PM’s interaction with Additional Secretaries and Joint Secretaries
Aug242017
Aug242017
Re-equipping the UN World Food Programme auto fleet with Russian-made vehicles
The signed resolution provides for up to 535 million roubles to be allocated in 2017-2018 to implement the next phase of the UN World Food Programme project to replace trucks used for transporting humanitarian aid with Russian-made vehicles, and up to $1.5 million as a special-purpose contribution to the WFP fund for the development of logistics capacity, including the integration of KamAZ trucks into regional fleets of WFP trucks. Funds for these purposes are envisaged in the federal budget.
Reference
The document was developed by the Ministry of Finance in accordance with Presidential Directive No 274-rp of 27 July 2017 and the international obligations of the Russian Federation stipulated by the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the United Nations World Food Programme (hereinafter, respectively, the Agreement, WFP ) for 2014-2017. The agreement was signed in 2014 in accordance with the Government Directive No 1384-r of 24 July 2014.
Under the Agreement, Russia makes financial contributions to the WFP fund, paying particular attention to increasing the WFP auto fleet by providing KamAZ trucks and other related equipment.
The signed resolution provides for up to 535 million roubles to be allocated in 2017-2018 to implement the next phase of the UN World Food Programme project to replace trucks used for transporting humanitarian aid with Russian-made vehicles, and up to $1.5 million to pay a special-purpose contribution to the WFP fund for the development of logistics capacity, including the integration of KamAZ trucks into regional fleets of WFP trucks. Funds for these purposes are envisaged in the federal budget.
The adopted decisions expand the range of areas of Russia’s cooperation with international humanitarian organisations of the UN system and the participation of Russian technical experts in the work of WFP on personnel training and vehicle maintenance.
Aug242017
Press Releases: National Mourning in Sierra Leone
Press Statement
Heather Nauert
Department Spokesperson
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
August 23, 2017
As Sierra Leone officially concludes its period of national mourning following the tragic flooding and mudslides in the capital Freetown and surrounding areas, the United States reiterates our profound sympathy and extends our condolences to the people of Sierra Leone as they begin to heal from this disaster.
Personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone, including from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, have been working closely with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health and Sanitation and the Office of National Security to provide technical support and humanitarian assistance to assist in the Government of Sierra Leone’s response.
The United States will continue to closely monitor the impact of the flooding and mudslides and coordinate with the Government of Sierra Leone and international partners on next steps in the recovery.
Aug242017
Press Releases: The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces the Construction Award for the Major Renovation of the U.S. Chancery in Montevideo, Uruguay
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
August 23, 2017
The Department of State has awarded the construction contract for the major renovation of the U.S. Chancery in Montevideo, Uruguay to Perini Management Services of Framingham, MA.
The rehabilitation project includes life safety and security upgrades as well as new support facilities.
Since 1999, as part of the Department’s Capital Security Construction Program, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has completed 137 new diplomatic facilities, with an additional 48 projects now in design or under construction.
OBO’s mission is to provide safe, secure, and functional facilities that represent the U.S. government to host nations and support our staff in the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives. These facilities represent American values and the best in American architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, and construction execution.
For further information please contact Christine Foushee at FousheeCT@state.gov, or visit www.state.gov/obo.
Aug242017
Lawyer pioneering green card service in China
[unable to retrieve full-text content]GaoYuying, partner and director of the International Legal Transaction Department of Beijing Century Law Firm, is offering pioneering legal consultation and assistance for foreigners intending to apply for the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card in China, otherwise known as the green card.