In the video … Moayad Al-Lami: More than 150 prominent media personalities will see Iraq as it is and the true image of Baghdad

Head of the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, Moayad Al-Lami, confirmed: “More than 150 prominent media figures, including ministers, will come to Baghdad next month, on the occasion of the celebrations of the Iraqi National Press Day in its 154th anniversary.”

Al-Lami said in a televised statement: “These guests will see the true face of Iraq, and we will show them Baghdad as it is.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Minister of Interior arrives in Tehran at the head of a security delegation / Expanded

The Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, arrived in Tehran today, at the head of a security delegation that included the Undersecretary of Intelligence, the Commander of the Border Forces, the Director of Drug Control, and the Director of Civil Status, Passports and Residence.

The delegation will hold important discussions with the Iranian side related to the security of the common border between the two countries, combating drugs, and issues related to residency and entry visas between the citizens of the two countries.

The delegation was received by Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi and a number of security and military leaders in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Sudanese Army unilaterally walks out of talks with foes

The General Command of the Sudanese Armed Forces on Wednesday declared unilateral suspension of the talks held in Jeddah.

The command said in a statement that it was unilaterally holding the discussions due to continuous “breaches” by the Rapid Support Forces, their adversary in the fighting raging in the capital and several regions.

Fighting between the army and the paramilitary force had erupted after talks aimed at integrating the regulars into the army reached a deadlock. These talks were part of larger scale negotiations among the country’s parties to shift powers from the military to a civil rule.

Saudi Arabia has recently opted to host conciliation talks between the two foes in Jeddah.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Kuwait calls for setting up technology in Arab countries’ educational sector

Kuwaiti Minister of Education and Higher Education Hamad Al-Adwani on Wednesday called for overhauling the teaching sector in the Arab world and integrating modern technology into the curricula.

Al-Adwani, speaking at the inaugural session of the 13th conference of the Arab ministers of education, has affirmed that digital transformation constitutes a major challenge for the educational sector in the Arab world. However, it may prove an opportunity “to improve the quality of education and create an environment that motivates students toward learning and exploring and innovating.” “In the shadow of the rapid developments, we ought to step over the traditional hurdles and adopt modern and innovative technologies to facilitate education,” he said. “We caNnot attain such goals alone; we ought to cooperate and share those who possess the expertise and the know-how and the technology.” He called for focusing on developing the infrastructure of digital learning and training cadres on modern technologies to advance the sector.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Kuwaiti, UK FMs discuss bolstering ties, world developments

Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly discussed via phone, Wednesday, ways to enhance the deep historic relations on all possible domains.

In a statement by the Foreign Minister, Cleverly expressed the United Kingdom’s gratitude towards Kuwait’s efforts to evacuate British citizens from Sudan, affirming that this gesture reflected strength of relations and strategic partnership between Kuwait and the UK.

The two officials also delved into preparations for the 70th anniversary of the Kuwait Investment Office in London, established in 1953.

Recent regional and international developments in Syria, Sudan, and elsewhere were discussed in addition to the preparations for the upcoming Ukraine reconstruction conference hosted by the UK on June 21-22, the statement concluded.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Kuwait’s humanitarian contributions garner UN admiration – envoy

Kuwait’s contributions towards humanitarian causes have received large-scale applause from top United Nations (UN) officials, the country’s permanent representative to the UN Nasser Al-Heyn said on Wednesday. The UN appreciates Kuwait’s response to humanitarian crises, which include the plight of refugees across large parts of the globe, the Kuwaiti diplomat was told during talks with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

Kuwait’s “sage” approach in dealing with these crises makes it one of the UN’s most indispensable partners, added the UN refugee chief.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Kuwait foreign minister receives credentials of new ambassadors

Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday received credentials of newly assigned Riyadh-based, non-resident ambassador of Equatorial Guinea to Kuwait at the ministry headquarters.

He wished the new envoy success in promoting the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. The two sides also discussed issues in the African country.

The foreign minister also received credentials of the Cuba-based non-resident ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda. Sheikh Salem Abdullah wished success for the new envoy and the two sides addressed latest developments in the ambassador’s country.

Separately, Sheikh Salem hosted and received papers of the Riyadh-headquartered Ambassador of the Maldives, discussing the solid bilateral ties, in addition to receiving credentials of the Abu Dhabi-based Estonian ambassador to the State of Kuwait.

Later on, he received credentials of the ambassadors representing Mauritius, Ivory Coast, New Zealand, the Dominican Republic, Guinea Bissau, Fiji, Tonga, Namibia, Ireland and Sweden.

In all these sessions, the minister wished the new envoys success and addressed issues in their home countries.

Source: Kuwait News Agency