United Nations General Assembly observers

Press release - EU Presidents to sign declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
European Union, Organizations, Articles, Politics of the European Union, European Parliament, United Nations General Assembly observers, Conference on the Future of Europe, Enlargement of the European Union

At 13.00 on Wednesday, Presidents Sassoli and von der Leyen, and Prime Minister Costa of Portugal will sign a declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe.

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  • At 13.00 on Wednesday, Presidents Sassoli and von der Leyen, and Prime Minister Costa of Portugal will sign a declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe.
  • Following the endorsement of the joint declaration by Parliaments Conference of Presidents last week, the Presidents of the Parliament, the Council and the Commission will address Parliaments chamber in Brussels and sign the document agreed between their respective institutions.
  • This will set the Conference on the Future of Europe in motion and invite citizens to thoroughly reflect on the direction the EU should be taking on crucial issues, as well as its institutional set-up.
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions, journalists are strongly advised to follow events online.

Forward look: 8 - 21 March 2021

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Saturday, March 6, 2021
Council of Europe, United Nations General Assembly observers

Informal video conference of justice ministers, 11 March2021

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  • Informal video conference of justice ministers, 11 March2021

    Ministers will have an exchange of views on the retention of electronic communication data.

  • They will also discuss the new strategy for the Charter of Fundamental Rights with the director of the Fundamental Rights Agency.
  • Informal video conference of foreign affairs and home affairs ministers, 15 March 2021

    Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Ministers will discuss the external dimension of the EUs migration policy.

  • Informal video conference of health ministers, 16 March 2021

    Ministers will discuss the way ahead in relation to COVID-19 and Europe's beating cancer plan.

Ivanhoe Mines Congratulates Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on His Appointment as Chairperson of the African Union

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Cyril Ramaphosa, United Nations General Assembly observers, Tshisekedi, African Union, Organizations, Luba people, Africa

President Tshisekedi takes over the position from Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, who has concluded his one-year term as Chairperson.

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  • President Tshisekedi takes over the position from Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, who has concluded his one-year term as Chairperson.
  • The African Union consists of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent.
  • The African Union spearheads Africa's development and integration in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens.
  • "On behalf of everyone at Ivanhoe Mines, we congratulate President Tshisekedi on this prestigious appointment.

IDB Invest launches $ 1 billion inaugural sustainability benchmark bond

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Friday, February 5, 2021
IDB, Multilateral development banks, United Nations General Assembly observers

IDB Invest, the IDB Group's private sector institution rated Aa1/AA/AAA, raised $1 billion in funding through a 5-year fixed rate benchmark issue to support its strategy to reignite growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key Points: 
  • IDB Invest, the IDB Group's private sector institution rated Aa1/AA/AAA, raised $1 billion in funding through a 5-year fixed rate benchmark issue to support its strategy to reignite growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • This was IDB Invest's inaugural benchmark issued under its newly released Sustainable Debt Framework, the first ICMA-aligned Sustainability Debt Framework from a high-grade multilateral development bank.
  • The transaction experienced strong demand with 45 investors across the globe participating and orders totaling more than 1.46 billion, the largest orderbook for an IDB Invest bond to date.
  • IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social and environmental development in the region.

IDB Invest launches $ 1 billion inaugural sustainability benchmark bond

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Friday, February 5, 2021
IDB, Multilateral development banks, United Nations General Assembly observers

IDB Invest, the IDB Group's private sector institution rated Aa1/AA/AAA, raised $1 billion in funding through a 5-year fixed rate benchmark issue to support its strategy to reignite growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key Points: 
  • IDB Invest, the IDB Group's private sector institution rated Aa1/AA/AAA, raised $1 billion in funding through a 5-year fixed rate benchmark issue to support its strategy to reignite growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • This was IDB Invest's inaugural benchmark issued under its newly released Sustainable Debt Framework, the first ICMA-aligned Sustainability Debt Framework from a high-grade multilateral development bank.
  • The transaction experienced strong demand with 45 investors across the globe participating and orders totaling more than 1.46 billion, the largest orderbook for an IDB Invest bond to date.
  • IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social and environmental development in the region.

Press release - UK and EU27 citizens in the UK to remain part of EP Communication programmes

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Organizations, European Parliament, Articles, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations General Assembly observers, European Youth Event, Sassoli, European integration, European Union

Following its decision in February 2019 to maintain the European Parliaments presence in the UK, notably through its London Office, the Bureau of the Parliament (President Sassoli and Vice-Presidents) agreed last night to adapt its communication programmes to ensure that UK citizens, in particular the younger generation and the millions of EU27 citizens residing in the country, are still able to participate.

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  • Following its decision in February 2019 to maintain the European Parliaments presence in the UK, notably through its London Office, the Bureau of the Parliament (President Sassoli and Vice-Presidents) agreed last night to adapt its communication programmes to ensure that UK citizens, in particular the younger generation and the millions of EU27 citizens residing in the country, are still able to participate.
  • Opinion multiplier groups, youth groups and organisations will be able to participate in debates and events offered by the European Parliament like the European Youth Event, which brings together thousands of young Europeans every two years in Strasbourg and online (8000 young people took part in the 2018 event).
  • UK schools will also be able to participate in Euroscola, an immersive experience that takes place in the Chamber of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, allowing secondary school students to learn about European integration by experiencing it first-hand.
  • British schools can also take part in the European Parliament Ambassador Schools Programme.

TCSA Presents Groundbreaking "National Data Brain" Concept at Special Conference Hosted by the SCO Secretariat

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Foreign relations, International relations, United Nations General Assembly observers, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Vladimir Norov, SCO

BEIJING, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Thousand Cities Strategic Algorithms (TCSA) jointly held a summit on "National Data Brain: Driving Societal Stability and Economic Revitalization" on Tuesday in Beijing.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Thousand Cities Strategic Algorithms (TCSA) jointly held a summit on "National Data Brain: Driving Societal Stability and Economic Revitalization" on Tuesday in Beijing.
  • According toSCO secretary-general Vladimir Norov, who made opening remarks on the summit,SCO states are making joint efforts to build an effective financial mechanism for data-driven economic development.
  • An in-depth understanding of TCSA's solution can help achieve the goal of tightened cooperation using innovative technologies.
  • Adkins Zheng, chairman of TCSA, expressed his gratitude for SCO's recognition and support, and gave a detailed presentation on the construction of the National Data Brain.

TCSA Presents Groundbreaking "National Data Brain" Concept at Special Conference Hosted by the SCO Secretariat

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Foreign relations, International relations, United Nations General Assembly observers, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Vladimir Norov, SCO

BEIJING, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Thousand Cities Strategic Algorithms (TCSA) jointly held a summit on "National Data Brain: Driving Societal Stability and Economic Revitalization" on Tuesday in Beijing.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Thousand Cities Strategic Algorithms (TCSA) jointly held a summit on "National Data Brain: Driving Societal Stability and Economic Revitalization" on Tuesday in Beijing.
  • According toSCO secretary-general Vladimir Norov, who made opening remarks on the summit,SCO states are making joint efforts to build an effective financial mechanism for data-driven economic development.
  • An in-depth understanding of TCSA's solution can help achieve the goal of tightened cooperation using innovative technologies.
  • Adkins Zheng, chairman of TCSA, expressed his gratitude for SCO's recognition and support, and gave a detailed presentation on the construction of the National Data Brain.

Rights and values programme: Council presidency and European Parliament reach provisional agreement

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Organizations, Articles, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations General Assembly observers, Confederations, European Union, European Parliament

The presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the rights and values programme for the period 2021-2027.

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  • The presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the rights and values programme for the period 2021-2027.
  • Funding through this programme aims at protecting rights and values enshrined in the EU treaties in order to sustain open, democratic and inclusive societies.
  • It will have a substantial overall budget of maximum 1.55 billion.
  • The provisional political agreement reached today will have to be approved by the European Parliament and the Council.

Under New President Umar Kremlev, AIBA Ushers in New Constitution to Strengthen Governance

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Articles, International Boxing Association, United Nations General Assembly observers, Governance, Transparency, International Olympic Committee, Aiba

Kremlev, who has long called for wide-ranging reforms, was elected President at the AIBA Congress on Saturday with 57.33 percent of the vote.

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  • Kremlev, who has long called for wide-ranging reforms, was elected President at the AIBA Congress on Saturday with 57.33 percent of the vote.
  • He praised the adoption of the constitution a day later, which will improve democratic governance, transparency, efficiency and ethical oversight at AIBA, in line with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
  • The new constitution also clarifies the tasks of AIBA's corporate bodiesand simplifies the structures within AIBA.
  • AIBA has changed its statutes in order to improve its governance, which has been criticized by the IOC.