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North Korean special envoy begins Russia visit

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Moscow: The special envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un begins his week-long visit to Russia Monday, during which de-nuclearisation of the Korean peninsula will be discussed.

Choe Ryong-hae, a member of the politburo presidium and secretariat of the Workers’ Party of Korea would also focus on strengthening North Korea’s bilateral relations with Russia.

“There will be three sets of issues on the agenda,” said Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov.

The first would be the issue of North Korea’s nuclear programme; to be more precise, the outlook for de-nuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, Ryabkov stated.

“(The second issue would be) security in the north-east Asia. Besides, there is the theme of bilateral relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, which have gained certain momentum of late,” Ryabkov said.

The bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly their trade ties, have acquired a new dimension over the past few months.

Russia has written off North Korea’s debt and there are plans for building up bilateral trade to $1 billion by 2020.

Moreover, a project called “Pobeda” (Victory), with an estimated value of $25 billion, has been planned for the upgrade of the North Korean railways by a group of investors from Russia, in lieu of access to North Korea’s natural resources.

Specific joint plans for projects in energy and agriculture may also be discussed.

The two parties have also begun mutual settlements in the Russian rouble.

A business council will be established within the framework of the inter-government commission.

However, the Russian foreign ministry said that the unsettled nuclear problem of North Korea remains a brake on cooperation.

The outlook for resumption of the six-party talks on this issue requires frank discussion, Moscow believes.

Special envoy Choe’s visit will be the third visit by a senior North Korean envoy to Russia this year.

Last February, Russia welcomed the chairman of the presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly Kim Yong-nam and last October, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong had come calling.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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.

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