economic Opportunity Act, has long had broad bipartisan support, serving more than 2 million people. It equips young people with real job skills, helping them earn diplomas and certifications to secure good-paying jobs in high-demand trades. But under Trump’s Project 2025 — an extremist conservative blueprint to dismantle federal social programs — his administration is cutting off these vital supports.

    Rep. Gomez has been fighting back against the Trump administration’s attacks on working families, including efforts to stop illegal funding freezes and extremist cuts. Earlier this year, he visited Echo Park CDC Head Start to hear from parents about the harm these actions could cause. He and his colleagues also rallied at the U.S. Treasury Department to demand answers about Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to Americans’ sensitive financial data, including Social Security numbers, as well as bank and routing account information. Trump is still pushing cuts even after public pressure and some injunctions from lower courts forced the White House to reverse its blanket funding freeze — and with Project 2025 architect Russell Vought now leading the Office of Management and Budget, Rep. Gomez is holding the line in Congress to protect these essential programs.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural leader on a mission to help farmers minimise waste

    Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council

    The focus of the workshops will be about getting farmers to think about their purchasing decisions. Instead of opting for products that could be wasted after a single use, she is encouraging farmers to choose sustainable products with Agrecovery stickers signalling they’re part of a recycling scheme.

    Trish said her biggest hope is that after finishing a workshop, people would leave with the confidence to make one decision a month towards minimising and managing waste.

    “This month it might be Fun Day Friday, where you take a load to the recycling depot and have a fish and chip lunch with your workers. That’s one change, and then next month you might look at doing something with your silage or baleage wrap or composting.”

    Taranaki dairy farmer Trish Rankin is running workshops across Waitaha to help farmers minimise waste

    From monthly skip bins to recycling pro

    In 2017, Trish and Glen were sharemilking in Taranaki when they started noticing they had a skip bin of waste collected every month.

    “I started to think — ‘how do we have this much rubbish on the farm, and it’s all going to landfill, there must be another option’.”

    In 2019, through the Kellogg Leadership Programme, Trish began researching waste minimisation on farms and how a circular economy model could be developed in New Zealand.

    She found growing requirements for manufacturers of on-farm products to be a part of a recovery scheme.

    The missing link was that many farmers still didn’t know what they could recycle and how, because it hadn’t been well communicated, she said.

    “The great thing about the workshops is people can share solutions. It’s not me telling people what to do—someone might have a solution for tractor batteries and someone else might know more about recycling bale wrap. That way we can learn from each other.”  

    Trish said many farmers were unaware they were already paying a product recovery levy.

    “Let’s just say I buy a $1000 drum of alkaline. $75 of that might be a levy to get that collected, but you don’t know you’ve paid that and instead you’re paying more money to get it collected in your skip bin,” she said.

    Farmers are trying to do better

    There were many changes people could make to better our environment and sometimes that could feel overwhelming, which was why Trish suggested focusing on one goal at a time.

    “The ‘should be’ list can be very long in farming. You ‘should be’ doing better for your animals, for your people, for your climate. Sharing knowledge and experiences farmer-to-farmer, and breaking it down, is empowering,” Trish said.

    More information

    View rural waste workshop event details and learn how to safely dispose of chemicals and reduce and recycle plastic and other on-farm waste on our rural waste prevention and management webpage.

    RSVP: To attend the Christchurch CBD event, hosted by us at our Turam St office, register via our

    online form or email us at events@ecan.govt.nz by Monday 16 June.

    Workshops outside of Christchurch are being organised by catchment groups in the region. You can contact them directly for more details:

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fire Safety – Kiwis return from assisting with the New South Wales floods

    Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its specialist team from their deployment to New South Wales.
    The contingent of four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison have been operating mainly in the flood-hit areas of Taree and Port Macquarie.
    Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says he is proud of the efforts of the team who were faced with significant devastation caused by the floods.
    “At the request of the New South Wales State Emergency Service, our people were tasked with supporting Australian emergency services and communities affected by the flooding,” he says.
    “This involved going from door to door in the affected communities, speaking with homeowners, answering their questions, addressing their concerns about the damages from the flooding, and ensuring they knew how to access help.
    “The willingness of our people to lend their skills to our close neighbours in their time of need is greatly appreciated.
    “They bring home with them new experiences and knowledge that will benefit the communities of Aotearoa New Zealand when we’re faced with our own severe weather events.”

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –