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Lok Sabha Question No. 2851 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: SAARC Extradition Documents
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2851 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## SAARC EXTRADITION DOCUMENTS

2851. DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)
- (b)
- whether SAARC Extradition Documents have been compiled;
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the manner in which compilation of SAARC Extradition documents will help India and the SAARC countries to bring down criminal incidents?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) to (c) A  Compendium  of  Bilateral  and  Regional  Instruments  for South Asia for enhancing international cooperation in criminal matters has been prepared by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as part of its efforts to promote greater law enforcement cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies  to  deal  with  organised  criminal  groups.  The  Compendium contains details regarding each South Asian country in respect of the relevant national laws  and  various  Treaties signed  by them  for Extradition,  Mutual  Legal  Assistance,  Transfer  of  Sentenced  Persons and  Cooperation  in  the  field  of  Counter  Terrorism.  The  Compendium serves  as  a  guide  for  law  enforcement  agencies  to  develop  a  better mutual  understanding  of  each  other's  legal  systems  and  procedures and  thereby  address  requests  in  the  appropriate  form  and  with  the requisite content for effective cooperation in combating transnational crimes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: ROBs on State Highways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: GANESH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2850 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## ROBs ON STATE HIGHWAYS

† 2850.  SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government of Madhya Pradesh has submitted various proposals to the Union Government for construction of Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) on State highways;
- (b) if so,  the details of each such proposal; and
- (c) the present status of these proposals?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (c): Proposals for construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of Level Crossings (LCs) are normally received at various levels in Zonal Railways  from  State  Government/other  Statutory  Authorities. After completing various formalities with State Government/Statutory Authorities,  regarding  the  consent  for  sharing  of  cost  and  closure  of LCs, these proposals are further processed for their inclusion in Railway Works  Programme.  As  receipt  of  such  proposals  is  a  continuous process, centralized compendium of such proposals is not maintained. Moreover,  works  for  construction  of  101  ROBs  have  already  been sanctioned  by  Railways  in  various  Railway  Works  Programmes  in  the State of Madhya Pradesh .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2849 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Additional Equity
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2849 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## ADDITIONAL EQUITY

## 2849. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Konkan  Railway  Corporation  Limited  (KRCL)  has  sought  the help of the Indian Railways and its entire State shareholders to raise additional equity in near future to fund its expansion;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether KRCL has been upgrading passenger facilities and expanding rail tracks despite facing financial crunch; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) &(b):  Yes,  Madam.  Konkan  Railway  Corporation  Limited  (KRCL)  has made a request to all its shareholders to infuse additional equity to fund its  expansion  plans,  such  as  doubling  of  various  sections  in  phases, splitting  of  critical  block  sections,  etc.  based  on  the  operational requirements.
- (c)&(d):  Yes,  Madam.  Upgradation  of  passenger  facilities  is  an  ongoing activity on KRCL.  This  includes, inter-alia, provision of  benches, Escalator/Travelator, new platforms, foot over bridges, modular shelter, food  court,  bio-toilets,  new  halt  station  etc.  Sanctioned  works  of capacity  expansion  include:  Doubling  of  Roha  -  Veer  (46.89  km), electrification of Konkan Railway route from Roha to Thokur (740 Km), construction of 11 additional crossing stations and additional loop lines at 8 stations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Emergency Visa
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2847 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## EMERGENCY VISA

## 2847.      SHRI ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether emergency visa is being issued to Indian  citizens to any country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any step for issuing emergency visa to Gulf countries in emergencies;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  made  any  rules  under  which  the  mortal remains of persons can be brought; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) to (c) A number of countries have provisions to issue emergency/ urgent/expedited  visas  to  Indian  citizens.  Certain  countries  have  also  extended the facility of electronic visa to Indian nationals wherein a visa can be obtained within  a  day  or  two.  Some  of  the  Gulf  countries  also  issue  emergency  visas  to Indian nationals depending on the circumstances.
- (d) & (e) Our  Missions  have  been  authorised  to  utilise  funds  from  Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) to facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains of a deceased Indian national from a foreign country. The family or friend of the deceased  Indian  national  can  request  such  assistance  from  the  Indian  Mission concerned to cover expenditure on incidentals; air transport of mortal remains to India  or  local  cremation/  burial  of  mortal  remains  of  the  deceased,  where  the sponsor is unable or unwilling to do so as per the contract and the family is unable to meet the cost.

For the purpose of bringing back the mortal remains of an Indian national, registration of death at the concerned Indian Mission/Post is necessary, for which some  documents  are  required  such  as,  medical  report/death  certificate  issued from a hospital, copy of detailed police report in case of accidental or unnatural death and a consent letter from next of kin of the deceased  for local cremation/burial/transportation of mortal remains.

Our  Missions/Posts  remain  in  constant  touch  with  the  concerned  foreign Governments  to  expedite  procedures  for  the  repatriation  of  mortal  remains  to

India. The issue is also taken up at bilateral dialogues, including at high levels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Stoppage at Gangapur Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2845 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## STOPPAGE AT GANGAPUR RAILWAY STATION

†2845.  SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  carry  out  amendments  with regard to stoppage of trains;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the Government proposes to provide stoppage of following trains  at  Gangapur  City  railway  station  of  Sawai  Madhopur  district  in Rajasthan, Swaraj Express Train No. 2471, 2473, 2475 and 2477, Gujarat Sampark  Kranti  Train  No.  2917  and  2918,  Kochi  Amritsar  Kerala Sampark  Kranti  Express  Train  No.  2287,  2288,  Mumbai  Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Express Train No. 9807, 9808; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c):  At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  to  provide  stoppage  of  additional trains at Gangapur City station.

(d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Sports Quota
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD, RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2844 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## SPORTS QUOTA

2844.   PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD: SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of applications received with regard to appointment of sportspersons  in  the  Railways  during  the  last  three  years  and  the number  of  appointments  made  as  per  the  set  criteria  during  the above period, sports-wise, category and year-wise;
- (b) whether  the  Railways  proposes  to  increase  the  number  of  posts under the sports quota; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.
- (b) No, Madam.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: New Trains for Gujarat
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2843 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## NEW TRAINS FOR GUJARAT

† 2843.  SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state the number and details of new trains announced by the Government for Gujarat in the budget for the year 2015-16?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

In the Railway Budget 2015-16, no new train service was announced. However,  a  new  non-Budget  train  19063/19064  Udhna  -  Danapur Express  (bi-weekly)  was  introduced  with  effect  from  22.08.2015, which is serving the State of Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Action Plan to Transform Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.2842 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## ACTION PLAN TO TRANSFORM RAILWAYS

## 2842. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the railways plans to roll out a massive five year action plan to transform the Indian Railways at a cost of Rs. 8,56,020 crore and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the private  players  are  not  very  interested  in  this  venture and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) if  so,  the  corrective  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Railways in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a): Ministry of Railways have drawn up an investment plan of ` 8.56 lakh crore over the next five years(2015-2019) as indicated in the Rail Budget 2015-2016. Apart from budgetary resources and internal generation funds through  institutional  financing,  Public  Private  Partnership  and  Debt  etc. forms part of the Investment Plan.

(b):   There has been positive response from private sector for investment in rolling stock manufacturing units, Wagon Investment Schemes, Private Freight Terminals, building rail connectivities, station redevelopment etc.

- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2841 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Gymkhana Ground, Port Blair
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BISHNU PADA RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2841 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

Gymkhana Ground, Port Blair

2841. SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the funds allocated for the maintenance of Gymkhana ground, Port Blair during the last three years have been fully utilised and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Department  of  Sports  has  taken  steps  to  avoid  water logging  inside  the  ground  or  taken  any  expert  opinion  to  drain  out  the water accumulation in the ground and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Department of Sports has taken steps to maintain sitting area and to repair the flood lights in Gymkhana ground, Port Blair and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) As  per  information  available  with  this  Ministry,  no  fund  has  been allocated  by  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  for  maintenance  of Gymkhana ground, Port Blair.
- (b) & (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2840 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Football League Matches
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

(a)&(b): holders.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2840

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03-08-2016

## Football League Matches

## +2840.  SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

## Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether the Government is aware that Indian Football Federation has discontinued with the I-League and has decided to hold the National (Rashtriya) League under the banner of ISL;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  prepare  good  football players and to continue with the famous Santosh Trophy Championship?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR

## YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

As per information provided by All India Football Federation (AIFF) I-League has not been discontinued, however, AIFF has initiated discussions regarding restructuring of the I-League with various stake

- (c) Development of a sport is the responsibility of the concerned National Sport Federation (NSF) and the State Governments, as 'sport' is a state subject.  Government supplements the  efforts  of  the  NSF  by  providing  financial  assistance  for  various activities.  AIFF has informed that action has been initiated by them for  preparation  of  good  football  players  by  youth  and  grass-root development.  Government has provided funds to AIFF for training of players  abroad.    The  Santosh  Trophy  Football  Tournament  is  being played every year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2838 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Post of DG in RPF
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2838 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## POST OF DG IN RPF

-  2838.   SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of Director General in the Railway Protection Force (RPF);
- (b) whether  the  Delhi  High  Court  has  issued  a  stay  on  the appointment of Director General in RPF and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  IPS  officers  are    not  allowed  to  be  appointed  on deputation basis in RPF;
- (d) if  so,  whether IPS officers are being appointed on deputation in RPF even in above mentioned case; and
- (e) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN )

- (a):   Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is the head of RPF.
- (b):  The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, after hearing Writ Petition(C)
- No. 3455/2016 on 02.05.2016 had directed inter-alia that the Union

of  India  shall  not  give  effect  to  the  recommendations  of  DOP&T dated 27.04.2016 till the next date of hearing, i.e. 19.05.2016. The order  was  received  in  the  Railway  Board  on  02.05.2016  after  the incumbent had already assumed charge on the basis of Department of Personnel and Training's order.

(c) to (e):   These issues are at  present sub-judice before Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in Writ Petition (C) No. 3455/2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Silica Aerogel
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: M. CHANDRAKASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2837

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 03, 2016 SILICA  AREOGEL

## 2837.

- SHRI M. CHANDRAKASI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  ISRO  has  developed  the  lightest  synthetic material  called  Silica  aerogel  or  Blue-air  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b)
- the advantages and uses of the material; and
- (c) whether ISRO can claim patent rights for this product, its process  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE

(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) As  a  spin-off  of  Research  &  Development  in  Space Technology,  Vikram  Sarabhai  Space  Centre  (VSSC)  of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed Silica aerogel or Blue-air. Aerogels are

synthetic porous ultra-light materials derived from gel, in which the liquid  component of the gel is  replaced  with air.  Aerogels  exhibit  extremely  low  density  and  low thermal conductivity. (b) It  is  extremely  light  in  weight,  has  excellent  thermal resistance and acts as a good insulator. Due to its very high thermal resistance, silica aerogel could be used for - (i) insulating jackets & foot insoles in boots for extreme cold conditions, (ii) insulating rocket engines, (iii) painting  windows  to  keep  them  cool  or  warm,  (iv) insulating pipelines. (c) ISRO has assessed that the process through which the product is realised is patentable and necessary steps are being taken to filing the patent. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2836 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2836

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## HOMI BHABHA CANCER HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE

2836.  SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at Mullanpur Vilage in Mohali, Punjab;
- (b) whether funds for construction of buildings have been released;
- (c) if so, the reasons for the delay in the construction of buildings of the Hospital and Research Centre; and
- (d) the  time  frame  within  which  the  buildings  would  be  constructed  and  the research centre as well as hospital would start functioning?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR,  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  AND PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) The construction of the hospital has been taken up on Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis.  Tenders have been issued and agency has been identified for construction.  The proposal has been approved in the Standing Committee of the TMC Governing Council on 22 nd July, 2016.
- (b) ` 35  crore  has  been  released  for  the  project  upto  31 st March  2016  which includes  fund  for  establishment  of  Satellite  Cancer  Treatment  Facility  at Sangrur District, Punjab.  Budget provision of `50 crore has been made in the current year.
- (c) There was a delay in finalising the tender as there was  poor response against our initial tender issued on 16/5/2015 and the work had to be re-tendered.
- (d) The period of completion of work is 24 months from the date of issue of award of contract and treatment and research facility is expected to start immediately after construction work is over.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2834 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Joint Patrolling of Asia Pacific
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2834 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## JOINT PATROLLING OF ASIA PACIFIC

2834. SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India has rejected US proposal to conduct joint patrolling of Asia Pacific region;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether India would not involve in anti-China dialogue too with US; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## ANSWER [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) & (b) Government  of  India  engages  constructively  with  Asia Pacific  countries,  including  to  promote  and  ensure  our  maritime security. However, our engagement does not include joint patrolling with foreign navies including the United States.

(c) & (d) Our relationship with the US is not directed against or determined  by  any  other  country,  nor  is  it  at  the  expense  of relationship with other countries. India believes in framing partnerships for mutual benefit and advancing global peace, stability and prosperity.

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