Jordanian, French FMs urge continued support to UNRWA as humanitarian condition worsens in Gaza

STORY: Jordanian, French FMs urge continued support to UNRWA as humanitarian condition worsens in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Sunday stressed the importance of the international community's continued support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), saying it plays an indispensable role in assisting Palestinian refugees, especially in the war-torn Gaza. The Jordanian minister made the remarks at a meeting in Amman with French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne, during which the two sides discussed efforts to achieve a complete ceasefire in Gaza, ensure the protection of civilians, and deliver sufficient and sustainable humanitarian aid throughout the region, according to a statement by the ministry. The Jordanian minister praised France's supportive stance for the two-state solu

11th int'l defense expo kicks off in Pakistan's Karachi

STORY: 11th int'l defense expo kicks off in Pakistan's Karachi DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: KARACHI, Pakistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BILAWAL BHUTTO ZARDARI, Pakistani Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMAD ARIF MALIK, Director General of the Defense Export Promotion Organization 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAJID ALI KHAN TAREEN, CEO of Solu Nox 5. various of visitors and pavilions of the expo STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "The 11th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) kicked off here on Tuesday at the Karachi Expo Center in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi. During the four-day event, the participant companies will get the opportunities to demonstrate their products, networking, and business expansions, like business-to-business and business-to-government engagements. They are also expected to sign agreements and accords during t