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May starts Japan visit amidst Brexit, North Korea actions
Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday started a three-day visit to Japan aimed at sustaining economic ties between the two countries after Britain’s exit from the European Union and strengthening military collaboration following North Korea’s provocations.
May will meet with the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday in Tokyo during her first official visit to the East Asian nation, Efe news reported.
May is expected to assure Abe in the upcoming meeting that Brexit will not have a negative impact on Japanese companies operating on British territory.
According to the Japanese media, both leaders are expected to sign a deal to strengthen economic cooperation and discuss future bilateral trade agreement, which could be negotiated once London formalizes its exit from the EU.
Approximately 1,000 Japanese companies operate in Britain, employing around 160,000 people, and Japan Business Federation Keidanren has expressed fears that Brexit will have a huge negative impact on their activities.
Mitsubishi UFJ, Nomura Securities and Daiwa Securities, three of the biggest Japanese financial companies, have announced plans of moving their European headquarters or some of the offices from London to cities like Amsterdam or Frankfurt.
Japan had made a series of requests to Britain regarding Brexit, including its continued membership in the customs union and the European single market, as well as a free entry of EU workers.
While Britain is engaging in the formal Brexit negotiations set to be complete by March 2019, Abe and the EU leaders are in the final stage of negotiating a free trade agreement, which could further complicate matters for May.
Apart from economy dominating the agenda, Abe and May are expected to discuss the latest weapons tests of North Korea, with the latest missile flying over Japanese territory on Tuesday that has fuelled tension in the region.
They are expected to issue a joint statement to boost partnership in defence, call for the new international sanctions on Pyongyang and ask China to increase pressure on North Korea, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported.
May’s agenda includes a tea ceremony in the eastern city of Kyoto on Wednesday, a visit to the naval base of Yokosuka on Thursday and an audience with Emperor Akihito on Friday.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.