GLOBALink | China prepares to launch Shenzhou-14 crewed spaceship
The combination of the Shenzhou-14 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said Sunday.
The facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, said the CMSA.
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Tbilisi and Bucharest become twin cities
Tbilisi has the 22nd twin city as Georgia and Romania Monday signed a memorandum on the establishment of twin-city relations. Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze signed the document as part of a visit to Bucharest.
"Georgia would have the opportunity to cooperate with Romania in various areas, like sports, culture, urban planning, and transport,” Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said.
“Bucharest and Tbilisi have a lot in common. I hope that the deepening of relations will help us exchange our views and experiences and further cooperate,” Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan noted.
According to the Tbilisi City Hall, a bust of Shota Rustaveli will unveil in King Mihai I Park in Bucharest.
European Council meets to discuss Ukraine, defence, energy and food security
Today and tomorrow, EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss the latest developments in relation to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support to Ukraine, including humanitarian, military, financial, and political support.
The EU heads of state and government will also discuss EU security and defence, energy, and food security.
“One of our most pressing concerns is assisting the Ukrainian state, along with our international partners, with its liquidity needs. We will also discuss how best to organise our support for Ukraine’s reconstruction, as a major global effort will be required to rebuild the country,” said European Council President Charles Michel ahead of the summit.
He added that the EU would also continue putting pressure on Russia.
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Irakli Garibashvili Meets Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel
Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia started his visit to the State of Israel by meeting his colleague, Naftali Bennett.
Irakli Garibashvili and Naftali Bennett discussed the key aspects of the cooperation agenda between the two countries.
The Prime Minister of the State of Israel expressed gratitude to Irakli Garibashvili for the second official visit.
"It is no secret that we have a mutual belief and respect towards each other. We appreciate that it has been the second official visit to our country" noted Naftali Bennett.
Irakli Garibashvili thanked his Israeli colleague for hosting him today.
"Mr. Prime Minister, first of all thank you for receiving us. It is a great honor to be here. We are close friends and this friendship dates 26 centuries. Once again, thank you!" noted Irakli Garibashvili.
It was noted that 2022 is a jubilee year for bilateral relations, as the 30th Anniversary is celebrated since the establishment of Diplomatic Relations and positive trend of bilateral cooperation in various areas creates opportunities for further advancing our partnership in a number of areas, including education, infrastructure, tourism, trade, agriculture and others.
Attention was focused at the meeting on the development prospects of current cooperation in defense and security.
Irakli Garibashvili expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister of the State of Israel for the solid support of territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia.
Meeting with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel was attended by Ilia Darchiashvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia; Juansher Burchuladze, Minister of Defense of Georgia; Grigol Liluashvili, Head of State Security Service of Georgia; H.E. Lasha Zhvania, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the State of Israel; Revaz Javelidze, Head of Government Administration.
Press Service of the Government Administration