Conference “the Orbit of youth” and “Days of the Russian space Agency” in Krasnoyarsk

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Source: Russia Federal Space

Conference “the Orbit of youth” and “Days of the Russian space Agency” in Красноярске28.09.2018 09:37

IV all-Russian youth scientific-practical conference “the Orbit of youth” and the career guidance campaign “Days of the Russian space Agency” started in Krasnoyarsk, Siberian State University. M. F. Reshetnev. It was organized by state Corporation “Roscosmos”, Shibhu them. M. F. Reshetnev. The partners of the event — branch of JSC “ISS”, JSC “Krasmash”, CDB “Geophysics”, FITZ “KSC SB RAS”, FSUE “Space communications”, CB “Iskra”.The conference brought together students and young scientists, employees of higher educational institutions and enterprises of the rocket-space industry from all over Russia. It is here that each can present their innovative projects and solutions for the development of Russian cosmonautics.At the opening ceremony of the conference and the “Days of the Russian space Agency” the current members of the ISS crew, Oleg Artemyev and Sergei Prokopiev, welcomed the participants, noting that “in Siberia grew a whole pleiad of talented professionals.” They wished the young scientists new achievements and success. Chairman of the Public Council of state Corporation “Roscosmos” Igor Barmin said that today the world is on the verge of creating new programs for space exploration, calling for bolder young professionals to move to new achievements. The President of the Russian Association of employers “Union of employers of rocket-space industry of Russia” Sergey Ponomarev in his speech said that Krasnoyarsk is one of the leading centres of the aerospace industry, and that for more than 60 years in the region employs leading scientists working at JSC “Krasmash”, JSC “ISS”, CDB “Geophysics”, KSC SB RAS.In the framework of the signed agreement on strategic partnership between the Russian space Agency (JSC “ISS”, JSC “Krasmash”, JSC “CDB “Geophysics”) and Shibhu them. M. F. Reshetnev. The agreement is aimed at coordinating joint efforts in the preparation of scientific and engineering personnel for scientific organizations and enterprises of the state Corporation “Roscosmos”, joint scientific research and technological innovation projects on the basis of integration of scientific and educational potential of the parties of an advanced research infrastructure of scientific-educational centers in cooperation with the University organizations in the rocket and space industry.For the participants prepared a rich educational program, including meeting with the cosmonauts of the Russian Federation, hero of Russia Alexander by Lazutkina, Fyedor urchihin and Sergey Avdeev.

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Dialogue forum IBSA – Joint Statement (New York, 27/09/2018)

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Source: Republic of Brazil

1. The Minister of Business Outside of the Republic of India, Her Excellency Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency, Aloysio Nunes Ferreira Filho, and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Her Excellency Lindiwe Sisulu, met in New York, on the 27th of September 2018, at the margins of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

2. Celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of its formal release, the Ministers underscored the importance of the principles, norms and values that sustain the Dialogue Forum IBSA, including participatory democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law. To map the strategic perspective of the IBAS, the ministers reiterated the need for the IBSA to leverage its strengths and unique identity as a group in the Global South, bringing together three large pluralistic societies, the multicultural and multiracial three continents. In the context of the global order dynamics of the present time, the Ministers stressed the strategic significance of IBAS to safeguard and promote the interests of the South in the global scenario. They stressed the importance of multilateralism and the need for reform of structures of global governance in order to make them more inclusive, democratic, representative, transparent and that meet the needs of the South.

3. Ministers noted, with satisfaction, that since the holding of the 8th meeting of the Trilateral Commission Ministerial, held in October 2017 in Durban, south Africa, the activities of IBAS took new impetus with the decision of strengthening the cooperation based on its three pillars: political coordination in multilateral fora, trilateral cooperation and cooperation with other developing countries through the Fund IBAS for the Relief of Poverty and Hunger.

4. They stressed the Declaration on south-South Cooperation IBSA, issued in June 2018, in Pretoria, in the context of the implementation of the Second High-Level Conference of the United Nations on south-South Cooperation (Conference BAPA 40), which will take place in Buenos Aires in march 2019. Pointed out that the Statement above provides the unique opportunity for the strengthening of future cooperation in the trilateral with other developing countries through the Fund IBAS for the Relief of Poverty and Hunger. They emphasized the important role played by the Fund IBAS through the sharing of development experiences of the countries of the IBSA and remembered, with satisfaction, the signing, in 2017, of the Fund Agreement IBAS, which will ensure a regular flow of resources to boost their activities.

5. The Ministers expressed their satisfaction with the policy consultation regular carried out between the missions of the three countries in Geneva, Nairobi, New York, Paris and Rome about the major issues of the international agenda. Reiterated their intention to deepen and strengthen even more the Dialogue Forum IBSA and highlighted the importance of coordination and close cooperation among the countries of the IBSA in various multilateral fora, including the UN, G20, WHO, WTO, WIPO and the UNFCCC.

6. The Ministers instructed the Sherpas to intensify activities to increase the visibility of the Fund IBAS.

The United nations and Reform of the Security Council

7. The Ministers reiterated their intention to contribute to the safeguard of an international order that is fair and equitable based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the UN. In this regard, the Ministers reiterated that the unilateralism has a negative impact on international stability, contributes to the uncertainty and undermines national efforts to strengthen constitutionalism and the rule of law.

8. Recalling that international peace and security can be achieved and sustained only in full respect for international law, particularly the UN Charter, reaffirmed their commitment to the collective efforts for the peaceful settlement of disputes through political means and diplomatic. The Ministers reaffirmed their efforts to build a fair world

9. Ministers emphasized that no reform of the United Nations is complete without reform of the Security Council, including through the expansion of its membership in the categories of permanent and non-permanent, in order to ensure adequate representation of developing countries. Stated that such reform is essential so that the Council is able to adequately respond to global challenges. They expressed full support to the applications from mutual to permanent seats on the UN Security Council is reformed and expanded. The Ministers welcomed with satisfaction the reform proposals of the Secretary-General of the UN and encouraged him to address the need for reform in other areas, including ensuring a geographical representation appropriate in the Secretariat, especially at the highest levels, by reviewing the arrangements for funding and support to missions, special policies and strengthening the role of the regional commissions.

10. Ministers stressed that the achievement of progress in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the course is essential to ensure a meaningful reform of the UN Security Council. To this end, the Ministers requested the start of negotiations based on the text in the IGN as soon as possible.

11. The Ministers expressed their gratitude to the late Mr. Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, for their commitment and contributions to strengthening and promoting the multilateral system of global governance, for his quest to ensure that the people of this world live in Greater Freedom, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.

Sustainable Development goals

12. The Ministers discussed shared priorities and future collaborative work to contribute to the implementation of complete and balanced Sustainable Development Goals and their targets. They observed that the Fund IBAS for the Relief of Poverty and Hunger plays an important role in the support of projects that contribute

Climate Change

13. The Ministers expressed their concern with the consequences of climate change and reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a balanced outcome within the framework of the Programme of Work of the Agreement in Paris at COP-24, which allows for their full operationalization and implementation from 2021 onwards, guided by the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. The Ministers urged the developed countries to provide sustained funding, predictable, and appropriate, transfer of technology and training support to developing countries to cope with climate change, in line with their legal obligations under the UNFCCC, its Kyoto Protocol and the Agreement of Paris. The Ministers emphasized that the effective implementation of the legal obligations of developed countries under the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol and the Agreement of Paris will be essential to build trust between the Parties and to create conditions for the successful implementation of the Agreement of Paris. The Ministers reiterate their commitment to strengthen the cooperation between the countries of the IBSA, including cooperation in research south-South.

Terrorism

14. The Ministers deplored the continuing terrorist attacks around the world. They condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, wherever that has been committed and by whomever that is, and stressed that there can be no justification for any act of terrorism. Reaffirmed that those responsible for committing, organising or supporting terrorist acts should be held accountable. Agreed that terrorism is a scourge that is global that must be fought, and have called on all countries to eliminate the ports-insurance and infrastructure for terrorists from all territories under their control, disrupting terrorist networks and their channels of financing, and preventing the cross-border movement of terrorists. They reaffirmed their solidarity and determination in the fight against terrorism. Have urged the international community to establish an international coalition genuinely large for counterterrorism, in accordance with the principles of international law, and to support the central coordinating role of the United Nations in international cooperation against terrorism. Reminded the responsibility of all States to prevent and combat terrorism, including the financing of terrorist networks and terrorist actions in their territories. The Ministers urged the completion and adoption anticipated of the Convention widely on International Terrorism at the UN General Assembly. The Ministers also requested the effective implementation of the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and targeted sanctions related to terrorism.

Human Rights

15. The Ministers stressed that this year we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is an opportunity to emphasize that the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms can best be sought through mutual understanding, dialogue and cooperation.

16. The Ministers noted that 2018 will mark the centenary of the birth of former president of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. The Ministers recalled the Resolution 64/13 of 2009 of the General Assembly of the United Nations, which recognized the values of Nelson Mandela

17. Reinforced the need for more technical assistance and capacity building so that countries are better equipped to meet the needs of their citizens. In this respect, they stressed that all human rights, including the right to development, should receive the same importance, because they are inter-dependent, inter-related and mutually reinforcing. It is important to recognize the right to development as a human right distinct, universal, inalienable, and fundamental, applicable to all people in all countries.

18. In addition, the Ministers agreed to strengthen dialogue in the field of human rights in multilateral fora such as the Human Rights Council of the United Nations, favoring, at all times, approaches non-selective, non-politicized and constructive to the challenges of human rights in the world under the guiding principles of equality and mutual respect. At the same time, agreed to continue to support diplomatic solutions to these challenges, based on dialogue, with a view to improving the lives of people and prevent further damage to areas affected by conflict.

Refugees

19. The Ministers expressed their appreciation for the efforts undertaken by member States and by UNHCR in the preparation of the Global Compact on Refugees. They emphasized the need for more equitable sharing of the burden and responsibility of welcoming and supporting refugees in the world by means of voluntary contributions, taking into account existing contributions and the different capacities and resources between the States. They observed, moreover, that these voluntary contributions will be determined by the States based on their national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities. They underscored the need to address the causes that lead individuals to seek international protection and to strengthen the means to promote the sustainable development. It also reaffirmed the importance of the search for durable solutions, the use of legal means for complementary engagement and the fight against xenophobia and discrimination.

The WTO

20. The Ministers reaffirmed the centrality of a multilateral trading system (MTS), rules-based, transparent, non-discriminatory, open and inclusive, as embodied in the WTO. Noticed that the MTS has contributed significantly to the economic growth, development and employment over the last seventy years. The Ministers agreed to make every effort to strengthen the multilateral trade system and make the WTO more responsive to the needs of its members. They emphasized also that the global rules of trade should facilitate the effective participation of all countries in the MTS, and that the development should continue an integral part of the work of the WTO. They stressed the need to continue to make positive efforts designed to ensure that developing country members, in particular those of smaller relative development, have guaranteed participation in the growth of world trade, compatible with the needs of their economic development.

Funding for the Development

21. The Ministers welcomed the results of the third Forum of ECOSOC on Financing for Development (FfD), held at United Nations headquarters in New York in April 2018, which reaffirmed the central role of the FfD in the implementation of Agenda 2030 for the Sustainable Development. They emphasized that long-term financing and the affordable price is essential to achieve sustainable development in its three dimensions, particularly by developing countries, and that the eradication of poverty and hunger must continue to be the primary objective of the FfD. The Ministers underscored the importance of cooperation between the member States of IBSA to promote the implementation of the Agenda for Action Addis Ababa, as well as the results of the International Conferences of Monterrey and Doha FfD.

22. In this context, the Ministers recalled the contributions made by the Fund IBAS for the construction of a Sports Complex Multi-purpose Indoor in Ramallah, the phase I and Phase II of the Installation of the Unit Cardiothoracic Hospital Al Quds of Palestine Red Crescent society in Gaza, of Medical Center Atta Habib in Gaza and the Rehabilitation Center for people with Mental Disabilities in Nablus.

The African Union

23. The Ministers praised the efforts of the African Union and sub-regional organisations in the promotion of inclusive growth and sustainable development and in the maintenance of regional peace and security. They stressed that security and development are closely interlinked and mutually reinforcing and are essential for achieving sustainable peace. Reiterated their support of the Agenda 2063 of the African Union as the appropriate structure to achieve the aspiration of an Africa that is peaceful, prosperous, inclusive and safe, and emphasized the importance of greater cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.

Regional Issues

24. The Ministers agreed to improve coordination and cooperation within the Dialogue Forum IBSA on international and regional issues, and expressed concern with the ongoing conflict and tensions intensified in the Middle East, especially with regard to the situation of the israeli-palestinian conflict in the Republic of Yemen, and in Syria.

25. The Ministers recalled, furthermore, the importance of all parts of the Action Plan Set Global (JCPOA) fulfil their obligations and welcomed the efforts to achieve the denuclearization of the complete Peninsula of Korea.

Sectoral Co-Operation – Defence

26. The Ministers expressed their satisfaction with the preparations for the 6th edition of the naval exercise IBSAMAR, to be held in October, and to the meeting of the Working Group of the Defense of IBSA, in South Africa. They emphasized the importance of these events as a positive example of trilateral cooperation in defence and confirmed the continuation of these activities, as well as the exploration of new initiatives with great potential in this field.

27. The Ministers reaffirmed their full support to India in its preparations to host the 6th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the IBSA in 2019.

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A “flagship” for the vocational training

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Source: Government of New Caledonia

The government adopted, on 25 September, a draft of the deliberation of the Congress, which comes to complete its comprehensive reform of the professional insertion. This text proposes the consolidation of three public institutions : the Establishment of vocational training of adults (EFPA), the School of the trades of the sea (EMM) and the Institute for the development of skills in New Caledonia (IDC-NC).

After the reform of the alternation, which was adopted by the elected officials of the Congress on 6 September, the project of deliberation voted on by the executive has reinforced its employment strategy-employability, launched in 2015. It is about combining the EFPA, the EMM and the IDC-CN within a single public interest group dedicated to the inclusion and development professional in New Caledonia (GIEP-NC). Linchpin of this approximation, Jean-Louis Anglebermes, a member of the government in charge of vocational training, saw it as an opportunity to ” rationalize the action in favour of the professional integration, and above all to be more efficient and involve all the actors of the vocational training in a structure that values all stakeholders.”

The objective is, ” to a constant budget, or us $ 1.4 billion in 2019 “, to share the missions and means of these structures within a single organization, to better coordinate the various training activities and to create a continuum in the course of the formation and insertion of new Caledonia.

Public-private

To ensure a match with the actual needs in training and skills, the GIEP will be organized in thematic priority areas operational, the culmination of poles of excellence sector put in place in the framework of the 10th european development Fund (EDF) : pole industry, transport, logistics, car maintenance to Bourail and Nouville

Thanks to the negotiations with the social partners, the approximately 90 employees of the three structures, which are merging, will join the group. The recruitment of trainers will be also facilitated by the new framework, more flexible than public institutions. After review by the Congress, and the GIEP will be on 1 January 2019, ” the flagship of the New Caledonia in the field of training and occupational insertion “, concluded Jean-Louis Anglebermes.

The organization of the GIEP

The founding members of the GIEP are : New Caledonia, the three provinces, the trade union organisations of employees and employers ‘ organizations jointly, the tasks of integration of young people of the North and South provinces (MLIJPN and MIJ South) and the provincial institution for the employment, training and occupational insertion of the Loyalty islands province (EFEPIP). The State will be associated to, without the right to vote.

The governance of the institution will be ensured by a general assembly held in colleges :

a college institutional (three representatives of the government, a representative of the Congress and one representative per province),
a college of social partners,
a college insertion (MLIJPN, MIJ South, EFEPIP).

It will be chaired by a representative from the college institutional. The director of the GIEP will ensure its operation, under the authority of the general assembly.

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Meeting of the Council of CIS heads of state

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Source: President of Russia – Kremlin

It is expected that the summit will sum up the results of cooperation within the CIS background information the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in the current year and discussed the key directions of further development of the Commonwealth. Particular attention will be paid to questions of preparation for joint celebration in 2020 of the 75 th anniversary of Victory in the great Patriotic war.Following the meeting, the planned signing of several multilateral agreements on deepening cooperation in the humanitarian, law enforcement and military fields. Also planned is the adoption of decisions of an organizational nature, in particular the chairmanship of Turkmenistan in CIS in 2019.

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Press release joint russo-French on a humanitarian operation in Syria

MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English – Published on July 21, 2018

As A consequence of the maintenance of co-ordination on the 24th of may in Saint-Petersburg between the President of the French Republic and the President of the Russian Federation, France and Russia will be implementing in the coming days a humanitarian project partner in Syria to respond to the needs of civilian populations, which remain very important in the Ghouta orientale (Duma) in particular for the management of medical emergencies in the hospitals run by the red Crescent, syrian arab.

This assistance, which consists of basic medical equipment (medicines, emergency and intensive care for 500 wounded, heavy, basic drugs for the treatment of 15000 minor injuries) will help meet the greatest needs of the people of the Ghouta orientale.

Russia will, from France, transported to Syria by air. On his arrival the escorting of the cargo will be insured in accordance with the rules of the United Nations, with the support of Russia and in the respect of international humanitarian law.

In the framework of the resolution 2401 of the security Council of the United Nations, this project aims to allow better access of aid to civilian populations. Humanitarian assistance is a top priority

France and Russia are continuing their efforts in the framework of the coordination mechanism between the Small Group and the format of the Astana team in order to create the conditions for a political settlement in a credible and sustainable.

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About withdrawal of the Bank “TRADE FINANCE BANK” license for Bank operations and appointment of provisional administration (28.09.2018)

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Source: Central Bank of the Russian Federation

ИнформацияОб отзыве у банка «БАНК ТОРГОВОГО ФИНАНСИРОВАНИЯ» лицензии на осуществление банковских операций и назначении временной администрацииПриказом Банка России от 28.09.2018 № ОД-2533 с 28.09.2018 отозвана лицензия на осуществление банковских операций у кредитной организации АКЦИОНЕРНОЕ ОБЩЕСТВО КОММЕРЧЕСКИЙ БАНК «БАНК ТОРГОВОГО ФИНАНСИРОВАНИЯ» АО КБ «БТФ» (рег. № 1982, г. Москва). Согласно данным отчетности, по величине активов на 01.09.2018 кредитная организация занимала 292 место в банковской системе Российской Федерации.Бизнес-модель АО КБ «БТФ» в значительной степени была ориентирована на обслуживание интересов его акционеров и связанных лиц. Ссудная задолженность компаний, прямо или косвенно связанных с конечными бенефициарами кредитной организации, составляла порядка 45% от кредитного портфеля. Кредитование данных заемщиков привело к образованию на балансе банка значительного объема неработающих активов, включая недвижимое имущество, учтенное по завышенной стоимости. Объективное отражение стоимости принадлежащих АО КБ «БТФ» объектов недвижимости по требованию надзорного органа выявило существенное ухудшение финансовых показателей кредитной организации, свидетельствующее о наличии в ее деятельности оснований для осуществления мер по предупреждению несостоятельности (банкротства) и, как следствие, реальной угрозы интересам кредиторов и вкладчиков. Кроме того, банком систематически проводились непрозрачные для надзорного органа сделки, направленные на сокрытие реального объема принимаемых кредитных рисков и обеспечение формального соблюдения пруденциальных норм деятельности.Банк России неоднократно (6 раз в течение последних 12 месяцев) применял в отношении АО КБ «БТФ» меры надзорного воздействия, в том числе дважды вводил ограничения на привлечение денежных средств физических лиц.В сложившихся обстоятельствах Банк России принял решение об отзыве у АО КБ «БТФ» лицензии на осуществление банковских операций.Решение Банка России принято в связи с неисполнением кредитной организацией федеральных законов, регулирующих банковскую деятельность, а также нормативных актов Банка России, учитывая неоднократное применение в течение одного года мер, предусмотренных Федеральным законом «O Центральном банке Российской Федерации (Банке России)», принимая во внимание наличие реальной угрозы интересам кредиторов и вкладчиков.В соответствии с приказом Банка России от 28.09.2018 № ОД-2534 в АО КБ «БТФ» назначена временная администрация сроком действия до момента назначения в соответствии с Федеральным законом «О несостоятельности (банкротстве)» конкурсного управляющего либо назначения в соответствии со статьей 23.1 Федерального закона «О банках и банковской деятельности» ликвидатора. Полномочия исполнительных органов кредитной организации в соответствии с федеральными законами приостановлены.АО КБ «БТФ» — участник системы страхования вкладов. Отзыв лицензии на осуществление банковских операций является страховым случаем, предусмотренным Федеральным законом № 177-ФЗ «О страховании вкладов физических лиц в банках Российской Федерации» в отношении обязательств банка по вкладам населения, определенным в установленном законодательством порядке. Указанным Федеральным законом предусмотрена выплата страхового возмещения вкладчикам банка, в том числе индивидуальным предпринимателям, в размере 100% остатка средств, но не более 1,4 млн рублей в совокупности на одного вкладчика.

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Chaos in the Ministry of economy endangers the energy transition

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Source: The Left”The criticism of the Federal court of auditors. In the Federal Ministry for economic Affairs and energy, Chaos reigns. 34 units in four departments are there for the energy transition, responsible, a Secretary of state for energy has not yet been named. So the energy transition is stalled – despite constantly rising costs,“ says Klaus Ernst, an economic policy spokesman of the faction of THE LEFT, to the criticism of the Federal court of auditors on the energy transition Management in the Ministry of Peter Altmaier. Ernst continued:”With its policy Altmaier, endanger jobs in the Renewable energy sector Alone in the wind industry up to 4,000 jobs threaten wegzufallen. Germany’s climate targets so do not reach, what, in addition, costs in the billions. Altmaier has lost to Germany’s pioneering role in climate protection. The turnaround in energy policy must finally be high on the Agenda.“

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press Release at the end of the working lunch of Emmanuel Macron with Mr. Ilham ALIYEV, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English – Published on July 20, 2018

Topic : International development and francophonie

The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, has received the 20 July 2018 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, for a working lunch.

The two presidents were able to get back on the set of subjects of the bilateral relationship between France and Azerbaijan. The President of the Republic recalled, in particular, the visit to Baku on 27 may, the minister of Europe and foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian at the occasion of the celebrations of the centenary of the independence of the first republic of Azerbaijan in 1918. He praised the achievements of bilateral cooperation in the field of culture and education, including the French lycée in Baku by the University and the franco-Azerbaijani.

The two presidents discussed challenges facing Azerbaijan. The President of the Republic has told President Aliyev’s how much France was attached to the respect of the european Convention of Human rights.

The President of the Republic has assured President Aliyev for his support to the prospect of a new agreement of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the european Union, which could be signed by the end of the year.

The President of the Republic has also confirmed to Mr. Aliev, that France stood ready to support Azerbaijan in its efforts to diversify its economy. The two presidents attended the presentation of three agreements between france and azerbaijan on water management, equipment aeronautical and space cooperation.

Finally, the two presidents have had an exchange on the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. France, co-chair of the Minsk Group, has a particular responsibility to bring a lasting peace in the region. The President of the Republic stressed that it would continue to work towards a negotiated solution, which is the only option to end this conflict in a sustainable and beneficial for all the peoples of the region. He welcomed the meeting, on 11 July in Brussels, the foreign ministers of armenia and azerbaijan. The President of the Republic will continue to closely monitor the situation, and France will, in consultation with the co-presidents of the Russian federation and u.s., any initiative likely to advance the settlement process.

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The 100th anniversary of the battle of the Canal du Nord and of the exploits of Milton Gregg, V. C.

MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English

Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI in French 2

The hundred days of Canada represent the last three months of the First world War. During this period, a series of impressive wins in the canadian Corps, including the battle of the Canal du Nord, has confirmed his reputation as a troop assault elite on the Western front. The hundred days of Canada culminated with the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918.

At the end of September 1918, the canadian Corps won one of the victories of the most impressive of the First world War, crossing the Canal du Nord, in the north of France. The Canadians have found their way through three lines of German defences to take Bourlon Wood, thus breaking the enemy line Hindenburg.

Lieutenant Milton Gregg, of New Brunswick, was an officer of the Royal Canadian Regiment during the offensive of the canadian Corps to the North Channel. The exceptional courage he has shown from 27 September to 1 October 1918 as the enemy fire won him the Victoria Cross.

The 28 and 29 September 2018, Veterans affairs Canada, in concert with the canadian armed Forces, the Office of the lieutenant governor of New Brunswick, the Vimy Foundation and the Gregg Centre of the University of New Brunswick, will host a series of commemorative activities, community in Fredericton, New Brunswick, to mark the 100th anniversary of the crossing of the Canal du Nord and of the exploits of Milton Gregg, which earned him the Victoria Cross.

The activities are aimed at young audiences and adults, as well as the local community of the canadian armed Forces, veterans, and their families. They will enable participants to better understand the importance of the fighting on the Western front in the last months of the First world War as well as the local impact of the conflict.

Among other activities :

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Alexey Miller and Sergey Morozov discussed the gasification of the Astrakhan region

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Sprawnego Gazprom and the Government of Astrakhan region signed a cooperation agreement on wider use of natural gas as a motor fuel, the Agreement on gasification.In the years 2013-2017 capital investments of Gazprom (including subsidiaries) in the region amounted to 73.8 billion rubles In the region of the Astrakhan gas complex. The company produces a wide range of products, including dry sales gas, stable gas condensate, sulfur, gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas and broad fraction of light hydrocarbons.By the beginning of 2018, the level of gasification of the Astrakhan region amounted to 90.9% (Russia’s average — compared to 68.1%). This year Gazprom is to allocate for these purposes of 1.27 bn In present, the construction of branch pipeline “Makat — North Caucasus — Hosutobu — Free — Kharabali” necessary for the gasification of the Northern districts of the region.In 2018, the company started construction of four inter-settlement gas pipelines. They will gasify:city of Kharabali, S. Tambovka, p. Ashuluk Kharabali district

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