Polytechnic University at the St. Petersburg Gas Forum: Developing Technological Leaders and Strengthening Ties with Industry

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From October 6 to 10, the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum (SPIGF) is taking place at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over the course of four days, representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, enterprises, universities, and research institutes will discuss the challenges facing the gas industry and determine its future development path. The Polytechnic University, as one of PJSC Gazprom's flagship universities, is a regular participant in this event.

The attention of the forum visitors is invariably attracted by stand of the Polytechnic University. This year, the traditional exhibition of engineering developments has been supplemented with a new feature: a strategic lecture hall. Part of the stand is dedicated to the developments of institutes of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, headed by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

A large team of Polytechnicians is participating in the forum: researchers, engineers, teachers, and students. Over the course of two days, the site saw active participation andRector of SPbPU Andrey Rudskoy.

At a meeting of the Scientific and Educational Interuniversity Council of PJSC Gazprom, dedicated to increasing the attractiveness of Gazprom Group companies for university graduates, Andrei Ivanovich delivered a report entitled "PJSC Gazprom and Petra Polytechnic: Nurturing Technological Leaders."

Strategic government documents clearly define the goals, objectives, and priorities facing universities: participation in national projects, development of advanced technologies, and training of highly qualified personnel. And the most serious task: all our efforts must be focused on the overall direction—from import substitution to technological leadership. And universities must speak their minds in a mature and competent manner. Therefore, the theme of my speech is not simply the training of competitive engineers, but the development of technological leaders, spiritual leaders, and team players who see themselves as active participants in the country's high-tech development. The cooperation between our university and Gazprom and its subsidiaries has been built on these very principles for many years. The university is a key center for training personnel for the fuel and energy sector, noted Andrey Rudskoy.

The Rector of SPbPU discussed innovative educational programs based on VR technologies, which allow students and employees of Gazprom enterprises to develop professional skills in an interactive environment.

The primary goal of technological development should be the emergence of competitive, science-intensive products and effective management tools at all stages of the life cycle. And today's engineering university is a fully-fledged link in the production chain, emphasized Andrey Rudskoy.

Alexey Miller, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Management Committee of PJSC Gazprom, attended the meeting of the Interuniversity Council. He outlined the situation in the gas industry and made proposals for the meeting's agenda. For example, the head of Gazprom believes that specialists should be trained where they will work, directly in production, and that paid internships will be a good motivator.

Following the meeting, the Polytechnic University's rector visited a collective exhibition of Gazprom's partner universities, held working meetings, and signed several cooperation agreements.

Polytechnic University has established a partnership with TurboService Rus (CEO Oleg Shevchenko) to develop mutually beneficial collaboration in research and education, including the development of student design bureaus.

The plans include: training personnel in the field of "Power Engineering"; development of a joint Student Design Bureau; organization and implementation of internships and work placements for students, postgraduate students and university faculty at the company; joint development of promising educational programs and projects that contribute to improving the quality of training and demand for specialists in areas related to the development of the power engineering sector; joint research activities in the field of innovations in energy and mechanical engineering, environmental protection, labor protection and industrial safety; joint organization of seminars, conferences, round tables, symposia, exhibitions; consulting and exchange of expert opinions; advanced training, training and retraining of employees; joint activities to popularize professions in the power engineering sector, implementation of projects and programs for early career guidance of schoolchildren and professional adaptation of students and young specialists; joint participation in scientific, cultural and sporting events and much more.

Upcoming events include the opening of a renovated office building at the Institute of Energy.

Among the documents signed by SPbPU at the forum was an agreement with CLT Ural (CEO Evgeny Eremin).

The Ural Laser Technology Center (CLT Ural) specializes in multifunctional coatings; thermal strengthening and repair work using laser technology; powder and wire laser growth; industrial contract and experimental design 3D printing using additive manufacturing; and supply, maintenance, and training for high-tech equipment.

The Center actively interacts with industrial enterprises in the Ural Federal District and Russia, and collaborates with leading Russian universities.

The agreement with the Polytechnic University is aimed at strengthening cooperation between science and industry, in particular, developing scientific, technical, and industrial collaboration with the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory of the Institute of Metallurgical and Metallurgical Engineering of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in the field of laser and additive technologies.

The joint venture entails that the LiAT Research Laboratory will carry out research and experimental work, including the development and refinement of process parameters and equipment for the Ural Central Laboratory of Laser Technology (CLT). In turn, the Ural Central Laboratory of Laser Technology (CLT) will be responsible for the serial implementation and industrialization of solutions developed at the LiAT Research Laboratory.

In addition, the possibility of supplying high-tech equipment created at the LiAT Research Laboratory to the production units of the Ural Central Laboratory of Laser Technologies is being considered.

At the end of the day, Andrei Rudskoy signed a cooperation agreement between Polytechnic and Gazprom Flot. The company's CEO, Yuri Shamalov, holds a PhD in economics and defended his dissertation at Polytechnic. His supervisor, Professor Alexander Ilyinsky of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology of Economics and Transport, was present at the signing.

The agreement envisages collaboration in scientific, educational, and innovation areas, as well as in human resource development. Various forms of cooperation are proposed for this purpose: organizing practical training for students at Gazprom Flot; consulting; developing and exchanging scientific information, educational, and research literature; preparing and publishing joint research articles, reports, and books; participating in university events for Gazprom Flot specialists; engaging with the student community to recruit students; and joint presentations at interuniversity conferences.

Gazprom Flot LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PJSC Gazprom, established in 1994. The company's main activities include: construction of exploratory and production wells on the continental shelf; construction of offshore drilling rigs, specialized vessels, and other floating technical equipment; development and operation of onshore support bases and port infrastructure; fleet management and commercial exploitation; and environmental monitoring.

Polytechnic University and Gazprom Flot's cooperation plans include: organizing internships and placements for students, as well as their employment with the company; training for Gazprom Flot employees at the university, including advanced training and professional development programs, including graduate and doctoral programs. The agreement provides for the participation of company specialists in university events, such as Olympiads, open days, job fairs, and other events. In the field of research, it includes the preparation and publication of joint scientific publications.

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A RUDN student discusses the work of the scientific society of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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Historical conferences, meetings with political scientists and archaeologists, and interesting projects. This is the life of the activists who belong to the Student Scientific Society of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at RUDN University. It took third place in the competition among university student scientific societies.

We spoke with the society's chairman, Alexander Mironenko (a first-year master's student at the Federal State Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty, majoring in "Russia in History and the Modern World"), and he told us about the interesting events the NSO hosts, how the society helps students overcome their fears, and the organization's plans for the future.

Tell us about your NSO for those who don't know about you yet. How would you describe the community in three words?

Our student research society is a large and close-knit group of students who see the humanities or their popularization as their calling. It's important to note that our society is a partnership that shapes and strengthens the traditions of student research! To use three words: family, research, future.

How and when did the NSO emerge? Who were its founders, and how has it evolved since its inception?

The society's history dates back to December 2009, but in 2020-2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NSO FSGS temporarily suspended its activities. The "modern" history of the NSO began in late 2022, when I was elected Chairman of the Society's Council in December of that year. At that time, my team and I began a flurry of activity to create a new structure, as well as new media outlets and a development plan for the society. Among the individuals who were at the NSO's core from the very first days were Georgy Ananidze, Boris Levchenkov, Alexander Erzhenkov, Alexey Firsov, and Kirill Ershov. Later, our ranks were bolstered by such strong activists as Anna Kuzmina and Anastasia Morugova. Of course, we won't hide the fact that the first group of activists consisted primarily of historians (including myself), but we soon assembled a Council representing all areas of the faculty.

How many students at the institute are members of the NSO? Who makes up the core group, and how are the community's responsibilities distributed?

The number is constantly changing—members come and go. Currently, the NSO FGSN membership exceeds 150 people. However, surprisingly, the number of activists will decrease in the near future. This is due to the fact that the society is growing stronger, and, accordingly, the "demand" for activists is increasing. From now on, we will consider activists to be those who work on organizing and preparing events. Personnel are everything! The core of the NSO consists primarily of third- and fourth-year undergraduate students and first-year master's students. The society's structure consists of a Council, which includes the chairmen of student research groups at the faculty, as well as four working departments: media, the secretariat, the external communications department, and the scientific and organizational department.

What are the main areas of activity of the society?

I would highlight three main areas of activity. The first is science popularization. To this end, we host a variety of events that allow us to communicate scientific knowledge clearly to students, and we also develop various content for our social media channels. The second area is consulting. We help students from their junior years immerse themselves in the field of student science at the university. The third area is research. As part of scientific and technical events organized by the NSO (round tables, conferences), our activists conduct extensive and serious scientific work in a wide range of areas.

Please provide examples of the most significant and impactful projects NSO has implemented over the past year. What exactly did the participants do, and what were the results?

This year, our faculty launched a fully functioning academic mentoring program. The student committee supported us in this endeavor, and academic mentors from the NSO now take all first-year groups under their wing, establishing contacts with the class monitors. This spring, we held two major events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. For example, we held an international roundtable discussion on "The Contribution of the National Republics and Regions of the USSR to Victory in the Great Patriotic War." Furthermore, the NSO FGSN participated in organizing an all-Russian conference on military history at the Russian History Department. I'd also like to highlight the projects of the Council of People's Commissars (SPC). For example, our SPC "Internationalist" is conducting large-scale diplomatic simulations, while sociologists are holding a pseudo-scientific conference. The SPC "Historian" runs a course on military genealogy, for which I am a lecturer. We even visited the Sochi branch of RUDN University to give genealogy lectures.

How does participation in the NSO help students of the Federal State Educational Institutions of the Russian Federation in their professional and personal growth?

Firstly, it's an opportunity for students to meet like-minded individuals, which facilitates the exchange of experience and knowledge. It's also a chance to collaborate on joint projects. It's pure networking! Furthermore, NSO offers the opportunity to participate in various university and national events, including prestigious and grant competitions and conferences. It's important to note that NSO doesn't just inform; it also provides various types of support. Of course, participating in the society's events is a wonderful opportunity to meet a wide range of specialists in various fields.

Being an activist develops a variety of skills, including leadership, communication, and organizational skills. In the community, you can not only broaden your horizons but also overcome some of your fears—fear of public speaking, fear of responsibility, and many others. Our NSO will soon host an activist school, where our experienced activists will introduce students to the fundamentals of various activities. And, of course, anyone can find friends and wonderful company in the NSO!

Does the academic community collaborate with any organizations or companies? Do you organize meetings for students with historians, political scientists, archaeologists, and other specialists?

Our NSO collaborates with several universities and organizations. For example, we have held and continue to hold joint events with the Russian State University for the Humanities, the Armenian State Pedagogical University, and the Belarusian State University. In addition to external organizations, we collaborate with RUDN University associations, including the student committee of the Federal State Social Sciences and the patriotic student society "Dialogue."

Events featuring invited experts are a regular feature of our society. We regularly feature military historians (Artem Drabkin, Evgeny Norin, Maxim Olenev), practicing archaeologists (staff from the Institute of Archaeology), diplomats, political scientists, and many other scholars.

What do you think enabled NSO to win the competition? What sets you apart from other student research organizations at the university?

The main reason for NSO's success is its people. The team working at the society is talented, proactive, energetic, and committed, coming from a wide range of backgrounds! What sets us apart, I believe, is the tradition and continuity that have developed over the past three years.

What goals does the scientific community have for next year? What projects are you planning?

I've already mentioned the school for activists, that is, the training of young but professional personnel. Furthermore, we plan to develop inter-university and international ties. We plan to launch new popular science formats that will allow us to communicate scientific knowledge to an ever-larger audience.

How can a student become part of your community?

It's easy and simple! Fill out the application form linked to our NSO social media (http://t.te/sopfurfgsn/545 ). Or submit an application through the RUDN University Central Research Center bot.

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On October 4, 2025, the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank planted trees in the Balgazyn forestry.

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The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank planted trees in the Balgazyn forestry area.

October 4, 2025

The final event of the “Plant Trees” project of the Ecology Foundation (RSHB) in 2025 took place on the territory of the Balgazy forestry, as a result of which 10.2 thousand pine seedlings were planted. The event was attended by representatives of the Ecology Fund of the Russian Agricultural Bank, partners of the ANO Green Light fund, Deputy Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tyva Galina Ivanovna Chugrey, employees of the Tuva regional branch of the Russian Agricultural Bank. Previously, the Balgazyn forestry had already planted more than 10 thousand seedlings with an open root system on 3000 hectares of land. By the time Rosselkhozbank arrived, the allotted area had been divided into long narrow rows and weeded with a forestry plow. Before starting work, mandatory detailed instructions were given by ANO “Green Light”: how to plant forest crops correctly to ensure their maximum survival rate. And then, armed with a special tool – Kolesov’s sword – the employees made holes in the ground and carefully placed fragile seedlings in the prepared places, carefully covering them with earth. Caring for the environment is one of the key priorities in the activities of Rosselkhozbank. The bank implements projects in this direction through its own Ecology Fund. The foundation’s activities cover the implementation of various environmental projects, including projects for forest restoration and the preservation of natural biodiversity. The head of the Ecology Foundation, Elmira Morozova, noted the importance of the project for the conservation and restoration of the region’s forest fund and maintaining a favorable ecological environment. “Today, together with you, we will contribute to the restoration of the forest in your region. Regular tree planting help preserve biodiversity, improve air quality and maintain healthy soils. Next year you will see the result of your labor. And may this day remain a good and bright memory in your hearts,” said Elmira Morozova. “We are very pleased that the sale of environmental certificates “Plant a Tree” by the Tuva branch brought such an effect – 10,200 spruce seedlings were purchased with the proceeds. Today we we plant trees to create a comfortable ecological environment for ourselves and future generations, our small contribution to the conservation of nature. But this should not be a one-time action; with such an approach you will not achieve much. After such unifying “green” deeds, we must be more careful about the environment, nature, constantly take care of our small homeland, with the desire to do good for our region,” commented the director Tuva regional branch of the Russian Agricultural Bank Oksana Oskirko.

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The best student media outlets will compete for the Media Leader 2025 award.

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The Department of Information Policy and Comprehensive Security of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science announces the MediaLeader2025 student media award.

The competition aims to unite and promote youth content on science and higher education, socio-political, and patriotic issues. Youth media outlets and talented students will compete in five categories: "Best Student Media 2025"; "Popularization of Science and Technology"; "Popularization of Culture"; "Popularization of Sports"; and "Patriotic Information Project." Finalists in all categories will attend the awards ceremony in Moscow.

"We are pleased that every youth media outlet in our country has the opportunity to be heard, and we are ready to help implement ideas and promising special projects. In a climate of healthy competition, thousands of media professionals create positive content and see the powerful impact their work has. We thank the Russian Ministry of Education and Science for its exceptional support of the Student Media Center's initiatives, and we wish good luck to all Award participants!" noted Yana Shchutskaya, head of the Student Media Center of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and editor-in-chief of the aggregator "NOS: Science, Education, Students."

Student media teams aged 18 to 35, with undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate status, across all forms of education, are eligible to participate in the competition.

Applications will be accepted from September 15 to November 1, 2025. To participate, please complete the form on the "NOS: Science, Education, Students" aggregator on VKontakte. The remote stage will run from November 1 to 20. During this time, the jury will evaluate the submissions and announce the shortlist. The awards ceremony will be held in person in December 2025. Valuable prizes await the winners.

Subscribe to the tg channel “Our State University” Announcement date: 10.10.2025

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Solid Bank presented optimal routes for foreign exchange transactions at a conference on foreign economic activity.

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On October 9, the "Navigator of Payment Solutions for Foreign Economic Activity" conference, organized by Tochka Sborki, was held in Yekaterinburg. Solid Bank not only actively participated but also became a platinum partner of the event. The bank was represented at the conference by its specialized division, the Department for the Development of Foreign Economic Activity.

The conference provided a platform for participants—experts in foreign economic activity—to exchange opinions, experiences, and working strategies and tools. As foreign economic activity has faced various challenges and pressures in recent years, the main topic of the conference was solutions for effectively managing risks and difficulties in this sector.

Speakers at the event included heads of regional, federal, and international companies, representatives of banks and investment companies, and representatives of the Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Sergey Aleksandrovich Merkulov, Head of Foreign Economic Activity at Solid Bank, was among the event's speakers. His presentation was titled "Optimal Routes for Currency Transactions." In his report, he discussed the bank's direct payment capabilities, the agency model, and interactions with non-residents.

"Uncertainty is the main pain point in international payments: unclear deadlines, unpredictable fees, the risk of blocking, and doubts about the payment's success. At times like these, it's especially important to find reliable providers in the world of currency payments," said Sergey Alexandrovich, describing the current situation with international payments.

Another representative of SOLID Financial House, Vladislav Georgievich Dyachenko, Director of the Yekaterinburg Representative Office of JSC IFC SOLID, continued the discussion. At the conference, he covered the topic of "Hedging Currency Risks in Yuan."

These two presentations can be considered complementary, and they revealed not only general trends and challenges in foreign economic activity, but also the practical experience and case studies of the two partner companies.

The conference featured a wealth of useful and expert information, practical solutions, and exciting opportunities. Participants noted the relevance of the discussion topics and the timeliness of the solutions and plans presented.

Participation in the foreign trade conference was a significant event for Solid Bank – it allowed it to share experiences, receive feedback from the professional community, present exclusive foreign trade solutions to colleagues and potential partners, and establish new business contacts. The bank will continue to develop its activities in this area, which it plans to share at future industry events.

Reference information

Solid Bank JSC is a universal commercial bank founded in 1991 in Kamchatka. In 2017, the head office was relocated to Vladivostok. The bank has offices throughout the country: in the Far Eastern Federal District, Siberian Federal District, Tatarstan, Udmurtia, Bashkortostan, Moscow, Tula, Yekaterinburg, and St. Petersburg. The majority of offices are located in the Far East. For over 30 years, Solid Bank JSC has been providing a full range of services to businesses and private clients. General License No. 1329 of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation dated May 25, 2017.

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The Russian and Pakistani militaries conducted the Druzhba-2025 counter-terrorism exercises.

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Moscow, October 10 /Xinhua/ — Units of the Russian and Pakistani armed forces practiced joint counterterrorism operations during the Druzhba-2025 military exercises, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

"During the joint Russian-Pakistani exercise 'Friendship-2025,' service members from the armed forces of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan practiced joint counter-terrorism operations," the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

The exercises, held in Russia, involved Russian special forces units with experience in counter-terrorism operations. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan was represented by special forces units of the Ground Forces.

The joint Russian-Pakistani exercise "Friendship" is aimed at strengthening and developing military cooperation between the two countries and has been held since 2016 on the territory of Russia and Pakistan. –0–

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In the first eight months of this year, Russia's positive foreign trade balance fell by 14.1 percent.

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Moscow, October 10 (Xinhua) — Russia's foreign trade surplus in January-August 2025 decreased by 14.1 percent year-on-year to $86.3 billion (versus $100.5 billion a year earlier), according to data from the Federal Customs Service (FCS) published on Friday.

According to the agency's estimates, Russian exports of goods from January to August 2025 decreased by 5.2 percent year-on-year to $264.2 billion. Imports decreased by 0.1 percent to $177.9 billion.

Thus, Russia's trade turnover for January-August 2025, compared to the same period last year, decreased by 3.24 percent and amounted to $442.1 billion.

In addition, exports of goods from Russia to Europe over the same period amounted to 38.1 billion, a decrease of 14.3 percent, to Asia – 203.6 billion, a decrease of 2.7 percent, to Africa – 13.9 billion, a decrease of 14.9 percent, and to America – 8.5 billion.

Imports to the Russian Federation from Europe in January-August 2025 amounted to 46.0 billion, a decrease of 4.2 percent, from Asia – 118.5 billion, an increase of 0.2 percent, from Africa – 3.0 billion, an increase of 33.3 percent, from America – 10.4 billion (an increase of 11.6 percent). –0–

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Exclusive: Exchanges between Kuwaiti and Chinese women inject cultural energy into bilateral relations, says Kuwaiti cultural expert

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KUWAIT CITY, October 10 (Xinhua) — Cultural diplomacy and the high importance of women are driving the steady progress in relations between Kuwait and China, and exchanges between women infuse the bilateral partnership with rich humanistic energy, Sheikha Al-Anoud Al-Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, a cultural expert, chairperson of the Kuwait-China Friendship Club, and member of the Kuwaiti royal family, said in an interview with Xinhua.

She has visited China several times over the past 10 years, visiting Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Yinchuan and other cities.

Reflecting on the more than 50 years of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and China, she highlighted the contributions of pioneering women, including Lulwa Al-Qatami, founder of the Kuwait Women's Cultural and Social Society and the first director of the Women's College at Kuwait University.

L. al-Qatami visited China several times between the 1970s and 1990s, visiting Beijing, Inner Mongolia, and Yunnan. She was hosted by Deng Yingchao, wife of the late Premier Zhou Enlai, and other high-ranking Chinese officials, the agency's source said. "This part of history shows that women are not only participants in social development but also key agents of intercultural exchange," she stated.

In recent years, the cultural expert added, more and more women leaders from Kuwaiti associations and volunteer organizations have been visiting China. They work in areas such as education, healthcare, and the welfare of women and children. "These exchanges have significantly deepened mutual understanding and cooperation," she said.

Our interviewee noted that the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted at the World Conference on Women in 1995, identified 12 key areas of concern and became a milestone in advancing gender equality worldwide.

“The Platform for Action not only shaped global policy on women, but also laid the foundation for UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security,” she said.

In the Middle East, women are becoming an increasingly important force for socioeconomic progress, the agency's source noted. "They play a fundamental role in family and education, and are also actively involved in public and private sectors," she said, adding that more and more women are entering traditionally male-dominated fields, such as politics, security, science, and medicine.

The head of the Kuwait-China Friendship Club also expressed deep concern over the plight of women and children in conflict zones, particularly in the Gaza Strip. She called for strengthened international coordination to ensure their protection and the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles.

Our interlocutor expressed confidence in the great potential for cooperation between Kuwait and China in promoting women's affairs.

In recent years, Kuwait has established "Kuwait Women's Day" and appointed its first female judge, she said, while Chinese women have made outstanding contributions to science and the fight against the pandemic.

“Chinese women have demonstrated courage, wisdom, and a strong sense of responsibility in areas such as pandemic response and technological innovation—experiences from which Kuwait can also learn,” she noted.

According to the agency's source, the Kuwait-China Friendship Club was founded in 2025 to serve as a bridge between the peoples of the two countries and organize cultural, educational, medical, and youth exchanges to further strengthen their friendship.

She expressed hope that more Kuwaiti women's organizations would visit China to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation, "bringing more feminine strength and wisdom to Kuwait-China relations." –0–

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Gaza Strip Interior Ministry security forces will be deployed to the enclave following the Israeli withdrawal.

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Gaza/Jerusalem, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — Hamas-controlled security forces in the Gaza Strip said on Friday that they will deploy their units to all areas of the enclave from which Israeli troops will withdraw after the ceasefire agreement comes into force.

According to the statement, the deployment is aimed at restoring public order and ending the chaos resulting from the two-year war, which has resulted in heavy casualties and widespread destruction throughout the enclave.

Earlier in the day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the entry into force of a ceasefire in Gaza and the withdrawal of troops to agreed-upon lines.

The IDF statement said the regime took effect at 12:00 p.m. local time. "Troops have begun to take up positions along the updated deployment lines," the statement added. –0–

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China strongly condemns US actions targeting Chinese companies under the pretext of national security.

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BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — China on Friday expressed strong opposition to the United States' recent decision to add several Chinese companies to its "entity list" for export controls, calling on the American side to immediately correct its violations.

"The United States has consistently exaggerated the concept of national security, abused export controls, and arbitrarily applied 'long-arm jurisdiction' to impose 'penetrating' sanctions on numerous entities, including those from China," a statement from a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said.

The announcement followed the US Commerce Department's October 8 announcement that it had added 16 mainland Chinese companies to its "entity list."

“This move seriously harms the legitimate rights and interests of companies and undermines the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains,” the spokesman said.

China will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese legal persons. -0-

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