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UNGA adopts Pak-backed resolution declaring Jan 26 as clean energy day
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (APP): The UN General Assembly has adopted a Panamanian resolution, co-sponsored by Pakistan, proclaiming January 26 as the International Day of Clean Energy.
The text, which was adopted without a vote, underlined the 193-member Assembly’s commitment to protecting the environment.
January 26 will become a platform to drive the adoption of policies and practices to promote awareness on the sustainable use of energy resources and to strengthen collaboration and cooperation to promote the global energy transition.
Introducing the draft, Panamanian delegate Markova Concepcion Jaramillo said that transitioning to clean and renewable energy sources was essential to face current environmental and socioeconomic challenges and guarantee human survival and well-being on the planet”
The US. representative said her delegation joined the consensus, as the energy sector accounts for over two-thirds of global emissions.
The French representative, speaking on behalf of the European Union, voiced regret, however, that the resolution does not adequately reflect the indisputable link between energy and climate, and that it contains reference to “cleaner fossil fuel energies”.
China, Pakistan hold joint air force training exercise
BEIJING, Aug 29 (APP): China and Pakistan kicked off a joint air force training exercise within Chinese territory as part of efforts to further boost training and coordination between the two militaries and deepen their exchange and cooperation on military technology.
Codenamed “Shaheen (Eagle) – X,” it is the 10th joint training exercise between the Chinese and Pakistani air forces.
The exercise will focus on training in typical combat scenarios such as joint air defense and joint countermeasures, CGTN reported on Tuesday.
The two sides will send fighters, early warning aircraft and several other types of aircraft, as well as ground forces such as ground-to-air missiles and radar and signal troops to participate in the exercise.
Chinese naval aviation units will also be involved in the training.
The “Shaheen (Eagle)” series between the two countries started in March 2011.
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