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• OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, will visit Toronto, Canada on March 2, 2024.
• As Italy presides over the G7 this year, Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Meloni will work together to address global challenges.
• Prime Minister Meloni's visit to Canada will build on the close relationship between Canada and Italy, founded in deep people-to-people ties and strong collaboration on shared priorities such as climate action and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
• This will be Prime Minister Meloni's first official visit to Canada since her election as Prime Minister of Italy in 2022.

• Its goal is to foster dialogue on space debris, highlighting Saudi Arabia's commitment to space protection, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
• Engineer Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Space Agency, emphasized the urgency of addressing space debris amid increasing space activities.
• Discussions will include initiatives for space debris removal, enhancing orbital safety, and shaping the future of space governance.
• In summary, the Space Debris Conference serves as a pivotal platform for global cooperation and innovation in addressing the challenges of space debris, underscoring Saudi Arabia's commitment to space protection, sustainable development, and collaboration in the global space economy.

• The world’s third-largest democracy, Indonesia, eagerly awaits the outcome of the presidential election on Feb. 14.
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Why China will remain a vital partner

• Economically, China is a significant trading partner and source of investment for Indonesia, offering considerable development funds and economic opportunities.
• Our latest report provides insight into the candidates’ potential approaches to China if elected, based on their engagements with Chinese officials in the past.
• Prabowo has notably engaged extensively with China, meeting several times with Xiao Qian, the former Chinese ambassador to Indonesia, between 2018 and 2022.

• His running mate, Gibran, has had limited interactions with China himself.
• However, he would be associated with his father’s close ties to China, which have taken precedence during his time in office.
• Since Jokowi became prime minister, China has evolved into Indonesia’s largest trading partner and investor, with Chinese exports to Indonesia surging to $71.32 billion in 2022, up from less than $40 billion in 2014.

• Concerns have also been raised about the Batang Toru hydropower project in Sumatra, which threatens the habitat of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan.
• In contrast, Anies has primarily interacted with Western countries, with limited engagement with China.

Modification of China-friendly policy

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• By engaging with China, Indonesia aims to navigate the complexities of regional geopolitics while safeguarding its sovereignty and national interests.

• It also has a significant position as a member of the G20 group of major economies, reflecting international confidence in its economic strength.
• In addition, Indonesia’s strategic location makes it a crucial part of China’s BRI ambitions.

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• Canada and UK strengthen collaboration in science, innovation and artificial intelligence
  OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 31, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is committed to pursuing international science and research collaborations with key like-minded partners.
• As part of her official visit to Canada this week, the Right Honourable Michelle Donelan, the United Kingdom's (UK) Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, signed two memorandums of understanding (MOU).
• Today's memorandums of understanding on scientific research and innovation and on AI compute will lead to positive impacts across all fields of research and innovation, help businesses accelerate commercialization and link our leading researchers together.
• – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
  "The UK's unique partnership with Canada across science, innovation and technology is built on a shared desire to be an active force for good on the global stage.