Armenian President Visits UAE: Strengthening Ties Between Nations

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  In a significant diplomatic move, the President of Armenia has embarked on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aiming to bolster bilateral relations, expand economic cooperation, and foster cultural exchange between the two nations. The high-level visit marks a new chapter in Armenia-UAE relations, showcasing a mutual commitment to deepening political dialogue and exploring opportunities in trade, technology, energy, tourism, and investment. During his visit, the Armenian President held discussions with top Emirati leaders, including His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. The leaders discussed regional and international developments, emphasizing the importance of peace, stability, and economic collaboration in the South Caucasus and Middle East regions. Key Highlights of the Visit: Economic Partnerships: Talks included strategies to enhance mutual trade and explore investment in sectors such as infrast...

Thanks for love and kindness": Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand PM

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"I want you to know that my overwhelming experience in this job of New Zealand and New Zealanders has been one of love, empathy, and kindness," outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in a cloak of feathers, thanked her country in her last official speech held at a traditional Māori event on Tuesday.

The 42-year-old politician took the nation by surprise in announcing her resignation as leader of the ruling Labour Party and as prime minister last week, saying she did not have "enough in the tank" to lead. She choked up while detailing how six "challenging" years in the job had taken a toll.

Ardern, who at 37 became the youngest female head of government in the world when she took office in 2017, steered the nation through the Covid-19 pandemic and the recession it brought along, the Christchurch mosque shootings in which 15 people were killed and 49 injured, and the White Island volcanic eruption.

Although her resignation on 19 January was no less than a shock, the Labour Party has successfully selected a new leader with remarkably little fuss. Party lawmakers have decided to support Education Minister Chris Hipkins. He was formally endorsed as Labour leader on 22 January and will be sworn in as prime minister on 25 January.

44-year-old Hipkins will have just a little more than eight months in the role before contesting a general election in October. According to opinion polls, inflation and increasing social inequality caused Ardern's popularity to fall to record lows. The ruling Labour Party is also currently trailing its main opponent, the conservative National Party.

Ardern's surprise resignation has highlighted the pressure world leaders face. It is unusual for a politician to cite 'burnout' as the reason for quitting. But it's not surprising that the stress of leading a country can leave a huge impact. While world leaders enjoy a number of privileges, they must often cope with long hours, constant travelling, and little time to relax.

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