AHEPA E-News Volume 18, Issue 28 | Wednesday, September 25, 2024 AHEPA Participates in Reception for Mitsotakis Supreme President Tsivicos had the opportunity to meet briefly with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. Following the meeting, he joined AHEPA leadership in listening to the Prime Minister's remarks as he greeted those that had gathered at the reception at Anassa Taverna that brought together representatives of multiple Greek American organizations under one roof. Joining the Supreme President were Supreme Vice President Chris Kaitson, Supreme Governor Dean Moskos, Vice Chairman of the Board George G. Horiates, PSP, and Daughters of Penelope Grand President Margaret Dritsas. In addition to the Prime Minister, they had the opportunity to meet with Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika, Ambassador of Greece to the United States, and Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, the President and CEO of Ecos. District Governors Convene in Nation's Capital Summer vacation has come to an end and once again, it's time for the AHEPA Family to get back on the clock! This past weekend, representatives came from every corner of the AHEPA Domain to Washington, DC in order to participate in the AHEPA Family Leadership Conference and discuss plans for the upcoming year.

WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION's update

 

25 Sep 2024 Latest news

Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS, Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website which match with your news preferences.

NEWS ITEM Trade Policy Review: Kazakhstan The first review of the trade policies and practices of Kazakhstan takes place on 25 and 27 September 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Kazakhstan. TPR documents   ⟶

NEWS ITEM EU initiates dispute complaint against Chinese anti-subsidy investigation on EU dairy The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with China concerning the initiation by China of an anti-subsidy investigation on certain dairy products from the EU. The request was circulated to WTO members on 25 September.

NATO update

27 September 2024 Update Participation by the NATO Secretary General in a conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York On Thursday, 26 September, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in a conversation and Q&A session at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York. The event – moderated by CFR board member and MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin – gathered an audience of policy experts, government officials, scholars, business leaders, media practitioners, and non-governmental organizations. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE CONVERSATION Admiral Vandier takes command of Allied Command Transformation On 23 September 2024 in in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, Admiral Pierre Vandier succeeded General Philippe Lavigne as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, presided over the change of command ceremony. READ MORE

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau..

 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati

September 29, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, about the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Trudeau expressed concern over the devastating effects of recent events on civilians in Lebanon, recognizing the hundreds killed in airstrikes, and he emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation to preserve unity. The people of Lebanon deserve to live in peace and security and should not bear the consequences of actions by Hezbollah, a terrorist organization. Prime Minister Trudeau also underscored the impact on the families of Canadians who have been affected, especially those who have been killed or injured.

The two leaders discussed efforts underway to support de-escalation across the region, including for an immediate ceasefire. Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated that Canada is committed to continue working with the international community to help advance peace in the region, as underscored by our call for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border. The Prime Minister expressed his support for a diplomatic settlement consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, as well as for the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2735 regarding a ceasefire in Gaza.

The leaders expressed their shared concerns over the worsening humanitarian situation resulting from the conflict. They agreed on the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law, ensuring humanitarian access to the affected areas, preserving the safety and security of civilian infrastructure, and protecting civilians. Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to humanitarian support in Lebanon through the recent announcement of $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address the urgent needs of civilians in Lebanon.

Prime Minister Trudeau and caretaker Prime Minister Mikati highlighted the strong people-to-people ties between Canada and Lebanon and the ongoing contributions of Lebanese Canadians to Canada’s national fabric. They agreed to remain in close contact as the situation continues to evolve.

Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union news

 

Weekly Presidency Newsletter - 29 September 2024 29/09/2024 | Article Weekly Presidency Newsletter - 29 September 2024 Welcome to the last issue of Weekly Presidency Newsletter in September, the weekly newsletter of the Hungarian presidency, in which we take a look at the events of the last week of the month. This week the focus was on the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, the General Affairs Council, the EU’s CSDP partnerships, the current state of access to culture, and the Competitiveness Council.

KREMLIN's Weekly information newsletter

 

September 23 − 30, 2024

Economy

Meeting of State Council Presidium on export developmentSeptember 25, 2024, 16:10

Meeting with Sberbank Management Board Chairman German GrefSeptember 24, 2024, 14:10

Foreign Policy

NORWAY's news

 

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Ocean plays a vital role in achieving climate targets News story | 25/09/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister On Wednesday, the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy issued a communiqué in which members emphasised the need to accelerate action for the world’s oceans. ‘It is more important than ever to ensure clean and productive oceans,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. News alert about: Climate and environment and The Ocean

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients Press release | 24/09/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Norwegian government extends the agreement with the EU on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 30 April 2025. Norwegian air transport has accounted for almost half of the evacuations from Ukraine to European countries, and Norway is the only country offering regular flights. News alert about: Defence

The Government Extends Tropical Forest Initiative to 2035 Press release | 24/09/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment Preserving the rainforests is the most impactful climate and nature action Norway supports internationally. With this extension, the government reaffirms its commitment by continuing the rainforest initiative to 2035. News alert about: Climate and environment

UN Summit: Defending international law more important than ever News story | 23/09/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in various events during the UN General Assembly high-level week. ‘In a world rife with conflict causing increasing polarisation, it is more important than ever to safeguard the UN and international law,’ Mr Støre said. News alert about: Climate and environment and Development cooperation and The Ocean

Partnership to give 300 million people access to electricity by 2030 News story | 23/09/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre chaired a meeting of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), where the focus was on a new partnership that is seeking to bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. News alert about: Development cooperation and Renewable Energy

Norway plays leading role in negotiations on global plastics treaty Press release | 23/09/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Every week, some 976 kilogrammes of the microplastics floating in the atmosphere fall back to the ground in New York, where the UN General Assembly is opening this week. This is equivalent to 100 000 half-litre plastic bottles. Correspondingly, the weekly amount of microplastics falling from the atmosphere over Oslo equals roughly 5 600 half-litre plastic bottles. News alert about: Climate and environment

APEC latest

Shifting into Sustainability: APEC's Role in Steering a Greener EV Battery Supply Chain
By Glacer Niño A. Vasquez and Emmanuel A. San Andres

The global shift toward electric vehicle adoption is gaining speed and the APEC region is at the forefront.


Envision a world where electric vehicles (EVs) glide silently along streets, their batteries a marvel of high performance and zero emissions. Picture bustling urban centers bathed in the glow of clean energy, with the air crisp and clear, free from the smog of a myriad tailpipes. This vision of a sustainable future is not just a dream—it is within our grasp.