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‘Economic diplomacy’ FM’s top priority in Rouhani’s 2nd term

Sun Aug 13, 2017 08:14:44

Iran’s FM Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sat. that top priority for Foreign Ministry during Pres. Rouhani’s second term will be ‘economic diplomacy’ and boosting cooperation with ‘neighboring countries’.

USA – Japan – South Korea – North Korea – UN – Diplomacy US Envoy Travels to Japan, South Korea for Talks on North Korea

Thu Oct 6, 2016 22:02:03

US Ambassador Samantha Power on Thursday was traveling to Japan and South Korea for talks with the two US allies as negotiations at the United Nations on new sanctions against North Korea gathered pace.

Gabon – Vote – Unrest – France – Diplomacy France ‘Extremely Concerned’ over Situation in Gabon + VIDEO of Violence

Thu Sep 1, 2016 18:44:30

Former colonial power France said Thursday it was “extremely concerned” about post-election violence in Gabon and urged all sides to exercise “maximum restraint.”

USA – China – India – Maritime – Diplomacy Kerry Says United with Allies over South China Sea

Wed Aug 31, 2016 13:39:32

The United States is united with its allies in upholding freedom of navigation rights in the South China Sea following a tribunal’s decision on the contested waters, Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday.

Turkey – Politics – Coup – Diplomacy Turkey Arrests Ex-Envoy Who Brokered Secret Gulen Meeting

Sat Aug 27, 2016 17:45:37

Turkish authorities on Saturday arrested three former top diplomats over the failed July 15 coup, including a senior official who brokered a meeting between the then premier and the US-based preacher blamed for the plot.

Syria – Conflict – US – Russia – Diplomacy Kerry, Lavrov Meet on Syria Conflict

Fri Aug 26, 2016 14:57:56

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Geneva on Friday for an expected push towards resuming peace talks for war-ravaged Syria.

Syria – Conflict – Turkey – Kurds – YPG – US – Diplomacy Kurds’ Advance Angers Turkey, Washington’s Impossible Ally

Fri Aug 26, 2016 08:56:56

As Turkish troops ostensibly hunting Islamic State (ISIS / Daesh / ISIL / IS) terrorist group fighters shelled a US-backed Kurdish militia inside Syria on Thursday, analysts warned that Ankara’s alliance with the West is at stake.

Syria – China – Diplomacy China Military to Train Syrian Army Troops: Chinese Defense Ministry

Thu Aug 25, 2016 15:53:35

China’s military will provide training for Syrian armed forces, a spokesman for Beijing’s defense ministry said Thursday, adding it would take place on Chinese soil.

Israel – Palestinians – Diplomacy – Egypt – Russia – Sisi Egypt’s President Sisi Says Putin Ready to Host Middle East Peace Talks

Mon Aug 22, 2016 15:40:42

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said his Russian counterpart and close ally Vladimir Putin wants to host an Israeli-Palestinian summit to revive peace talks, in an interview published Monday.

Japan – China – South Korea – Diplomacy Japan, China, South Korea Foreign Ministers to Meet over US Missiles

Mon Aug 22, 2016 13:57:46

The foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea will meet this week in Tokyo, with their countries at odds over territorial disputes and a US missile defense system.

Turkey – Military – Politics – Coup – US – Diplomacy US Not Involved in Turkey Coup Attempt, ‘Full Stop’: Envoy Says

Sat Aug 6, 2016 16:17:52

The United States’ ambassador to Turkey has again denied allegations his country was involved in last month’s failed coup attempt, Turkish media reported Saturday.

Russia – Turkey – Diplomacy – Politics Erdogan Apologizes to Putin over Downed Jet: Kremlin

Mon Jun 27, 2016 17:52:29

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has apologized to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over Ankara’s downing of a Russian military jet last year that shattered ties, the Kremlin said Monday.

Israel – Turkey – Diplomacy – Palestinians – Conflict – Gaza Israel PM Netanyahu Says Sea Blockade on Gaza to Remain after Turkey Deal

Mon Jun 27, 2016 15:37:02

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday his country’s maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip would remain in place following a deal with Turkey to normalize relations.

Israel – Palestinians – Conflict – France – Peace – Diplomacy Israel Foreign Ministry Says French Mideast Drive ‘Will Fail’

Thu Jun 2, 2016 21:40:18

The head of Israel’s foreign ministry said Thursday that France’s bid to revive Israel-Palestinian peace talks was doomed to failure, like a 1916 colonial effort to carve up the Middle East.

Diplomacy – Obama – Trump Obama Denounces Trump’s ‘Ignorance of World Affairs’

Thu May 26, 2016 15:08:31

US President Barack Obama on Thursday criticized presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's policy ideas as demonstrating “ignorance” of how the world works.

US – North Korea – Diplomacy - G7 – Japan – Obama North Korea Is a ‘Big Worry for All of Us’: Obama at G7

Thu May 26, 2016 14:54:28

US President Barack Obama took aim at North Korea Thursday, saying it was a “big worry for all of us,” after meeting with his G7 counterparts.

Japan – G7 – Summit – Diplomacy – Obama – US Obama Arrives in Japan for G7 Summit and Visit to Hiroshima: AFP

Wed May 25, 2016 15:50:41

Barack Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday for a Group of Seven summit, kicking off a historic visit which will also take him to the atomic-bombed city of Hiroshima.

China – North Korea – Diplomacy – Trade – Nuclear China Imposes Restrictions on North Korea Exports: Ministry

Tue Apr 5, 2016 16:48:12

China Tuesday restricted imports of North Korean coal and iron, Beijing’s commerce ministry said, in line with United Nations sanctions on the country following its nuclear and missile tests.

Ukraine - Russia - Conflict - Diplomacy - US Kerry Says US Still Committed to Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity

Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:33:03

Secretary of State John Kerry used a joint Kremlin press conference with his Russian counterpart Thursday to reiterate that Washington remains committed to restoring Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

USA – Cuba – Diplomacy – Poll – Politics Majority of Americans Support Restoring Cuba Ties: Poll

Mon Mar 21, 2016 22:00:06

A majority of Americans back restoring diplomatic ties with communist-run Cuba, a poll out Monday found, just as President Barack Obama met his counterpart in Havana.