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May
UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session, a Historic Move for Palestine
Written by Rama Shidqi P.
The United Nations General Assembly Emergency Special Session in New York on Friday (10/5/2024) ratified the resolution titled "Admission of New Members in the United Nations". This resolution is co-sponsored by 77 countries, including Indonesia, and supported by 143 UN member countries.
May
Vladimir Putin Officially Leads Russia for the Fifth Time
Written by Daulat Pane
Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as President of Russia for the fifth time in his political career, last Tuesday (7/5).
May
Ambassador Iwan Bogananta Accompanies Members of Commission I of the House of Representatives to Visit Bulgarian Rendang Factory
Written by rahmaIndonesian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Albania and North Macedonia, Iwan Bogananta accompanied the delegation of Commission I of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI) to visit the Bella Rendang Factory and logistics facilities in Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria. The visit was to harmonize the opening of a hub of trade in national products to the European market on Tuesday (7/5).
It was also attended by members of parliament Commission I DPR, Nico Siahaan, Andhika Hasan, Abdul Bakri Haji Musa and Ali Imron Bafadal. Ambassador Iwan in a press release from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Sofia stated that the visit was a good momentum in developing and expanding national products to the Bulgarian and European markets. He hopes that stakeholders and the Indonesian government can support and realize the program he has initiated.
Chairperson of the delegation of Commission I DPR, Utut Adianto appreciated the dynamic work of Ambassador Iwan in advancing the image of Indonesia and developing national export products to the international level. Utut also explained that his side had witnessed directly to the factory site. According to Utut, Bulgaria is very ready with adequate infrastructure and most importantly, they have become part of the European Union. All trade regulations refer to the rules issued by Europe both in terms of tariffs, quality control and standardization. He added that parliament will encourage the government to support future plans to develop rendang and other Indonesian foods to the world and European markets through Bulgaria.
Meanwhile, CEO of Bella, Dimitar Mitev conveyed that he was very happy to work with Indonesia. The taste of Indonesian food is very well known to the world. He also plans to invest in the future in Indonesia to develop the Indonesian food industry.
May
The 10th World Water Forum is just a few days away. The final international agenda in President Joko Widodo's administration will be held from 18 to 25 May in Nusa Dua, Bali.
May
Ministerial Candidates at Prabowo-Gibran Cabinet
Written by Muhamad Suhartono
Following the Constitutional Court's verdict to reject all of the claims in the 2024 Presidential Election dispute, Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka are now preparing to form their cabinet team members in the government that will serve for the 2024-2029 period. Both will be inaugurated in October 2024 as Indonesian president and vice president. But before they are inaugurated, the issue of who will become ministers has become interesting. Names of candidates have been circulating on social media and at important meetings. However, one of the most important comments regarding the ministerial candidates arose from the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan. According to him, Prabowo Subianto does not need to bring "toxic" people into his cabinet.
May
The 15th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference was held in Banjul, Gambia on 4-5 May 2024. The summit's theme was "Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development". The main spotlight at the summit was the Palestinian situation.
May
Solomon Islands lawmakers elected former Foreign Minister, Jeremiah Manele as the new prime minister on Thursday (2/5/2024). Manele won 31 votes in a closed ballot of the 49 MPs who won the general election on April 17, 2024.
May
Today, May 1, 2024, workers worldwide commemorate the Workers Day, or Labor Day. The commemoration, often called May Day, is intended to honor the struggle of workers to obtain fair rights and protection as well as decent working hours.
April
The Indonesian national U-23 football team (locally known as Garuda Muda, or "The Young Garuda") wants to fly high, hoping to qualify for the final by beating Uzbekistan in the semifinals of the U-23 Asian Cup, at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Monday night (29/4). That is not only the hope of Indonesian football fans, but also the hope of all Indonesians. However, Indonesia had to bury that hope after the Indonesian national U-23 team failed to qualify for the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup final after being defeated by Uzbekistan with a score of 2-0.
April
WEF Riyadh Participants Concern for Situation in Gaza
Written by Andy Romdoni
Some world leaders were gathering in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development on 28 -29 April 2024. The meeting brought around global leaders from the public sector, private sector, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, academics, and civilians. The special meeting aims to push forward an international dialog in revitalizing international collaboration, while overcoming the latest growth and development challenges. Some 1,000 world figures from 92 countries had a global dialog to find a solution that can be followed-up, collaborative, and sustainable.