Sweden Welcomes France to NATO Forward Land Forces in Finland
Ravi de vous revoir monsieur le Président Emmanuel Macron. I welcome France’s decision today to join NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) presence in Finland, where Sweden is lead nation. Important…
European Parliament Approves Landmark EU–Mexico Agreements
Europe is strengthening its partnership with Mexico 🇪🇺🇲🇽 European Parliament has just voted in favour of two important agreements that will deepen political cooperation and unlock new trade, investment and…
Bangladesh, Tajikistan Launch Strategic Dialogue with Inaugural FOC
Bangladesh and Tajikistan vowed to strengthen bilateral relations during the first-ever Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries held in Dhaka today. The two sides signed a MoU on…
Kremlin says it hopes Turkey can get Ukraine to stop attacking gas pipeline infrastructure
The Kremlin said on Wednesday it hoped that Turkey and other countries could use their influence to stop Ukraine from attacking international energy infrastructure after what Moscow said was a…
Turkey ready to help demine Strait of Hormuz: Erdogan
Turkey is ready to contribute to the demining of the Strait of Hormuz, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. – Speaking during a summit of NATO leaders in…
Spain downplays Trump trade threat as ‘business as usual’
The Spanish prime minister’s office has responded to Trump’s abrupt order to halt all trade with Spain, stating that Madrid is treating the threats as “business as usual”. – “Our…
A Fragile Syrian Legitimacy Navigating Western Reintegration and Hidden Perils
The smoke that billowed over the Damascus skyline on Tuesday provided a stark visual metaphor for the paradoxes of contemporary Syria. Inside the presidential palace, President Ahmed al-Sharaa was hosting…
Costa, Zelensky Discuss EU Membership and Ukraine Support
With President Zelenskyy in Ankara. We are moving forward on Ukraine’s EU accession. The opening of a new negotiating cluster should be coming soon. There is growing global momentum to…
Australia, Pacific Partners Boost Youth Opportunities Through Rugby
If there’s one thing every Pacific nation has in common, it’s a love of sport. Our new Pacific Rugby League Partnership will create new opportunities for the next generation of…
NATO views recent US strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’, chief says
The North Atlantic Alliance views the United States’ recent strikes on Iran as “absolutely necessary,” the bloc’s Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters. – “I think that it was absolutely…