Inter-Union Mobilization in Toulouse - France

Inter-Union Mobilization in Toulouse - France

Two placards, as many lawsuits for Sarkozy as there are prime ministers. Even I can see that it's all going to hell. Third day of protests and strikes in a month. Nationwide strike and protest organized by the inter-union coalition (UNSA, CFDT, CGT, FO, CGC, CFTC, Solidaires, FSU) against budgetary austerity policies and in favor of social and fiscal justice. France, Toulouse, October 2, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Osez IA event in Paris

Osez IA event in Paris

Plan to disseminate AI in all companies DARE TO L'AI organized at the Ministry of Finance in the presence of 5 ministers. Paris on July 1, 2025. Photo Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Osez IA event in Paris

Osez IA event in Paris

Eric LOMBARD, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty During the presentation of the plan to disseminate AI in all companies DARE TO L'AI organized at the Ministry of Finance in the presence of 5 ministers. Paris on July 1, 2025. Photo Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Osez IA event in Paris

Osez IA event in Paris

Marc FERRACCI, Minister for Industry and Energy Affairs During the presentation of the plan to disseminate AI in all companies DARE TO L'AI organized at the Ministry of Finance in the presence of 5 ministers. Paris on July 1, 2025. Photo Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Osez IA event in Paris

Osez IA event in Paris

Clara CHAPPAZ, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs During the presentation of the plan to disseminate AI in all companies DARE TO L'AI organized at the Ministry of Finance in the presence of 5 ministers. Paris on July 1, 2025. Photo Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Osez IA event in Paris

Osez IA event in Paris

Plan to disseminate AI in all companies DARE TO L'AI organized at the Ministry of Finance in the presence of 5 ministers. Paris on July 1, 2025. Photo Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Osez IA event in Paris

Osez IA event in Paris

Marc FERRACCI, Minister for Industry and Energy Affairs During the presentation of the plan to disseminate AI in all companies DARE TO L'AI organized at the Ministry of Finance in the presence of 5 ministers. Paris on July 1, 2025. Photo Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Osez IA event in Paris

Osez IA event in Paris

Clara CHAPPAZ, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs During the presentation of the plan to disseminate AI in all companies DARE TO L'AI organized at the Ministry of Finance in the presence of 5 ministers. Paris on July 1, 2025. Photo Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe VI (c) presides over the meeting of the National Security Council, at the Moncloa Palace, on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI has chaired this Tuesday the extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council, held at the Moncloa Palace, and with the presence of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and practically all the ministers. With the intention of "facilitating the operability given the special circumstances that make it advisable", the head of state has been at the head of the National Security Council, after canceling his visit to Jaén with Queen Letizia scheduled for this Tuesday on the occasion of the commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of its capital. Photo by Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo/ABACAPRESSC.OM

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe VI (c) presides over the meeting of the National Security Council, at the Moncloa Palace, on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI has chaired this Tuesday the extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council, held at the Moncloa Palace, and with the presence of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and practically all the ministers. With the intention of "facilitating the operability given the special circumstances that make it advisable", the head of state has been at the head of the National Security Council, after canceling his visit to Jaén with Queen Letizia scheduled for this Tuesday on the occasion of the commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of its capital. Photo by Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo/ABACAPRESSC.OM

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe VI (left) and the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), on their arrival at the meeting of the National Security Council, at the Moncloa Palace, on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI presided this Tuesday over the extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council, held at the Moncloa Palace, with the presence of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and practically all the ministers. With the intention of "facilitating the operability given the special circumstances that make it advisable", the head of state has been at the head of the National Security Council, after canceling his visit to Jaén with Queen Letizia scheduled for this Tuesday on the occasion of the commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of its capital. Photo by Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo/ABACAPRESSC.OM

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander and all new ministers at conclusion of swearing-in ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands on July 2, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander and all new ministers at conclusion of swearing-in ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands on July 2, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander and all new ministers at conclusion of swearing-in ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands on July 2, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander and all new ministers at conclusion of swearing-in ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands on July 2, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander and all new ministers at conclusion of swearing-in ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands on July 2, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander Meets New Ministers - The Hague

King Willem-Alexander and all new ministers at conclusion of swearing-in ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands on July 2, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Egyptian, Iranian FMs discuss normalization of ties, Gaza crisis

STORY: Egyptian, Iranian FMs discuss normalization of ties, Gaza crisis SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. File of Egypt's Foreign Ministry headquarters STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held phone talks with Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani on Wednesday, discussing the normalization of bilateral relations as well as the ongoing Israeli deadly offensive on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. "The two ministers agreed on the importance of pursuing the path of developing bilateral relations to ensure that all outstanding issues are addressed, in preparation for restoring relations to normal," said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement. Shoukry and Bagheri Kani agreed to work together to restore normal ties "based on the principles of mutual respect and good neighborliness," and to jointly support regional stability, according to the statement. They also touched on the situation in Gaza and the ongoing m

Jordanian, Irish foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: Jordanian, Irish foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL MARTIN, Irish Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin discussed efforts aimed at ending the disastrous situation caused by the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. The two ministers stressed the need to reach an immediate ceasefire, remove all obstacles to the entry of immediate and sufficient aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip, and join all efforts to prevent regional escalation. Jordanian Foreign Minister appreciated Ireland's historical positions in supporting Palestinian rights, and its clear position in demanding a ceasefire and implementing the two-state solution. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian F

Palestinian new gov't sworn in

STORY: Palestinian new gov't sworn in SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: RAMALLAH, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sworn-in ceremony STORYLINE: The Palestinian new government headed by Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa was sworn in Ramallah in the West Bank on Sunday. The new government consists of 23 ministerial portfolios, including at least six ministers from the Gaza Strip. Mustafa will also take over the position of foreign minister from veteran diplomat Riyad Al-Maliki. During the swearing-in ceremony in front of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Mustafa pledged that his new government would serve all Palestinians, stressing the government's political references are the Palestine Liberation Organization and its political program and international commitments, as mandated by the letter of assignment outlined by Abbas. At a meeting with the new government after the ceremony, Abbas reaffirmed that work is underway in coordi

Tunisian president underlines need to strengthen security in Arab societies

STORY: Tunisian president underlines need to strengthen security in Arab societies SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday stressed the need to reach an approach that contributes to enhancing the security of Arab societies, according to a statement released by the Tunisian presidency. While hosting participants of the 41st session of the Arab Interior Ministers Council launched in Tunis on Monday, Saied called for efforts to deal effectively with all security challenges facing the countries of the region, especially terrorism, extremism, drugs, cyber threats, illegal immigration, and transcontinental crimes. For his part, Saudi Interior Minister Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, also the honorary chairman of the council, said the regularly scheduled council meetings "reflects the common awareness of the importance of coordination to c

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Tractors during a demonstration on the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors has arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

The demonstration of farmers and tractors in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Madrid

Farmers Protest - Madrid

The demonstration of farmers in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Madrid

Farmers Protest - Madrid

The demonstration of farmers in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Madrid

Farmers Protest - Madrid

The demonstration of farmers in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Madrid

Farmers Protest - Madrid

The demonstration of farmers in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Madrid

Farmers Protest - Madrid

The demonstration of farmers in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Madrid

Farmers Protest - Madrid

The demonstration of farmers in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Madrid

Farmers Protest - Madrid

The demonstration of farmers in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Madrid

Farmers Protest - Madrid

The demonstration of farmers in the Paseo de la Castellana, continues its march to the Office of the European Commission in Madrid, February 26, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). A hundred tractors and thousands of farmers, convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG and UPA, from all over Spain, today toured the center of Madrid under the slogan 'The field demands support, respect and recognition' to demand solutions to the many problems facing the agricultural sector. The protest coincides with the meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels. The column of approximately 100 tractors arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture, and then marched together with the farmers to the European Commission Office in Madrid. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trade, economic cooperation with China boosts Egyptian economy: Egyptian ministers

STORY: Trade, economic cooperation with China boosts Egyptian economy: Egyptian ministers SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt 2. various of the 10th Akhbar El Youm economic conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED MAAIT, Egyptian Finance Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAHMOUD ESMAT, Egyptian Minister of Public Business Sector 5. various of the conference STORYLINE: Egyptian ministers said Saturday that economic and trade cooperation with China greatly supports the Egyptian economy despite all the economic challenges facing the Arab country. Egyptian finance minister and minister of public business sector received the interviews with Xinhua on the sidelines of the 10th Akhbar El Youm economic conference in the Egyptian capital Cairo. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED MAAIT, Egyptian Finance Minister "We are partners with China on many projects, and it (China) is Egypt's largest trading partner, in addition

ASEAN Plus Three countries to boost tourism cooperation

STORY: ASEAN Plus Three countries to boost tourism cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: The 23rd meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China, Japan and South Korea (APT) Tourism Ministers was held in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on Friday to exchange and share information on the tourism sector. The meeting was co-chaired by Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket, and Wang Chang, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Laos. Speaking at the meeting, Wang said China is ready to strengthen communication with all parties, advance practical cooperation and jointly promote regional tourism cooperation to a higher level. The meeting also emphasized the importance of upskilling and reskilling the tourism workforce, and equipping them with valuable tools, including digital technology to enable them to adapt to new ways of doing b

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231215) -- BEIJING. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. (Frank Robichon/Pool via Xinhua)

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese PM ousts LDP's largest faction from cabinet amid political funds scandal" (Frank Robichon/Pool via Xinhua)

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) leaves after a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese PM ousts LDP's largest faction from cabinet amid political funds scandal" (Frank Robichon/Pool via Xinhua)

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hirokazu Matsuno (2nd L, front) attends the closing meeting of parliament in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese PM ousts LDP's largest faction from cabinet amid political funds scandal" (Xinhua/Feng Wuyong)

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese PM ousts LDP's largest faction from cabinet amid political funds scandal" (Frank Robichon/Pool via Xinhua)

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) attends the closing meeting of parliament in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese PM ousts LDP's largest faction from cabinet amid political funds scandal" (Xinhua/Feng Wuyong)

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yoshimasa Hayashi (2nd L) attends the closing meeting of parliament in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese PM ousts LDP's largest faction from cabinet amid political funds scandal" (Xinhua/Feng Wuyong)

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ken Saito (C) attends the closing meeting of parliament in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese PM ousts LDP's largest faction from cabinet amid political funds scandal" (Xinhua/Feng Wuyong)

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

JAPAN-TOKYO-KISHIDA-CABINET MINISTERS-OUSTING

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yasutoshi Nishimura attends the closing meeting of parliament in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese PM ousts LDP's largest faction from cabinet amid political funds scandal" (Xinhua/Feng Wuyong)