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Times of Oman
15-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Indian PM Modi departs for Cyprus, begins 3-nation tour to strengthen global ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning departed from New Delhi for Cyprus, marking the beginning of his three-nation diplomatic visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. The tour aims to deepen India's ties with these countries in areas such as trade, investment, technology, and security, and to attend the G7 Summit in Canada. Ahead of his departure, PM Modi issued a statement outlining the purpose and key highlights of his tour. "Today, I will embark on a three-nation tour to the Republic of Cyprus, Canada and Croatia," PM Modi's departure statement read. During the first leg of his visit, PM Modi will be in Cyprus on June 15-16. He is visiting the Mediterranean nation at the invitation of President Nikos Christodoulides. "On June 15-16, I will visit the Republic of Cyprus at the invitation of President HE Nikos Christodoulides. Cyprus is a close friend and an important partner in the Mediterranean region and the EU. The visit provides an opportunity to build upon the historical bonds and expand our ties in the areas of trade, investment, security, technology and promote people-to-people exchanges," the statement added. Following his visit to Cyprus, the Prime Minister will travel to Kananaskis, Canada, to attend the G7 Summit on June 16-17. He has been invited by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This will be PM Modi's sixth consecutive participation in the G7 Summit. "From Cyprus, I will travel to Kananaskis, Canada to attend the G7 Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister HE Mark Carney. The Summit will provide space for exchange of views on pressing global issues and the priorities of the Global South. I also look forward to engaging with leaders from partner countries," he said. On June 18, PM Modi will visit Croatia, where he will meet President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. This will be the first-ever visit to Croatia by an Indian Prime Minister. "On 18 June, I look forward to my visit to the Republic of Croatia and meetings with President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Both our countries enjoy centuries-old close cultural links. As the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, it will open new avenues for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest," PM's departure statement added. The Prime Minister also said the tour is an opportunity to thank India's international partners for their continued support in the fight against terrorism.
NHK
12-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Princess Kako pays courtesy call on Brazilian president
Japan's Princess Kako, who is on an official visit to Brazil, has paid a courtesy call on the country's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino visited the presidential office in the capital Brasilia on Wednesday. The princess conveyed her gratitude for the warm welcome she has received in Brazil. Lula visited Japan as a state guest and met with Emperor Naruhito in March. He told the princess that the Emperor was very kind, affectionate and receptive. The princess also visited Brazil's Congress earlier in the day. There, she attended a ceremony commemorating 130 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil. The princess said she hopes the relationship between the two countries will continue to deepen and remain long-lasting. She said she envisions a future in which people from both countries continue to deepen their exchanges and remain close to each other. The princess is scheduled to stay in Brasilia until Thursday. On Friday, she is expected to visit Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, upon which a giant statue of Christ overlooks the city.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
KENNEDY exposes the kink in Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron's 'squabble'... and the disturbing classroom cuckolding behind it all
First impressions are so important. Just ask Brigitte Macron. Unfortunately, the first impression the geriatric French First Lady made when she and husband, President Emmanuel Macron, landed in Hanoi, Vietnam on Monday was of her palm and she made it right in his face. Those waiting to greet the couple on their diplomatic visit to the Vietnamese capital had to do a double take as Brigitte's gnarled 72-year-old hands could be seen forcefully pushing Manny's head back so hard that he almost lost his footing.
Japan Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Japan Times
Japan's Princess Kako to visit Brazil from June 4
Princess Kako will make an official visit to Brazil for two weeks from June 4, according to a plan approved by the Japanese government at a Cabinet meeting on Friday. During her stay in Brazil, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko will attend a ceremony commemorating the 130th anniversary this year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil. She will meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as well as local Nikkei people of Japanese descent. This will be Princess Kako's fourth official visit to a foreign country, following her visit to Greece in May 2024. In February this year, the Brazilian government invited the princess to visit the country. The princess met with Lula when the president visited Japan as a state guest in March. According to the Imperial Household Agency, Princess Kako will leave Japan on June 4 and arrive in Sao Paulo the following day, local time, via Chicago. On June 10, the princess will travel to Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, where she will attend the 130th anniversary celebration hosted by the Brazilian Congress and pay a courtesy call on the president. After visiting other cities, including Rio de Janeiro, the princess will leave Sao Paulo on June 15 and return to Japan on June 17.
NHK
09-05-2025
- Business
- NHK
Japan's Princess Kako to make official visit to Brazil
Japan's Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino, will visit Brazil in June to mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The princess is scheduled to depart Narita Airport, near Tokyo, on June 4 and tour Sao Paulo and seven other cities during her stay in Brazil from June 5 through 15. Sao Paulo is Brazil's most populous city and has a large community of Brazilians of Japanese ancestry. The trip to Brazil will be Princess Kako's 4th official overseas visit. In the latter half of her trip, Princess Kako will attend a ceremony and luncheon in the capital Brasilia to mark the 130th anniversary of bilateral ties. Japan and Brazil signed a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation in 1895. The princess will also pay a visit to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He made a state visit to Japan in March. Princess Kako will return to Japan on June 17.
