Sentences with phrase «said economic affairs»

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During one event attended by the prime minister that week, an investment seminar hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry at the Pierre Hotel, Dr. Ziad Haider, special representative for commercial and business affairs at the US Department of State said, «Secretary Kerry... likes to say that foreign policy is economic policy, and in saying that he's referring to that interplay between foreign policy, foreign affairs, economic issues, and it's certainly true with bilateral diplomatic relations, as well.»

«Trade is a huge part of the success of manufacturing in Washington,» said Linda Dempsey, vice president of international economic affairs for the National Association of Manufacturers, which Boeing belongs to.

Proponents of fracking praise its economic benefits, while many foreign policy experts say this developing energy independence may give the U.S. new leverage in world affairs.

Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Stephanie O'Sullivan, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Cathy Novelli and Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Toria Nuland have told colleagues they are stepping down, the sources said.

The U.S. leader may have been elected for his ability to tap into voter discontent on political and economic affairs but it remains to be seen whether he will succeed in easing the «deep groundswell of popular disaffection,» the report said.

Jerry Jana, Director of Economic Affairs for Malawi's new ruling party (following former President Bingu wa Mutharika's unexpected death in April) has said that long - term projects like the Nsanje port would be shelved while the government dealt with more pressing issues, like the country's fuel shortages and foreign exchange, according to Nyasa Times.

He said he was planning to oust several lower - down State and Defense Department officials who might object to economic war with China; he named Susan Thornton, the principal deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, as one example of someone he wants to fire.

«We believe there'll be a competitive force within and also from outside Niigata prefecture,» Shuichi Sugahisa, director general at the FTC's Economic Affairs Bureau, said at a briefing.

The Parliament passed Thursday the Law on Financial Support of Investments, which Vice Premier for Economic Affairs Koco Angjusev said would benefit t...

«Economic growth is an important factor, but there are also huge structural issues in the labor market that we need to address,» says deputy minister for economicEconomic growth is an important factor, but there are also huge structural issues in the labor market that we need to address,» says deputy minister for economiceconomic affairs

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is shooting back at Donald Trump's anti-Canadian trade rhetoric saying she will be «tough and strong» in fighting for Canada's economic interests with the U.S.

Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop said on Sunday the government would lay out its economic and tax strategies in the May budget.

On April 10, ISNA quoted Mohammadreza Pour Ebrahimi, a member of the parliament's Economic Affairs Committee, as saying: «In addition to the approved figures, $ 1.5 billion has been allocated to prop up defense of the country and this amount has been approved by this committee.»

Lib Dem economic affairs spokesman Vince Cable said: «Gordon Brown mustn't delay his actions because of stubborn pride.

Lib Dem economic spokesman Vince Cable said: «It is outrageous that the taxpayer should now be carrying all the risk involved in keeping this bank afloat while having no direct control over its affairs.

The recommendations, released by the Lords» economic affairs committee, say that implementing such a target prioritises money spent over results achieved.

Speaking at a debate about gender quotas at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Bloom said that professional women were being promoted beyond their abilities.

Population size and age, fertility, mobility, poverty, equity, and resource availability and consumption all influence the impact on the environment» «Nigeria should focus on more influence in advocacy of family planning, the need to enhance people's knowledge on the modern family planning especially in rural areas» said Fayehun According to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs as published on 21 June, 2017, global population will reach to 9.80 billion by 2050.

«We have long argued that investment in roads infrastructure is vital if we are to maintain our position as a great place to do business and ensure economic growth is spread across the UK,» said head of external affairs Marie - Claude Hemming.

Voters» register debate transcends NDC, NPP — IEA The Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Jean Mensa has defended the policy think tank's decision to hold a debate on the country's voters» register, saying the institute has every right to discuss such national issues.

Liberal Democrats economic affairs spokesman Vince Cable said # 11 billion of the total loan was completely unsecured with the remainder offered on more «relaxed standards» than usual.

«New York is now one step closer to enabling increased transportation options for riders; allowing for greater economic opportunity for drivers; and creating benefits to the community like reducing impaired driving and CO2 emissions,» said David Mack, the senior director of public affairs at Lyft.

Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said Friday the deal between Iran, Russia and other members of the Moscow - dominated Eurasian Economic Union is set to be signed next week.

Living standards are falling, productivity growth is weak, and the economy has, in fact, been flat over the last year,» Philip Booth, editorial drector at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said.

Eddie Tuttle, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager said: «Regional infrastructure is vital for economic growth.

Meanwhile, a source said Lehane visited City Hall to speak with two of de Blasio's top officials: Alicia Glen, deputy mayor for housing and economic development, and Emma Wolfe, director of intergovernmental affairs.

US power decline We can say, looking back over the last 12 years, that America has declined relatively in its economic and foreign affairs role.

Mark Littlewood, director feneral of the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: «The reforms announced in this area are another example of the coalition moving in the right direction, but at an incredibly slow speed.

Her record in Congress is unrivaled in fighting for policies that will keep upstate businesses upstate and create an environment for growth,» said Eileen Braden, Vice President of Political Affairs and Federation Relations at the U.S. Chamber said, «Through her support of transportation reforms and removing regulatory burdens, she's ensured that businesses like D.A. Collins can hire and continue to create economic opportunities in North Country.»

«HM Revenue & Customs should be scrutinised behind closed doors — like spy chiefs, the Lords Economic Affairs Committee will say.

«While millions of immigrants across the State are eager to learn English and improve their community and economic standing, Governor Pataki is defying the State Legislature and cutting vital funding intended to help immigrants and all low - income New Yorkers,» said Jose Davila, State Government Affairs Representative for the New York Immigration Coalition.

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) says the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) can not boycott this year's debate slated for September, saying the debate is for the good of the political parties and so it will not be in their best interest to boycott it.

«We fully support this well - conceived proposal, urge the Adirondack Park Agency Board to adopt it at their February board meeting, and look forward to seeing the economic and environmental benefits it will unleash,» said Stuart Gruskin, chief conservation and external affairs officer in a statement.

But senior sources say it is more likely that Mr Cameron will opt for a business leader and fight to secure an economic portfolio in the Commission, rather than the foreign affairs brief held by Lady Ashton.

Robert Smith, a professor of sociology, immigration studies and public affairs at Baruch College, said that immigrants who continued their education and returned to their communities would provide an economic benefit.

«It is very disingenuous for Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur after having been a Deputy Minister of Finance, a governor of the Bank of Ghana and a Vice President of a country in charge of Economic Affairs to come and say he does not understand what the «Ghana Beyond Aid» agenda means,» he said.

Commenting on the progress being made on the passage of key bills, the Chairman of the Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi said the «Senate has been on a steady march to complete passage of the bills which forms our economic growth package before the end of the year.

The Institute of Economic Affairs, a think tank, says high tax, debt and regulation will ensure GDP typically grows by just 1 per cent a year, compared to a trend rate since the Eighties of about 2.5 per cent.»

Syracuse University «has a $ 2.3 billion economic impact on the city, county and region,» said the school's Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Kevin Quinn.

Speaking at the Institute of Economic Affairs» (IEA) showing of a documentary of the political history of Ghana between 1844 and the Fourth Republican Constitution, Prof Mike Oquaye condemned the current history curriculum which credited Dr. Kwame Nkrumah as a founder of independent Ghana and said it was misleading.

Mark Littlewood, director general at the Institute of Economic Affairs, echoed that view, saying it would be a «disaster for both enterprise and economic growthEconomic Affairs, echoed that view, saying it would be a «disaster for both enterprise and economic growtheconomic growth».

By the end of the 20th century, «many countries, especially in the more developed regions, had already achieved population structures older than any ever seen in human history,» says a report, World Population Ageing: 1950 - 2050, from the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) of the United Nations.

Together they provide «valuable analytic tools» necessary to understand the emerging green economy and guide future policy, said Rebecca Blank, undersecretary for economic affairs at the U.S. Commerce Department.

The biosphere itself will most likely wind up as part of nearby Arizona State University, says Jonathan Fink, a geologist and vice president for research and economic affairs at the school.

For instance, to explain the meaning of «to be citizens and economic participants in a democratic society» he says that «there is widespread agreement that an adequate system of education is one that «ensures that a child is equipped to participate in political affairs and compete with his or her peers in the labor market.

Prior to the government's decision on sex and relationship education, four different chairs of House of Commons Committees — education, health, home affairs and business — wrote to education secretary Nicky Morgan, saying personal, social, health and economic education, which includes sex education, was a «crucial part of preparing young people for life».

I encourage Indian companies to visit and participate at the Paris Motor Show in October to discover the opportunities that the exhibition can offer,» said Jean - Marc Fenet, Minister - Counsellor for Economic Affairs, Embassy of France in India.

Germany's Minister of Economic Affairs, Sigmar Gabriel, said, «The book is a cultural product and an influential element of our cultural identity.

Commander in Chief is a political simulator that will allow players to take control of the government and have a say in the economic, military, political, social, cultural, and foreign affairs.

Hania Zlotnik, director of the population division at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, said the shift suggests that education and access to family planning can play a far greater role than expected in reducing population growth, even in conservative Muslim states.