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… to foster predictability and trust in our partnerships. By strengthening mechanisms for forthright dialogue at both the strategic and operational levels, we can better achieve unified views on key issues of mutual interest; and, importantly, … to foster predictability and trust in our partnerships. By strengthening mechanisms for forthright dialogue at both the strategic and operational levels, we can better achieve unified views on key issues of mutual interest; and, importantly, … UN needs strong regional organisations. Thank you. (As delivered) Last Updated: 18 June 2015 … UN Peacekeeping: Regional partnership and its evolution …
… financing. Together with Germany we have submitted an effective practices paper to the 1540 Committee on our common strategic approach to engaging industry in national export controls, which we hope will be useful to others looking to … financing. Together with Germany we have submitted an effective practices paper to the 1540 Committee on our common strategic approach to engaging industry in national export controls, which we hope will be useful to others looking to …
… relevant Security Council resolutions. Members of the Panel attended the following workshops: International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Workshop (Dubai, UAE, 4 September). Last Updated: 5 June 2015 … Thematic issues Iran Kenya … relevant Security Council resolutions. Members of the Panel attended the following workshops: International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Workshop (Dubai, UAE, 4 September). Last Updated: 5 June 2015 … Iran Sanctions Committee 90-day …
… the incorporation of disaster risk reduction in any future framework for sustainable development. We call for strong and strategic language on disaster risk reduction in the Outcome Document of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development – … the incorporation of disaster risk reduction in any future framework for sustainable development. We call for strong and strategic language on disaster risk reduction in the Outcome Document of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development – …
… aid program. Australia is currently WFP's fifth largest donor. In 2009 Australia signed a $180 million, four year StrategicPartnership Agreement with WFP, which incorporates core funding and support for WFP's school feeding programs. In addition, … aid program. Australia is currently WFP's fifth largest donor. In 2009 Australia signed a $180 million, four year StrategicPartnership Agreement with WFP, which incorporates core funding and support for WFP's school feeding programs. In …
… We provide technical support to the Laos National Regulatory Authority to allow better coordination, prioritisation and strategic planning of Mine Action activities. Australia also works to enhance access to and the capacity of existing … We provide technical support to the Laos National Regulatory Authority to allow better coordination, prioritisation and strategic planning of Mine Action activities. Australia also works to enhance access to and the capacity of existing …
… total production. The EU now accounts for about 19 per cent of world trade. It has increased its potential to be a major strategic weight in international diplomacy. The EU now represents 25 votes in multilateral fora. All this brings with it … interest in seeing the EU achieve its historic enterprise: its successful expansion. We will make sure that our own partnership with the European Union of 25 remains practical, results-oriented and forward-looking. Once again, … total production. The EU now accounts for about 19 per cent of world trade. It has increased its potential to be a major strategic weight in international diplomacy. The EU now represents 25 votes in multilateral fora. All this brings with it …
… Government's response to the Simons Aid Review. The 1998-99 aid budget will respond to urgent development needs, build strategic partnerships and focus on five priority sectors of governance, health, education, agriculture and rural … 47 per cent. These increases reflect the important work carried out by NGOs and the Government's commitment to a genuine partnership with NGOs. PNG and the South Pacific In 1998-99, $298.5 million will be provided to Papua New Guinea in line … Government's response to the Simons Aid Review. The 1998-99 aid budget will respond to urgent development needs, build strategic partnerships and focus on five priority sectors of governance, health, education, agriculture and rural …
… week or two. I am not at all complacent about the Pacific situation mainly because I am sure that the complexity of the strategic requirements there [is] not recognised. The logistics of the Dills and Marshalls are too simple. You may think it … week or two. I am not at all complacent about the Pacific situation mainly because I am sure that the complexity of the strategic requirements there [is] not recognised. The logistics of the Dills and Marshalls are too simple. You may think it …