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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Occupational safety and personnel policy issues discussed at All-Russian forum at Polytechnic

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    On June 5 and 6, the Polytechnic University is hosting the All-Russian Conference “Labor Protection and Personnel Work in Organizations Subordinate to the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia.” The event is organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. More than 650 specialists are participating in it, discussing current issues in the field of labor protection and personnel policy.

    Participants meet with representatives of relevant government agencies and consider various topics: compliance with labor legislation, holding competitions for positions of professors and teachers, research fellows, certification and selection of managers, anti-corruption policy, labor protection, and social partnership. The work takes place in the format of expert sessions, master classes, and discussion platforms. The experts were also able to get acquainted with the exhibition stands.

    State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Anastasia Bondarenko addressed the participants in a video format: The topics that are raised annually at the conference are the most relevant. Issues of safety and comfortable conditions are a priority. The strategic potential of any organization is people. We must preserve the best traditions that have developed and share experience on the problems that arise.

    The words of greeting from the Chairman of the Committee on Science and Higher Education of the St. Petersburg Administration Andrey Maksimov were read by his deputy Vladimir Gaidei: I am confident that the Polytechnic University will once again become a unifying discussion platform for the conference participants. You will have the opportunity to exchange experience and relevant information on issues important for the sustainable and stable functioning of educational and scientific organizations.

    The guests were greeted by the rector of SPbPU, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy: At the federal level, programs for increasing competitiveness and academic leadership are consistently implemented, which have significantly changed the landscape of higher education, setting, among other things, new requirements for management culture. Personnel policy cannot be formulated in isolation from the university strategy, and it should be built with a focus on creating mechanisms for attracting the best teachers and staff, ensuring an effective contract and consistent integration of teachers’ activities into the implementation of work for industry.

    The participants of the plenary session discussed new challenges and solutions in personnel work and labor protection. The discussion was moderated by the President of the Southern Federal University Marina Borovskaya. Director of the Department of Personnel Policy of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia Alexey Svistunov made a report “Personnel Policy of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation: Main Development Trends”. Director of the Department of Legal Support, Administration and Civil Service of the Ministry of Education of Russia Andrey Sobolev spoke about how to improve the efficiency of labor protection services in educational organizations.

    Deputy Director of the Department of Working Conditions and Occupational Safety Tatyana Zhigastova devoted her speech to changes and prospects for the development of regulatory frameworks in the field of occupational safety. Chairperson of the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of the Russian Federation Larisa Solodilova spoke in detail about the implementation of social partnership in solving problems of protecting social and labor rights and the effectiveness of monitoring compliance with labor safety legislation. Chairperson of the All-Russian Trade Union of RAS Workers Galina Chucheva gave a report on “Development of Social Partnership: Proposals of the Trade Union of RAS Workers”.

    Acting Head of the Department for Supervision of Compliance with Anti-Corruption Legislation of the St. Petersburg Prosecutor’s Office Yegor Pavlov spoke about the organization’s anti-corruption policy, legislative requirements, their implementation and responsibility. Deputy Head of the Department of the Department of Permit and Visa Work and External Labor Migration of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Police Colonel Elena Klimova emphasized the specifics of attracting foreign citizens to work in the Russian Federation. Deputy Director for Research at the Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Medicine Evgeny Zibarev presented regulatory and legal changes in the field of health protection in his speech. Head of the Department of Acquisition, Departmental Archives and Records Management of the Central State Archive of St. Petersburg Yulia Arslanova spoke about the storage of personnel documents and labor protection documents.

    The moderator of the expert session “State supervision, departmental control: typical mistakes in personnel work. Ambiguous trends in law enforcement practice in labor disputes” was the head of the Directorate for Work with Personnel of SPbPU Maria Pakhomova. The participants discussed changes in supervisory activities and risk indicators, recruitment and registration of labor relations with foreign scientific and pedagogical workers, trends in law enforcement practice in labor disputes and other issues.

    The moderators of the discussion platform “Improving approaches to remuneration and motivation of personnel” were Deputy Chief Accountant of SPbPU Irina Tomshinskaya and Director of the Department of Economics and Finance of SPbPU Elena Vinogradova. The experts considered the automation of HR processes of the university, the use of IT services to optimize the activities of employees, the system of accounting for the achievements of university-forming personnel, modification of the algorithm for forming the staffing schedule and other topics. Head of the Department of Corporate and Information Systems of SPbPU Denis Varenikov presented the report “Personal account of an employee as a tool for the digital transformation of an institution”. Head of the Labor Protection and Safety Department of SPbPU Yulia Shadrina spoke about the modification of the algorithm for forming the staffing schedule.

    The round table “The Role of the Psychological Service in Ensuring Psychological Safety at the University” was moderated by Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Communication Technologies at SPbPU. The participants discussed the activities of psychological services at universities, student support, and aspects of the work of the tutoring service. Anna Kalugina, Director of the Center for Psychological Support at SPbPU, presented a report on “Psychological Aspects of Training First-Year Group Curators.”

    The discussion platform “Assessment and development of personnel: current trends and effective mechanisms” was attended by the director of the Higher School of Industrial Management of SPbPU, secretary of the Competition Committee Olga Kalinina, who spoke about the assessment and development of the teaching staff within the framework of competition procedures.

    At the discussion platform “Current issues of organizing labor protection in scientific and educational organizations of higher education,” Nikolai Chumakov, associate professor of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety of SPbPU, spoke and presented the specifics of conducting first aid training.

    The debate “Experience is no obstacle to mastery. How to find the “golden mean”: professional standards vs. competencies / youth vs. “silver age”” was moderated by Vice-Rector for HR Policy of SPbPU Maria Vrublevskaya. The experts exchanged opinions on strategic issues of human capital management, discussed the age balance of the NPR, ways to attract and retain young people, professional standards and competencies.

    The moderator of the round table “Educational and methodological support for training specialists in labor protection” was the director of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety of SPbPU Andrey Andreev. The first vice-president of MANEB, associate professor of SPbPU Vitaly Tsaplin made a report “Artificial intelligence in labor protection management systems”. Senior lecturers of the Polytechnic University Yulia Logvinova and Maxim Polyukhovich spoke about the methodological foundations of the laboratory practical course on labor protection.

    Also planned today is a discussion platform “Mentoring as an element of developing human resources potential” together with the UNESCO Department at SPbPU and other activities.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The HSE has completed the TMH management reserve training program

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    As part of the corporate program “Key Reserve: Broad Development Horizons,” the heads of TMH enterprises prepared to solve the company’s strategic tasks. Training in Higher School of Business The HSE University aimed to develop key competencies among TMH employees, which are necessary for the effective management of a modern business.

    The training was aimed at developing key competencies in TMH employees, necessary for effective management of a modern business. Over the course of a year, 47 program participants mastered strategic financial management, operational efficiency, change management and team development. The program also covered such areas as B2B and B2G marketing, making management decisions in conditions of uncertainty, conducting negotiations and implementing changes in the company.

    The educational trajectory included five modules, midterm tests and final defense of individual projects. Each participant demonstrated how he or she applies new knowledge in his or her management activities.

    The program combined the knowledge of the HSE professors and practitioners and the expertise of TMH top managers. The leading teachers were Natalia Shishlakova, Deputy General Director for Corporate Development and Project Activities — Member of the TMH Management Board, Andrey Vasiliev, Deputy General Director for Operations — Member of the TMH Management Board, Oleg Domsky, Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance — Member of the TMH Management Board, Andrey Sheremetyev, Deputy General Director for Commercial Activities — Member of the Management Board, and Vladimir Chekalin, General Director of DMZ JSC.

    The results of the training were summed up on May 16: the program participants presented their work to a committee that included top managers of TMH and teachers of the Higher School of Business of the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

    Natalia Shumkova, Deputy Director for Corporate Training at the Higher School of Business, National Research University Higher School of Economics

    “The partnership with TMH is a shining example of successful interaction between business and education. Joint work on the program allowed us to create a unique educational product that not only forms the management competencies of the participants, but also directly influences the strategic development of the company. We see the high practical value of the training and the willingness of the participants to apply the knowledge they have gained in their work.”

    Natalia Shishlakova, Deputy General Director for Corporate Development and Project Activities – Member of the Management Board of TMH

    “The Key Reserve: Broad Development Horizons program, implemented in partnership with the HSE Graduate School of Business, has become an important stage in TMH’s systematic work on developing its management reserve. Thanks to its practical focus, the participants mastered the tools of operational efficiency, strategic financial management, and teamwork. This knowledge is already being applied in projects, improving the quality of management decisions, transparency of processes, and coordination of actions. A comprehensive understanding of interrelated production and management factors helps to formulate mature and sustainable solutions. Inclusion in the teaching staff of the TMH senior management program in cooperation with the HSE Graduate School of Business played a key role in achieving these results: the expertise of the business school, the flexibility of the format, and deep immersion in the specifics of TMH’s business made it possible to make the program as practical as possible and focused on real tasks.”

    The program covered the best practices of senior management development. This allowed its participants not only to develop important management skills, but also to contribute to the further development of the holding, which is the leading manufacturer of rolling stock in Russia.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New Alliance launched to support cooperation between RCEP countries on World Heritage sites

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    HEFEI, June 6 (Xinhua) — Regions in China and five other countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) where World Heritage sites are located have joined together in a new alliance to build a platform for exchanges and cooperation. The alliance was announced Thursday at the RCEP 2025 Regional Government and Sister City Cooperation Forum held in Huangshan City, east China’s Anhui Province.

    There are a total of 171 World Heritage sites in RCEP member countries, said Thes Sothy, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture Development of Cambodia, speaking at the forum.

    During the forum, the Huangshan Initiative for the establishment of a cooperation alliance between World Heritage sites in RCEP member countries was unveiled. The document outlines the goals of the alliance, including promoting dialogue, branding, and facilitating interactions between the relevant sites in the fields of culture and art, tourism, sports, education, and scientific research. The new association will seek to ensure the effective flow of technology, capital, and human resources.

    The Huangshan Forum brought together about 300 participants from 15 countries that have joined RCEP. Twenty-seven agreements were signed, covering areas such as trade, technology and sister city relations. Thailand was the honorary guest country of this year’s event. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Republic of Lithuania: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    June 6, 2025

    A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments.

    The authorities have consented to the publication of this statement. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF Executive Board for discussion and decision.

    Washington, DC – June 6, 2025: Lithuania has proved resilient to multiple shocks in recent years. However, new challenges are emerging—including further increases in defense expenditure adding to the existing long-term spending pressures—while long-standing structural issues still require attention. Lithuania needs to reignite its reform momentum to boost productivity while addressing these challenges. A comprehensive strategy is needed to preserve fiscal space through revenue mobilization, enhanced spending efficiency, and limiting further spending pressures by strengthening the multi-pillar pension system. Structural reforms should focus on facilitating investments and accelerating the adoption of new technologies to boost productivity growth, supplemented by labor market policies, including reducing skills mismatches. Financial sector policies should continue to safeguard financial stability and integrity.

    Recent Developments, Outlook, and Risks

    The economy grew strongly in 2024. Growth accelerated to 2.7 percent—well above peers—driven by private consumption supported by significant real income gains. The recovery was broad-based across sectors, including manufacturing and high value-added services, despite sluggish productivity growth. While inflation remained low for the most part of the year, it has risen since late 2024, driven by higher energy prices and excise duties.

    While fiscal performance exceeded expectations, the deficit widened, and the debt ratio is increasing. The deficit almost doubled from 0.7 percent of GDP in 2023 to 1.3 percent of GDP in 2024, reflecting increased public wages and pensions. Higher revenues supported by robust aggregate wage growth and lower-than-anticipated expenditure, mainly from the accrual correction in defense spending, prevented the deficit from increasing further. However, pre-payments for additional orders of defense equipment and the continued buildup of the general government cash buffer contributed to an increase in the debt-to-GDP ratio from 37.3 percent in 2023 to 38.2 percent in 2024, for the first time since 2020.

    The banking sector remains financially sound, with high capitalization, ample liquidity buffers, and low non-performing loan (NPL) ratios. Banks continue to be highly profitable, although profitability eased in 2024 compared to the record high levels seen in the previous year, against lower interest rates driven by ECB monetary policy easing.

    There are signs of gradual financial expansion. Reflecting decreasing lending rates and recovering credit demand, loan growth to both non-financial corporations and households recovered in 2024 and early 2025, and credit-to-GDP ratios have increased moderately. House price growth stabilized in 2024, down from the 2022 peak. Nevertheless, house prices are likely not significantly above levels justified by fundamentals, given the recent robust demand while housing supply is increasing, and affordability has improved.

    The economy is expected to grow at 2.8 percent in 2025 while inflation will increase to 3.1 percent. Growth will be supported by private consumption and rising investment related to EU funds. External demand will remain subdued reflecting uncertainty regarding trade policies, despite the positive outlook of information and communication technologies (ICT) and professional activities. Increased excise duties and persistently high wage growth will keep headline and core inflation above pre-pandemic averages in the coming years. The labor market will tighten reflecting negative labor force dynamics affected by the normalization of migration flows.

    Risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside. As a small open economy, Lithuania is exposed to high uncertainty around trade policies and geopolitical risks. A severe downturn in its main trade partners would worsen the external performance and domestic activity. In the medium term, weaker demographics pose risks to labor supply which could add pressures on wages and competitiveness if productivity growth fails to accelerate. In the absence of sufficient measures, the fiscal position is subject to considerable medium-term risk with higher defense spending needs adding to the already high existing long-term pressures.

    Fiscal Policy

    A moderately less expansionary fiscal stance than currently expected would be helpful in 2025, and the strategy should shift to preserving fiscal space. The deficit is projected to rise to 2.8 percent of GDP in 2025, due to significant increases in pension spending and higher public sector wages. However, with a small and decreasing negative output gap under staff projections and considering mounting spending pressures in the medium term, going forward, a moderately tighter fiscal stance to reduce deficits and stabilize the debt-to-GDP ratio would be appropriate. With a view to safeguarding fiscal buffers and minimize the need for larger adjustments in later years, any unused spending or revenue overperformance this year should be saved to limit the deficit increase.

    A stronger fiscal adjustment will be required if defense spending rises notably from current levels. The envisaged increase in defense spending to 5-6 percent of GDP in 2026-30 from the current level of 3 percent would raise financing needs significantly. In the absence of additional fiscal measures, debt could reach 60 percent of GDP by 2030. The proposed tax policy changes to accommodate these spending needs are welcome, but the revenue yield is estimated to be modest. Greater efforts will therefore be needed to maintain debt dynamics on a sustainable path in the medium term to preserve fiscal space to absorb possible future shocks. An average annual adjustment of about 0.5 percentage points of GDP in the general government balance over 2026-30, with the majority of additional defense spending financed by front-loaded increases in tax revenues, would help stabilize debt at around 50 percent of GDP by 2030.

    Financing options for additional defense spending should be anchored by revenue mobilization. While temporary measures and productivity-enhancing capital expenditure could be deficit-financed, a sizable part of the additional defense spending is likely to be permanent, warranting higher revenues or lower spending in other areas. The tax policy change proposal appropriately targets a mix of taxes, but there is further scope to raise additional revenues while improving the system, including increasing progressivity and efficiency. This could include raising revenues through making the personal income tax (PIT) system more progressive and streamlining the tax schedules to prevent higher marginal tax rates for lower income earners, limiting exemptions in corporate income taxes (CIT) and property taxes, and reducing the value added tax (VAT) compliance gap while improving VAT efficiency.

    Revenue mobilization should be complemented by spending measures. Fiscal savings could be generated by improving spending efficiency, including in healthcare and education. Hospital network rationalization could enhance the quality of service while reducing costs. The teacher-student ratio is relatively high for secondary education and there is room to rationalize the school network while improving quality.

    Strengthening the multi-pillar pension system will limit some of the additional spending pressures in the medium-term. The current pension system implies significant increases in public pension expenditure over the next two decades, driven by adverse demographics, while replacement ratios will remain low. The Pillar II reform proposal under discussion, entailing participation to become voluntary and increased options to opt out and suspend participation, is likely to further reduce the replacement rate. These changes could have a material impact on the entire pension system and the public finances. Staff urges the authorities to allow sufficient time to carefully consider all potential ramifications, including through further thorough analysis of the social and fiscal sustainability of the broader pension system.

    Financial Sector Policies

    Financial sector policies should continue to focus on safeguarding financial stability. Bank profitability is expected to moderate further but to remain high in 2025. Financial conditions are likely to ease in 2025 due to declining ECB policy rates and increased competition in financial sector, such as from the increasing footprint of fintech companies. Solvency and liquidity stress tests conducted by the Bank of Lithuania suggest that banks can withstand adverse macroeconomic scenarios and unexpected liquidity shocks. While some smaller banks require enhancing capitalization and closer oversight, all in all, financial stability risks arising from the banking system are broadly contained. With an increased frequency of cyberattacks on banks in recent years, cyber resilience should continue to be strengthened, including the full implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) regulation.

    The current macroprudential stance is broadly appropriate, but continued vigilance is warranted. Financial cycles including residential real estate and private sector credit so far have exhibited no major signs of overheating, but the sustained pace of expansion requires close monitoring and readiness to act in case early signs of an excessive financial expansion emerge. Despite the low exposure of banks, the commercial real estate market continues to require attention as risks of price corrections remain due to the persistent imbalance between supply and demand. In the event of a significant adverse financial shock with the potential to trigger widespread losses in the banking sector, the relaxation of capital-based measures would be appropriate to minimize credit supply disruptions and support lending to the economy.

    The AML/CFT framework has been strengthened significantly, but continued effective implementation is essential. The third national risk assessment identified virtual asset service providers (VASPs), and electronic money institutions (EMI), and payment institutions (PI) as posing significant ML/TF risks. The authorities should continue AML/CFT efforts to mitigate cross-border risks, including Bank of Lithuania’s oversight and market controls for newly licensed VASPs under MiCAR regime, supervision of payment service institutions, and AML/CFT measures for CENTROlink members.

    Structural Reforms

    Lithuania faces structural headwinds limiting productivity and long-term growth. The recent recovery has been largely driven by higher labor accumulation enabled by temporary net migration, while the contributions from capital and total factor productivity (TFP) growth remained smaller than those observed during earlier periods of faster income convergence. Given expected population declines in the coming years, structural reforms to facilitate greater capital deepening and higher productivity growth are essential.

    Higher investment is needed to support potential growth. Low capital intensity remains a key barrier to productivity growth and the transition towards a higher value-added oriented economy. Development of risk capital, co-financing and mechanisms for risk sharing tailored to enhance the flow of credit to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), targeted credit guarantee schemes and integrating digital solutions can help alleviate constraints related to the lack of access to finance experienced by some firms. In this context, the expanded role of the state-owned institution ILTE—previously INVEGA—can play a role, complementing the private banking sector in supporting investment in areas such as high value-added sectors, innovation, energy efficiency, and strategic infrastructures. To consolidate the institution’s role as a national development bank, it is essential to ensure effective monitoring and transparency of ILTE operations. More fundamentally, deepening the EU’s single market—combined with stronger incentives to develop domestic capital markets—would help support access to finance of corporates and further productive investments in the country.

    Inefficiencies in the education system contribute significantly to the persistent skills mismatches in Lithuania’s labor market. As one of the countries with the highest skills mismatches in Europe, Lithuania faces ongoing challenges despite measures including the government’ active labor market policies and their evaluation and the smart specialization multi-year program aimed at enhancing workforce skills. Critical shortages persist in essential sectors, including nursing, engineering, and scientific fields, highlighting the urgent need for strategic reforms in education and training to better align with market demands.

    Ensuring effective integration of migrants into the labor market is crucial to sustain the labor force. Recent immigrants have been successfully absorbed into the Lithuanian labor market and legislative amendments have enabled easier migration for high-skilled workers despite the reduction of the non-EU workers quota in 2025. Policies should focus on integrating migrants in the most productivity-enhancing way possible while facilitating the participation of foreign professionals in those sectors with the largest shortages.

    Further investment in digitalization and AI preparedness has the potential to boost productivity growth. Lithuania has invested significantly in digitalizing its economy in recent years, becoming one of the main fintech hubs in Europe. However, despite progress in digitalization and in AI preparedness, its digital infrastructure remains close to the EU average. To unlock possibly substantial productivity gains, policies should aim to facilitate technological diffusion, job transition and AI adoption among firms, while introducing measures to mitigate associated risks in terms of possible job replacements and inequality deepening. In this respect, the recent initiatives included in the START plan aimed at promoting digitalization and the deployment of AI both in the private sector and in public administration will support these efforts.

    Energy security has been reinforced in the last years. The Baltic countries joined the European electricity grid in 2025, completely disconnecting from the Russian electricity system. Moreover, Lithuania has diversified its energy sources and import dependency has been lowered through the intensification of domestic electricity production from renewable sources in the recent years. Still, being susceptible to risks associated with climate change, Lithuania needs to accelerate the green transition, particularly for adaptation. In this respect, future investment in new technologies and defense initiatives should not thwart efforts to reduce economy-wide emissions, such as the recently adopted policies in the context of the updated National Energy and Climate Action Plan (NECP) for the period 2021–2030.

    The IMF team is grateful for the warm hospitality of the Lithuanian authorities and would like to thank all its interlocutors in government, the Bank of Lithuania, the European Central Bank, the private sector, unions, and business associations for constructive and fruitful discussions.

    IMF Communications Department
    MEDIA RELATIONS

    PRESS OFFICER: Boris Balabanov

    Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: MEDIA@IMF.org

    https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/06/06/mcs662025-lithuania-staff-concluding-statement-2025-article-iv-mission

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnic experts held a project session on the development of the RAU Development Program

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The Polytechnic University continues active interaction with the development teams of Slavic universities. In the last week of May, SPbPU experts held a Project-analytical session at the Russian-Armenian University (RAU) to prepare the RAU Development Program for 2026-2030.

    Polytechnic Expert Group

    Nikita Golovin, Head of the Project Office “Slavic Universities”, Deputy Head of the UMS Natalia Ivanova, Chief Accountant, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics Elena Vinogradova, Director of the Department of Economics and Finance, Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management Ekaterina Pavlova, Leading Specialist of the Department of Strategic Planning and Development

    The following representatives of RAU participated in the project session: Vice-Rectors Marina Khachatryan and Parkev Avetisyan, Financial Director Meruzhan Galstyan, and heads of the administrative, educational and scientific departments of the university.

    The work began with an introduction to the key educational and scientific departments of RAU and a discussion of the goals and objectives of the session with RAU Rector Edward Sandoyan. At the meeting with the Rector, Nikita Golovin briefly presented the format of the session and the expected results. The Rector described his vision of the directions of RAU development, existing barriers and ways to overcome them.

    Our university has very serious educational and scientific results. We have achieved a lot, including thanks to long-term partnership with leading universities, such as the Polytechnic University. But we also have huge potential for further development. We are confident that such joint project sessions not only facilitate the exchange of experience, but also create real opportunities for determining the priorities for the further development of science and education at RAU and, importantly, the formation of mechanisms and tools for achieving the goals set, – noted Edward Sandoyan.

    For three days, the SPbPU expert team and the RAU development team consistently built the future image of the university. The session participants were divided into four thematic groups – education, research, human capital and economy, infrastructure and digitalization. In three steps, the experts went from analyzing current results to forming an ambition and a target model for 2030. Each step began with an introductory speech by SPbPU experts, at which they defined methodological approaches to designing a development program, principles of interrelation between different university processes, tasks for the step and expected results. At each stage, SPbPU experts accompanied the group work, actively involving participants in the discussion, sharing their own experience and examples that could be taken into account when developing the university’s fundamental policies.

    Elena Vinogradova and Natalia Ivanova worked with the group on economic and infrastructure policy, as well as on human capital management policy. Ekaterina Pavlova joined the discussions of the educational policy of RAU, and Nikita Golovin built communication in the group on scientific research policy. He also accompanied the work of all four groups, encouraging colleagues from RAU to openly talk about current positions, barriers to development and ways to overcome them. After each stage of group work, the leaders of the thematic groups presented the results of their work at the plenary session and answered questions from their colleagues and Polytechnic experts.

    On the last day of the PAS, the groups presented summary reports in which they described the current positions of RAU in four areas of activity, the image of the target model of the university and the steps aimed at achieving it. Everyone was unanimous in the fact that RAU is a research classical university (educational, scientific and technological center) with a wide range of areas, having an interstate status. Of course, to achieve this goal, much still needs to be rethought, changed and launched. But RAU has all the necessary base and, most importantly, the desire of the team to change.

    Concluding the session, Nikita Golovin noted: One of the key tasks of our project-analytical session has been completed – we were able to launch internal communication between team members at RAU. The development team began to jointly form the image of the future of their university, find solutions to those tasks that will allow transforming RAU into a leading research university in both Armenia and Russia.

    Next comes the painstaking work of drafting the Development Program document, defining target characteristics and indicators. The presentation and defense of the Program at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation is planned for this fall.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnic University has become a platform for dialogue with leaders of nuclear science

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    A meeting of students and teachers with representatives of the National Center of Physics and Mathematics (NCPM) and the Russian Federal Nuclear Center – VNIIEF (RFNC-VNIIEF) took place at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

    The event was held as part of an all-Russian series of meetings with scientific directors of RFNC-VNIIEF, organized with the support of the State Corporation Rosatom in the year of the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry.

    The delegation included leading experts from the nuclear industry and the scientific community:

    Svetlana Moskaleva, Head of the Department of Human Resources Management and Social Development Programs of the Directorate for the Nuclear Weapons Complex of the State Corporation Rosatom, presented a report entitled “Career Trajectories of the Nuclear Weapons Complex and the Nuclear Industry”; Vladimir Voevodin, Director of the Sarov Branch of Moscow State University, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor, presented a lecture entitled “Supercomputer Technologies Changing the World”; Egor Davydov, Head of Department of RFNC-VNIIEF, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Executive Secretary of the Scientific and Technical Council of the NCFM, presented a report entitled “RFNC-VNIIEF — NCFM: Science and Scientific Personnel of the Future”; Andrey Grebennikov, Deputy Head of the Mathematics Department at RFNC-VNIIEF, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, spoke about “Mathematical Modeling and Supercomputer Technologies at RFNC-VNIIEF”; Evgeny Mikheev, Head of the HR Department at RFNC-VNIIEF, and Ksenia Kuzmina, Head of the HR and Educational Projects Department at NCFM, held a joint Q&A session on employment.

    RFNC-VNIIEF is one of the key scientific institutes of the Russian nuclear complex, located in Sarov. The center conducts fundamental and applied research in the field of physics, mathematics, modeling of complex physical processes, as well as the development and operation of supercomputers. As the lead organization in the framework of work to ensure the country’s defense capability, RFNC-VNIIEF actively develops scientific cooperation with leading universities and institutes of Russia. The center not only solves problems of national scale, but also acts as one of the flagships of high-tech developments in the civilian sector, including nuclear energy, materials of the future and digital technologies.

    The event was attended by the First Vice-Rector of SPbPU Vitaly Sergeev, Vice-Rector for Digital Transformation of SPbPU Alexey Borovkov, Director of the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity Dmitry Zegzhda, Acting Director of the Institute of Physics and Mechanics Nikolay Ivanov, as well as students and postgraduates of the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity and the Institute of Physics and Mechanics.

    The meeting at the Polytechnic was part of a federal initiative to popularize science among students at the country’s leading technical universities. It not only allowed young scientists and engineers to become familiar with the cutting-edge areas of Russian science, but also emphasized the growing role of cooperation between universities, research centers, and industry in strengthening Russia’s technological independence.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Scientific Regiment. Tamara Smirnova: LISI first-year student and intelligence officer

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –

    Tamara Smirnova

    For her unparalleled courage and heroism, the nineteen-year-old first-year student of the construction department of the Leningrad Institute of Civil Engineering (now St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering), medical instructor of the Baltic Fleet Marine Brigade Tamara Smirnova was awarded the Order of the Red Banner. Seriously wounded and bleeding, she crawled across the front line for 28 hours and was able to convey valuable information to the command. In 1942, the fighting Baltic delegated her to the All-Union Anti-Fascist Rally of Soviet Women.

    Tamara Smirnova went to the front as a volunteer marine. She received her baptism of fire in a landing operation: she rushed to attack across a river with the Red Navy sailors on a dark autumn night. Despite the cold, icy water, wet clothes and shoes, the group reached the opposite bank. Only then did the enemy notice them and open heavy fire. With the support of artillery and machine guns, the Red Navy sailors found themselves behind enemy lines, breaking through a line of pillboxes. Tamara was with them until the last minute of the battle.

    Tamara proved her fearlessness and impeccable performance of combat missions again and again. One frosty day, Tamara was assigned to track the location of fire weapons on the enemy’s front line. The girl made her way through the forest, crawled across all the open spaces and lay unnoticed all day a few steps from the enemy, and at night she went to the rear of the Germans with the Red Navy sailors. Our artillery struck the fire points she had marked, and our troops soon captured the enemy’s fortified lines.

    She was on the front lines and with scouts made her way under the German barbed wire, passed through minefields, and went behind enemy lines. Once, a group of sailors was conducting a night reconnaissance in force. The sailors-scouts needed to take a fascist bunker. The enemy was illuminating everything around with rockets, so the main thing was to seize the moment to attack. However, one fighter did not have enough patience, and he rushed forward… While bandaging the wounded, Tamara received serious wounds to the head, chest, thigh, and lay unconscious for several hours literally twenty meters from the fascists’ location. Having come to, overcoming the pain, she made her way to her own for another 28 hours.

    After the war, Tamara Smirnova completed her studies at the university and worked in her specialty in Belgorod. Her son also studied at our university.

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    The path of a volunteer: from front-line roads to space developments

    Ivan Solomakhin: “The most memorable battle is for this Devil’s Height!”

    Fiery Dnieper of the Hero of the Soviet Union Alexander Prygunov

    Bringing Victory Closer

    Fyodor Komal’s Front: From the First Minutes of War to Victory

    Junior Political Instructor Boris Gubanov: “The shells whistled, and the earth flew up nearby”

    Viktor Kvyatkovsky – radio operator-intelligence officer of the Baltic Fleet

    How Chief Architect Nikolai Baranov “Hid” Leningrad from the Enemy

    Architect Nikolay Khomutetsky: Four years on the front lines

    Semyon Shifrin thwarted the Nazis’ plans to leave Leningrad without water

    LISI in the post-war years

    Nineteen-year-old machine gunner stormed Berlin

    Abdulla Mangushev: Four Years at the Front and a Life in Science

    The Zazersky architects built and defended the city on the Neva

    LISI graduate Mikhail Zherbin is a design engineer and composer

    He went from being a technical lieutenant to a galaxy of mathematicians

    Konstantin Sakhnovsky: from a cadet of the Russian Empire to an academician of the USSR

    Military architect of the front line of defense and engineering reconnaissance

    A world-renowned scientist, an outstanding engineer and a national champion

    An outstanding urban planner who lived and worked in besieged Leningrad

    Scientific Regiment. Projects of the architect Sergey Evdokimov: from defensive structures and city restoration to metro stations

    Volunteer Mikhail Laletin: “After the front – to university, and then, perhaps, to become an officer”

    Architect Alexander Sokolov preserved and restored cultural heritage

    Scientific Regiment. David Goldgor – architect and sapper

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The ecological environment in Xizang remained stable in 2024

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

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

    LHASA, June 6 (Xinhua) — The ecological condition of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region has remained stable overall and continued to improve, and it still ranks among the regions with the best ecological environment quality in the world, according to an official report released by the Xizang Autonomous Region’s Ecology and Environment Administration on Thursday.

    According to the report, the air and water quality in Xizang was consistently good in 2024. Six national-level environmental monitoring stations were established in the region.

    There are 97 nature reserves in Xizang, covering a total area of 434,000 square kilometers, home to 246 species of wild animals under state protection. Notably, more than 80 percent of the world’s population of Tibetan antelope, wild yaks, and black-necked cranes spend the winter in Xizang.

    Luo Kaituo, an official from the aforementioned department, said that in 2024, Xizang’s forest area increased by 1.06 million mu (about 70,667 hectares). -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Perhaps it is better to let Russia and Ukraine fight for a while longer – D. Trump

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

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

    WASHINGTON, June 6 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday it might be better to let Russia and Ukraine fight for a while longer, despite German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for more U.S. pressure on Russia.

    During a meeting with F. Merz at the White House, D. Trump said that “hostility” and “hatred” between the parties to the conflict will make it difficult to achieve a ceasefire in the near future. This statement by the American president contradicts his previous statement about the imminent end of the conflict.

    “Sometimes you let them fight a little bit. You see it in hockey. You see it in sports. The referees let them go on for a couple of seconds, give them a little bit of time before they break it up,” Trump said.

    According to F. Merz, America is again in a very strong position to end this war. “We would like to increase the pressure on Russia,” the Chancellor added.

    On Thursday, D. Trump also said that new sanctions against Russia are not expected. However, he hinted that he could impose sanctions against both Russia and Ukraine, because “it takes two to tango.”

    “When I see a point where this is not going away, we will act very tough,” Trump said. “And it could affect both countries.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China urges Syrian authorities to prevent chemical weapons from falling into terrorist hands

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

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

    UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (Xinhua) — China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang called on the interim Syrian authorities to prevent dangerous substances and chemical weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists at the Security Council on Thursday.

    Currently, there is instability in the security sphere in Syria, the danger of terrorism is high. There is a growing risk that terrorist organizations and extremist forces will take advantage of the current chaos to gain strength and regain lost positions, the diplomat warned.

    “The international community must remain highly vigilant against the potential scenario in which terrorist forces in Syria could produce, acquire or use chemical weapons,” he said.

    China is concerned about reports that foreign terrorist fighters based in Syria have recently been recruited into the Syrian army and calls on the Syrian interim authorities to fulfill their obligations in combating terrorism, Geng Shuang said.

    The interim authorities of Syria must take all necessary measures to combat all organizations and individuals included in the list of terrorists by the UN Security Council, including the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, and prevent dangerous substances and chemical weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists, the deputy permanent representative said.

    The political transition in Syria is at a critical stage. China sincerely hopes that peace and stability will return to Syria at an early date, Geng Shuang said.

    To this end, China calls on all relevant parties in Syria to fully interact and consult with each other, achieve maximum consensus, and move forward with a broad and inclusive political transition in an orderly manner, he said.

    At the same time, the diplomat added, it is important to ease the humanitarian situation and begin economic recovery with the help of the international community. China supports the important role of the UN in this process, Geng Shuang summed up. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Happy Russian Language Day! Celebrate the holiday with GUU

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    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    Every year on June 6, Russia and the world celebrate Russian Language Day. This day was established in 2010 by decision of the UN General Assembly in honor of the birthday of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin.

    The Russian language is not just a means of communication. It is the language of a rich culture, centuries-old history and great works of literature, philosophy and art that continue to inspire new generations around the world.

    The State University of Management congratulates all native Russian speakers on the holiday, especially the Department of Russian Language and General Disciplines of the State University of Management. On this special day, we wish you the desire to learn and love your native language. Let the study of the Russian language open up new horizons, allow you to understand Russian culture and traditions more deeply, and help you establish strong ties with people from other countries.

    We invite you to celebrate this day together with the SUM Scientific Library and the book club “Let’s Discuss?” and discuss the work of the great poet over a cup of tea, recall famous works, and read your favorite excerpts. SUM students from Guinea-Bissau will also take part in the event.

    We are waiting for everyone at 12:00 on June 6 in reading room No. 2 of the Scientific Library of the State University of Management.

    In addition, a festive quiz on the knowledge of the book preferences of Alexander Sergeevich himself will be held in the GUU telegram channel. Subscribe to the channel so as not to miss the start of the quiz and always be aware of the news of the first management.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Orbital operation of Tianwen-2 probe is proceeding as normal – CNSA

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

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

    BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) — China’s Tianwen-2 space probe has been operating in orbit for eight days without interruption as of the morning of June 6, reaching a distance of more than 3 million kilometers from Earth, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said Friday.

    Along with this, CNSA also released photos and video footage of the probe’s round solar panels being deployed.

    Tianwen-2 is designed to carry out a mission to extract and return asteroid samples to Earth. It was launched on May 29 of this year.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Resolutely Protects Legitimate Rights and Interests of Chinese Students and Scholars Abroad – MFA

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

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

    BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) — China will resolutely protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese students and scholars overseas, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Thursday.

    He made this statement at a regular departmental press conference, responding to a journalist’s request to comment on the recent US announcement of its intention to introduce visa restrictions for foreign students at Harvard University.

    According to him, educational cooperation between China and the United States is mutually beneficial and China has consistently opposed the politicization of cooperation in this area.

    The above-mentioned action by the United States can only damage the state image and international reputation of this country itself, the diplomat noted. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NPC Standing Committee Vice Chairwoman Te Ning Visits Brazil, Attends BRICS Parliamentary Forum

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

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

    BRASILIA, June 6 (Xinhua) — Vice Chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Tie Ning led a delegation to Brazil to attend the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which was held in the capital of the Latin American country from June 3 to 5.

    During the visit, Te Ning met with the President of the Senate (upper house of parliament) of Brazil, Davi Alcolumbre, and the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (lower house of parliament), Hugo Motta.

    During the talks with them, the vice-chairwoman of the NPC Standing Committee said that under the strategic leadership of the two heads of state, relations between China and Brazil have reached the level of a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a fairer world and a more sustainable planet.

    The NPC is willing to deepen cooperation with the National Congress (parliament) of Brazil, working tirelessly to enrich the content of the China-Brazil community with a shared future, Tie Ning added.

    The Brazilian side, in turn, confirmed its commitment to the one-China principle and expressed its readiness to strengthen exchanges between the legislative bodies of the two countries and promote the stable development of relations with the PRC.

    In her keynote speech at the forum, Tie Ning noted that the BRICS countries, as the “first tier” of the Global South, have always advocated unity, cooperation and joint development and adhered to the spirit of openness, inclusiveness and mutually beneficial cooperation.

    She also said it is necessary to firmly safeguard the multilateral trading system, continue to deepen economic and trade cooperation among countries in the Global South, and provide assistance for the development of emerging industries to write a new chapter in the history of high-quality development of “greater BRICS cooperation.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “GUU-SVOim” campaign: another humanitarian cargo sent to border regions

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    The State University of Management and the Moscow City Branch of the All-Russian Student Rescue Corps, whose headquarters are located on the territory of our university, sent another humanitarian aid to the area of the special military operation as part of the joint action “GUU-SVOim”.

    The rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev, vice-rectors Dmitry Bryukhanov and Vitaly Lapshenkov, as well as volunteers from the Moscow City Organization of the All-Russian Society of the Scientists and Scientists took part in loading the essential items.

    “The joint action of the GUU and VSKS “GUU-SVOim” has been going on for about a year and a half. During this time, we have made thousands of dry showers and trench candles with our own hands, purchased other useful things at the front of the special military operation with voluntary donations. VSKS volunteer rescuers help eliminate the consequences of terrorist attacks in the border regions, restore the infrastructure of new entities. Positive changes are evident, for example, in Mariupol. I thank our rescuers for their noble deeds and wish them a safe journey together with this humanitarian cargo,” said Vladimir Stroyev.

    The humanitarian cargo includes surgical napkins, dry showers, trench stoves and candles, as well as other items needed for frontline use. In addition, the vehicle still needs to be loaded in Rostov-on-Don.

    The “GUU-SVOim” campaign started in January last year. The project is aimed at collecting humanitarian aid for military personnel performing tasks within the special military operation and civilians in border regions. The project is part of the people’s campaign of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation “Universities for the Front”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Japan’s iSpace Confirms Moon Landing Failure

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

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

    TOKYO, June 6 (Xinhua) — Tokyo-based ispace has officially confirmed the failure of its moon landing mission after losing contact with the descending lander early Friday.

    At a press conference held around 9:00 a.m. local time, ispace announced the end of the mission after determining that it was impossible to re-establish contact with the craft.

    The lander, launched from Florida in January, successfully entered lunar orbit and began its descent from an altitude of 100 km around 3 a.m. Friday. It was scheduled to make a soft landing at 4:17 a.m. on a plain near Mare Frigoris in the northern hemisphere of the moon. However, around 4:30 a.m., the company reported a loss of contact with the lander and began investigating the situation. Experts concluded that the craft failed to make a soft landing.

    iSpace’s previous attempt to land a lunar module in 2023 also ended in failure, with an altitude misjudgement leading to a crash. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China is committed to promoting healthy development of auto industry – Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China

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

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

    BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) — China will work to remove obstacles and restrictions that hinder the circulation and consumption of automobiles to promote the healthy development of the domestic auto industry, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said Thursday.

    At the next departmental press conference, she emphasized that for the Chinese national economy, the auto industry is a strategic and supporting industry that plays an important role in ensuring stable growth and expanding consumption.

    In recent years, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China has deeply implemented such measures as the trade-in program for new cars and pilot reforms in the field of car circulation and consumption, which are designed to free up even more consumer opportunities in the car market and develop a new driver for consumption growth, He Yongqian noted.

    According to her, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China is ready, in coordination with other competent departments, to strengthen monitoring and studying the auto market, as well as to strengthen the political orientation of its development in order to better meet the diversified and individualized needs of the population.

    As for the current phenomena of “involutionary” competition in the auto sector, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China will actively assist the relevant authorities in tightening comprehensive control in order to ensure fair and honest competition in the auto market, He Yongqian assured. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China allocates 45 million yuan to eliminate consequences of natural disasters

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

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

    BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management have allocated 45 million yuan (about 6.26 million U.S. dollars) to support disaster relief efforts in several regions across the country, the ministry said Thursday.

    Of the total, 15 million yuan will go to flood control in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, 10 million yuan will support rescue efforts after landslides in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, and the remaining 20 million yuan will help fight drought in northwest China’s Gansu Province and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

    According to the department, the funds will be used to minimize human and material losses from natural disasters, as well as to ensure the safety of life and property of the population in the affected areas. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: /Voice of the South/ Expert’s view｜The establishment of the International Mediation Organization is particularly relevant in the context of the current unstable situation

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

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

    Author: Serik Korzhumbayev

    On May 30, a historic event took place in Hong Kong that could revolutionize the approach to international dispute resolution. Representatives of 32 countries signed the Convention Establishing the International Mediation Organization (IOM). Delegations from more than 85 countries and nearly 20 international organizations, including the UN, also attended the ceremony. The IOM became the world’s first intergovernmental body created exclusively for the peaceful resolution of international conflicts through mediation. China was the main initiator of this initiative, demonstrating new strategic thinking focused on dialogue, mutual respect, and joint search for solutions. In this analytical material, we examine the significance of the new body, China’s role in its development, and the IOM’s potential to promote peace and global cooperation.

    The ceremony in Hong Kong’s Wanzai Business District was not just a diplomatic act, but a symbol of the beginning of a new era in international relations. In his speech, Wang Yi, member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and head of the PRC Foreign Ministry, emphasized that the IOM reflects the spirit of the UN Charter, in particular Article 33, which mentions mediation as one of the preferred instruments for the peaceful resolution of disputes. For a long time, the international community lacked a specialized legal framework focused on dialogue. The IOM fills this gap by offering a universal platform for states, investors and commercial organizations.

    The establishment of the IOM is particularly relevant in the context of the current unstable situation: growing geopolitical contradictions, trade wars, regional conflicts. In 2025, the world celebrates the 80th anniversary of the creation of the UN and the victory in World War II – it is symbolic that right now a mechanism is emerging that can replace confrontation with dialogue.

    China’s initiative is not accidental. In recent years, Beijing has confidently positioned itself as a supporter of peace and diplomacy, acting as a mediator in resolving crises in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The proposal to establish the IOM was put forward by China three years ago and became a logical continuation of the idea of a “community with a shared future for mankind” put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping. This idea has now received institutional embodiment – with its center in Hong Kong.

    China’s role in the creation of the IOM is not only a diplomatic success, but also a testament to its growing influence as a responsible global power. Unlike Western approaches, which often rely on coercion or rigid legal procedures, the Chinese model of mediation is based on principles of harmony, Confucian ethics, and consensus-seeking.

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi noted that mediation is a “natural continuation” of China’s historical tradition of resolving disputes through mutual respect. The effectiveness of this approach has been proven in practice. In 2023, China brokered a historic rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which was a breakthrough for the Middle East. Beijing has also played an active role in peace processes in Sudan, Myanmar and other countries, avoiding interference and relying on trust.

    The choice of Hong Kong as the IOM headquarters has symbolic and strategic significance. As Wang Yi emphasized, Hong Kong’s return to China in 1997 is an example of a successful diplomatic settlement. The city, with its Anglo-Chinese legal system, business infrastructure, and status as an arbitration center in Asia, is ideal for such a structure. According to the International Arbitration Review of Queen Mary, University of London, in 2025 Hong Kong tied with Singapore as the preferred jurisdiction for dispute resolution.

    The IOM also reflects China’s broader ambition to reform the global governance system. In a context of growing great power competition, China offers an inclusive, equitable order. The support of 32 founding members, including Indonesia, Pakistan, Serbia, and Cambodia, underscores the credibility of the Chinese initiative, especially among countries in the Global South.

    IOM’s mission is to create a universal platform for resolving interstate, investment and commercial disputes through dialogue and voluntary participation. Unlike courts, where one often wins at the expense of the other, mediation involves a win-win solution, strengthening trust and stability in the long term.

    IOM is based on the principles of equality, fairness and respect for sovereignty. The organization takes into account the specifics of different legal systems and offers a flexible approach that reduces the costs and time spent on dispute resolution. This makes mediation attractive not only for states, but also for businesses.

    The creation of the IOM also offers an alternative to existing Western institutions, such as the International Court of Justice or the Permanent Court of Arbitration. While these bodies remain important, their procedures often exacerbate conflicts. China’s concept of a “culture of harmony” offers a different path – cooperation instead of confrontation, which is especially relevant in a context of global interdependence.

    Despite the bright start, IOM has a difficult path ahead. One of the main challenges will be to ensure trust from a wide range of countries, including Western powers. Some analysts are already expressing doubts about IOM’s ability to remain a neutral structure amid global turbulence. However, professional mechanisms are being created for this purpose – training of mediators, uniform protocols, procedures for implementing decisions.

    Ratification of the Convention by member states and expansion of membership, including major powers, will be of great significance. China has already promised to establish a team of high-level international mediators, which will give the organization credibility.

    IOM can be a key instrument for de-escalation in hot spots from the South China Sea to the Middle East. In Central Asia, where integration and sustainable development are important, mediation can be used to resolve disputes over trade, investment, water, and energy. Kazakhstan, as a strategic partner of China, can also benefit from such an approach.

    In closing, Wang Yi recalled the ancient Chinese parable of the “six-foot alley”: two neighbors each gave each other three feet to walk down a narrow street. The story is a metaphor for the IOM philosophy: the path to cooperation is through compromise. In a world where conflicts are becoming chronic, this idea sounds like a call to reason.

    The creation of the IOM under the auspices of China is not just a diplomatic victory. It is an invitation to the world to resolve disputes not from a position of strength, but through equal dialogue. And if this structure works effectively, it will become the basis for a new architecture of international relations – more just, peaceful and inclusive.

    Note: Serik Korzhumbayev is the editor-in-chief of the newspaper “Business Kazakhstan”.

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Xinhua News Agency. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The NSU team took first place in one of the cases of the all-Russian hackathon “Smart Campus”

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The All-Russian hackathon “Smart Campus” has recently ended in Nizhny Novgorod, in which more than 80 students from more than 20 regions of Russia took part. The competition was held by NEIMARK University as part of the international conference CIPR-2025. NSU was represented at the hackathon by a team of students Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics (MMF), they won one of the hackathon cases – the development of a communication service for deaf students.

    — Over the past three years, the Smart Campus hackathon has become a vibrant tradition that unites talented students and progressive ideas. Active participation of students helps create an effective educational ecosystem that ensures the successful functioning of the campus. The developments presented at the hackathon are already being implemented in campuses, a constellation of which is being created today in Russia, — noted Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Russia Andrey Omelchuk.

    More than 20 student teams gathered in Nizhny Novgorod, they were offered 5 cases to solve, not intersecting with each other. Thus, 4 teams worked on each case, for each of the tasks three prize winners were determined.

    The winning team from NSU included Timur Yenikeev, a 4th-year student of the Engineering School of the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics of NSU, Maxim Yemelyanov, a 1st-year master’s student of the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics of NSU, Ivan Gudylin, a 2nd-year master’s student of the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics of NSU, and the team captain – Taisiya Uskova, a 1st-year master’s student of the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics of NSU.

    — I, like another member of our team, Maxim Yemelyanov, have participated in this event more than once. This year, the hackathon has changed dramatically — this concerns both the structure and the tasks. So, we solved only cases from partners. In addition, all the tasks were somehow related to inclusive education, which, in my opinion, is the main feature of this year’s hackathon, — said Taisiya.

    Over the course of two days, student teams developed education quality monitoring systems, created inclusive technologies for students with disabilities, and designed a universal mobile service for campuses. Participants also optimized digital educational interfaces and tried to integrate neurotechnology into the educational process.

    The NSU team worked on a case to improve the Yandex Conversation app, which is designed to help hearing-impaired people. This app recognizes speech and can read out messages written by the user.

    —Our task was to implement this application with the required design, which was provided by the customer-curators from Yandex. We had to propose a model and add the functionality of recognizing speakers and saving them, as well as develop other improvements. For example, we implemented functionality that allows the application to work offline, — Taisiya explained.

    According to Taisiya, the team’s perseverance, ability to quickly understand complex topics and work within tight deadlines helped them win.

    —The team was quite diverse, we didn’t have the necessary competencies for all the issues, but we managed. In two days, we figured out what we had never done before, and that’s why, in my opinion, we won, — Taisiya shared.

    Such events are aimed at developing the existing campus infrastructure and introducing new solutions in those campuses that are currently being built across the country as part of the national project “Youth and Children”. Therefore, it is important that students themselves propose and develop solutions that may be interesting and in demand on campuses.

    Thus, a modern NSU campus is currently under construction, the first stage was opened in 2024. In the fall of 2025, a new building of flow auditoriums is being prepared to receive students, which will also become a demonstration center for technologies in the field of artificial intelligence. For example, a “smart” library will operate there, students will be able to use self-service stations to check out books from the open collection, take them home and return them at any time.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exhibition dedicated to 100th anniversary of Gury Ivanovich Marchuk opened at NSU

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    June 8 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the famous Russian mathematician Gury Ivanovich Marchuk. Part of his life was connected with Akademgorodok and Novosibirsk State University. The NSU History Museum together with the Scientific Library of NSU and the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have prepared an exhibition of Gury Ivanovich’s memoirs about life on Siberian soil.

    — The preparation process was three-sided: we collaborated with our NSU Scientific Library, which selected literature for us, books by Gury Ivanovich himself and related to him; we used our own funds and open funds of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences — the result was a collection of unique interesting photographs of Gury Ivanovich, which can be seen at the exhibition. In addition, the stands present both general information about where he worked and studied, and his memories of Siberia. The exhibition carries such a coloring of memories — memories of Gury Ivanovich about his life in the Novosibirsk Akademgorodok, his work in the Siberian Branch of the Academy of Sciences, — said Victoria Vybornova, keeper of the NSU History Museum.

    In 1962, Guriy Ivanovich Marchuk completed his project in Obninsk and came to Akademgorodok at the invitation of Mikhail Alekseevich Lavrentyev. Here he began working at the Computing Center and, as was traditionally established, became a professor at Novosibirsk State University. As Mikhail Alekseevich’s successor, in 1975 he became president of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences, and later, in 1980, he moved to Moscow and became the last president of the USSR Academy of Sciences.

    — Despite the fact that he spent several years in Akademgorodok, he nevertheless retained very warm memories of our Siberian region, so the exhibition focuses on this period of his life. He had many friends and colleagues in Akademgorodok, and he was always concerned about the development of Siberian science.

    Of course, this is a great example for the younger generation to follow, because Guriy Ivanovich is a person full of energy, full of various ideas, initiatives. As a scientist, he was a man of the world, traveled a lot and was familiar with scientific communities of other countries. He saw how science was created all over the world. Guriy Ivanovich took the best, implemented it in our Siberian branch, and then in Moscow. This is a great example and a great image of a scientist of the Soviet period, who began his career creating a nuclear shield together with I.V. Kurchatov, with a large team. Later, he took up mathematical modeling in immunology, then ecology. He was always ahead of science, in its first ranks, so every student and employee of NSU, a resident of Akademgorodok will be interested to learn and be inspired by his story, – emphasized Victoria Vybornova.

    Until June 20, the exhibition will be located in the second-floor passage between the first and third blocks of the NSU Academic Building (1 Pirogova St.). Later, it will move to the skylight opposite Okladnikov Auditorium 2322 and will run until mid-July.

    Among the most interesting exhibits are photographs of Gury Ivanovich, his scientific works, personal memories of Siberia and memories of his contemporaries about him.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing hosts festive event dedicated to Russian Language Day

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    Every year, June 6 marks the birthday of the great Russian writer, poet, prose writer and founder of modern Russian literature Alexander Pushkin, as well as International Russian Language Day. On this day, literary events are held around the world in honor of Pushkin Day, which are of great importance for specialists and scholars in the field of teaching Russian, students of Russian studies and all lovers of the Russian language.

    At this time of year, students of Russian language departments traditionally gather at the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing to celebrate this significant holiday together, socialize, and demonstrate their mastery of the Russian language.

    The day before, on June 5, the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing celebrated the Russian Language Day. More than ten universities and high schools from Beijing, Tianjin, as well as students of Russian language courses at the RCC gathered at the Center, giving the audience a real literary and musical holiday – beautiful Russian songs, poems were performed, and theatrical performances were presented!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China successfully launches new low-orbit satellite constellation to provide internet access

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    TAIYUAN, June 6 (Xinhua) — China on Friday successfully launched a new low-orbit satellite constellation to provide internet access from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi Province.

    The group, the fourth of its kind, was launched at 04:45 Beijing time by a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket. The satellites successfully entered their designated orbits.

    This flight was the 580th for the Long March series launch vehicles.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Harvard University files lawsuit against US ban on foreign students

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    NEW YORK, June 5 (Xinhua) — Harvard University on Thursday appealed in federal court a ban on foreign students entering the United States who plan to study there.

    The lawsuit was filed less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation banning foreign nationals from entering Harvard. The university argues that the administration’s actions are intended to circumvent an earlier court ruling that stripped the Department of Homeland Security of the ability to bar Harvard from admitting foreign students.

    “Thus, the President’s actions are not taken to protect the ‘interests of the United States,’ but to further the government’s vendetta against Harvard,” the lawsuit says.

    “The special treatment given to our institution in terms of admitting international students and collaborating with other educational institutions around the world is yet another illegal step taken by the administration to get even with Harvard,” Harvard University President Alan Garber said in a statement after the lawsuit was filed.

    He added that the university is developing “contingency plans” to ensure that international students and scholars can continue their studies and work at Harvard this summer and into the next academic year. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israel strikes buildings in southern suburbs of Beirut

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    BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 6 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes on buildings in several areas of Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday evening after issuing an evacuation warning in anticipation of an attack on Hezbollah military infrastructure.

    Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NIA) reported that at least three rockets were fired at a southern suburb of Beirut.

    The Israeli army said it had struck “Hezbollah air force targets in the Dahiya neighborhood of Beirut.”

    The attack took place on the eve of the Eid al-Adha holiday. Less than two hours before the strikes, the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for areas it said housed underground Hezbollah drone factories. IDF spokesman Avichai Adraei told the X website that Israel would target buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, urging residents to evacuate. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concern over US travel ban from 12 countries

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    GENEVA, June 6 (Xinhua) — United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Thursday expressed concern over the new travel ban imposed by the United States.

    In a statement sent to Xinhua, he said the broad and comprehensive nature of the new restrictions raises concerns “from the perspective of international law.”

    According to F. Türk, although international law allows states to regulate their borders sovereignly, they “have an obligation to ensure equal protection of all persons before the law and to prevent discrimination on any grounds, including nationality, origin, religion, migration or other status.”

    “We are also generally concerned that the extremely unfortunate official public statements containing disparaging assessments of those affected by these measures contribute to the stigmatization of people from the countries concerned both in the United States and abroad and may increase their likelihood of facing xenophobic hostility and harassment,” the High Commissioner added.

    US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday completely banning entry into the country for citizens of 12 countries: Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Myanmar, the Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and Eritrea. The document will go into effect on June 9. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China handles rare earth metal exports in accordance with law: Commerce Ministry

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    BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government will review applications for rare earth metal export licenses in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and those that meet the requirements will be approved, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.

    Rare earth metals and related products have obvious dual-use properties that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, so introducing export controls on them is a recognized international practice, said He Yongqian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, at a regular ministry press conference, responding to a media inquiry about China’s export of related products. -0-

    新华社北京6月5日电（记者谢希瑶）商务部新闻发言人何咏前在5日举行的例行新闻发布会上答记者问时表示，稀土等相关物项具有明显的军民两用属性，对中国政府依法依规对两用物项相关出口许可申请进行审查，对符合规定的申请，中方将予以批准，促进便利合规贸易。（完）

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinjiang: Folk cultural event adds color to herders’ lives

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    The 6th cultural and tourism event was held in Handegate Mongolian National Township, Altay City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in early summer. Lively and cheerful song and dance performances, as well as exciting folk sports competitions, attract local herders and tourists to participate and experience the charm of national culture. Photo by Xinhua News Agency correspondent Wang Fei.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Traditional culture shapes “new national trend”

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    “National Trend” (Guochao) is a fusion of the concepts of “domestic” and “trend”: “national” refers to elements of traditional Chinese culture, and “trend” means fashion trends. “New National Trend” combines these two concepts through innovation and creativity.

    Today, leading the new national trend, China’s unique traditional culture is unleashing a powerful force for socio-economic development.

    This whirlwind of Chinese-style cultural creativity is constantly gaining momentum: from the annual best-selling Forbidden City Calendar to the incredibly popular fridge magnets, internet users have dedicated themselves to collecting and recreating, creating entire “museums” of magnets depicting cultural relics in their homes.

    “New National Trend” Boosts Job Creation. In Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, the boom in traditional Chinese costumes, Hanfu, has created a huge demand for makeup artists and stylists. The Chang’an District government launched a free training program for stylists and makeup artists who can recreate the looks of the Tang and Han dynasties. To date, the initiative has created nearly 7,000 jobs, with an average annual income of over 90,000 yuan.

    The popularity of the “new national trend” contributes to the optimization of the division of labor, the formation of new professions and the creation of new growth points in the employment sector, which helps the population to obtain high-quality vacancies and full employment during employment.

    The Rise of “New Chinese Style”: From Cultural Phenomenon to Industrial Transformation. LaoPu Gold, a brand that revives ancient gold processing techniques, integrates intangible cultural heritage into modern design. Its sales grew by 160% in 2024. Meanwhile, the market size of “Chinese health drinks” based on herbs, fruits, and medicinal plants prepared by boiling and extracting is projected to exceed 10 billion yuan by 2028. “New Chinese Style” is penetrating niche consumer segments, forming a new growth model through cultural values.

    The national trend continuously stimulates the consumer market and the potential of enterprises. Its flourishing not only demonstrates the cultural confidence of Chinese brands, but also reflects the high vitality of traditional culture in the modern commercial environment.

    Traditional culture is no longer a “showcase” to be worshipped; it has become a living asset that can be touched, transformed, and even enhanced. Keeping pace with the times, Chinese traditional culture not only forms a spiritual reference point, but also marks cultural milestones of high-quality development.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Executive Board Discusses The 4th Financing for Development Conference—Contribution of the IMF to the International Financing for Development Agenda

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    June 5, 2025

    Washington, DC: On June 3, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed the staff paper on the contribution of the IMF to the international financing for development agenda, prepared in view of the 4th Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) to be held in Sevilla, Spain from June 30 to July 3, 2025. The paper outlines the challenging context for development, updates staff’s assessment on the achievability of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and proposes actions to accelerate development progress.

    The series of shocks since 2020 has added to longstanding structural challenges, with low-income and fragile countries affected the most. Debt vulnerabilities deserve attention, particularly for low-income countries. While debt appears sustainable for most countries, many are facing high interest costs and elevated refinancing needs that constrain their ability to finance critical spending necessary to progress on their development path. Against this background, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 appears increasingly unlikely.

    Accelerating development progress will require a major collective effort, including advancing a strong domestic reform agenda, providing adequate international support to complement and facilitate domestic reforms, and proactively addressing debt vulnerabilities. Importantly, while developing countries share many characteristics, increasing heterogeneity across countries calls for appropriate differentiation in countries’ policy and reform agenda, as well as in the support from the international community.

    The IMF has a strong role to play in supporting countries maintain or restore macroeconomic and financial stability, which is a key condition to enable sustainable growth and development. Through its surveillance, capacity development, and financial support to countries faced with balance of payment needs, the IMF helps countries advance this agenda, including through continuous adjustments in its policies to ensure they remain fit for purpose and aligned with evolving needs of the membership. It also plays a leading role on debt and the global debt architecture, through its monitoring of debt vulnerabilities and debt sustainability assessments and further enhancing its work to tackle debt challenges and improve debt restructuring processes, including through the Common Framework and progress at the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable. In all these activities, the IMF collaborates closely with partners, particularly the World Bank.

    Executive Board Assessment[1]

    Executive Directors welcomed the opportunity to discuss the contribution of the IMF to the international financing for development agenda, as well as the review of recent experiences in the IMF’s collaboration with the World Bank, ahead of the 4th Financing for Development Conference. Directors concurred with staff’s analysis of the challenging context for development, as the series of shocks since 2020 has added to longstanding structural challenges weighing on economic and social progress in developing countries, with low‑income and fragile countries affected the most.

    Directors agreed that debt vulnerabilities deserve specific attention, in particular for low‑income countries. They noted that, while debt appears sustainable for most countries under baseline assumptions, uncertainties and risks to the baseline have increased significantly. In addition, many countries face high interest costs and elevated refinancing needs that constrain their ability to finance critical spending necessary to progress on their development path.

    Directors noted with regret that achieving the sustainable developments goals (SDGs) by 2030 appears increasingly unlikely, as it would require financing that exceeds credible assumptions and surpasses what countries could absorb without creating additional macroeconomic imbalances.

    Directors agreed that accelerating development progress requires a major collective effort comprising strong domestic reforms, significant international support, and proactively addressing debt vulnerabilities. They noted that, while developing countries share many characteristics, increasing heterogeneity across countries calls for appropriate differentiation in countries’ policy and reform agenda, as well as in the support from the international community.

    Directors emphasized the importance of advancing a strong domestic reform agenda to maintain or promote a stable and sound macroeconomic and financial environment and boost private‑sector led growth and job creation. This includes increasing the efficiency of public spending and optimizing the use of available resources, mobilizing domestic resources, strengthening debt management, and improving governance. These reforms are also key to increase resilience against external shocks.

    Directors also agreed that international support, through well‑coordinated and sequenced capacity development (CD), and additional public and private financing, will be critical to complement and facilitate domestic reforms. They underlined the importance of proactively addressing debt challenges and supported the proposed approach to: (i) improve further debt restructuring processes to ensure countries with unsustainable debt have access to timely and sufficiently deep debt relief, building on progress already made in particular under the Common Framework and through the work at the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR); and (ii) accelerate the implementation of the “3‑pillar approach” to help countries with sustainable debt and a robust reform agenda, where productive spending is crowded out by high debt service. They welcomed the recent publication of the GSDR “Restructuring Playbook” and supported further strengthening the IMF’s contribution to help address debt vulnerabilities, consistent with its role and policies and respecting its duty of neutrality. They also underlined the importance of further enhancing debt transparency and the accuracy of debt data.

    Directors agreed that, while the IMF is not a development institution, it has a strong role to play to help member countries maintain or restore macroeconomic and financial stability, which is a key condition to enable sustainable growth and development. They underlined the importance of IMF surveillance, CD, and financial support to members faced with balance of payment needs, to achieve this objective, and looked forward to the upcoming comprehensive surveillance review and review of program design and conditionality. Directors highlighted the recent reforms to ensure that the lending framework remains fit for purpose, including the finalization in October 2024 of the review of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) facilities and financing and the review of the Charges and the Surcharge Policy, and the significant expansion of CD delivery over time, with a strong emphasis on supporting low‑income countries and fragile and conflict‑affected states. In this context, some Directors saw room to further scale up the IMF’s concessional facilities and CD support. Some others cautioned against placing greater emphasis in IMF‑supported programs on development spending needs and higher financing volumes. Directors supported the continued active role of the IMF on debt issues and its sustained engagement in international efforts to address debt vulnerabilities. Some Directors noted that a greater emphasis in the paper on the IMF’s existing work on climate would have better illustrated that the Fund is already actively contributing to help address these challenges, in line with its mandate. A few Directors also highlighted the macro‑critical nature of inequality and its impact on long‑term stability and development, and supported a deeper analytical and operational engagement on these fronts within the Fund’s existing mandate.

    Directors underlined the importance of IMF collaboration with partners, in particular the World Bank and relevant UN agencies, building on comparative advantages and consistent with each institution’s mandate. They welcomed the review of recent experiences in the IMF’s collaboration with the World Bank and underscored the critical importance of maintaining or further deepening this efficient collaboration, leveraging the respective expertise of both institutions for an optimal division of work and avoiding duplication.

    Directors underscored the importance of clear communication to promote a better public understanding of the institution’s unique role, mandate, and activities in fostering macroeconomic and financial stability, which is a prerequisite for sustainable growth and development.

    [1] An explanation of any qualifiers used in summing up can be found here: http://www.IMF.org/external/np/sec/misc/qualifiers.htm.

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