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GREENLAND’S prime minister on Wednesday hit back at President Donald Trump’s pledge to take the Arctic territory “one way or the other”, insisting that islanders did not see their future with the United States or even Denmark. Mute Egede rejected Trump’s expansionist ambitions to annex the sparsely populated but mineral-rich and strategically placed island, in a partisan address to the US Congress in Washington on Tuesday. “We don’t want to be Americans, or Danes either. We are Greenlanders. The Americans and their leader must understand that,” Egede wrote in a Facebook post. “We are not for sale and can’t just be taken. Our future is decided by us in Greenland,” he said, six days before the island’s legislative elections where the longstanding question of independence tops the agenda. — AFP
In its resolution 53/26, the Human Rights Council requested the High Commissioner to monitor and follow up on the implementation of the recommendations made by the independent international fact-finding mission on Myanmar, including those on accountability, and to continue to track progress in the situation of human rights in Myanmar, including of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, with the support of specialist experts and in complementarity to the work of the Independent Mechanism for Myanmar and thereports of the Special Rapporteur, and to present an oral update to the Council at its fifty-eighth session, to be followed by an interactive dialogue. The Council will hear the oral update of the High Commissioner during an interactive dialogue.ကိုးကား- https://www.mofa.gov.mmPhoto: ISHR
GREENLAND’S prime minister on Wednesday hit back at President Donald Trump’s pledge to take the Arctic territory “one way or the other”, insisting that islanders did not see their future with the United States or even Denmark.Mute Egede rejected Trump’s expansionist ambitions to annex the sparsely populated but mineral-rich and strategically placed island, in a partisan address to the US Congress in Washington on Tuesday.“We don’t want to be Americans, or Danes either. We are Greenlanders. The Americans and their leader must understand that,” Egede wrote in a Facebook post.“We are not for sale and can’t just be taken. Our future is decided by us in Greenland,” he said, six days before the island’s legislative elections where the longstanding question of independence tops the agenda. — AFPSource: The Global New Light of Myanmar
MOSCOW, March 4Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has not confirmed reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted the proposal to help mediate nuclear weapons talks between the US and Iran."No, I can’t confirm it," he told reporters in response to a question on the subject.Bloomberg earlier reported, citing sources, that US President Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during their February phone call to mediate in talks with Iran over that country's nuclear program, and the Russian side agreed.Source: TASS
STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who is currently in the Russian Federation at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, held an exclusive meeting with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin at Kremlin Palace in Moscow .The Senior General was cordially greeted by the President of the Russian Federation before the meeting. The meeting was also attended by SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council Member General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers U Than Swe and Admiral Moe Aung, and Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn. The President of the Russian Federation was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Foreign Relations Assistant Officer for the Foreign Policy of the President of the Russian Federation, the Minister for Industry and Trade, and officials as well as heads of the government.At the meeting, President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin said that he was delighted to meet the Prime Minister for the second time. The current visit of the Prime Minister will greatly contribute to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. During this visit, agreements for bilateral cooperation will be signed. Trade relations between our two nations have also improved compared to the past. Moreover, the two countries continue to collaborate on international platforms.Once again, he expressed his pleasure in their meeting here in Moscow.In his speech, the Senior General said that he thanked the President for the meeting in Moscow. It was the second meeting now after the meeting at the 7th Far East Economic Forum. Russia is a good and long-time friend of Myanmar.Despite the geographical distance, both countries share a close and friendly relationship. Historically, Myanmar and Russia have been maintaining cooperation and understanding. The diplomatic relations between the two nations have now reached the 77th anniversary. Meetings and discussions like this are highly beneficial for both countries. The Senior General said he would also liketo express his gratitude for this opportunity in dialogue.They also exchanged views on the enhancement of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, manufacturing and trade measures, economic development matters, cooperation in investment, agriculture and livestock and other sectors.The Senior General and the President of the Russian Federation attended the bilateral meeting.At the meeting, ministers from both countries discussed the education and health sector, science and technology sector, manufacturing and trade sector, economic sector and prospects of cooperation in other sectors. The Senior General and the Russian Federation President had necessary discussions.Next, the agreements and memoranda of understanding were exchanged between the two governments. In the presence of the Senior General and the Russian Federation President, the Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation and relevant Union ministers and relevant ministers and officials from the Russian Federation signed the agreements and exchanged notes. These agreements and MoU were the agreement on education qualification identification and bilateral recognition of degrees between the two countries, memoranda of understanding on taxation, MoU on health issues, memoranda of cooperation in culture and sports sectors, MoU on cooperation in nuclear and radiation safety rules for peacefully using atomic energy, MoU on cooperation in geological exploration business and technology, MoU on cooperation in space exploration and usage arena with peaceful purpose, and a joint declaration on successful coordination over the draft agreement on investment promotion and protection between the two countries.The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and the President of the Russian Federation released the joint declaration of the two countries to media. The joint declaration and dialogues between both sides will be published separately. — MNA/TTASource: The Global New Light of Myanmar
AT the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, a high-level Myanmar delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday morning left Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport by special aeroplane to pay an official visit to the Russian Federation.The Senior General and his party were seen off at the airport by SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, the SAC Secretary, council members, Union ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, officials from the Embassy and the office of Military Attaché of the Russian Federation to Myanmar.The Senior General is accompanied by SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council member General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers U Than Swe, Admiral Moe Aung, Dr Kan Zaw, U Ko Ko Lwin and Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Bago Region Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, deputy ministers, and military and civilian officials.During the visit, the Myanmar delegation led by the Senior General will meet President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of the Russian Federation, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the State Duma, and officials of the Russian Government. Moreover, the Myanmar delegation will hold talks about further strengthening strategic cooperation in all sectors including friendly relations, economic and security sectors between the two governments and peoples of both countries.The high-level Myanmar delegation arrived at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow in the evening Russian Standard Time. The Senior General and his entourage were welcomed by Mr Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and officials, Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar Mr Iskander Azizov, and Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air) Brig-Gen Moe Kyaw.At the airport, the Senior General was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Guard of Honour of the Russian Federation following the traditional protocol for welcoming visiting heads of state on an official friendship visit.During the ceremony, the Guard of Honour played the national anthems of both countries as a mark of respect. Moreover, the Senior General took the march-past salute from the Russian Federation’s Guard of Honour.The Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation introduced officials of the Russian Government to the Senior General who also introduced his entourage.The Guard of Honour of the Russian Federation marched past the Senior General. This year, the Russia-Myanmar diplomatic relations turned 77 years with bilateral relations, exchanges of State leaders and improvement in sector-wise cooperation.Moreover, a plan is underway to enhance further promotion of relations between the two countries. — MNA/TTASource: The Global New Light of Myanmar
28-2-2025Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with a senior official of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, signaling Pyongyang's importance to Moscow as the two countries deepen their military ties.The Russian presidential office says Putin held talks at the Kremlin on Thursday with the visiting secretary of the Workers' Party's central committee, Ri Hi Yong.Russia and North Korea concluded a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty last year that requires each side to provide military and other assistance during times of emergency. North Korea has dispatched troops to assist Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine.A senior official of the ruling United Russia party met with a North Korean delegation in Moscow on Tuesday, and expressed appreciation for Pyongyang's support for what Moscow calls the special military operation in Ukraine.Source: NHK World
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