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BRI praised for promoting world peace, stability at Eurasian Economic Summit

STORY: BRI praised for promoting world peace, stability at Eurasian Economic Summit SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of the session STORYLINE: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China in 2013 was hailed for promoting world peace and stability by strengthening win-win cooperation at the Eurasian Economic Summit on Thursday. A special session entitled "Longing for Peace: Belt and Road Is 11 Years Old" was held on the second day of the summit, summarizing the accomplishments and contributions of the BRI. Vladimir Norov, former foreign minister of Uzbekistan and former secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), said the BRI has been giving impetus to the development of the world economy by creating a global network of interconnection. Norov said the transcontinental transport line connecting China and Europe played an important ro

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A police officer stands guard during an event in Sochi, Russia, on Dec. 31, 2013. The Winter Olympic Games will be held in the Black Sea resort from Feb. 7 to 23, 2014.

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Photo shows police officers at Sochi station in Sochi, Russia, on Dec. 31, 2013. The Winter Olympic Games will be held in the Black Sea resort from Feb. 7 to 23, 2014.

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Photo shows workers near the Olympic Park (back) in Sochi, Russia, on Dec. 29, 2013. The Winter Games will be held in the Black Sea resort from Feb. 7 to 23, 2014.

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Russian supporters pose for a photo before an ice hockey friendly at the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia, on Dec. 22, 2013. The Winter Games will be held in the Black Sea resort from Feb. 7 to 23, 2014.

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Police officers check luggage at a gate before an ice hockey friendly at the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia, on Dec. 21, 2013. The Winter Games will be held in the Black Sea resort from Feb. 7 to 23, 2014.

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A girl poses for a photo with the Olympic monument reflected in water in Sochi, Russia, on Dec. 24, 2013. The Winter Games will be held in the Black Sea resort from Feb. 7 to 23, 2014.

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Photo shows the illuminated Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia, on Dec. 27, 2013. The Black Sea is seen at back. The Winter Games will be held in the resort city from Feb. 7 to 23, 2014.

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Traffic accident in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A Feb. 23, 2013, photo shows the vehicle carrying a group of Japanese tourists that crashed into the median on an expressway in the state of Malacca in Malaysia the same day. One of the eight Japanese aboard died and the seven others were injured, the Japanese Embassy in Malaysia said on Feb. 25.

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Traffic accident in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A Feb. 23, 2013, photo shows the vehicle carrying a group of Japanese tourists that crashed into the median on an expressway in the state of Malacca in Malaysia the same day. One of the eight Japanese aboard died and the seven others were injured, the Japanese Embassy in Malaysia said on Feb. 25.

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Kenya presidential election

NAKURU, Kenya - Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga makes a campaign speech in Nakuru, Kenya, on Feb. 23, 2013, for the March 4 presidential election.

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World ski championships

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy - (From L) Sara Takanashi of Japan, Sarah Hendrickson of the United States and Jacqueline Seifriedsberger of Austria hold the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, at the award ceremony for women's individual ski jumping in Val di Fiemme, Italy, on Feb. 23, 2013, after they competed the previous day at the world ski championships.

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Taiko, flute concert in U.S.

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese American musicians Kenny Endo (L) and Kaoru Watanabe perform in a Japanese drum and flute concert at the Music From Japan Festival in New York on Feb. 23, 2013. The event paid tribute to residents of areas struck by the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters.

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World ski championships

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy - Anders Bardal of Norway celebrates after winning the men's normal hill individual ski jumping competition in Val di Fiemme, Italy, on Feb. 23, 2013, at the world ski championships.

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World ski championships

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy - Japan's Sara Takanashi holds the silver medal at the award ceremony for women's individual ski jumping in Val di Fiemme, Italy, on Feb. 23, 2013, after she landed jumps of 104.5 and 103 meters for a points total of 251.0 the previous day at the world ski championships.

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World ski championships

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy - (From L) Sara Takanashi of Japan, Sarah Hendrickson of the United States and Jacqueline Seifriedsberger of Austria hold the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, at the award ceremony for women's individual ski jumping in Val di Fiemme, Italy, on Feb. 23, 2013, after they competed the previous day at the world ski championships.

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Abe leaves U.S.

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) waves as he leaves from the Andrews Air Force Base near Washington for Japan on a Japanese government airplane on Feb. 23, 2013, after holding talks with U.S. President Barack Obama the previous day. At right is Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.

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World ski championships

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy - Japan's Sara Takanashi holds the silver medal at the award ceremony for women's individual ski jumping in Val di Fiemme, Italy, on Feb. 23, 2013, after she landed jumps of 104.5 and 103 meters for a points total of 251.0 the previous day at the world ski championships.

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Admission fee mulled for Mt. Fuji

TOKYO, Japan - An August 2012 file photo shows alpinists climbing Mt. Fuji west of Tokyo. The governors of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures straddled by the highest mountain in Japan said on Feb. 23, 2013, that they are considering introducing an admission fee for Mt. Fuji to finance efforts for environmental protection.

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World's oldest woman

OSAKA, Japan - A Jan. 17, 2013, photo shows Misao Okawa, a 114-year-old resident of the western Japanese city of Osaka. She is expected to be recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest woman, people close to her said on Feb. 23, 2013.

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Japan crown prince turns 53

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito holds a press conference at his palace in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2013, ahead of his 53rd birthday on Feb. 23. The crown prince said he has been enjoying a "fruitful time" with Emperor Akihito by regularly exchanging views on his role as a symbol of the state and other issues. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince turns 53

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito holds a press conference at his palace in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2013, ahead of his 53rd birthday on Feb. 23. The crown prince said he has been enjoying a "fruitful time" with Emperor Akihito by regularly exchanging views on his role as a symbol of the state and other issues. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince turns 53

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito holds a press conference at his palace in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2013, ahead of his 53rd birthday on Feb. 23. The crown prince said he has been enjoying a "fruitful time" with Emperor Akihito by regularly exchanging views on his role as a symbol of the state and other issues. (Pool photo)

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Man Utd to play Marinos in summer friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Peter Schmeichel (L), former goalkeeper and ambassador for Manchester United, and Akira Kaetsu, president of Yokohama Marinos Ltd., are pictured at a press conference at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 5, 2013. Manchester United announced the club will play a friendly against J-League side Yokohama F Marinos on July 23 at the stadium, on its first tour through Japan in six years.

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Yamanashi governor stresses need to protect Mt. Fuji

Yamanashi Gov. Hitoshi Goto (C) speaks on the conservation of Mt. Fuji against the backdrop of the country's tallest mountain on Feb. 23, 2015, at an event coinciding with the "Day of Mt. Fuji." Tourists visiting Mt. Fuji have increased since it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yamato Transport workers demand volume limit amid labor shortage

Photo taken in March 2013 shows Yamato Transport Co. delivery service workers carrying a package in Tokyo. Workers at the company have asked management to limit the volume of packages accepted from clients amid a labor shortage, sources close to the matter said Feb. 23, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo