TASHKENT -- Wang Chen, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, visited Uzbekistan on May 17-20 to promote bilateral ties. Invited by Oliy Majlis, the Uzbek parliament, Wang made the tour and held talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and top parliament leaders. He also paid tribute to former Uzbek President Islam Karimov at his burial site. In his meeting with Mirziyoyev, Wang congratulated him on the latter's just-concluded successful visit to China, and thanked him for attending the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on May 14-15 in Beijing, and for his contribution to the forum. Wang said China-Uzbekistan relations have embarked on a new journey, adding that the common task of both countries is to implement the consensus reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mirziyoyev in their first meeting, and the fruits of the forum. He said the NPC is ready to enhance exchanges with the Uzbek parliament so as to contribute to the development of bilateral ties. For his part, Mirziyoyev extended congratulations on the success of the forum held in Beijing, and spoke highly of his first meeting with Xi. He said the Uzbek side has begun to implement the fruits of the meeting so as to achieve results as early as possible. He also voiced his support for enhancing exchanges between the two countries' parliaments. silicone braceletswristbandrubber wristbands in bulkwrist band com coupon codeprintable wristbandscustom livestrong bracelets
SINGAPORE -- Singapore passed death penalty law for nuclear terrorism acts in Parliament on Monday. Death penalty will be enforced for a person who commits a fatal act of terrorism using radioactive material or nuclear explosive devices, local media reported. Second Minister for Home Affairs Desmond Lee said Singapore cannot discount the rise of terror group Islamic State especially when many countries, including those within the region, use nuclear energy, or are actively exploring the use of nuclear energy. Lee added that the new laws also provide for extra-territorial jurisdiction, allowing the legal ability of Singapore's government to exercise authority beyond its normal boundaries. Singapore has been preparing and developing to deal with the risks of nuclear terrorism. "Agencies such as National Environment Agency(NEA) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) have developed the necessary operational capabilities to deal with illicit use of nuclear and radioactive material in Singapore," Minister Lee said. He added that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and NEA have also been working together to tighten security measures at premises storing high-risk radioactive material.
