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  Prime Minister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
While the modern office of Prime Minister developed in the UK the first actual usage of the word Prime Minister or Premiere Minstre was used by Cardinal Richelieu, when, in 1624 he was named to head the royal council as prime minister of France.
The Prime Minister is formally the presiding minister of the Privy Council and the cabinet.
Contrary to popular and journalistic belief, most prime ministers in parliamentary systems are not appointed for a specific term of office and in effect may remain in power through a number of elections and parliaments.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prime_minister   (2876 words)

  
 Paul Martin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Edgar Philippe Martin (born August 28, 1938, in Windsor, Ontario) was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada and the former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Due to the closeness of the results, it was mathematically possible for Martin to remain prime minister in a majority coalition with the Bloc or in a minority coalition with the NDP with confidence-and-supply support from the Bloc.
Martin remained as prime minister until Harper's minority government was sworn in February 6, 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paul_Martin   (4614 words)

  
 China defines its borders — Lesson for India?
Asserting that the formation of China’s borders was accomplished during the long course of development of a unified multi-ethnic China, it points out that a ‘new national unity’ could be achieved in China during the early Qing period through assimilation of Han and minority nationalities.
In any case, the borders of contemporary China should be seen as a continuity of and succession from historic borders of China.The scope for the borders of the contemporary China could be basically traced to Qing dynasty period, the article declares.
China’s border areas are different from inland regions in the fields of economy and culture, the article says.
saag.org /\papers14\paper1317.html   (921 words)

  
 Netanyahu to forgo prime minister race [Free Republic]
Netanyahu, a former Likud bloc prime minister, told Reuters: "He says he is withdrawing from the contest for both the Likud and the prime minister." Mr.
JERUSALEM (December 19) - Prime Minister Ehud Barak is sending Meretz leader MK Yossi Sarid on a peace mission to Egypt in what is viewed in political circles as a clear effort to thwart a potential third candidacy for prime minister, either by Sarid or Regional Cooperation Minister Shimon Peres.
A senior Peres aide said yesterday that the former prime minister was waiting for the Knesset to decide on whether there would be an election for prime minister only, or also for the Knesset, before deciding whether or not to run.
www.freerepublic.com /forum/a3a3f78784468.htm   (1681 words)

  
 Feature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
This great hall, a work of art and a thing of beauty, in which we welcome today the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Wen Jiabao, is the most visible and dramatic testimony to the age old friendship between the people of China and the people of Sri Lanka.
Prime Minister Chou En Lai was unable to attend the opening.
China was represented by a 24-member delegation led by the Vice Chairman of the State Council of the National People's Congress Marshall Shu.
www.dailynews.lk /2005/04/16/fea03.htm   (916 words)

  
 China: Human rights defenders at risk
As this report goes to press, the EU is debating a proposal to lift its embargo on China, despite the climate of impunity that continues to surround the events of 3-4 June 1989.
As China starts to assess the scale of the epidemic in the rest of the country, there should be concerns at the highest level in China that similar patterns of intimidation and obstruction could become a matter of course without solid commitments from the authorities that such people will be afforded effective protection.
China's ongoing political crackdown on the so-called "three evil forces" of "separatists, terrorists and religious extremists" is continuing to result in serious and widespread human rights violations directed against the mainly Muslim Uighur community in the XUAR.
www.amnestyusa.org /news/document.do?id=AC54C5BD1819D73F80256F0F0052BD15   (14591 words)

  
 Deputy Prime Minister Lehohla in China   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Education and Training Mr.
Lesao Lehohla is currently on a week's official visit to the People's Republic of China from Thursday, April 1 to 9, according to a press statement issued by the Embassy of Lesotho in Beijing.
Lu Guozeng, official talks and consultations with the Premier of the State Council of China; the Chinese Minister of Education; the Assistant Minister of Commerce and Bilateral Cooperation as well as with the Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
www.lesotho.gov.ls /articles/2004/DPM_Lehohla_China.htm   (273 words)

  
 Prime Minister Skerrit Leads High Level Delegation to The People’s Republic of China
This is the Prime Minister’s first official visit to China since Dominica established diplomatic relations with the PRC in March 2004.
While in China, Prime Minister Skerrit is expected to meet with Premier Wen Jiabao, Vice President Zeng Qinghong of China and other leading Chinese officials from different ministries.
The Prime Minister is also hoping to sign an agreement with the Chinese Government seeking judicial support on matters pertaining to combating international crime.
www.thedominican.net /articles/chinanew.htm   (459 words)

  
 China
China has three ballistic missiles under development, the land-based DF-31 and the DF-41 and the sea launched version of the DF-31 known as the JL-2.
According to the CIA and DIA, China is committed to the modernization and expansion of its ballistic missile force.
China reportedly plans to produce an SSBN fleet of four to six submarines parallel to improvements in submarine and missile technology, but these plans could be delayed due to technical problems with solid missile fuel and the submarines' nuclear reactors.
www.nti.org /db/china/wdsmdat.htm   (3219 words)

  
 Joint Statement of the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China
Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, is currently paying a state visit to the Republic of India from 9 to 12 April 2005 at the invitation of H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.
The Prime Ministers agreed to appoint a Joint Task Force to study in detail the feasibility of, and the benefits that may derive from, the India-China Regional Trading Arrangement and give recommendations regarding its content.
China positively evaluates market access for Indian rice to the Chinese market and will launch as early as possible the risk analysis procedure of the Indian rice in accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations.
www.hindu.com /thehindu/nic/0041/jointstatement.htm   (2729 words)

  
 China
China, which has now outlawed the sect, was thought to consider the apolitical spiritual group threatening because its numbers exceeded the membership of the Chinese Communist Party.
And a White House announcer referred to China as the Republic of China, which is the formal name of Taiwan, China's bitter rival.
China's puzzling 3G: with 1.3 billion people and a wireless penetration rate of only about 20 percent, China remains a lucrative but......
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107411.html   (3072 words)

  
 Musharraf, Jamali greet China -DAWN - National; October 16, 2003
ISLAMABAD, Oct 15: President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on Wednesday felicitated the president and prime minister of People’s Republic of China, respectively, on the successful and historic launch of China’s first manned space mission.
In his message of felicitation to the president of China, President Musharraf said: “Please accept our warm congratulations on the successful launch of Shenzhou-V Spacecraft and the first manned flight by China to space.
Prime Minister Jamali in his message to the Chinese premier said: “It gives me a great pleasure to extend to you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, our warm and cordial felicitations on the successful and historic launch of China’s first manned space mission.”
www.dawn.com /2003/10/16/nat22.htm   (208 words)

  
 news Page CFM
The Prime Minister of the Republic of China, Premier Lien Chan, said if Beijing's leaders are sincere about pursuing reunification, they must adopt a strategy that strengthens understanding between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
World attention was drawn to relations between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China in dramatic fashion during July and August of 1995 by two sets of highly publicized missile tests conducted by mainland Chinese military forces close to the northern coast of Taiwan.
The ROC government advocates a 'one China' position while simultaneously stressing the undeniable reality that this 'one China' is currently divided and has been ruled by separate, autonomous governments for more than 40 years.
www.washingtoninternational.com /cf/news.cfm?showpage=88   (2835 words)

  
 Prime Minister reiterates One China policy - Fiji Government Online
The Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has reiterated government’s strong and continuing commitment to the one-China policy stating Fiji recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole and legitimate Government of the whole of China.
And last night (o4/04) the Prime Minister and his wife hosted an official dinner at the Sheraton Fiji ballroom to honour the Premier of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency, Wen Jiabao.
In his welcoming remarks, Mr Qarase said he remembered his visits to China in the past few years and how well the visits helped him to gain a greater understanding of the vast and impressive changes that are taking place in China.
www.fiji.gov.fj /publish/page_6517.shtml   (294 words)

  
 BELIZE - NATIONAL HONOURS & AWARDS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Van Chang Siew, the Prime Minister of the Republic of China on Taiwan; and (2) Mr.
Chih Chiang Hu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China on Taiwan (both awarded on 15 January 1999).
The Committee is prepared to receive and consider nominations from interested citizens and organizations to make recommendations to the Prime Minister for the conferment of honours and awards in the categories prescribed in the Act.
www.belize.gov.bz /features/honors/welcome.html   (831 words)

  
 Israel's FM Shalom Meets with Chinese PM Wen Jiabao
The Foreign Minister stated that China is playing an important role in the international arena.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom met last week with the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wen Jiabao, in Beijing.
The Chinese Prime Minister said to Foreign Minister Shalom that the Disengagement Plan is bringing about reconciliation between the two peoples.
nyjtimes.com /cover/11-15-04/Israel-ChinaFMsMeet.htm   (639 words)

  
 Picture Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Prime Minister B P Koirala with President of Republic of India Rajendra Prasad and Vice President Zakir Hussain (1960)
Prime Minister B. Koirala discussing with the Indian Prime Minister Pundit Javaharlal Nehru (1960).
Banquet by the Prime Minister of India (24/1/60).
www.nepalicongress.org.np /contents/picture_gallery   (260 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
During his visit, Prime Minister Vajpayee is expected to hold wide-ranging discussions with the new Chinese leadership.
Prime Minister Vajpayee’s visit will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the People’s Republic of China in almost ten years.
The visit is expected to contribute to developing trust, understanding and confidence between India and the People’s Republic of China.
www.indianembassy.ru /docs-htm/en/en_05_04_t1206_2003.htm   (187 words)

  
 NAPSNet Daily Report, Wednesday, April 4, 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Koga stated, "Prime Minister Mori will resign once a new head of the LDP is decided." Mori also told Koga to convene an LDP committee in charge of presidential elections to study the timing of the race.
China reserves the right to further negotiate with the US side on both the losses resulting from the incident and the US plane's intrusion into China's airspace and its landing at a Chinese airport without permission, Zhou said.
China Daily ("PRC VOWS TO FURTHER RELATIONS WITH DPRK," 04/01/01, P1) reported that PRC Vice-Premier Qian Qichen affirmed in Beijing on March 31 that it is a consistent policy of the Chinese Government to further promote relations with the DPRK.
www.nautilus.org /VietnamFOIA/archives/napsnet/dr/0104/APR04.html   (4793 words)

  
 news Page CFM
The Right Honorable James Bolger was Prime Minister of New Zealand from October 1990 to December 1997.
New Zealand is active in international peacekeeping and at the U.N. Born in Taranaki in 1935, he was a beef and sheep farmer before entering national politics in 1972 when elected to Parliament for King County.
He retired as Prime Minister in December, 1997, and was appointed Minister of State and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
www.washingtoninternational.com /cf/news.cfm?showpage=100   (745 words)

  
 Pakistan Link Headlines
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said the economic condition of the country is now stable and the results of our economic policies are coming forth.
The Prime Minister said special attention is being given on the provision of health and education to the common man. He said the NFC award would be decided with consensus and dialogue process would be resumed for the purpose.
The Prime Minister also directed the provincial government for launching new housing schmes through private sector in Quetta and other big cities to meet the shortage.
www.pakistanlink.com /headlines/oct04/03/01.html   (630 words)

  
 Joint Communique on the Fifth Regular Meeting between the Heads of Government of the People's Republic of China and the ...
At the invitation of Premier Zhu Rongji of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Prime Minister Kasyanov of the Russian Federation paid an official visit to the People's Republic of China from 3 to 4 November 2000, during which the two Heads of Government held the fifth regular meeting.
The Prime Minister of the Russian Federation reaffirmed Russia's consistent principled position on the Taiwan question, i.e., the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government of China; Taiwan is an inseparable part of the Chinese territory; the Russian Federation does not support "Taiwan independence" in any form.
The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China and the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation attached great importance to the upcoming "Shanghai Five" Meeting of Heads of Government and will work for full preparation of the Meeting to facilitate multilateral trade and economic cooperation open to all interested countries.
russia.shaps.hawaii.edu /fp/russia/r_c_jc_20001103.html   (1350 words)

  
 Media Releases: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade - Fiji Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
In welcoming Chairman Li at a dinner reception he hosted on Monday 12 November 2001, the Prime Minister thanked the Peoples’ Republic of China for its steadfast support and understanding in the various international forums that discussed the political situation in Fiji during the period of the interim and caretaker administration.
Kaliopate Tavola and the PRC’s Ambassador to Fiji H.E. Zhang Junsai at the Tradewinds Convention Centre in Lami.
The Minister for Sports further added that the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex will provide facilities that will encourage excellence in our athletes and assist us in delivering to the Peoples of the Pacific the most harmonious, athlete focussed and culturally enhancing South Pacific Games ever.
www.foreignaffairs.gov.fj /media_releases/151101.html   (497 words)

  
 NAPSNet Daily Report, Tuesday, April 24, 2001
He added, "China will feel hopeless to maintain the international regime of non-proliferation if the United States tries to undermine that regime." A Western diplomat said that the PRC would probably avoid "obvious, high-profile acts of retaliation" in favor of a "revenge-by-stealth process" in non- proliferation policies.
Koizumi, a former health minister, is pushing economic and structural reforms, including the privatization of Japan's postal system, which offers savings accounts and insurance policies to the public.
China Daily (Xinhua News Agency, "LEE'S VISA PROMPTS STRONG PROTEST," 04/21-22/01, P1) reported that after the Japanese Government decided to issue a visa for Lee Teng-hui, PRC Vice-Foreign Minister Wang Yi urgently met with Japanese Ambassador to the PRC Koreshige Anami on April 20 and lodged solemn representations with the Japanese Government about its decision.
www.nautilus.org /archives/napsnet/dr/0104/APR24.html   (3496 words)

  
 The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Prime Minister pleased with the allocated science and research portfolio
STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, MR.
Such measures are in fact being prepared, you have heard this from the finance minister, and currently there are talks going on with individual ministries, and I hope that we will arrive soon at some specific measures and specific savings.
www.sigov.si /nekdanji-pv/2002-2004/index_eng.php?vsebina=govor-20-03-03   (2131 words)

  
 IPCS - China & East Asia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Li Zhaoxing of China will hold bilateral consultations with Japanese counterpart Taro Aso tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur, where both will attend the two-day foreign ministers' meeting among the ASEAN members and China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) starting today, according to the Foreign Ministry spokesman's office...
Protocol between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the People's Republic of China on Modalities for the Implementation of Confidence Building Measures in the Military Field Along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China Border Areas.
The United States, China, South Korea, Japan and Russia are pushing for a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum that Malaysia is hosting Thursday...
www.ipcs.org /China_east_asia.jsp   (421 words)

  
 Latest Activities - Office of the Prime Minister   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
In this new leadership role, Prime Minister Said Musa and the Belizean delegation paid a courtesy call on President of the Republic of China, HE Chen Shui-bian.
In this meeting, a further strengthening of the mutual cooperation between both entities was discussed, with Prime Minister Said Musa pledging the full support of Belize and the Central American region to the Republic of China's ongoing efforts to fully participate in international organizations.
Godfrey Smith also met with the Foreign Ministers of the Central American region and the Foreign Minister of Taiwan to work out the details of the communiqué to be signed at the Summit Meeting.
www.belize.gov.bz /pm/activities/bz_heads_roc.html   (376 words)

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