Putin meets with leader of Philippines in Kazan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a TASS correspondent reports. – This is the first of many bilateral contacts planned by the…
Modi and Trump Meet in Evian to Review Bilateral Ties, Discuss West Asia Stability
Pleased to meet President Trump in Evian. We reviewed the sustained progress in our bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, defence, technology and people-to-people ties. Conveyed India’s appreciation on the progress…
Germany’s Merz vows support for deal, hints at possible vote on Hormuz mission
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated Germany’s intention to help support the Iran-US framework agreement, which could include a military mission in the Strait of Hormuz. – France and Britain are…
Trump says US will not invest in Iran but ‘fine’ if Gulf countries do
Trump says news reports that the US-Iran deal includes provisions for $300bn in reconstruction funds for Tehran are false. – “We’re not putting up 10 cents,” Trump said. “We are…
Russia’s Lavrov discusses US-Iran framework agreement with Iran’s Araghchi
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday about the US-Iranian agreement to end the war in the Gulf, and said Moscow was ready…
Trump says he will discuss trade and disputed dam with Egypt President al-Sisi
US President Donald Trump will be discussing trade issues with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, as well as the topic of a dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, said…
Modi Highlights New Momentum in India–EU Relations
It was wonderful meeting European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Evian earlier today. At the start of this year, India was proud…
Malaysia Promotes Openness and Partnership at Russia–ASEAN Business Forum
At the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum today, I quoted the words of the great Tatarstan poet, Abdullah Tukay, that “only in serving the people do I admit true happiness.” This message…
Ruto and Lee Advance Trade, Investment and Labour Cooperation
Kenya and the Republic of Korea continue to deepen cooperation in trade, ICT, energy and agriculture. Met President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France,…
NATO chief says opening Hormuz will be ‘massive step forward’
Mark Rutte praised the US-Iran deal to end the war, saying the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would be a “massive step forward”. – “The restoration of free…