The External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Mauritius from 16th to 17th July 2024. The visit marks one of the first bilateral engagements undertaken by EAM following his re-appointment and follows the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, the Hon. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, to India for the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet and Council of Ministers. EAM had previously visited Mauritius in February, 2021.

2.​ During the visit, EAM will call on the Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Pravind Jugnauth and will hold bilateral meetings with other senior ministers of the Government of Mauritius. In addition, he will engage with other prominent Mauritian leaders. The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to comprehensively take stock of various facets of the bilateral relationship.

3.​ The visit underscores the importance of the India Mauritius relationship, and is a reflection of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’, Vision SAGAR, and commitment to the Global South. It also reaffirms the continued commitment of both countries to strengthen further the multi-dimensional bilateral relationship and deepen close people-to-people ties.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs – Government of India.

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, HM Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, on the occasion of his birthday.

In this message, His Majesty the King expresses His warmest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam and his esteemed Royal family, and for further progress and prosperity to the brotherly people of Brunei Darussalam, under the wise leadership of their sovereign.

“I should like to take this opportunity to say how much I value the special relations between our countries, which, I am sure, will continue to grow and prosper,” says HM the king in the message.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.

The Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli on 14 July 2024 received a visit from a delegation from the international Al Quran memorization competition which was held in Tripoli, Libya. The delegation included Mr. Husni Ismail Husein from the Indonesian Ministry of Religion and Brother Yusuf Mubarak, who memorized 30 part of the Al Quran, was a participant in the competition. Indonesia’s participation in the competition was a valuable moment in which the religious spirit and friendship between Indonesia and Libya was strengthened.

During this visit, the delegation was warmly welcomed by the KUAI of the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli, Dr. Dede Achmad Rifai and all Indonesian Embassy staff. The meeting also discussed an inspiring discussion regarding the importance of memorizing the Koran in forming the character of the younger generation with noble morals. Let us support the participation of Brother Yusuf Mubarak and ask for prayers for his success in the competition.​

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tripoli, Libya.

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) – Tanzania Country Director Mark Breda through the Implementing partner HJFMRI last Thursday supported the Tanzania Peoples Defense Forces (TPDF) and launched the Health Information System (HIS) data centre at Lugalo Military College of Medical and Allied Sciences. The data centre will provide real-time data across all the 21 health facilities supported within the TPDF.

The launched TPDF Health Information System (HIS) data centre which is also integrated with the Ministry of Health DHIS2 has been supported with funding from PEPFAR through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) to strengthen the provision of HIV services by having a one-stop data overview for a more efficient and effective program planning, management, monitoring, and integrating results attained from data into decision-making in improving the health system and sustain HIV epidemic control in Tanzania.

Speaking during the event, the WRAIR Country Director in Tanzania Mark Breda said the launch of the HIS within the TPDF Health facilities is a great milestone as it will add value to the country’s initiative especially in the realization of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals and the HIV treatment cascade, including diagnosis, enrollment, ART initiation, and adherence to treatment as we move toward epidemic control.

Also the Director of Medical Services with the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Brig. Gen. Charles Mwanziva appreciated the WRAIR support and said that the investment will help to strengthen the provision of quality healthcare services across the supported 21 TPDF health facilities and since it is linked with the Ministry of Health DHIS2, it will also help the ministry to access real-time data to enable the country plan and respond accordingly to HIV challenges.

He added that with the available real-time data across 21 TPDF health facilities, healthcare providers will be able to respond timely to patient needs by providing solutions to any challenges such as the need for viral load tests and evaluation of patient treatments, which will add value for the program to deliver effectively.

The collaborative idea of having the centralized data center to collect and analyze data within the TPDF health facilities was seen as an opportunity for the TPDF to strengthen the provision of HIV services and respond to the country’s priorities, especially on ensuring healthcare professionals intervene timely in any challenges observed through available data.

HJFMRI with funding from WRAIR has successfully invested more than TZS 900,000,000/= through the procurement of data center equipment, Installation of fiber optic network connectivity to 21 TPDF facilities through TTCL, designing of the TPDF-HIS and to conduct capacity building to TPDF team commissioned to the University of Dar es salaam, Server and power backup upgrading and facilitation of all consultative meetings with other stakeholders.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Tanzania.