Azerbaijan is a Key Link Between Central Asia, South Caucasus and Europe, says Cassis

Azerbaijan’s geopolitical position makes it an important connecting link between Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Europe, Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, has said. Cassis made the remarks during a press briefing in Baku with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Report […]

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India says it has no role in Hasina’s planned interaction with journos

India has clarified that the proposed interaction between former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and journalists in New Delhi is a private event and that the Indian government has no involvement in organising it. Speaking at the Ministry of External Affairs’ weekly media briefing today (4 August), ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The interaction you […]

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Dhaka seeks Delhi’s cooperation to stop Hasina’s political activities from its soil

Ahead of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s reported 5 August programme, Bangladesh on Monday conveyed to India that Dhaka expects New Delhi’s cooperation in ensuring that any person, including fugitive Hasina, cannot use Indian territory to make political statements or conduct any activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh. Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun […]

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Macron touches Beijing’s nerves on Taiwan and Tibet as he heads for the exit

By Orange Wang From Taiwan to Tibet, French President Emmanuel Macron has touched Beijing’s nerves on a range of sensitive issues over the past few weeks. On a trip to Japan earlier this month, he and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi “emphasised the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and urged a […]

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Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Forge Deals to Enhance Trans-Caspian Corridor

A memorandum and agreements were signed between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan regarding the Trans-Caspian route, according to Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY). According to a statement by the ADY, Chairman Rovshan Rustamov participated in the regular meeting of the Governing Board of the Association of Legal Entities of the International Association of Trans-Caspian International Transport Route during […]

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What is the India–Russia RELOS pact and why does it matter?

The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement is a bilateral defence pact between India and Russia that allows their armed forces to use each other’s military bases, ports and airfields in both peacetime and conflict. Negotiated over eight years and ratified by Russian President Vladimir Putin in December, the agreement became operational on 12 […]

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Türkiye Considers Role in Demining Hormuz Following Iran-US Agreement

Türkiye could consider taking part in multinational demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz after a possible peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said late Friday. Speaking to reporters in London, Fidan said Türkiye “would be open to” participating in a coalition tasked with clearing naval mines in the Strait […]

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Iran shared ‘views and considerations’ with Pakistan on ending war, Araqchi says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has presented Tehran’s “views and considerations” on ending the ongoing conflict during meetings with Pakistani leaders in Islamabad, as diplomatic efforts to sustain a ceasefire continue. In a statement following his meeting with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, Araqchi said discussions focused on the latest developments surrounding the Iran-US ceasefire […]

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Azerbaijani FM Heads to Thailand for Key UN Session

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov departed on a working visit to Thailand on April 19, heading to the capital Bangkok. Bayramov will take part in and address the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on April 20, where Azerbaijan is serving as chair, The Caspian Post […]

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Trump says US officials will be in Pakistan for negotiations, accuses Iran of ceasefire violation

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump accused Iran on Sunday of a “total violation” of the two countries’ ceasefire for firing on ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed a ‌threat to ‌wipe out Iran’s bridges and ​power ‌plants ⁠unless it ​accepted ⁠his terms. Vice president JD Vance would lead the delegation, US media outlet […]

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