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Illustrations of the military defence system supplier KNDS - Versailles AJ

This photo is an illustration showing a "RapidFire" weapon system for surface ships, notably used on the BRF Jacques Chevalier and its sister ship Jacques Stosskopf at the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, On December 8, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Of The BRF Jacques Stosskopf - Saint-Nazaire

The Jacques Stosskopf, the second Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) of the French Navy, is seen docked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Launched on August 19, 2024, this 194-meter vessel is set to undergo sea trials in spring 2025, with delivery expected in summer 2025. Designed to replace the aging Durance-class tankers, the BRF will ensure fuel, ammunition, and supply support for naval operations worldwide. Named in honor of Jacques Stosskopf, a French naval engineer and resistance fighter, the ship pays tribute to his courage and sacrifice during World War II. Stosskopf, who secretly aided the Allies while working at the Lorient submarine base, was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for espionage. Saint-Nazaire, France – March 22, 2025. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Key takeaways from Xi's diplomacy in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 17, 2023 shows a floral decoration for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) near China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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3rd BRF in eyes of participants

STORY: 3rd BRF in eyes of participants DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SOUEF KAMALIDINI, Minister of Post, Telecommunications and Digital Economy of the Comoros 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARKADIY KOROSTELEV, CEO of Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DR. ALLAN ZEMAN, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KAIRAT SARYBAY, Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ARKADIY KOROSTELEV, CEO of Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SOUEF KAMALIDINI, Minister of Post, Telecommunications and Digital Economy of the Comoros 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): RAFAEL HENRIQUE ZERBETTO, Brazilian expert, China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): WALTER NYAMUKONDIWA, Reporter of the Herald newspaper in Zimbabwe 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): RAFAEL HENRIQUE ZERBETTO, Braz

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Green, digital transition to unleash huge potential for future BRI cooperation: BRF delegates

STORY: Green, digital transition to unleash huge potential for future BRI cooperation: BRF delegates DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABUNAYYAN MOHAMMED ABDULLAHR, ACWA Power Company, Saudi Arabia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JELENA GRUBOR STEFANOVIC, Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Burger King (China) Holding Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TEDDY TRILAKSONO, Journalist, The Jakarta Post STORYLINE: The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation concluded on Wednesday in Beijing. Many delegates attending the two-day forum have expressed confidence in green and digital transition for the future of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABUNAYYAN MOHAMMED ABDULLAHR, ACWA Power Company, Saudi Arabia "We need to really put more emphasis on green energy, like green hydr

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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(231018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends a press conference of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(231018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends a press conference of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-XINHUA-PRESIDENT-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-THEMATIC FORUM ON THINK TANK EXCHANGE (CN)

(231018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, speaks at the Thematic Forum on Think Tank Exchange of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF), in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-DING XUEXIANG-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-HIGH-LEVEL FORUM ON CONNECTIVITY (CN)

(231018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends and delivers a speech at the High-level Forum on Connectivity of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-CAI QI-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-HIGH-LEVEL FORUM ON DIGITAL ECONOMY (CN)

(231018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attends and delivers a speech at the High-level Forum on Digital Economy of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-RUSSIA-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(231018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2023. Putin is in Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF). (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-RUSSIA-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(231018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2023. Putin is in Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF). (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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Thai PM eyes further BRI cooperation on infrastructure, green energy

STORY: Thai PM eyes further BRI cooperation on infrastructure, green energy DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SRETTHA THAVISIN, Thai Prime Minister 2. various of Thailand STORYLINE: The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) is held in Beijing from Tuesday to Wednesday. Ahead of his trip to Beijing for the forum, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said in an interview with Xinhua that Thailand is looking forward to more Belt and Road (BRI) cooperation in sectors including infrastructure and green energy to deepen cooperation with China. SOUNDBITE (English): SRETTHA THAVISIN, Thai Prime Minister "Logistics is one of the major issues. Without modern transport methods, goods can not go flow through. And we need to improve that. And I believe we've been lagging behind in terms of our development, so I will use this opportunity to catch up. You need developments of airports, new ports, and future land bridg

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BRI has seen a decade of remarkable accomplishments: Hungarian expert

STORY: BRI has seen a decade of remarkable accomplishments: Hungarian expert DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:01 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hungary-Serbia railway project 2. Levente Horvath 3. various of the third Belt and Road Forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEVENTE HORVATH, Director of the Eurasia Center of the John von Neumann University in Hungary 3. various of Budapest and the Hungary-Serbia railway project 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LEVENTE HORVATH, Director of the Eurasia Center of the John von Neumann University in Hungary STORYLINE: A Hungarian expert has said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has seen a decade of remarkable accomplishments, deserving significant celebrations. Levente Horvath, director of the Eurasia Center of the John von Neumann University in Hungary, made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua just before the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) that is held in Beijing from Tuesday to Wednesday. SOUNDBITE

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BRI contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals: UN official

STORY: BRI contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals: UN official DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of construction sites 2. various of UN in Vienna 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GHADA WALY, UNODC Executive Director 4. various of UNODC 5. various of railways 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GHADA WALY, UNODC Executive Director 7. various of ports 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GHADA WALY, UNODC Executive Director STORYLINE: A United Nations (UN) official has said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can help accelerate efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ghada Waly, executive director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua in Vienna before flying to Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF). It is her first trip to China since she took the helm at UNODC in February 2020. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GHADA WALY, UNODC Executive Director "My

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(BRF)CHINA-BEIJING-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-ETHIOPIAN PM-ARRIVAL (CN)

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2023. Abiy Ahmed will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

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(BRF)CHINA-BEIJING-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-ETHIOPIAN PM-ARRIVAL (CN)

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2023. Abiy Ahmed will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(BRF)CHINA-BEIJING-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-ETHIOPIAN PM-ARRIVAL (CN)

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An airplane carrying Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed lands in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2023. Abiy Ahmed will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRF-GREETING (CN)

(231015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2023 shows a floral decoration for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) near Beichen Road in Beijing, capital of China. The BRF will be held from Oct. 17 to 18 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRF-GREETING (CN)

(231015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2023 shows a floral decoration for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) near China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China. The BRF will be held from Oct. 17 to 18 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRF-GREETING (CN)

(231015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2023 shows a floral decoration for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) near Beichen Road in Beijing, capital of China. The BRF will be held from Oct. 17 to 18 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRF-GREETING (CN)

(231015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2023 shows a floral decoration for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) near China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China. The BRF will be held from Oct. 17 to 18 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRF-GREETING (CN)

(231015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a floral decoration at Xidan area in Beijing, capital of China. The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) will be held from Oct. 17 to 18 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRF-GREETING (CN)

(231015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2023 shows a floral decoration for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) near China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China. The BRF will be held from Oct. 17 to 18 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRF-GREETING (CN)

(231015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2023 shows a floral decoration for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) near Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China. The BRF will be held from Oct. 17 to 18 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)