By Igor Patrick in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call late on Thursday, during which both leaders stressed the need to defend the authority of the United Nations (UN) and to strengthen cooperation across the Global South, according to official readouts. The […]
Read MoreCAIRO: Qatari Ambassador to Egypt Sheikh Jassim Al-Thani visited the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs pavilion at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair. During his visit, Al-Thani reviewed the pavilion’s diverse religious and educational content, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fair runs until Feb. 3 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, featuring 1,457 publishing […]
Read MoreKyrgyzstan’s Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, Aidana Zhupueva, has met with Hungary’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kyrgyzstan, Sándor Dorógi, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in electoral processes and exchanging best practices between their election authorities. Dorógi highlighted Hungary’s strong interest in Kyrgyzstan’s experience with advanced digital technologies in elections, […]
Read MoreFor much of the post-Cold War era, Japan’s relationship with Central Asia unfolded quietly. Tokyo invested in infrastructure, supported education and training, and selectively engaged in commercial projects-most notably in Kazakhstan’s energy and mining sectors. This engagement was shaped less by geopolitical ambition and more by Japan’s long-standing emphasis on “human security,” capacity building, and […]
Read MoreBEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on countries to protect the “central role” of the United Nations in international affairs, urging his Brazilian counterpart on Friday to help safeguard international norms, state media reported. The comments come after US President Donald Trump unveiled plans for his new “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum. […]
Read MoreA ceremonial event marking the opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Mexico City has been held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the United Mexican States. The ceremony brought together representatives of the Kazakh Embassy, newly appointed Honorary Consul Carlos Barrera, senior officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, […]
Read MoreBEIRUT: An Israeli tank opened fire near a joint Lebanese army and UNIFIL patrol on Friday afternoon, in the latest incident to heighten tensions along the Blue Line. The tank shell reportedly landed near Wadi Al-Asafir, south of the town of Khiam, where the Lebanese army and UNIFIL were conducting a field operation. The fire […]
Read MoreBy Maria Siow Indonesia has signed a new defence cooperation agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina in a move analysts say marks another step in Jakarta’s bid to expand its security partnerships beyond traditional Western partners. The pact was signed during a meeting between Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and his Bosnian counterpart Zukan Helez in […]
Read MoreUkrainian and Russian negotiators will tackle the vital issue of territory during two days of talks in Abu Dhabi starting today (23 January), each side said, with no sign of a softening of their positions to end the four-year war. Ukraine is under mounting US pressure to reach a peace deal in the war triggered […]
Read MoreAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to Austria, Manuchehr Jobir, has presented his letter of credence to Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. During the ceremony, Ambassador Jobir conveyed greetings and best wishes from President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to the Austrian head of state, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media. The sides […]
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