Sporting moments of the week: Getting ready for Beijing 2022

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2 years ago

31/01/2022

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An athlete from Team Czech Republic shoots during the men’s biathlon training session at the National Biathlon Center in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China, January 30, 2022. /CFP

Chinese skaters train in a short track session at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, January 30, 2022. /CFP

Team Sweden huddle up for a meeting in an ice hockey training session in Wukesong Sports Center in Beijing, China, January 29, 2022. /CFP

Snowboarders train for the halfpipe event at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China, January 27, 2022. /CFP

Athletes test the course in a freestyle moguls training session at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China, January 30, 2022. /CFP

Chinese technical staff examine a curling rock in Beijing, China, January 29, 2022. /CFP

A simulated award ceremony is conducted at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, January 30, 2022. /CFP

Journalists enjoy food service in the dining hall of the Beijing 2022 Main Media Center in Beijing, China, January 28, 2022. /CFP

A rehearsal is conducted at the National Stadium on the one-week countdown of the opening ceremony of Beijing 2022 in Beijing, China, January 27, 2022. /CFP

The Mask of American Democracy

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1 year ago

07/03/2023

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Foreign Minister Shahid meets with the External Affairs Minister of India

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1 year ago

04/03/2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid has met with Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Subramanyam Jaishankar, this evening.

During the meeting, both Ministers discussed ways to deepen the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Minister Shahid expressed appreciation to the Government of India, for their continued support to the Maldives and highlighted the importance of regular consultations between the two countries. Minister Dr. Jaishankar thanked the Government of Maldives and noted the successful economic cooperation and the progress of projects that are being implemented under Indian grant assistance and line of credit schemes.

During the meeting, Minister Shahid and Minister Jaishankar reiterated the commitment of both countries to continue working closely together, bilaterally and in the international fora, on issues of mutual interest.

Minister Abdulla Shahid is on a three-day Official Visit to India, to attend the 8th edition of the Raisina Dialogue organised by the Observer Research Foundation and the Ministry of External Affairs of India.

Source(s): Foreign Ministry

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Envoy of President meet Qasim, declined to disclose details

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1 year ago

19/02/2023

Special envoy of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih traveled to Sun Island Resort, and met with leader of Jumhoory Party (JP) and MP Maamigili constituency Qasim Ibrahim.

A photograph of the leader of MDP Parliamentary group Mohamed Aslam, MP for Hulhumale’ and younger brother of President Solih, Ali Niyaz meeting with Qasim has been circulating social media.

Furthermore, MP Aslam has confirmed to Sun regarding the meeting.

However, despite repeated questioning, no details pertaining to the meeting was revealed.

President Solih who won the primary election held by MDP, as well as his opponent former President Mohamed Nasheed has been working to gain the support of Qasim.

JP will be making a final decision on the path for the party during its congress slated for February 24, 25.

Qasim has contested in two elections since the current constitution came into effect. That is the one in 2008 and 2013. But he has yet to receive enough votes to move on to the second round.

Notably in all these elections, JP has always gained importance when it comes down to forming coalitions in the second round.

Source(s): sun.mv