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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Minister Ng promotes Canada’s aerospace expertise during visit to Brussels, Belgium

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French

    Press release

    October 4, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    Canada is a world leader in the fight against climate change. Over the past 50 years, Canada’s fleet of more than 160 firefighting aircraft (water bombers) has been deployed around the world to protect communities from the impacts of climate change. This demonstrates Canada’s commitment to protecting the environment. In addition, Canada’s aerospace expertise benefits the economy, creates jobs and drives investment in the country’s aerospace industry.

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit in Brussels, Belgium, where, along with European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič, she participated in an event celebrating the acquisition by European Union (EU) members of 22 De Havilland Canadair 515 aircraft for the European firefighting fleet.

    Minister Ng spoke with Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) President and CEO Bobby Kwon and Export Development Canada (EDC) Senior Vice-President, Large Canadian Companies, Sven List to highlight the successful government-to-government sale of these firefighting aircraft, which reinforces Canada’s ongoing commitment to mitigating the impacts of climate change, including wildfires.

    Minister Ng took advantage of her stay in Brussels to speak with Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis. Minister Ng and Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis discussed opportunities to advance trade through the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the growing Canada-EU relationship. They also discussed shared priorities and areas of interest with respect to the World Trade Organization, the G7 and the G20.

    Quotes

    “The acquisition of Canadian firefighting aircraft by EU countries is a critical step in combating wildfires in the EU, and reflects our commitment to working together to mitigate the impacts of climate change as trusted partners. By strengthening the capabilities of our European allies, we are protecting nature and communities while strengthening international ties as we work together to address this global challenge. The acquisition is expected to create nearly 650 new sustainable jobs at De Havilland Canada, as well as an additional 2,600 jobs in the aircraft supply chain. This transaction is great for Canadian industry, jobs and the economy.”

    – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development

    “This collaboration underscores the importance of international relationships for Canadian exporters like De Havilland Canada, which provides essential expertise and services. EDC welcomes the opportunity to be part of this Team Canada strategy to support the delivery of De Havilland Canada firefighting aircraft to several European partners. This will better equip them to fight wildfires in the context of the urgent challenges of climate change.”

    – Sven List, Senior Vice President, Canadian Large Enterprises, EDC

    “Over the past 2 years, CCC has been an effective partner to De Havilland Canada, leveraging its government-to-government contracting strategy to enable the largest order in the company’s history and the launch of a new aircraft production line for Canada.”

    – Bobby Kwon, President and CEO, CCC

    Quick Facts

    The EU market, made up of 27 Member States, is Canada’s second largest global trading partner for goods and services, and Canada’s second largest global partner for two-way direct investment, after the United States.

    September 21, 2024 marked the seventh anniversary of the provisional entry into force of CETA.

    In 2023, the value of bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and the EU reached $126.5 billion, an increase of more than 65% since 2016, before CETA came into force.

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    Contact persons

    Huzaif QaisarPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development343-575-8816Huzaif.Qaisar@international.gc.ca

    Media Relations OfficeGlobal Affairs Canadamedia@international.gc.caFollow us on X (Twitter): @CommerceCanadaLike us on Facebook: Canada’s International Trade – Global Affairs Canada

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

  • MIL-OSI China: China, Bulgaria celebrate anniversaries together at Confucius Institute

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

    SOFIA, Oct. 4 — “Bulgaria and China — we celebrate together with a view to the future” event was held at the Confucius Institute here on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bulgaria.

    The event, organized by the Confucius Institute in Sofia, was also held to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, 20 years of Confucius Institutes, Global Confucius Institute Day, and the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.

    Spectators in the institute’s Multifunctional Hall enjoyed Chinese and Bulgarian songs and dances performed by Bulgarian and Chinese students from educational institutions.

    Earlier on Friday, those interested attended lectures dedicated to China, such as “Educational Exchanges Between China and Bulgaria: Development of Bulgarian Studies in China” and “The Cultural Dimension of China’s Foreign Policy.”

    Guan Xin, cultural counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria said addressing the festivity that China’s National Day and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and China have become inseparable events that were celebrated together and gave double joy to the two peoples.

    Guan also said that by promoting the Chinese language and culture, Confucius Institutes have helped people around the world get to know China, creating conditions for mutual understanding and rapprochement.

    Chen Ying, Chinese director of the Confucius Institute in Sofia, said the Confucius Institute in Sofia confidently and steadfastly worked for the spread of Chinese culture in Bulgaria, for more and more Bulgarian youth to learn Chinese, to visit China, and to eventually become young ambassadors of friendship between the two peoples.

    Chen said that currently, there are 25 learning centers with Chinese language teaching in the country, among which were universities in Plovdiv, Ruse, Blagoevgrad, Stara Zagora, and Burgas.

    Confucius Institute in Sofia has built eight Confucius Classrooms, which became regional centers for the dissemination of Chinese language and culture, she said.

    A congratulatory address on behalf of Nikolay Marin, rector of the South-West University in Blagoevgrad, said that his university established itself as a bridge of friendship between Bulgaria and China.

    The sustained friendly relations between China and Bulgaria were a prerequisite for the expansion of cooperation between the two countries in various spheres, Marin said.

    “It is our honor and pleasure to share this special moment with you,” said a congratulatory address on behalf of Dobri Yarkov, rector of Trakia University in Stara Zagora, who said he was happy and proud that the relationship and partnership between China and Bulgaria has been deepening in the culture, science, technology, agriculture and education.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Hong Kong wins global acclaim as one of top places to do business

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

    HONG KONG, Oct. 4 — Hong Kong has been winning global acclaim for its ever-improving business and investment climate underpinned by its status as a global financial hub and relentless efforts to nurture industries and firms.

    A pilot Business Ready 2024 Report published by the World Bank Group has named Hong Kong one of the best-performing economies in business environment out of the 50 economies it surveyed worldwide, according to a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government.

    The report gauges business and investment climate from 10 topics with three pillars under each topic. Hong Kong ranks fifth in the pillar of “Operational Efficiency” with a score of 78.52 points out of 100 points. Among the 10 topics, Hong Kong scored 90.77 points for “International Trade,” 85.49 points for “Business Entry,” and 77.71 points for “Utility Services.”

    The report also highlighted that Hong Kong has few restrictions on international trade in services and implements good practices in terms of information provision and regulations relating to company registration, the spokesperson said.

    The pilot report is the latest in a string of nods to the ease of doing business in Hong Kong. The World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024 published by the International Institute for Management Development in June put Hong Kong first in terms of “International trade” and “Business legislation.” Hong Kong ranks among the top five globally in “business environment,” “human capital” and “infrastructure” according to the latest Global Financial Centers Index.

    “Apart from London and New York, I think there’s no other international regulatory environment that is more valuable than Hong Kong’s. I’m absolutely confident that I’m in the right place,” said French entrepreneur Julien Martin, dubbing Hong Kong one of the most attractive destination for businesses to grow and thrive.

    Having worked in the financial industry in Hong Kong for more than 10 years, Martin founded a green finance startup, as he has every confidence that Hong Kong’s strong regulatory regime, free flow of capital, as well as abundant sources of technological innovation will help his company thrive.

    Many foreign firms share Martin’s upbeat sentiment for growth. According to a latest business confidence survey conducted by the German Industry and Commerce Ltd. and the German Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, 86 percent of respondents stated their company was not considering a relocation in the immediate future, while one in four indicated further investments in Hong Kong in the next two years, suggesting a commitment to maintaining stable operations in Hong Kong.

    Adding to Hong Kong’s long-standing allures including a transparent regulatory environment, a competitive tax regime and top-notch professional services and talents, Hong Kong is nurturing its sci-tech innovation sector as a cradle of startups as well as offices of leading firms.

    “Aside from enjoying a long legacy as one of the most important international business centers and logistics hubs in the world, Hong Kong is also committed to becoming a leader in the innovation and technology industry and is well-placed to achieve such a status,” said Yang Ming, global strategic affairs vice president of WestWell, an autonomous-driving developer founded in Shanghai.

    Hong Kong’s strategic location at the center of Asia enables innovation and technology companies to establish extensive connections with the regional market and achieve deep insights, Yang added.

    Entrepreneurs also say that Hong Kong’s supportive ecosystem for startups can come in handy, with government-backed initiatives, incubators, accelerators, and funding schemes in place to help startups navigate regulatory frameworks, access capital, and connect with potential partners or clients.

    Heartened by Hong Kong’s efforts to make its business environment more appealing, leading firms are pivoting increasingly to Hong Kong. Artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent speech giant iFLYTEK and its subsidiary iFLYHEALTH announced plans in July to set up their international headquarters in Hong Kong’s flagship incubator Cyberport.

    Hong Kong will maintain its international, open and friendly business environment, said Financial Secretary of the HKSAR government Paul Chan during his visit to Spain in late September. Chan had vowed to deepen cooperation with both developed and emerging markets for fresh impetus into Hong Kong’s capital market.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Transformational plans for Liverpool’s Littlewoods Project given green light

    Source: City of Liverpool

    Last updated:

    Plans by Capital&Centric to transform the iconic former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into a new, world-class film and TV campus have been approved by Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee.

    The plans for the Council-owned site, which include the restoration and repurposing of the 1930s Edge Lane building, were submitted by the social impact developers last year.

    The company has just completed the enabling works and securing planning is the next major milestone for the project.

    Subject to the next tranche of funding being agreed, the go ahead from the council will kick start the main restoration works, including two new 20,000 sq.ft studios for big budget productions, as well as spaces for offices, workshops, studio support facilities and an education facility.

    The site, which holds many memories for locals, will now be opened up and made accessible to surrounding communities. The former canteen which was housed in a barrel-vaulted hangar is to be transformed into a multi-purpose screening and performance zone, which will be for the use of occupiers on site, and then open up to the public out of hours. It’ll feature five small format cinema screens, an outdoor performance space and permanent foodhall.

    John Moffat, Joint Managing Director at Capital&Centric, said: “This is a huge moment for Littlewoods and for the city as we now have the green light to deliver the Hollywood of the North. Liverpool already has a reputation as a world-class filming destination.

    “The Littlewoods Project will take it to the next level, providing much-needed indoor studio space and support facilities. You can’t underestimate what this means for local people – me among them – not only seeing this iconic building brought back to life, but bolstering the city’s creative credentials and creating jobs and careers for generations. It’s the moment everyone’s been waiting for.”

    Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “The transformation of the Littlewoods building into a world-class, cross-sector film, TV and creative campus is a game-changer for the Liverpool City Region. It’s a testament to our growing reputation as a centre for creativity and innovation.

    “This project not only preserves a cherished part of our heritage but will also drive economic growth, create thousands of jobs, and cement our place on the international stage as a destination for high-end productions.

    “It’s fantastic to see our vision for the ‘Hollywood of the North’ take another step towards becoming a reality, and we’re proud to support this iconic development with a £17m investment.”

    Councillor Nick Small, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet member for Growth and Economy, said: “It’s fantastic news that the Littlewoods Project has been greenlit by the city’s Planning Committee. It means the stage is set for it to play a lead role in transforming Liverpool’s TV and Film offer.

    “There’s still some plot development to take place and we’ll be working closely with Capital & Centric and the Combined Authority to ensure a truly blockbuster scheme is delivered.”

    The planned new sound stages will take around a year to be built and become operational. The programme for repurposing the existing building is longer due to the complexity of dealing with the existing structures.

    Capital&Centric is working with Liverpool City Council as freeholder of the site and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as project funders. The Combined Authority, led by Mayor Steve Rotheram, has committed up to £17m to the project.

    It is anticipated that the Littlewoods Project will bring around 4,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the region’s creative sector.

    Famed for their restoration of historic buildings such as Crusader in Manchester, Weir Mill in Stockport and Eyewitness Works in Sheffield, Capital&Centric recently announced its biggest project to date – delivering 2,000 homes for the UK’s largest new town, Northstowe in Cambridgeshire.

    The team behind the Littlewoods Project includes architect shedkm and planners Avison Young.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Vice President Harris Travels to Augusta, GA Following Hurricane Helene

    Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)

    While in Georgia, Vice President Harris saw the devastation from Hurricane Helene firsthand.

    She also saw how communities are coming together and people are helping their neighbors.

    We know there are months of recovery ahead — and when Americans come together, we can accomplish anything.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hZ8ZLbN6Ug

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  • MIL-OSI: Trillion Energy Initiates Velocity String Program

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Vancouver, B.C., Oct. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trillion Energy International Inc. (“Trillion” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) (Frankfurt: Z62) is pleased to announce it is gearing up SASB gas field operations with the installation of Velocity Strings (VS) at this time.

    On September 30th, 2024, after the Company reached an agreement with its partner at SASB on the technical aspects of the program, it was assigned operatorship for the conduct of this program.

    The Company then was able to sign a service agreement with a snubbing provider “Snub Co” to install the velocity strings. Mobilization of the snubbing unit, which is currently in Romania, has begun. The propose of the operation is to increase or stabilize production rates in producing wells, by reducing water loading.

    Currently the Akcakoca-3 and South Akcakoca-2 are averaging 2.55 MMcf/d and 2.3 MMcf/over the past 30 days. The other two long reach directionally drilled wells Guluc-2 and West Akcakoca-1 were only produced intermittently due to water loading. Even still, Guluc-2 averaged 1.7 MMcf/d over the last 2 months.

    Arthur Halleran CEO of Trillion stated:

    “Initially it was assumed that the VS could only be run in using a drilling rig, however, we have now convinced all a snubbing unit can accomplish this activity. This has been a giant step forward. This strategic move underscores our commitment to maximizing shareholder value through operational excellence and innovative solutions in the dynamic European energy market.”

    Oil block update -The Company has continued to work to finalize a farm-in to earn a working and revenue interest in M46 and M47 oil exploration blocks within the Cudi-Gabar petroleum province, Southeastern Turkiye (the “Oil Blocks”). The Company initiated seismic work in 2023 on the Oil Blocks planned four exploration wells for 2024, however, such wells have not been drilled as the Company focused on its workover program at SASB.  As a result, the block license owner secured a third party to drill two wells on the Oil Blocks and gave up a 20% interest. As such, the first two wells will not be drilled by Trillion and Trillion is committed to earning an interest in the Oil Blocks subject to financing and finalizing participation terms.

    About the Company

    Trillion Energy International Inc is focused on oil and natural gas production for Europe and Türkiye with natural gas assets in Türkiye. The Company is 49% owner of the SASB natural gas field, a Black Sea natural gas development and a 19.6% (except three wells with 9.8%) interest in the Cendere oil field. More information may be found on http://www.sedar.com, and our website.

    Contact
    Arthur Halleran, Chief Executive Officer
    Brian Park, Vice President of Finance
    1-778-819-1585
    E-mail: info@trillionenergy.com;
    Website: http://www.trillionenergy.com

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release may contain certain forward-looking information and statements, including without limitation, statements pertaining to the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approval of the executive officer and director appointments. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. Trillion does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

    These statements are no guarantee of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, delay, change of strategy, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and which may change over time. Accordingly, actual results and strategies could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These factors include unforeseen securities regulatory challenges, COVID, oil and gas price fluctuations, operational and geological risks, changes in capital raising strategies, the ability of the Company to raise necessary funds for development; the outcome of commercial negotiations; changes in technical or operating conditions; the cost of extracting gas and oil may increase and be too costly so that it is uneconomic and not profitable to do so and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings on http://www.sedar.com, including the most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and subsequent filings. For a full summary of our oil and gas reserves information for Turkey, please refer to our Forms F-1,2,3 51-101 filed on http://www.sedar.com, and or request a copy of our reserves report effective December 31, 2022 and updated January 31 2023.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese envoy urges Security Council to keep attention on probe of Nord Stream explosions

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    A Chinese envoy on Friday called on the UN Security Council to keep its attention on the investigation of the Nord Stream pipelines explosions, refrain from allowing it to fade away, and put an end to double standards.

    Two years ago, the Nord Stream pipelines exploded in the Baltic Sea, which “has serious negative impact on global energy supplies, marine ecosystems, and the safety of maritime shipping,” said Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Nord Stream.

    Over the past two years, the international community has been following with great interests the progress of the investigation into the incident, he said, adding that the council has conducted numerous deliberations with many council members repeatedly calling for “objective, impartial, and professional investigations to establish facts as soon as possible” and bring the perpetrators to justice.

    “Regrettably, we have not yet reached a definitive conclusion,” he said.

    “Two years later, the result is that Sweden and Denmark have announced the termination of their investigations one after another, yet the information they released is scant and lacking details,” said the ambassador, adding that the national investigation of Germany has so far produced no clear conclusion.

    He said the public can only obtain information and speculate based on media reports. “Was there a hidden agenda to the initial opposition to an international investigation? Has evidence been covered up and destroyed over the past two years or so? When will the trust and time we have given be rewarded with the truth about what happened?” Geng asked.

    The ambassador said China supports the draft presidential statement circulated by Russia on the Nord Stream pipeline explosions and welcomes the changes and adjustments Russia made to the draft in light of the comments of council members.

    Terming the draft as presenting facts objectively, reflecting the concerns of all parties, and “generally balanced in its content,” he expressed the hope that all parties will intensify consultations and reach agreement on the draft as soon as possible, so as to send a clear signal to the outside world.

    Geng also expressed the hope that Germany will announce the progress and results of the investigation through official channels as soon as possible, and the countries concerned will actively communicate and cooperate with Russia, the main party to the Nord Stream incident, and avoid politicizing the investigations.

    “We hope that the council will keep its attention on this matter, refrain from allowing it to fade away, and put an end to double standards,” he concluded. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Senator Reverend Warnock Joins President Biden in Ray City to Survey Hurricane Helene Damage, Continues Push for Disaster Declaration in All Impacted GA Counties

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia

    ICYMI: Senator Reverend Warnock Joins President Biden in Ray City to Survey Hurricane Helene Damage, Continues Push for Disaster Declaration in All Impacted GA Counties

    On Thursday, Senator Reverend Warnock accompanied President Biden to survey agricultural damage from Hurricane Helene at an impacted pecan farm in Ray City

    Senator Reverend Warnock and his office have been working around the clock to marshal federal recovery resources to Georgia, including pushing senior Biden Administration officials to swiftly approve additional major disaster assistance for all of Georgia’s impacted 93 counties

    During his visit, President Biden credited Senator Warnock for helping secure a wavier ensuring the federal government will shoulder 100% of debris removal and emergency protective measures costs in Georgia—WATCH VIDEO HERE

    In Ray City, Senator Reverend Warnock pressed President Biden directly to approve Georgia’s remaining counties under the federal major disaster declaration without additional delay

    Left: Senator Warnock greeting President Biden at Moody Air Force base in Valdosta, GA

    Right: Senator Warnock delivering food for those impacted by the Hurricane in Valdosta

    Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, October 3, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) joined President Biden in rural South Georgia to survey agricultural damage caused by Hurricane Helene and pledged his continued support to marshal federal resources and other assistance to Georgians in need.

    The Senator and President Biden visited Shiloh Pecan Farm in Ray City, where they received a briefing from pecan farmer Buck Paulk on the extent of storm damage on his and other farms in the area and the urgency of providing additional disaster relief to mitigate the economic impacts of Hurricane Helene on the state’s agriculture industry. During his remarks in Ray City following the tour, President Biden publicly credited Senator Warnock for his work to help secure a waiver ensuring the federal government will cover 100% of the costs associated with debris removal and standing up emergency protective measures in Georgia’s impacted areas.

    “Yesterday, I approved Governor Kemp’s request for the federal government to cover 100 percent of the cost for debris removal and emergency protective measures for three months, 100 percent. I must tell you, your Senator [Warnock] had a little bit to do with that when he called me,” said President Biden.

    While in South Georgia, Senator Warnock also pushed President Biden on the urgent need to approve the remainder of Georgia’s 93 impacted counties under the President’s federal major disaster declaration issued September 30, unlocking additional critical federal recovery resources and assistance. To date the Administration has only approved 41 of the 93 counties the state requested for individual and public disaster assistance, prompting Senator Warnock this week to press senior FEMA, White House officials, and President Biden directly to approve Georgia’s remaining impacted counties under the major disaster declaration without additional delay. Following Senator Warnock’s pushes, President Biden and Administration leaders have stated federal officials are actively working to quickly approve assistance for all of Georgia’s counties impacted by the storm.

     

    President Biden and Senator Warnock during the press conference in Ray City, GA

    Senator Warnock and his office have been active in Georgia’s Hurricane Helene response efforts from the beginning, visiting Augusta on September 30 to deliver needed supplies and survey storm damage; making frequent contact with elected officials, hospital leaders, and other community leaders to address urgent needs and provide support; launching a new web clearinghouse of Federal and state hurricane recovery assistance and resources across the state; and advocating for swift congressional approval of additional federal disaster relief for impacted families and communities, especially Georgia’s farmers.

    Senator Warnock and Brooks County Commissioner James Maxwell

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: Letter to Congress on Disaster  Needs

    Source: The White House

    Dear Speaker Johnson and Leaders Schumer, McConnell, and Jeffries,

    I write to you regarding the needs of the Nation.  As communities across the Southeast devastated by Hurricane Helene assess the extent of the damage, they are expecting their Federal Government to stand behind them in their most urgent time of need.  I have seen firsthand the devastation that Hurricane Helene brought to communities across the Southeast.  During my travels this week to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, I met with families, business owners, farmers, local and state officials, and first responders, all of whom shared with me their stories of survival—and resilience.  As leaders, we have a responsibility to ensure that everyone in communities ravaged by natural disasters will have the Federal resources they need and deserve to respond to and recover from deadly storms and other natural disasters.  

    My Administration will be with those affected until the job is done, and we have a solemn obligation to provide confidence that the Federal Government will stand with them as they rebuild their lives and their communities.  Furthermore, this responsibility extends to the many communities around the Nation that are still rebuilding from previous disasters.

    Over the past 10 days, including in the lead up to Hurricane Helene making landfall, my Administration has provided robust and well-coordinated Federal support for the ongoing response and recovery efforts.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Defense, and other Federal partners have quickly mobilized to support impacted citizens and communities in the six States where major disasters have been declared due to Hurricane Helene:  Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.  They are performing critical life-saving and life-sustaining missions and will continue to do so within present funding levels.  As with other catastrophic disasters, it will take some time to assess the full requirements for response and recovery efforts, and I fully expect that the Congress will do its part to provide the funding needed.

    While FEMA has the resources needed for the immediate emergency response phase, at least one other agency does not.  Most urgently, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster loan program will run out of funding in a matter of weeks and well before the Congress is planning to reconvene.  I warned the Congress of this potential shortfall even before Hurricane Helene landed on America’s shores.  I requested more funding for SBA multiple times over the past several months, and most recently, my Administration underscored that request as you prepared a continuing resolution to fund the Government.  Now the need is even more urgent.  Small businesses and individuals in affected areas depend on disaster loans as a critical lifeline during difficult times.  In fact, for individual disaster survivors, SBA loans are often the largest source of Federal disaster recovery funds.  Renters and homeowners use these loans to repair and rebuild their homes as well as replace or repair damaged property including their personal vehicles, while businesses use them to cover basic operating expenses.  The Congress must act to restore this funding.

    In addition, while FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund has the resources it requires right now to meet immediate needs, the fund does face a shortfall at the end of the year.  Without additional funding, FEMA would be required to forego longer-term recovery activities in favor of meeting urgent needs.  The Congress should provide FEMA additional resources to avoid forcing that kind of unnecessary trade-off and to give the communities we serve the certainty of knowing that help will be ongoing, both for the short- and long-term.

    As the Congress heeds the call to assist the communities across the Nation recovering from Hurricane Helene, it must remember that many other communities are also in urgent need of disaster assistance.  As recently as this summer, my Administration requested that the Congress provide additional disaster assistance to many communities across America.  Many of the programs we requested to receive additional funding would also help response and recovery efforts related to Hurricane Helene.  This includes funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to respond to devastating fires in Maui and tornados in Mississippi, Iowa, and Oklahoma as well as funding for the Department of Transportation to support rebuilding roads and bridges across the Nation, including the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.

    I urge you to keep faith with those communities and provide the requested additional funding to rebuild housing infrastructure, to support farmers and ranchers with crop losses, to address impacted schools, and to repair damaged Federal highways.  In addition to FEMA’s ongoing support, these are the resources that communities need and deserve to fully respond to and recover from devastating events.

    It is critical that Congress ensures that no critical disaster programs, such as the SBA disaster loan program, run out of funding during the Congressional Recess period.  I also urge that after the Congress comes back into session on November 12th, you will act with all appropriate speed and provide comprehensive disaster relief so that the people, families, businesses, and communities affected by Hurricane Helene—as well as those still recovering from past disasters—are not only made whole, but can proceed in a way to make them more resilient in the face of future extreme weather events and other disasters.

    My Administration will keep the Congress apprised of efforts to assess the full resource requirements associated with Hurricane Helene, including for long-term rebuilding and resilience efforts, as those estimates become available.  I urge you to assist those impacted by this hurricane and every other disaster since the Congress last passed a comprehensive disaster package in 2022.  We must stand with these communities on their long road to recovery.

    Sincerely,

                                   JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Letter to Congress on Disaster  Needs

    US Senate News:

    Source: The White House
    Dear Speaker Johnson and Leaders Schumer, McConnell, and Jeffries,
    I write to you regarding the needs of the Nation.  As communities across the Southeast devastated by Hurricane Helene assess the extent of the damage, they are expecting their Federal Government to stand behind them in their most urgent time of need.  I have seen firsthand the devastation that Hurricane Helene brought to communities across the Southeast.  During my travels this week to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, I met with families, business owners, farmers, local and state officials, and first responders, all of whom shared with me their stories of survival—and resilience.  As leaders, we have a responsibility to ensure that everyone in communities ravaged by natural disasters will have the Federal resources they need and deserve to respond to and recover from deadly storms and other natural disasters.  
    My Administration will be with those affected until the job is done, and we have a solemn obligation to provide confidence that the Federal Government will stand with them as they rebuild their lives and their communities.  Furthermore, this responsibility extends to the many communities around the Nation that are still rebuilding from previous disasters.
    Over the past 10 days, including in the lead up to Hurricane Helene making landfall, my Administration has provided robust and well-coordinated Federal support for the ongoing response and recovery efforts.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Defense, and other Federal partners have quickly mobilized to support impacted citizens and communities in the six States where major disasters have been declared due to Hurricane Helene:  Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.  They are performing critical life-saving and life-sustaining missions and will continue to do so within present funding levels.  As with other catastrophic disasters, it will take some time to assess the full requirements for response and recovery efforts, and I fully expect that the Congress will do its part to provide the funding needed.
    While FEMA has the resources needed for the immediate emergency response phase, at least one other agency does not.  Most urgently, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster loan program will run out of funding in a matter of weeks and well before the Congress is planning to reconvene.  I warned the Congress of this potential shortfall even before Hurricane Helene landed on America’s shores.  I requested more funding for SBA multiple times over the past several months, and most recently, my Administration underscored that request as you prepared a continuing resolution to fund the Government.  Now the need is even more urgent.  Small businesses and individuals in affected areas depend on disaster loans as a critical lifeline during difficult times.  In fact, for individual disaster survivors, SBA loans are often the largest source of Federal disaster recovery funds.  Renters and homeowners use these loans to repair and rebuild their homes as well as replace or repair damaged property including their personal vehicles, while businesses use them to cover basic operating expenses.  The Congress must act to restore this funding.
    In addition, while FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund has the resources it requires right now to meet immediate needs, the fund does face a shortfall at the end of the year.  Without additional funding, FEMA would be required to forego longer-term recovery activities in favor of meeting urgent needs.  The Congress should provide FEMA additional resources to avoid forcing that kind of unnecessary trade-off and to give the communities we serve the certainty of knowing that help will be ongoing, both for the short- and long-term.
    As the Congress heeds the call to assist the communities across the Nation recovering from Hurricane Helene, it must remember that many other communities are also in urgent need of disaster assistance.  As recently as this summer, my Administration requested that the Congress provide additional disaster assistance to many communities across America.  Many of the programs we requested to receive additional funding would also help response and recovery efforts related to Hurricane Helene.  This includes funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to respond to devastating fires in Maui and tornados in Mississippi, Iowa, and Oklahoma as well as funding for the Department of Transportation to support rebuilding roads and bridges across the Nation, including the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.
    I urge you to keep faith with those communities and provide the requested additional funding to rebuild housing infrastructure, to support farmers and ranchers with crop losses, to address impacted schools, and to repair damaged Federal highways.  In addition to FEMA’s ongoing support, these are the resources that communities need and deserve to fully respond to and recover from devastating events.
    It is critical that Congress ensures that no critical disaster programs, such as the SBA disaster loan program, run out of funding during the Congressional Recess period.  I also urge that after the Congress comes back into session on November 12th, you will act with all appropriate speed and provide comprehensive disaster relief so that the people, families, businesses, and communities affected by Hurricane Helene—as well as those still recovering from past disasters—are not only made whole, but can proceed in a way to make them more resilient in the face of future extreme weather events and other disasters.
    My Administration will keep the Congress apprised of efforts to assess the full resource requirements associated with Hurricane Helene, including for long-term rebuilding and resilience efforts, as those estimates become available.  I urge you to assist those impacted by this hurricane and every other disaster since the Congress last passed a comprehensive disaster package in 2022.  We must stand with these communities on their long road to recovery.
    Sincerely,
                                   JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Serbian president hails Chinese-built bypass

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Friday inaugurated a new bypass road around the municipality of Gornji Milanovac, constructed by a Chinese company as part of Serbia’s broader infrastructure development initiatives.

    The inauguration ceremony in Gornji Milanovac — located about an hour and a half south of Belgrade via the Chinese-built E-763 “Milos the Great” highway — was attended by Minister of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure Goran Vesic, Chinese Ambassador Li Ming, and Gornji Milanovac Mayor Dejan Kovacevic.

    Vucic emphasized the road’s significance for the local community, noting that it would “bring them closer to Belgrade, Europe, and the world.”

    The 9.4-kilometer bypass, connecting Gornji Milanovac with the E-763 highway, is expected to alleviate traffic in the town center by diverting transit and freight vehicles.

    Construction on the bypass began after a cooperation agreement was signed between Serbia’s Ministry of Construction and Power Construction Corporation of China in late 2021.

    Li praised the fruitful cooperation between Serbia and China in recent years, highlighting the success of numerous infrastructure projects.

    “I hope this road marks a new beginning, paving the way for more opportunities for prosperity and happiness,” Li concluded. 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President Lai meets German Marshall Fund delegation

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    President Lai meets German Marshall Fund delegation
    2024-10-04

    On the afternoon of October 4, President Lai Ching-te met with a transatlantic delegation from the German Marshall Fund (GMF). In remarks, President Lai stated that as China continues to intimidate and threaten Taiwan both politically and militarily, Taiwan has continued to increase its defense budget and that it is aiming to strengthen resilience in national defense, economic livelihoods, disaster prevention, and democracy to safeguard regional stability and ensure the sustainable development of democracy. The president stated that we seek to work with other democracies to uphold the democratic umbrella and that he looks forward to further advancing economic exchanges and cooperation with the United States and European Union as we unite to face the threats of authoritarian expansionism.
    A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows:
    I welcome the delegation led by GMF Senior Advisor Heather A. Conley. As Typhoon Krathon has been affecting Taiwan these few days, the presence of our esteemed guests from the United States and Europe here today demonstrates your staunch support for Taiwan and the solid stance our transatlantic partners have taken with Taiwan. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I extend a very warm welcome to the delegation.
    GMF has long paid close attention to cross-strait issues. For instance, it released a research report on United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758. The report pointed out that the resolution does not mention Taiwan and explained to the international community that China has distorted the content of the resolution and improperly linked it with its “one China principle.” I want to take this opportunity to thank Managing Director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the GMF Bonnie Glaser for her efforts and support in this regard.
    In recent years, the US has continued to coordinate with its allies to reiterate the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. And the GMF has contributed greatly to garnering support for Taiwan among the transatlantic alliance. For this, I convey my heartfelt appreciation.
    China continues to intimidate and threaten Taiwan both politically and militarily. It is expanding its military presence in the East and South China Seas and attempting to change the rules-based international order. In response, Taiwan has continued to increase its defense budget, established a new defense innovation unit, and set up the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee at the Presidential Office. Our aim is to strengthen resilience in national defense, economic livelihoods, disaster prevention, and democracy. By making Taiwan more resilient, we are safeguarding regional stability and ensuring the sustainable development of democracy.
    Indeed, Taiwan is determined to protect democracy. We seek to work with other democracies to uphold the democratic umbrella and avert the threats of expanding authoritarianism. In terms of Taiwan-US military cooperation, I would like to thank former US Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis for her tremendous assistance in facilitating the US government’s efforts to accelerate the provision of the defense capabilities Taiwan needs through such avenues as the presidential drawdown authority and Foreign Military Financing program.
    Apart from military cooperation, economic cooperation is also crucial. We hope that Taiwan and the US can resolve the issue of double taxation as soon as possible. This would further enhance our bilateral trade and economic ties. We also look forward to signing a bilateral investment agreement with the EU to further advance economic exchanges and cooperation.
    Facing the threats of authoritarian expansionism, democracies must unite. Only then will we be able to respond with our collective wisdom and strength. Taiwan needs the world, just as the world needs Taiwan. Taiwan will continue working together with our partners in the US and Europe. I look forward to our discussion.
    Senior Advisor Conley then delivered remarks, thanking President Lai for giving them his time and mentioning that this three-day visit, which coincided with the typhoon, demonstrated to them in very concrete terms the importance of the whole-of-society resilience. She said that they were also able to take a deep dive into what President Lai’s administration has put forward on the five pillars, the challenges of implementing this ambitious plan, and the importance of local governments and public opinion.
    Noting that the GMF stands for the intersection of democracy, prosperity, and security, and connecting those dots, Senior Advisor Conley remarked how important those connections are in today’s world. She stated that the more complex the international challenges, the more important partners are to helping to solve those problems. That is why the GMF wanted to bring together a transatlantic delegation with colleagues from Europe and the US, she added, who bring together expertise in the technology and economic dimensions of security and civil society. She said that it has been a joy to be with them, to learn together, and to learn from experts in Taiwan as well.
    Senior Advisor Conley said that over the past three days, they have had opportunities to brainstorm, provide new ideas, and take home new ideas, and that they look forward to writing about them and helping and continuing this important dialogue. In closing, on behalf of her colleagues and the GMF, she thanked President Lai for giving them an extraordinary three days of conversation and for making time out of his busy schedule in a week of a natural disaster in Taiwan. 
    The delegation also included former Permanent Representative of Italy to NATO Francesco M. Talò, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces Lieutenant General Rajmund Andrzejczak, GMF Board of Trustees Chair Christopher Schroeder, Special Competitive Studies Project Senior Advisor Joe Wang, and Munich Security Conference Senior Fellow Nico Lange.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: On 10/07/2024, the deposit auction of the PPC “TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND” will take place

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    Parameters
    Date of the deposit auction 10/07/2024
    Placement currency RUB
    Maximum amount of funds placed (in placement currency) 1,050,000,000.00
    Placement period, days 55
    Date of deposit 10/08/2024
    Refund date 02.12.2024
    Minimum placement interest rate, % per annum 19.00
    Conditions of imprisonment, urgent or special Urgent
    Minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in placement currency) 1,050,000,000.00
    Maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1
    Auction form, open or closed Open
    Basis of the Agreement General Agreement
     
    Schedule (Moscow time)
    Preliminary applications from 11:00 to 11:10
    Applications in competition mode from 11:10 to 11:15
    Setting a cut-off percentage or declaring the auction invalid until 11:25
       
    Additional terms With the right of early withdrawal of the deposit at a rate of 0.01% per annum

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: First Regional Meeting of UNESCO World Heritage Marine Site Managers in Latin America and the Caribbean

    Source: United Nations

    From 8 to 13 September 2024, the Península Valdés marine World Heritage property in Argentina hosted the inaugural Regional meeting of UNESCO World Heritage marine site managers from Latin America and the Caribbean. The event brought together managers from the 12 UNESCO World Heritage marine sites in the region, alongside experts from UNESCO and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

    The meeting aimed to foster the exchange of best practices, promote dialogue on shared challenges, and establish collaborative strategies to address critical conservation issues at the regional level. Key topics included the impact of avian influenza on elephant seals, designing sustainable visitor strategies, early detection of invasive species, and the impacts of increasingly warming waters. These discussions were enriched by conservation success stories presented by the site managers, as well as insights provided by invited local and global experts.

    Alongside the working sessions, the managers conducted field visits to Península Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999, to gain firsthand insights into the management of the site’s Outstanding Universal Value. The event also featured community-focused talks aimed at engaging local students, researchers, tourist guides, park rangers, and other stakeholders in discussions about the conservation of Peninsula Valdés. These interactions strengthened collaboration among stakeholders and raised public awareness about the importance of preserving UNESCO World Heritage marine sites in Argentina and the world.

    A key outcome of the meeting was the ‘Declaration of Península Valdés’, in which the gathered managers reaffirmed their commitment to the conservation and sustainable management of UNESCO World Heritage marine sites in Latin America and the Caribbean. The declaration emphasized strengthening governance through participatory, adaptive management plans to address emerging threats like climate change, invasive species, and avian influenza. It highlighted the importance of involving local communities in decision-making, promoting innovative conservation training, and enhancing education to raise awareness about the significance of protecting a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Organisation of the first Regional meeting followed the 5th UNESCO World Heritage Marine Managers Conference that was held in the Wadden Sea World Heritage site (Denmark, Germany, Netherlands) in October 2023.

    The regional meeting was organized in partnership with the Península Valdés World Heritage site management team (Argentina) and UNESCO’s regional office in Montevideo (Uruguay), with financial support from the Provincial Government of Chubut, the Península Valdés management team, and UNESCO’s Montevideo office.

    The World Heritage Centre also expresses its sincere gratitude to the French Biodiversity Office (OFB) for their ongoing support in strengthening the UNESCO Marine World Heritage Network through initiatives of this nature.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated teachers on their professional holiday

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

    Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated teachers on their professional holiday

    10 hours ago

    Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated teachers on their professional holiday – Teachers’ Day.

    The Deputy Prime Minister called them “unique people who chose for themselves a noble, responsible and difficult task – teaching and raising children.”

    Today in Russia there are over 1.3 million teaching staff, of which over 1 million are teachers. They share knowledge with students, shape their worldview, motivate, help them think independently, and instill traditional spiritual and moral values.

    “It is especially important today to realize the potential of children, develop their talents, and educate patriotic and socially responsible citizens. This is a national goal set by President Vladimir Putin. And your daily hard work helps us achieve it. Together with you, we are preparing future scientists, engineers, analysts, IT specialists – a generation that will strengthen the technological sovereignty of the country,” Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized.

    The development of the education system is a priority for the Government. In Russia, the national project “Education” will soon be completed, and a new national project – “Youth and Children” – will begin to operate.

    “We will continue to create a modern educational infrastructure – build schools, colleges and lyceums, equip them with all the necessary equipment,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko also said that he himself remembers the life lessons of his teachers with great warmth and gratitude.

    “Dear teachers! Thank you for your loyalty to the profession that you have chosen at the call of your heart. I wish you good health, well-being, creative success and responsive students. Happy Teacher’s Day!” the Deputy Prime Minister concluded.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has allocated 9 billion rubles for the construction and reconstruction of sections that will be part of the M-12 “Vostok” highway

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

    Order dated October 4, 2024 No. 2750-r

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    Order dated October 4, 2024 No. 2750-r

    9 billion rubles have been allocated for the advanced construction and reconstruction of four sections of highways needed to extend the M-12 “Vostok” highway from Kazan to Yekaterinburg. The order to this effect was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

    We are talking about the construction of bypasses of the cities of Nizhnekamsk and Naberezhnye Chelny in Tatarstan, a bypass of the settlements of Isametovo, Verkhneyarkeevo, Layashty, Ishkarovo, Asyanovo in Bashkiria, as well as the reconstruction of two more road sections in the Republic of Tatarstan.

    The decision will allow traffic to be launched on new sections of roads by the end of 2024, which, like the entire M-12 “Vostok” highway, will become part of the “Russia” international transport corridor.

    The signed order is necessary to implement the President’s instruction concerning increasing the pace of construction of the Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod-Kazan high-speed highway and extending it to Yekaterinburg. The head of state gave it following his Address to the Federal Assembly in 2021.

    The issue was considered and approved atGovernment meeting on October 3.

    The work is being carried out within the framework of the federal project “Development of the federal highway network” of the national project “Safe high-quality roads”.

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    http://government.ru/nevs/52907/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: To the Russian State Symphony Orchestra of Cinematography

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

    On October 5, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Russian State Symphony Orchestra of Cinematography will be celebrated.

    Dear friends!

    Please accept my sincere congratulations on the 100th anniversary of the Russian State Cinema Symphony Orchestra.

    Over its centuries-long history, the legendary group has become an integral part of the cultural life of our country, giving millions of viewers bright, memorable melodies, many of which have graced the best films of outstanding domestic directors and received popular recognition.

    All these years, your renowned orchestra has made an invaluable contribution to the preservation and popularization of the national musical heritage, continues to develop established traditions, and takes an active part in the implementation of large-scale creative projects. Under the guidance of renowned conductors, talented professionals, infinitely devoted to art, demonstrate the highest level of performing skills, mastery of various styles, genres and trends, honed technique and artistry, which allow them to implement the most daring ideas, master new formats, and create unique programs. Your performances are always popular with the public, become an event and remain in the memory of listeners for a long time.

    I wish you inexhaustible inspiration, further success and prosperity.

    M. Mishustin

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: To Sergei Skripka, People’s Artist of Russia

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    Mikhail Mishustin congratulated the artistic director and chief conductor of the Russian State Symphony Orchestra of Cinematography on his 75th birthday.

    The telegram, in particular, notes:

    “An outstanding conductor, a renowned teacher, you have written many bright pages in the annals of the Russian State Symphony Orchestra of Cinematography, and made a significant contribution to the development of national culture and art.

    For many years, under your leadership, the renowned group has been masterfully performing masterpieces of world classics and modern works of various styles and genres, which have become an integral part of domestic and foreign films.

    I wish you creative success, good health and prosperity.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney Simonton Alerts Public to Charity Scams in Wake of Hurricane Helene

    Source: United States Department of Justice (National Center for Disaster Fraud)

    United States Attorney Leigha Simonton issued a public safety alert today advising the public to be vigilant to hurricane relief fraud in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

    “North Texans are some of the most generous people I know,” said U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton, the Northern District of Texas’ chief federal law enforcement officer. “We’ve all been impacted by the devastating images of Helene’s aftermath and are looking for ways to help. The best way to ensure your donations make a difference is to route them through a legitimate charity. Please, be vigilant for scams. Unfortunately, some fraudsters will stop at nothing to make a quick buck – even if it means exploiting a natural disaster and preventing funds from reaching the actual victims who are in need.”  

    On Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Region and quickly caused major devastation there and across states including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and others. 

    As we have seen in the wake of previous national disasters, fraudsters will target victims of the storm along with citizens across the country who want to do what they can to assist individuals affected by the storm. 

    Unfortunately, criminals exploit disasters for their own gain by sending fraudulent communications through email or social media and by creating deceiving websites designed to solicit contributions.

    The public should exercise diligence before giving contributions to anyone soliciting donations or individuals offering to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. Solicitations can originate from phone calls, texts, social media, e-mail, door-to-door collections, flyers, mailings, and other similar methods. Before making a donation to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene, individuals should adhere to certain guidelines, including:

    • Make contributions directly to known organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf.
    • Do not be pressured into making contributions as reputable charities do not use such tactics.
    • Do not respond to any unsolicited communications (e.g., e-mails and texts), and never click links contained within those messages because they may be targeting your personal information, to include bank and credit card account information, and other identifiers such as dates of birth and social security numbers.
    • Rather than clicking on a purported link to a charity, verify its legitimacy by utilizing various Internet-based resources that may assist in confirming whether the organization is a valid charity.
    • Beware of organizations with copy-cat names similar to but not exactly the same as those of reputable charities.
    • Avoid cash donations if possible. Pay by credit card or write a check directly to the charity. Do not make checks payable to individuals.
    • Know that legitimate charities do not normally solicit donations via money transfer services, and their website will normally end in .org rather than .com.
    • Be cautious of e-mails that claim to show pictures of the disaster areas in attached files because the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders.

    The U.S. Department of Justice established the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to deter, investigate, and prosecute fraud in the wake of disasters. More than 50 federal, state, and local agencies participate in the NCDF, which reminds the public to be aware of and report any instances of alleged fraudulent activity related to relief operations and funding for victims. Complaints of fraud may be reported online at http://www.justice.gov/DisasterComplaintForm. Complaints may also be reported to the NCDF at (866) 720-5721, a hotline that is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: To Alexander Mikhailov, People’s Artist of Russia

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

    Mikhail Mishustin congratulated the actor and director on his 80th birthday.

    The telegram, in particular, notes:

    “You have brilliantly played dozens of memorable roles on the stage and in cinema. Films with your participation have entered the golden fund of Russian cinema and are popular with several generations of viewers. You have successfully realized yourself not only as an actor, director and singer, but also as a wonderful teacher. For many years, you have been passing on knowledge and experience to VGIK students, sharing the secrets of your craft.

    I wish you good health and prosperity.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s import expo shows its commitment to opening-up

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

    SHANGHAI, Oct. 5 — With the seventh China International Import Expo approaching, global exhibitors are gearing up for the expo, which will take place in Shanghai starting Nov. 5.

    According to the CIIE Bureau, more than 70 countries and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the country exhibition section of the CIIE. Norway, Slovakia, Benin, Burundi, Madagascar and UNICEF will participate for the first time, and the total number of exhibitors in the section is expected to exceed that of the sixth CIIE.

    The 7th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, themed “High-Standard Opening up for Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Economic Globalization,” will include a main forum and 19 sub-forums.

    Some new debuts at the business exhibition are sure to catch the eyes of many. For example, French firm Michelin will debut a lunar wheel prototype at the Expo for the first time in Asia. The lunar wheel can adapt to extremely harsh conditions on the moon, including temperature differences from day to night.

    “In my opinion, the CIIE not only reflects China’s economic and trade dynamic, but also the country’s determination to promote high-level opening-up, and pursue high-quality development,” Mohammed Tawil, president and CEO of Boehringer-Ingelheim Greater China said.

    Mohammed Tawil noted the example of Spevigo, a therapy for treating rare skin diseases. After the therapy debuted at the third CIIE in 2020 as a pipeline product for the company, Sepvigo was officially approved in China in 2022 and simultaneously with the United States and European Union. This year, in March, Spevigo’s new indication was also approved in China, ahead of major markets like the United States, EU, and Japan.

    “Boehringer-Ingelheim sees China as a focus market and a source of innovation. We have firmly believed that this market is of high potential, and we firmly believe the resilience of the Chinese market as well. We appreciate the continuous improvement of the business environment that we operate in,” said Mohammed Tawil.

    Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of French firm L’Oréal, visited the firm’s newly opened intelligent and automatized fulfillment center in Suzhou during his recent trip to China.

    According to Hieronimus, the company wants to continue to invest in China not only because it believes in the market’s potential but also because it sees the conditions for doing so and the support it is getting from the authorities.

    “For us, CIIE is a unique event, and it’s unique in the world. There is no other event in the world of such magnitude first, but also where L’Oréal is so strongly present, and where we introduce brands, new technologies, innovation, sustainability programs,” said Hieronimus.

    As the world’s first national-level import-themed expo, the CIIE attracted representatives from 154 countries, regions, and international organizations last year. More than 3,400 enterprises took part in the business exhibition.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: ASIA/THAILAND – Myanmar refugees fleeing war arrested or repatriated

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    Source: The Holy See in Italian

    Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – Those who, fleeing from Myanmar devastated by civil war, cross the border with Thailand in search of peace, with the desire to start a new life, are migrants, often illegal. The flow of migrants from former Burma to Thailand has been recorded for many years, since there was a dictatorial military regime in power in Yangon, before the democratic season that began in 2016. Now, after the new military coup of 2021 and, with the recent law of compulsory recruitment in the Burmese army, many young people have tried to leave the country, choosing to go to neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand (see Fides 7/6/2024). Some enroll in schools, universities and courses of study, asking for a student visa; for others the only way is to go underground, with the hope of finding work and regularizing their status. The Thai government has always tried to stem the phenomenon and implemented policies of rejection, creating detention camps for migrants or refugee camps guarded by the police, not allowing refugees to integrate into society. In the past four months, the policy of rejection has materialized with the arrest of almost 200,000 citizens of Myanmar. As reported by the Thai Ministry of Labor, the police authorities have inspected 18,000 workplaces and other locations to check the documents of 256,213 migrant workers. According to the department, among the workers arrested because they were considered “illegal migrants” there were over 193,000 citizens of Myanmar, 39,000 Cambodians, 15,000 Laotians, and over 7,000 of other nationalities. About 1,830 illegal migrant workers have been prosecuted, while others have been fined and taken to detention camps pending repatriation. The Burmese military junta announced that about 1,000 Burmese workers were repatriated from Thailand in August. According to the NGO “Myanmar Humanitarian Action Center” it is a roundup of unprecedented scale. The Thai government has said that the controls on illegal migrant workers are necessary “to protect job opportunities for Thai citizens”. Thai law already prohibits migrant workers of any nationality from working in 27 specific occupations reserved for Thai citizens (such as passenger transport, traditional Thai massage, hairdressing, interpretation and money transfer services). Thailand is home to about two million people from Myanmar who work in agriculture, hospitality, fishing, manufacturing and other sectors. Many live without documents after crossing the border as illegal immigrants, hoping to obtain a “Certificate of Identity,” issued by a Thai government office that allows them to remain in the country and work regularly. If they do not have that certificate, migrants are repatriated but, as soon as they return to Myanmar – reports “Myanmar Humanitarian Action Center” – they are imprisoned or enlisted in infantry divisions of the Burmese army and sent to the front lines. In a situation of civil conflict, repatriation represents a serious threat to their lives, the organization notes. Then there are the Burmese refugees (about 100,000) who live permanently in refugee camps set up by the Thai government along the border between Thailand and Myanmar and closed to the outside. According to data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), since 2021 the number of these refugees has continued to grow, due to the civil conflict in Myanmar. It should be noted that Thailand has not acceded to the 1951 Refugee Convention and does not have a specific national legal framework for the protection of refugees and asylum seekers. Those Burmese refugees are, therefore, stuck in Thailand in a legal and social “limbo”, while the government does not issue them permission to move to third countries, where they would like to go. (PA) (Agenzia Fides 5/10/2024) Share:

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: AFRICA/MADAGASCAR – School as a means of evangelization and a meeting place between religious confessions

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    Source: The Holy See in Italian

    Saturday, October 5, 2024

    Beandrarezona (Agenzia Fides) – Contributing to the formation of young people by offering them quality education that gives them equal opportunities compared to other young people in the cities, this is the goal of the Consolata Missionaries’ school (IMC) recently opened in Beandrarezona. “School is a great tool for evangelization in many ways. Although many young people are not particularly interested in religion, through school they can discover the message of the Gospel and their families can also be reached” says Fr. Jean Tuluba, IMC, from the mission of Beandrarezona. “After contact with the local reality we noticed that in Beandrarezona, which is the center of the mission, and in the other villages, there are private and public schools: nursery, elementary and first cycle of middle school, but there were no schools for the second cycle of middle school and high school – he continues. Hence the need, after having spoken with local leaders and parents, to build a secondary school because the young people of Beandrarezona and other nearby villages are forced to leave their families after primary school to continue their studies in the city with a significant economic impact on families and consequently many young people drop out of school to go and work in the fields.” “Among the first 30 students, a good percentage come from other religious confessions. The school also becomes a way to dialogue with other religions through the education we give to their children, since from the beginning these other confessions have placed their trust in us by sending their children to study – the priest points out. In this way, the school is not only an education center, but also a meeting place between religious confessions. Furthermore, we have chosen to manage the school gradually, opening one class per year until the completion of the three-year cycle. This is because the level of education of the students is very low. Opening a class each year will help us to support the formation of students and also the ongoing formation of teachers.” The Consolata missionaries arrived in Madagascar on March 13, 2019 to work in the diocese of Ambanja, in the northwest of the Big Island. After a period of study of the Malagasy language, on October 20, 2019 they began their pastoral service in the new mission of Beandrarezona, created with the arrival of the first three missionaries, Fathers Jean Tuluba (DR Congo), Jared Makori (Kenya) and Kizito Mukalazi (Uganda). “Our mission is the latest parish created in the diocese of Ambanja, in the northwest of the Big Island and is located almost 1,000 kilometers from Antananarivo, the capital of the country,” explains Father Tuluba. “It extends over three rural municipalities and has more than 80 villages, of which only 12 have Christian communities. The villages are very far from each other and the only possible means of transport to visit them is by motorbike, but in most of them you can almost always get there only on foot. To reach some communities we have to walk up to 14 hours. It takes strength and determination to face the difficulties of the roads. Of the 2,587,014 inhabitants (2022 census) of the diocese, only 7% of the population is Catholic and in our mission Catholics are about 3% of the total of 21,170 inhabitants (2018 census). As you can see, it is truly a mission ad gentes that needs our presence and attention”, the missionary remarks. The main activities of the mission are visits to the communities, sacramental catechesis, the formation of catechists, missionary and vocational animation, the formation of young people and children. The majority of the population of the mission is made up of young people and children. In fact, it is estimated that 75% of Madagascar’s population is made up of young people and children. The school, whose construction began in 2021 after the Covid-19 epidemic, was officially inaugurated and opened on September 2, 2024 with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by the diocesan bishop of Ambanja, Francis Donatien Randriamalala, who blessed the building. Other priests, nuns, local administrative and political authorities, representatives of local religious confessions, Christians of the mission, friends and acquaintances participated in the celebration. The following day, lessons began immediately with 30 students. (AP) (Agenzia Fides 5/10/2024) Share:

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: ASIA/HOLY LAND – October 7, one year later. Patriarch Sabbah: there will be peace only if the Palestinian tragedy ends

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    Jerusalem (Agenzia Fide) – The catastrophe that overwhelms the Holy Land and the entire Middle East “did not begin on 7 October 2023”. The cycles of violence that generated the tragic present also experienced in the land of Jesus «were infinite, starting in 1917, reaching their peak in 1948 and 1967, continuing from then until today». Now the angry retaliation of the Israeli military force “can destroy and bring death”, but “it cannot lead to the security that Israelis need”, because peace can return “only when the tragedy of the Palestinian people comes to an end”. These are words irrigated with lucid realism, pain and at the same time hope “against all hope” those collected in the document-appeal released by the Latin Patriarch Emeritus of Jerusalem Michel Sabbah and the members of the “Christian Reflection” group one year after the massacres carried out by Hamas against Israeli Jews on 7 October 2023, a massacre that has opened the new vortex of death and annihilation that sucks in entire populations and drags the entire world towards the abyss of global war. The “Christian Reflection” of Jerusalem is a group of Christians from the Holy Land – priests, religious and lay people – gathered around Patriarch Emeritus Sabbah to share reflections on the role of Christians in the face of conflict and in society. Precisely for brothers and sisters in faith in Christ, the document signed by Patriarch Emeritus Sabbah poses decisive questions: «As Christians» we read in the text, entitled “Keeping hope alive” «we are also faced with other dilemmas: this is a war in which we are merely passive spectators? Where do we stand in this conflict, too often presented as a struggle between Jews and Muslims, between Israel, on the one hand, and Hamas and Hezbollah supported by Iran, on the other? Is this a religious war? Should we hunker down in the precarious safety of our Christian communities, isolating ourselves from what is happening around us? Must we simply watch and pray on the sidelines, hoping that this war will eventually pass?”“We are staring into the darkness”After a year of incessant war, “as the cycle of death continues unabated,” Patriarch Sabbah and think tank members warn the urgency “” of seeking the hope that comes from our faith”, while they admit that they are “exhausted, paralyzed by pain and fear. We are staring into the darkness”, while “our beloved Holy Land and the entire region are reduced to ruin” and “every day we mourn the tens of thousands of men, women and children who have been killed or injured, especially in Gaza, but also in the West Bank, Israel, Lebanon and beyond, in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Iran.” In Gaza – the tragic description of the facts continues – “houses, schools, hospitals, entire neighborhoods are now piles of rubble. Disease, hunger and desperation reign supreme.” In all of this – the authors of the document ask – “has the Zionist dream of a safe home for the Jews in a Jewish state called Israel brought security to the Jews?”. International inaction “Incredibly” note the Sabbah Patriarch and the members of Christian Reflection «the international community watches almost impassively. Calls for a ceasefire, ending the devastation, are repeated without any meaningful attempt to rein in those wreaking havoc. Weapons of mass destruction and means to commit crimes against humanity converge in the region”. If the international community is absent – the document continues – Christians, despite their defenselessness and small numbers, are called to be confident in the Resurrection of Christ also in the present tragic situation. The one underway – the document insists – «is not a war of religion. And we must actively take sides, on the side of justice and peace, freedom and equality. We must stand alongside all those, Muslims, Jews and Christians, who seek to put an end to death and destruction” Sabbah and his companions in the think tank turn to Christian leaders, “our bishops and our priests for words driving. We need our pastors to help us understand the strength we have when we are together. Alone, each of us is isolated and silenced.” Above all – they add – there is a need to ask for God’s help “so as not to despair, so as not to fall into the trap of hatred. Our faith in the Resurrection teaches us that all human beings are to be loved, equal, created in the image of God, children of God and brothers and sisters of one another.” For this reason “our schools, hospitals, social services are places where we take care of all those in need, without discrimination”. And faith in Christ “makes us spokespersons for a land without walls, without discrimination, spokespersons for a land of equality and freedom for all, for a future in which we can live together”.Putting an end to the Palestinian tragedyWith lucid realism, the authors of document-appeal recognize that peace will be possible “only when the tragedy of the Palestinian people comes to an end”. For this reason there is a need “for a definitive peace agreement between these two partners and not for temporary ceasefires or provisional solutions”. Israel’s massive military force “can destroy and bring death, it can wipe out political and military leaders and anyone who dares to stand up and oppose the occupation and discrimination. However, it cannot bring the security that Israelis need. The international community”, they add, “must help us by recognizing that the main cause of this war is the denial of the right of the Palestinian people to live in their land, free and equal”. “We are one people, Christians and Muslims. Together”, continues the document addressed to the Palestinians, “we must seek the way beyond the cycles of violence. Together with them, we must engage with those Israeli Jews who are also tired of the rhetoric, the lies, the ideologies of death and destruction.” (GV) (Agenzia Fides 5/10/2024)Share:

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/THAILAND – Arrest or repatriation: the fate of many Burmese fleeing war

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – These are migrants, often illegal immigrants, who flee from Myanmar, devastated by civil war, across the border to Thailand in search of peace and to build a new life there. The flow of migrants from former Burma to Thailand has not stopped for many years, since a dictatorial military regime was in power in Yangon before the democratic phase began in 2016. After the new military coup in 2021 and with the recent law on forced recruitment, many young Burmese are trying to leave the country and opt for neighboring Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand (see Fides, 7/6/2024). Some enroll in schools, universities and courses and apply for residency visas as students; for others, the only option is to go underground, hoping to find work and legalize their status sooner or later.The Thai government has always tried to curb the phenomenon and pursued a hostile policy by setting up migrant detention centers or controlled refugee camps that do not allow refugees to integrate into society. In the past four months, this policy has led to the arrest of nearly 200,000 Myanmar nationals. According to the Thai Ministry of Labor, police authorities inspected 18,000 workplaces and other locations to check the documents of 256,213 migrant workers. According to the ministry, the workers arrested as “illegal migrants” included over 193,000 Myanmar nationals, 39,000 Cambodians, 15,000 Laotians and over 7,000 other nationalities. Some 1,830 illegal migrant workers have been prosecuted, others have been fined, and still others have been sent to detention camps to be sent back to their countries of origin.The Burmese military junta confirmed that around 1,000 Burmese workers were repatriated from Thailand in August. According to the Myanmar Humanitarian Action Centre, a non-governmental organization, this was an unprecedented restrictive measure. The Thai government, meanwhile, has said that the controls on illegal migrant workers are necessary to protect employment opportunities for Thai citizens. Under Thai law, migrant workers of any nationality are already prohibited from working in 27 specific professions reserved for Thai citizens (such as passenger transport, traditional Thai massage, hairdressing, interpreting and money transfer services). Thailand is home to around two million Myanmar people employed in agriculture, hospitality, fishing, manufacturing and other sectors. Many of them live in the country without papers, having crossed the border as illegal immigrants in the hope of obtaining a “Certificate of Identity”, issued by a Thai government office that would allow them to stay and work in the country.”Refugees who do not have such a certificate and return to Myanmar are detained there or drafted into infantry divisions of the Burmese army and sent to the front,” reports the Myanmar Humanitarian Action Centre. Given the civil conflict, repatriation poses a serious threat to their lives, the human rights organization says.In addition, there are Burmese refugees (around 100,000) who live permanently in refugee camps set up by the Thai government along the Thailand-Myanmar border and closed to the outside world. According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of these refugees has continued to rise since 2021 due to the civil war in Myanmar. Thailand did not adhere to the 1951 Refugee Convention and does not have a specific national legal framework for the protection of refugees and asylum seekers. Burmese refugees are therefore in a legal and social “limbo” in Thailand, while the government does not grant them permission to travel to third countries where they would like to go. (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 5/10/2024)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/HOLY LAND – October 7, after a year. Patriarch Sabbah: there will only be peace when the tragedy of the Palestinian people is brought to an end

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) – The catastrophe that is devastating the Holy Land and the entire Middle East «did not begin on October 7, 2023». The cycles of violence that have generated the tragic present experienced also in the land of Jesus «have been unending, beginning in 1917, peaking in 1948 and in 1967, continuing ever since, until today». Now the furious retaliation of the Israeli military force «can destroy and bring death», but «it cannot bring the security that the Israelis need», because peace can return «only when the tragedy of the Palestinian people ends».These are words imbued with lucid realism, pain and at the same time hope “against all hope” in the document-appeal issued by the Latin Patriarch Emeritus of Jerusalem Michel Sabbah and the members of the group “Christian Reflection” one year after the massacres committed by Hamas against Israeli Jews on October 7, 2023, a massacre that opened the new turmoil of death and annihilation that sucks entire peoples and drags the entire world towards the abyss of global war.“We are staring into the darkness”After a year of relentless war, «as the cycle of death continues unabated» Patriarch Sabbah and the members of the reflection group feel the urgency «to seek out the hope that comes from our faith» while admitting that they are «exhausted, paralyzed by grief and fear. We are staring into the darkness» while «our beloved Holy Land and the entire region are being reduced to ruins» and «daily we mourn the tens of thousands of men, women and children who have been killed or wounded especially in Gaza, but also in the West Bank, Israel, Lebanon and beyond in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Iran». In Gaza, the tragic description of events continues, «homes, schools, hospitals, entire neighborhoods are now heaps of rubble. Disease, starvation and hopelessness reign». In all of this – the authors of the document ask – «has the Zionist dream of a safe home for Jews in a Jewish state called Israel brought security for Jews?»International Absence«Shockingly» Patriarch Sabbah and members of Christian Reflection note «the international community looks on almost impassively. Calls for ceasefire and an end to the devastation are repeated with no meaningful attempt to reign in those wreaking havoc. Weapons of mass destruction and the means to commit crimes against humanity flow into the region». If the international community is absent – the document continues – Christians, despite their helplessness and small numbers, are called to be confident in the Resurrection of Christ even in the current tragic situation.What is taking place – the document insists – «is not a religious war. And we must actively take sides, the side of justice and peace, freedom and equality. We must stand alongside all those, Muslims, Jews, and Christians, who seek to put an end to death and destruction»Sabbah and his companions in the reflection group turn to Christian leaders, «to our bishops and our priests for words of guidance. We need our shepherds to help us discern the strength that we have when we are together. Alone, each one of us is isolated and reduced to silence». Above all – they add – there is a need to ask for God’s help «so as not to despair, not to fall into the trap of hatred. Our faith in the Resurrection teaches us that all human beings are to be loved, equal, created in the image of God, children of God and brothers and sisters of one another». For this reason, «our schools, hospitals, social services are places where we care for all in need, indiscriminately». And faith in Christ «makes us spokespeople for a land without walls, without discrimination, spokespeople for a land of equality and freedom for all, for a future in which we live together».Ending the Palestinian tragedyWith lucid realism, the authors of the appeal-document recognize that peace will only be possible «when the tragedy of the Palestinian people is brought to an end». For this reason, there is a need for «a definitive peace agreement between these two partners and not temporary ceasefires or interim solutions».Israel’s massive military force «can destroy and bring death, it can wipe out political and military leaders and anyone who dares to stand up and oppose occupation and discrimination. However, it cannot bring the security that Israelis need. The international community» they add «must help us by recognizing that the root cause of this war is the negation of the right of the Palestinian people to live in its land, free and equal».«We are one people, Christians and Muslims. Together», the document addressed to the Palestinians continues, «we must seek the way beyond the cycles of violence. Together with them we must engage with those Jewish Israelis who are also tired of the rhetoric, the lies, the ideologies of death and destruction». (GV) (Agenzia Fides, 5/10/2024)
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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Prime Minister strengthens our ties with French-speaking countries at the Francophonie Summit

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    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today concluded his participation in the 19th Summit of La Francophonie in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris, France. This visit was an opportunity for him to promote the French language, strengthen Canada’s relations with other member states and governments of La Francophonie, and advance our shared values, such as peace, democracy, human rights and inclusion.

    At the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau underscored Canada’s commitment to promoting development, security and inclusion in Francophone Africa. To this end, he announced more than $11 million to support initiatives that include improving access to education, the empowerment of women and girls, youth nutrition and overall health, and community safety and security, while strengthening our relationships with Francophone countries in Africa.

    The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting the modernization of the governance of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) so that it can fulfill its mandate as effectively as possible and with complete transparency, including the promotion of our shared values and the influence of the French language. He noted the work underway to map and identify workforce needs for teaching French and teaching in French. In addition, Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canada’s support for Francophonie operators and institutions by announcing a federal investment of nearly $1.6 million. This funding will support scientific research in French, student mobility and youth employability, as well as enrich the diversity of French-language content broadcast on the TV5MONDEplus platform. It will also promote research to enhance the French language and Francophone identities in Francophone cities and encourage the participation of women in Francophone parliaments.

    In the Villers-Cotterêts Call, Canada and other OIF member states and governments called on digital platforms to strengthen their commitments to a safer and more integrated digital space. They also agreed on the importance of promoting the responsible use and development of artificial intelligence and combating disinformation. In this regard, Prime Minister Trudeau stressed the importance of continuing to build strong ties with our partners in the Francophonie in order to build a safer and more prosperous future for our populations.

    As a founding member and second largest donor of the OIF, Canada is firmly committed to supporting the mandate and initiatives of the OIF, particularly to protect and promote the French language and cultural and linguistic diversity. To this end, Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Cité internationale de la langue française, which aims to promote the richness and diversity of the French language and its role in the world. Through its support for this project, Canada will contribute to promoting minority Francophone communities in the country, deepening exchanges between Francophones in Canada and elsewhere, and making the diversity of the Canadian Francophonie known to visitors to the Cité.

    Building on the progress made during President Macron’s visit to Canada last month, Prime Minister Trudeau also reiterated his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Canada and France.

    During his participation in the Summit, the Prime Minister met with his international counterparts to discuss current geopolitical challenges with wide-ranging repercussions in the world, including within the Francophone space, including the situation in Haiti as well as tensions in the Middle East and along Lebanon’s southern border. He stressed the importance of working together, among OIF partners, to preserve peace and security in the world.

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    This is Prime Minister Trudeau’s fourth participation in the Francophonie Summit. During the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau met with the Secretary General and President of Vietnam, To Lam, the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, and the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara. In addition to the Villers-Cotterêts Appeal, the OIF member states and governments adopted a Resolution on crisis situations, crisis resolution and peacebuilding in the Francophone world. They also decided to accept applications from countries and governments wishing to obtain observer status with the OIF, including Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia joins Quebec and New Brunswick, full members of the OIF, as well as Ontario, which is already an observer. At the Summit, Canada joined Quebec, the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, France, Monaco and Switzerland in signing the Declaration of TV5Monde Donor Governments. The Government of Canada is proud to be a partner of TV5Monde and to contribute to the influence of the Francophonie. This Declaration reaffirms our support for the French-language channel and expresses our desire to strengthen its ties with other OIF member countries. Canada also signed a bilateral collaboration agreement with France on emergency management. This agreement supports cooperation in planning in response to emergencies and other international crises, as well as mutual assistance in times of crisis, particularly in terms of consular efforts during assisted departures. The Memorandum of Understanding on the Cité internationale de la langue française, signed at the Summit, will also explore possibilities for cooperation with the Collège international de Villers-Cotterêts to train French-speaking teachers and translators. Canada and France maintain close bilateral relations as well as dynamic and diversified trade relations. In 2023, the French diaspora in Canada represented between 140,000 and 150,000 people. Canada also attracted 27,110 French students in 2023.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Côte d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara

    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

    Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, on the margins of the 19th Sommet de la Francophonie.

    The leaders expressed their interest in working together closely to advance shared priorities within La Francophonie. Prime Minister Trudeau emphasized Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and in particular to chairing its Membership Committee. He also recognized Côte d’Ivoire’s principled stand in condemning Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. President Ouattara acknowledged Canada’s positive role in supporting West Africa and the region. The leaders also discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

    The Prime Minister underscored Canada’s commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations with Francophone countries. The two leaders discussed their shared commitment to increase access to education. They also discussed opportunities for Canadian business in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly in the natural resources, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology sectors.

    The two leaders expressed their concerns over the increasing instability in Western Africa. Prime Minister Trudeau thanked President Ouattara for his leadership in the region and lauded his efforts to welcome refugees from the Sahel.

    Prime Minister Trudeau and President Ouattara agreed to remain in close and regular contact and looked forward to continue working together to advance shared priorities.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister strengthens our ties with Francophone countries at the Sommet de la Francophonie

    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the 19th Sommet de la Francophonie in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris, France. This visit was an opportunity for him to promote the French language, strengthen Canada’s relations with other member states and governments of La Francophonie, and advance our shared values, including peace, democracy, human rights, and inclusion.

    At the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau underlined Canada’s commitment to promoting development, security, and inclusion in Francophone Africa. He announced more than $11 million to support initiatives that focus on improved access to education, the empowerment of women and girls, youth nutrition and health, and the safety and security of communities, while strengthening our relations with French-speaking countries in Africa.

    The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting governance modernization at the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) so it can fulfill its mandate transparently and as effectively as possible, especially with respect to promoting our shared values and the French language. He noted the work underway to map and identify workforce needs for the teaching of French and instruction in French. Prime Minister Trudeau also reiterated Canada’s support for La Francophonie’s operators and institutions by announcing a federal investment of nearly $1.6 million. This funding will support scientific research in French as well as student mobility and youth employability, while helping expand the diversity of French-language content on the TV5MONDEplus platform. It will also support research on promoting the French language and Francophone identities in cities across La Francophonie and foster the participation of women in parliaments in the Francophone world.

    In the Villers-Cotterêts Call, Canada and the other OIF member states and governments invited digital platforms to strengthen their commitments to create a safer and fairer digital space. They also agreed on the importance of promoting the responsible use and development of artificial intelligence and countering disinformation. To support this goal, Prime Minister Trudeau underscored the importance of continuing to build strong relationships with our partners in La Francophonie to create a safer and more prosperous future for our peoples.

    As a founding member of the OIF and its second-largest donor, Canada is firmly committed to supporting the OIF’s mandate and initiatives, in particular to protect and promote the French language as well as cultural and linguistic diversity. To that end, Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Cité internationale de la langue française, which seeks to promote the richness and diversity of the French language and its role in the world. By supporting this project, Canada is highlighting the importance of its Francophone minority communities, deepening exchanges between Francophones in Canada and abroad, and showcasing the diversity of the Canadian Francophonie to Cité visitors.

    Building on the progress made during President Macron’s visit to Canada last month, Prime Minister Trudeau also reiterated his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Canada and France.

    At the Summit, the Prime Minister met with international counterparts to discuss current geopolitical challenges with wide-ranging impacts, including in the Francophone world, especially the situation in Haiti, as well as tensions in the Middle East and along Lebanon’s southern border. He emphasized the importance of working together, as OIF partners, to preserve peace and security in the world.

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    • This is the fourth time Prime Minister Trudeau has participated in the Sommet de la Francophonie.
    • During the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau met with the General Secretary and President of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, and the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara.
    • In addition to the Villers-Cotterêts Call, OIF member states and governments adopted a resolution on crisis situations, crisis recovery, and peacebuilding in the Francophone world. They also approved the applications from countries and governments seeking observer status in the OIF, including Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia joins Quebec and New Brunswick, which are full members of the OIF, as well as Ontario, which has observer status.
    • At the Summit, Canada joined Quebec, the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, France, Monaco, and Switzerland in signing the Declaration of donor governments for TV5Monde. The Government of Canada is proud to be a partner of TV5Monde and to help promote La Francophonie. This declaration reaffirms our support for the French-language network and reflects our commitment to strengthening the network’s ties with other OIF member countries.
    • Canada and France also signed a bilateral collaborative agreement on emergency management. This agreement supports co-operation in planning responses to emergencies and other international crises, as well as mutual assistance in times of crisis, including consular efforts during assisted departures.
    • The Memorandum of Understanding on the Cité internationale de la langue française, signed during the Summit, will also make it possible to explore opportunities for co-operation with the Collège international de Villers-Cotterêts to train Francophone teachers and translators.
    • Canada and France enjoy deep bilateral relations and a dynamic and diversified trade relationship. In 2023, the French diaspora in Canada represented between 140,000 and 150,000 people. Canada also welcomed 27,110 French students in 2023.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara

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    Source: Prime Minister of Canada – in French

    Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, on the sidelines of the 19th Summit of La Francophonie.

    The leaders expressed their interest in working closely to advance shared priorities within La Francophonie. Prime Minister Trudeau highlighted Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to the International Organization of La Francophonie, including as Chair of its Membership Committee. He also acknowledged Côte d’Ivoire’s principled position condemning Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. President Ouattara commended Canada’s positive role in supporting West Africa and the region. The leaders also discussed the current situation in the Middle East.

    The Prime Minister highlighted Canada’s commitment to continuing to strengthen bilateral relations with Francophone countries. The two leaders discussed their shared commitment to increased access to education. They also discussed opportunities for Canadian businesses in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly in the natural resources, agriculture, infrastructure and technology sectors.

    Both leaders expressed concern about growing instability in West Africa. Prime Minister Trudeau thanked President Ouattara for his leadership in the region and praised his efforts to welcome refugees from the Sahel.

    Prime Minister Trudeau and President Ouattara agreed to remain in close and regular contact and looked forward to continuing to work together to advance their shared priorities.

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