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IRS organise seminar on Ebrahim Raisi’s vision for regional cooperation

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IRS

ISLAMABAD: Institute of Regional Studies in collaboration with Asian Institute of Eco-Civilization Research and Development (AIERD) organized a seminar for President Ebrahim Raisi’s vision of regional cooperation.

In his welcome address, President IRS Ambassador Jauhar Saleem hailed the ‘Neighbourhood Policy’ of President Ebrahim Raisi (late). He recalled that Ambassador Jauhar pointed out that IRS was the first institution that had arranged a seminar on this policy and highlighted Raisi’s successful diplomacy for revival of ties with UAE and Egypt and rapprochement with Saudi Arabia in 2023.

He also underscored that Iran’s relations towards its east, especially with Pakistan have been always cordial and cooperative, which were further strengthened in the wake of late President Raisi’s visit to Pakistan.

Ambassador Reza Amiri thanked IRS for organizing the seminar and noted that regional cooperation was the key agenda during the tenure of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Abdollahian. That was very much reflected by 28 foreign visits that President Raisi undertook.

Ambassador Amiri stressed that President Raisi’s visit to Pakistan was his most extensive visit in which he visited three cities and met with top leadership of the country including the President, Prime Minister, Speaker National Assembly, Chairman Senate and Army Chief.

The MoUs signed during the visit in the areas of free trade agreement, economic cooperation and promoting tourism were the attestation to the strong brotherly ties which both Pakistan and Iran share, Ambassador Amiri expressed.

He also praised President Raisi’s ambition of prioritizing regional cooperation through SCO, Caspian Sea Summit and BRICS. Ambassador Amiri assured that the new government in Iran would uphold the legacy of President Raisi and continue to promote cooperation vis-à-vis regional states and Pakistan.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran, Mohammad Mudassir Tipu highlighted President Raisi’s dedicated efforts to bolster the enduring cultural and economic bonds with Pakistan.

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PM leaves for daylong Iran visit to condole Ebrahim Raisi’s death

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PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed here for a daylong visit to Iran to express condolence over the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

Raisi, along with Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian embraced martyrdom in a tragic helicopter crash in the Eastern Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024.

During the visit, the prime minister will call on the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and meet Acting President of Iran Dr. Mohammad Mokhber, to convey condolences on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan.

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Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral prayer offered in Tehran

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Ebrahim Raisi's funeral prayer offered in Tehran

Funeral prayer of Ebrahim Raisi was offered in Tehran. The prayer was led by Iranian Supreme Leader. Mourning period is being observed across the country. TEHRAN: The funeral prayer for late Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other senior officials was led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and was attended … Read more

Cabinet dissatisfied with probe commission’s report on Faizabad sit-in

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Cabinet

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair expressed its dissatisfaction over a report of an Inquiry Commission into Faizabad sit-in (dharna) by observing that the commission had not adhered to its Terms of Reference (ToR).

The meeting directed to constitute a special committee of the cabinet that would submit its recommendations in this regard.

The Attorney General for Pakistan submitted an inquiry report over the matter and gave a detailed briefing to the cabinet. The cabinet also adopted a resolution expressing condolences on the shahadat of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and their companions in a helicopter crash.

The meeting also granted its approval to the recommendation of Ministry of Interior for duty and tax exemption on the equipment donated to Balochistan police by Guangdong Public Security Department, China.

However, under Federal Excise Tax 2005, the federal excise duty would be imposed on these items. The cabinet directed that in future, such like donations and grants would be exempted from taxes.

It also approved signing of memorandum of understanding between Pakistan and the United Kingdom with regard to handing over of three accused of Pakistani nationality on the recommendation of the ministry of interior.

During the meeting, the National Livestock Breeding Policy, 2022 was presented by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research and the cabinet directed it to resubmit it after holding consultations with the private sector.

The prime minister also directed for formulation of a mechanism under a private-public partnership project for establishing a quality slaughterhouse for Islamabad and its surrounding areas.

The cabinet on the recommendation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) granted its approval to ex-post facto on the relief goods dispatched to the Palestinians by the NDMA.

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Gilani visits Iranian embassy for condolence

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Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani paid a condolatory visit to the Iranian embassy here wherein he said that with the death of Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi, the whole Islamic Ummah had lost a great leader.

The acting president expressed deep grief on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan on the sad demise of Dr Raisi, the Iranian foreign minister and others in the helicopter accident, saying that the whole nation shared the grief of the Iranian brothers and sisters.

Talking to the Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam, Acting President Gilani said that Pakistan and Iran enjoyed excellent relations based on historical, cultural, and literary linkages.

He remarked that both countries needed to promote people-to-people contacts and parliamentary exchanges to bring the two brotherly countries further closer.

Gilani visits Iranian embassy for condolence; says Islamic Ummah lost a great leader He highlighted that President Raisi was a noble soul, a scholar and a great friend of Pakistan.

The Iranian ambassador said that Pakistan and Iran enjoyed excellent relations and promotion of ties with Pakistan was a cornerstone of Iran’s foreign policy.

He informed that the Supreme Leader of Iran placed special emphasis on promoting relations with Pakistan, saying that the recent visit of the late President Raisi took place in this context.

The ambassador expressed gratitude to the people and government of Pakistan for their messages and sentiments sharing the grief of the Iranian people.

The acting president also penned condolatory remarks in the visitor’s book at the Iranian embassy.

Later, talking to the media, Gilani said that the whole Muslim world shared the grief of the Iranian people.

Gilani recalled his representation of Pakistan in the funeral prayer of Imam Khomeini, his frequent travels to Iran and his interaction with the country’s leadership.

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Funeral prayers for Ebrahim Raisi to be offered today

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Funeral prayers for Ebrahim Raisi to be offered today

Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash. Funeral prayers are scheduled for today. Funeral prayers will be offered in Qom. TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. The funeral prayers of the president and foreign minister will be held today. According to reports, the … Read more

Chinese President expresses condolences over Iranian President Raisi’s death

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Chinese

KARACHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolence to Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber following the unfortunate death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident.

On behalf of the Chinese government and the people of China, Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathies to Mokhber, the family of President Raisi, and the Iranian government and people.

Xi said that since President Raisi took office, he made important contributions to maintaining Iran’s security and stability and promoting national development and prosperity.

He added that Raisi also made positive efforts to consolidate and deepen the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership.

Raisi’s tragic death is a great loss to the Iranian people, and the Chinese people also lost a good friend, Xi said.

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President, PM condole demise of Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi

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Ebrahim Raisi

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound shock and sorrow over the tragic death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, calling it a great loss not only for Iran but for the entire Muslim Ummah.

“Today, Pakistan mourns the loss of a great friend. Just last month, we had the honor of hosting him in Pakistan.

During our discussions, I found him very keen on strengthening our bilateral relations. Agha Raisi always had a special place for Pakistan and its people, in whichever position he served whether as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran or as Custodian of Imam Raza’s (A.S) Shrine,” President Zardari said in a statement.

He described Raisi’s passing as a great loss not only for Iran but for the entire Muslim Ummah.

President Zardari extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the Iranian president, the foreign minister, and others who lost their lives in the accident.

He paid tribute to late President Raisi’s dedicated services to the Islamic world, highlighting his steadfast advocacy for the unity of the Muslim Ummah.

He emphasized that the Islamic World had lost a remarkable leader who always supported the Muslim cause and deeply felt the sufferings of the Muslims globally, particularly the Palestinian and Kashmiri people.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing condolences and sympathies to the Iranian nation on the death of President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, announced a day of mourning in the country.

“They were good friends of Pakistan. Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the flag will fly at half mast as a mark of respect for President Raisi and his companions and in solidarity with Brotherly Iran,” the prime minister said in a statement after a helicopter carrying President Raisi along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and others crashed in the Varzaqan region in the northwest province of East Azerbaijan.

He recalled that Pakistan had the pleasure of hosting President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on a historic visit, less than a month ago and remembered them as “good friends of Pakistan.”

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death confimred by state media

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death confimred by state media

Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan. The charred helicopter remains were found early Monday. Iranian media confirmed Raisi’s death at the official level. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died on Monday in a helicopter crash in a mountainous area near the Azerbaijan border, according to officials and state media. The charred remains … Read more

Normalization talks between Israel & Saudi Arabia

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talks between Israel Saudi Arabia

Normalization talks between Israel & Saudi Arabia. Mohammed bin Salman received his first phone call from Ebrahim Raisi. Sidelining the Palestinian issue might potentially upset Arab nations. Saudi Arabia has opted to temporarily halt US-backed initiatives for normalizing relations with Israel, marking a swift reevaluation of its foreign policy priorities in light of the escalating … Read more

Mastung suicide blast: Global community denounces terror in Pakistan

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Mastung suicide blast

Global community denounces terror in Pakistan after Mastung suicide blast. Suicide blast claimed the lives of at least 52 people, including a police officer. US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome echoed this sentiment on social media. The international community, including the United States, has unequivocally condemned the acts of terrorism in Mastung and Hangu, extending … Read more

Iran Releases 5 Americans on “Purely Humanitarian” Grounds

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Iran Releases 5 Americans on "Purely Humanitarian" Grounds

Iran releases 5 Americans from detention, citing humanitarian motives. The release was part of a broader agreement that also involved the US unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian assets. Iran’s president says the funds will be used to address the needs of the Iranian people. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that the release of the five … Read more

Iran’s President Raisi invited to visit Saudi Arabia, Tehran says

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Saudi Arabia
  • The invitation is claimed to have arrived in the form of a letter from King Salman.
  • Mr. Raisi had welcomed it and “stressed Iran’s readiness to expand cooperation”.
  • Hossein Amir-Abdollahian informed reporters that the two countries had agreed to conduct a meeting.

Iran claims Saudi Arabia has invited Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for an official visit, barely over a week after the two countries agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties.

The invitation is claimed to have arrived in the form of a letter from King Salman, although it has yet to be confirmed by the Saudis.

The recent history of the Middle East has been dominated by antagonism between the two states.

China mediated the thaw, which has the potential to change the region’s geopolitics.

A senior Iranian official, Mohammad Jamshidi, tweeted about the offer to visit the Saudi capital, Riyadh, adding Mr. Raisi had welcomed it and “stressed Iran’s readiness to expand cooperation”.

Steps towards stability

Separately, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian informed reporters that the two countries had agreed to conduct a meeting at the level of foreign ministers, with three possible locations mentioned.

He did not specify the places or the date of the encounter.

Sebastian Usher, the recent improvement in bilateral relations, which occurred abruptly after days of discussions mediated by China, appears to be gaining serious traction.

Both have stated that their embassies would reopen within two months and that commercial and security relation will be restored.

Several others, including the United States and the United Nations, greeted this trend with caution after earlier attempts at reconciliation had failed.

Saudi Arabia severed ties with Iran in January 2016 after protesters stormed its embassy in Tehran.

That came after Riyadh murdered prominent Shia Muslim cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, who had been convicted of terrorism-related crimes.

Since then, tensions have been high between the Sunni- and Shia-led neighbors, with each seeing the other as a menacing entity seeking regional control.

They have been on opposing sides in various regional crises, notably Syria and Yemen’s civil wars.

Mr. Amir-Abdollahian also expressed confidence that steps would be taken to repair relations with Bahrain, a strong Saudi ally that, like Riyadh, severed diplomatic ties with Tehran in 2016.

“We hope that some obstacles will be removed between Iran and Bahrain, and we will take basic steps to reopen the embassies,” he said.

Bahrain has not replied to the remarks but has previously supported the Iran-Saudi deal to restore diplomatic relations.

Iran has also stated a willingness to reestablish or enhance relations with other regional Arab adversaries, such as Jordan and the UAE.

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Putin discusses joint infrastructure projects with Ebrahim Raisi

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Ebrahim Raisi

Putin and Raisi discussed bilateral cooperation. Including joint infrastructure project. Alliance between Russia and Iran has grown stronger since the start of the Ukrainian War. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke about bilateral cooperation, including “joint infrastructure projects”. Putin and Raisi held telephone talks and both the Iranian and Russian sides … Read more

China and Iran call for the lifting of Iran sanctions; Xi to visit

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China
  • The leaders urged the execution of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement.
  • Xi accepted Raisi’s invitation to visit Iran.
  • President Joe Biden stated in 2021 that the US would return to the accord if Iran returned to compliance.

China‘s President Xi Jinping and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, both called for the removal of sanctions against Iran as part of a delayed international accord on its nuclear program on Thursday.

Xi also accepted Raisi‘s invitation to visit Iran, which he will do at his leisure, the two leaders said in a joint statement on the last day of Raisi’s three-day state visit to China.

The leaders urged the execution of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, under which Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for economic sanctions relief from numerous nations, including the United States.

However, in 2018, then-US President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the agreement and ordered the reimposition of US sanctions on Iran.

President Joe Biden stated in 2021 that the US would return to the accord if Iran returned to compliance, but negotiations have stagnated.

“All relevant sanctions should be fully lifted in a verifiable manner to promote the full and effective implementation,” Xi and Raisi said.

China and Iran emphasized that easing sanctions and providing economic advantages to Iran were critical components of the accord.

On Tuesday, Xi informed Raisi that China would “participate constructively” in talks to resume implementation of the agreement, while also expressing his support for Iran’s rights and interests.

“China firmly opposes interference by external forces in Iran’s internal affairs and undermining Iran’s security and stability,” the leaders said in the statement.

The two leaders also devised a number of projects, including those to promote e-commerce and agriculture.

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President Ebrahim Raisi leads large delegation to China

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Ebrahim Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran will be leading a sizable team to China. He is anticipated to leave Tehran late on Monday. Iran’s now-successful application to join the organization. President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran will be leading a sizable team to China at President Xi Jinping’s invitation, and he is anticipated to leave Tehran late … Read more

Iran’s Raisi will visit China: state media

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Iran
  • President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to China in the coming days for a three-day visit.
  • Raisi will depart for Beijing on Monday evening in response to an official invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • Raisi is expected to hold private talks with Xi.

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to China in the coming days for a three-day visit aimed at expanding economic relations, according to official media.

According to Iran’s national news agency, Raisi will depart for Beijing on Monday evening in response to an official invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Both presidents first met last September in Uzbekistan at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization conference, where the Iranian president advocated for stronger ties.

On his upcoming trip, Raisi is expected to hold private talks with Xi, and delegations from both countries are due to sign “cooperation documents.”

Raisi will also meet with Chinese businesses and Iranians who live in the country.

Iran and China have strong economic relations, particularly in energy, transportation, agriculture, trade, and investment.

Both countries signed in 2021 a 25-year “strategic cooperation pact” said to include “political, strategic and economic” components.

According to Iranian customs authorities’ 10-month figures, China is Iran’s largest trade partner.

Iran’s exports to Beijing totaled $12.6 billion, while imports from China totaled $12.7 billion.

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Embassy attack should not affect Azerbaijan relations, says Iran

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Iran

Ebrahim Raisi told that attack on Baku’s embassy  shouldn’t have an impact on bilateral relations. The assault happened on Friday when a guy stormed the embassy with an assault rifle. And started shooting, killing the security chief. Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, has told his Azerbaijani counterpart that the attack on Baku’s embassy in … Read more

Iran President blames US for terror in the country

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Iran President blames US

Ebrahim Raisi blames his counterpart in the United States for inciting “chaos, terror, and destruction” in Iran. Demonstrations have rocked Iran for the past four weeks. U.S. President Joe Biden says Iran has to end violence against its own citizens. President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran blamed his counterpart in the United States on Sunday for … Read more

Iran’s hardline president to address the country after unrest

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Iran president to address country

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UN chief meet with head of IAEA Mohammad Eslami

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Mohammad Eslami

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog met with Mohammad Eslami. The meeting comes as efforts to revive the country’s nuclear deal stall. Efforts to salvage the agreement have failed since then-president Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. Monday, the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog announced that he had met with the head … Read more

Iran vows to maintain ‘rightful and logical’ position in nuclear talk

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iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran will not deviate from its “rightful and rational” position in talks to restore a 2015 nuclear accord. ‘Americans say Iran should return to the nuclear pact, but the Islamic Republic never left the deal and it was Washington that violated the treaty. DUBAI: President Ebrahim Raisi stated on Wednesday, … Read more

CJCSC General Nadeem Raza calls on Iranian President

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TEHRAN: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza called on President of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi and discussed strengthening bilateral security and defence cooperation between the two countries. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Nadeem Raza called on President Raisi during an official visit to Iran and discussed matters of bilateral … Read more

Iran president hits out at US over new sanctions

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Iran

The US has sanctioned a network of Iranian petrochemical firms, as well as alleged front companies in China and the United Arab Emirates. The move comes amid a stalemate in talks aimed at reviving a nuclear deal. The 2015 deal gave Iran relief from sanctions in return for guarantees that it could not develop a … Read more

Iran, Venezuela sign two decade cooperation deal

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venezuela

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Oman and Iran ink deals on oil field, gas pipelines: official

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Iran

The two countries signed agreements to develop gas pipelines and an oil field. A deal was reached about two decades ago to allow Iran to supply Oman with gas. The Hengam oil field is located in the strategic Strait of Hormuz near the UAE. Oman’s energy minister announced Saturday that the sultanate and Iran had … Read more

Iran and Russia eye more cooperation in energy, trade

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Iran

Tehran and Moscow said Wednesday that they want to expand their cooperation in energy and trade Officials said on Wednesday, as Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak visited Iran. Both countries have massive oil and gas reserves but are hampered by Western sanctions that limit their ability to export their resources. Novak led an economic … Read more

Six dead, dozens injured in Iran tower-block collapse

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Iran

At least six people were killed and dozens were injured or went missing after an unfinished high-rise building collapsed in southwestern Iran, officials Said More than 30 people were rescued alive from the rubble, but 50 more are believed to be trapped, prompting locals to declare a “day of mourning.” As shocked onlookers stared at … Read more

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