Qu Dongyu re-elected as FAO director-general

STORY: Qu Dongyu re-elected as FAO director-general DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 43rd session of the FAO Conference in Rome STORYLINE: Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Sunday during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference in Rome. Qu was first elected in June 2019 to head the UN agency and is the first Chinese national to serve in the position. Since assuming office, Qu has actively led the FAO to address the challenges concerning global food security and contribute to the food and agricultural development of all countries, especially developing countries. His efforts have been extensively recognized by FAO member nations. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is a specialized UN agency leading cooperation in food and agriculture. The organization plays a vital role in global food and agricultural policy exchanges, standard-set

Foreign Minister Gemba at Diet

Foreign Minister Gemba at Diet

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba delivers his first foreign policy address to parliament at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2012.

PM Noda's first policy address

PM Noda's first policy address

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda makes his first policy address since taking office at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2011. Noda pledged to map out a strategy to revive the country's economy by the end of the year in the aftermath of the March 11 quake-tsunami tragedy and the unfolding global financial market crisis.

HKSAR chief executive John Lee delivers first policy address

STORY: HKSAR chief executive John Lee delivers first policy address DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the HKSAR 3. various of attendees 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the HKSAR STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivered on Wednesday his first policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council since taking office. The report covers a raft of policies and measures to boost growth and improve people's livelihood. It aims to boost Hong Kong's competitiveness and start a new chapter for the international financial hub. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the HKSAR "Under the 'one country, two systems' principle, Hong Kong has the distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world. Having direct access to the

CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

(221019) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivers his first policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council since taking office in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 19, 2022. TO GO WITH "HKSAR chief executive John Lee delivers first policy address" (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

(221019) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivers his first policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council since taking office in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 19, 2022. TO GO WITH "HKSAR chief executive John Lee delivers first policy address" (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

GLOBALink | Int'l experts slam U.S. double standards amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

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PM Noda's first policy address

PM Noda's first policy address

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda makes his first policy address since taking office at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2011. Noda pledged to map out a strategy to revive the country's economy by the end of the year in the aftermath of the March 11 quake-tsunami tragedy and the unfolding global financial market crisis. (Kyodo)

Foreign Minister Gemba at Diet

Foreign Minister Gemba at Diet

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba delivers his first foreign policy address to parliament at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2012. (Kyodo)