Germany and France accused Russia of breaking diplomatic protocol after Moscow published their confidential correspondence over Ukraine, in signs of deteriorating ties between the EU and Russia. Russia’s foreign ministry has released a number of diplomatic exchanges in the form… Read More ›
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EU plans on creating joint military force by 2025
In a significant development, a draft EU plan shows that the bloc is weighing an option to create a joint military force of up to 5,000 troops by 2025 which can intervene in a range of crises without relying on… Read More ›
British Foreign Minister to strengthen defense trade, tech and security with India
In a statement on Saturday, Britain’s Foreign Minister Liz Truss said, London is making stronger security and defence partnerships with India. Her statement comes at a time when she is on an official visit to the country. According to a… Read More ›
British foreign minister Liz Truss to pursue trade deal with Gulf countries in her visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
British foreign minister Liz Truss will be travelling to Qatar and Saudi Arabia this week to pursue a potential trade deal with Gulf countries as well as to deepen diplomatic ties. During her visit, Truss will meet her Saudi counterpart… Read More ›
US Saudi to intensify efforts against Iranian violations of international treaties on nuclear agreement
In a statement on Friday, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington and exchanged views on Iran’s nuclear program. “Had a productive meeting today with… Read More ›
Michael Linhart appointed as Austria’s ambassador to France
Michael Linhart, Austria’s ambassador to France, has been appointed as the country’s foreign minister. He will succeed Alexander Schallenberg, who has been designated to become Austrian chancellor, as per a statement released on Monday. Linhart, a career diplomat who served… Read More ›
France, Germany and Italy to host international conference on Libya on Nov. 12
In a statement French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said, France will host an international conference on Libya on November 12, even as the country prepares for elections towards the end of December. The international conference will be co-hosted by… Read More ›
China’s irrational unilateral trade behavior against Taiwan casts shadow on its application to join CPTPP
Taiwan has threatened to drag China to the World Trade Organization following a statement from Beijing saying it would suspend the import of sugar apple and wax apple citing pest concerns. The move marks the latest spat between Democratic Taiwan… Read More ›
Australia drags China to WTO over economic coercions
In a statement, Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne said, with Canberra dragging Beijing to the World Trade Organisation over the latter imposing anti-dumping duties on wine exports, bilateral negotiations is expected to commence. Last week, the Australian government filed a… Read More ›
China appeals to reset U.S.-China relations
In a significant development that underscores the fact that the previous Administration efforts aimed at countering China’s exploitive trade practices have indeed hit their targets, senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has called on the Biden Administration to reopen dialogue with… Read More ›