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Yerevan, July 16 (Xinhua) — Armenia is set to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press conference in Yerevan on Wednesday.

The head of the Armenian government emphasized that this intention fits in well with the logic of a balanced and equitable foreign policy of Armenia, which must be implemented in practice.

"We will continue to work in this direction. By the way, we have observer status in this organization. That is, we did not decide from scratch that we should become its member. This is also due to substantive and structural changes in the organization, since the possibility of canceling the observer and associate member statuses is being discussed. Of course, this is not the only and main reason, but this is another circumstance," N. Pashinyan explained.

Earlier, the Armenian Foreign Ministry announced its decision to apply for membership in the SCO. Armenia is a partner country of the SCO. –0–

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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 15 (Xinhua) — Xinhua News Agency Director General Fu Hua met with media representatives and think tanks from Russia, Vietnam and Cuba in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday.

The parties discussed in depth issues such as deepening cooperation between the media and think tanks of the Global South and strengthening the authority and power of the Global South, reaching a consensus on advancing cooperation within the “greater BRICS” and the development of the Global South.

Fu Hua invited representatives from various countries to participate in the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, noting that China has a long tradition of friendship and a positive basis for cooperation with countries such as Russia, Vietnam and Cuba.

According to Fu Hua, in the future, Xinhua is ready to work with partners from different countries to expand areas of cooperation, update cooperation models, and establish close coordination and interaction within the framework of multilateral mechanisms.

Xinhua will join forces with its partners to better tell the development stories of different countries and highlight examples of successful cooperation so as to make greater contributions to strengthening the international voice of the Global South and promoting a more equitable and diverse world order in the field of communications, Fu Hua added.

First Deputy Director General of the Russian news agency TASS Mikhail Gusman said that TASS is ready to strengthen cooperation with Xinhua within the framework of multilateral mechanisms, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tanks Summit and the BRICS Media and Think Tanks Forum, in order to jointly build a system of narratives from the position of the Global South, increasing representation and strengthening the voice of developing countries in international affairs.

Alexey Nikolov, Director General of the Russian television channel Russia Today (RT), noted that RT values its friendly relations with Xinhua and expects to implement the consensus reached by the heads of the two states at the peak of strategic cooperation.

According to him, RT intends to deepen exchanges and expand cooperation with Xinhua, as well as make a positive contribution to promoting the sustainable development of multilateral media mechanisms and strengthening international influence.

Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences Ta Minh Tuan said he is very pleased to establish contacts with Xinhua and is willing to use the forum to institutionalize cooperation between the two sides and make it regular, make the collective voice of the Global South louder in the international arena, and give lasting impetus to the sustainable and long-term development of cooperation within the framework of the “greater BRICS”.

Maridée Fernández López, deputy head of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, along with the heads of several Cuban media outlets, expressed gratitude to Xinhua for its commitment to objective and fair news reporting and for its indelible contribution to spreading the true voice of Latin America.

Cuban officials expressed their willingness to learn from Xinhua's experience in using new technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data.

They agreed that the extension and renewal of the news exchange and cooperation agreements between the two countries will make new contributions to promoting exchanges between Latin American and Chinese media and deepening mutual understanding between the peoples. –0–

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Moscow, July 16 /Xinhua/ — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday took part via videoconference in the opening ceremony of the Dyurtyuli-Achit section of the M-12 Vostok highway.

"Today we are opening a new section of the Dyurtyuli-Achit road, more than 275 km long. It will become an important part of the M-12 "Vostok" highway. With its commissioning, modern highways will connect St. Petersburg and Moscow with Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Urals, the leading scientific, industrial and cultural center of Russia," the Russian leader noted.

According to V. Putin, high-speed, seamless traffic without a single traffic light has been organized along the entire length of the highway, thanks to which travel time from Yekaterinburg to Moscow will be reduced by almost half.

"As a result, travel by car will become more comfortable and safe, the number of passengers and cargo carried will increase. The development of domestic tourism will receive a good incentive. Natural and cultural attractions of our country will become more accessible to citizens," the Russian president added. –0–

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DAMASCUS, July 16 (Xinhua) — A new ceasefire agreement was reached between Syria's interim government and the Druze community in the southern province of As-Suwayda on Wednesday, aiming to end days of deadly clashes and return the province to full government control, Syrian authorities said.

According to a statement by the Syrian government published by the state news agency SANA, the agreement envisages a complete ceasefire and the deployment of internal checkpoints throughout the city of As-Suwayda. The province of the same name, which has seen intense fighting since July 13, will be fully reintegrated into the Syrian state.

The spiritual leader of Syria's Druze community, Sheikh Youssef Jarbu, confirmed the agreement in a statement, outlining its key terms. These include an immediate halt to all military operations, the withdrawal of army units to barracks, and the establishment of a joint monitoring committee of government officials and Druze clerics to oversee the ceasefire.

The truce followed four days of violent clashes that left at least 248 people dead, including civilians, soldiers and Bedouin tribal fighters, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. –0–

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Moscow, July 16 /Xinhua/ — Russia will work on the construction of motor vehicle approaches to the state border with Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

"We intend to continue actively developing the Vostok highway – it is to be extended to Tyumen and connected to the updated backbone road network of Siberia and the Far East. This is what I meant at the very beginning when I said that the launch of this section is not everything," V. Putin said during the opening ceremony of the M-12 highway section via videoconference.

"Of course, issues of building motor transport approaches to the state border with Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will be worked out. This will significantly increase our transit capabilities," the head of state said.

According to him, the route will be integrated into the international transport architecture and “will become an important, competitive logistics artery.” –0–

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BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the reversion of Taiwan to China after Japanese occupation in 1945 deserve to be remembered by compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday.

Chen Binhua made the statement in response to a reporter's question regarding the Taiwanese authorities' denigration of upcoming commemorative events in mainland China.

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the return of Taiwan to China after Japanese occupation.

The official spokesperson called the recapture of Taiwan an important achievement of the great victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, stressing that it was made possible by the fearless struggle and sacrifices of all the Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots.

According to Chen Binhua, a series of commemorative events will be held to mark the anniversaries, including an exhibition of calligraphy works by generals from both sides of the Taiwan Strait from the museum's collections scheduled for August. –0–

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BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua on Wednesday warned that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration's continued attempts to achieve "Taiwan independence" through military buildup and collusion with external forces will inevitably undermine the island's economic prospects and foreign investor confidence.

Chen Binhua made the remarks at a press conference when asked to comment on recent reports that two major Japanese companies have pulled out of a well-known department store in Taiwan.

The move is seen by the Taiwanese public as reflecting growing concerns about rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait and foreign companies "voting with their feet" due to lower expectations for the Taiwan market.

Asked about recent reports in leading international publications including Foreign Affairs and The Economist warning of tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Chen Binhua stressed that the international community is increasingly concerned that Taiwanese President Lai Qingde's radical approach could trigger a crisis.

"More and more foreign experts, scholars and world-renowned periodicals have expressed concern about the situation in the Taiwan Strait," the spokesperson said, adding that the root cause of the current complex and serious situation is the DPP authorities' refusal to recognize the 1992 consensus embodying the one-China principle.

He called on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to make efforts to return cross-strait relations to the right path of peaceful development. –0–

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MINSK, July 16 (Xinhua) — Belarus' gross domestic product grew by 2.1 percent in the first half of 2025, the Belarusian National Statistical Committee (Belstat) said on Wednesday.

The country's GDP for the first six months in current prices amounted to 129.4 billion Belarusian rubles /about 44 billion US dollars/, or in comparable prices – 102.1 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

The GDP deflator index in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year was 111.9 percent. –0–

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MINSK, July 16 (Xinhua) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held talks in Minsk on Tuesday, the press service of the Belarusian head of state reported on the same day.

The presidents met in an informal setting. During the talks, which lasted about three hours, the leaders of the two countries discussed a wide range of topics. “I am ready to discuss with you all the issues that may be on the agenda of our relations,” A. Lukashenko noted.

In turn, the Indonesian leader thanked the Belarusian president for the reception and expressed hope to meet in Indonesia in the near future. –0–

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Almaty, July 16 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan has introduced criminal liability for droppering and forced marriage, the press service of the President of Kazakhstan reported on Wednesday.

The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law “On Amendments and Supplements to Certain Legislative Acts on Issues of Optimization of Criminal Legislation of Kazakhstan.”

The new law establishes criminal liability for droppering – “the illegal provision, transfer and acquisition of access to a bank account, payment instrument or identification tool, as well as the illegal implementation of payments and money transfers.”

In addition, criminal liability is introduced for forced marriage.

In addition, lawyers are given the right to submit to the court a defense document, a document that is the opposite of the indictment. –0–

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