‘Positive understanding’ in Tehran on proposal, but final signing ‘subject to consideration’
There is a positive understanding here in Tehran about this memorandum of understanding. – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson, told the media this evening that, yes, there…
French, Lebanese foreign ministers discuss end to fighting in Lebanon
I met with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, with whom I discussed several sensitive issues related to the situation in Lebanon and the challenges currently…
Trump says ‘we ended the war with Iran today’
Trump has again spoken about negotiation with Iran during a tele-rally in support of Senate candidate Barry Moore, claiming that the war is now over. – “I don’t know if…
EU and Norway Coordinate on Ukraine and Regional Stability
Norway is one of the EU’s closest partners and friends, and it’s always a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to Brussels. We discussed EU-Norway relations and current…
India and Finland Explore Opportunities in Quantum Technologies and 6G
Good to meet FM Elina Valtonen of Finland today in Helsinki. Reviewed the progress of our Strategic Partnership on Digitalisation and Sustainability. Discussed cooperation on start-ups, AI, semiconductors, critical minerals,…
The Strategic Value of Keeping India and Türkiye Connected
For much of the past decade, relations between Türkiye and India have been viewed through the narrow prism of Ankara’s ties with Pakistan and disagreements over Kashmir. Every diplomatic exchange,…
Israel allocates $51M for 69 illegal settlements in occupied West Bank
The Israeli government has allocated 152 million shekels ($51 million) to prepare construction plans for 69 illegal settlements and outposts in the occupied West Bank, an Israeli anti-settlement group Peace…
Envoys of France, UK, Germany arrive at Russian MFA for meeting with senior diplomat
The ambassadors of France, the United Kingdom and Germany – Nicolas de Riviere, Nigel Casey and Alexander Lambsdorff – have arrived at the Russian Foreign Ministry for a meeting with…
Iran seeks funds as US talks edge to interim deal, sources say
Efforts to reach a preliminary deal between Iran and the U.S. have intensified, three Iranian sources and a European official told Reuters on Thursday, despite strikes launched by both sides,…
Pakistan, Turkiye discuss regional developments and urge restraint
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan last night. They discussed the evolving regional situation and underscored the…