GCC chief condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait
Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has expressed his “strongest condemnation” of Iran for its attack on Kuwait, calling it a “dangerous and irresponsible escalation”.…
Nepal and United States Discuss Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
H. E. Ms Sarah B. Rogers, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy of the United States, paid a call on Hon. Mr Shisir Khanal, Minister for Foreign Affairs, at…
Strategic Partnership Between Japan and Netherlands Gains New Momentum
This evening, I held a phone summit with Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten. Prime Minister Jetten assumed office this February, and this was the first time we…
New Delhi and Naypyidaw Expand Cooperation Across Key Strategic Sectors
PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on further deepening India-Myanmar bilateral ties. Anchored in the enduring historical and people-to-people relationship, both sides…
Japan Joins NATO Security Assistance and Training Effort for Ukraine
Japan announced that it will contribute personnel to #NATO’s Security Assistance & Training for Ukraine – NSATU – in Germany This is another valuable demonstration of Japan’s long-standing partnership with…
Rajnath Singh Hosts Australian Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Talks
Had an excellent meeting with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Mr. Richard Marles in New Delhi. Together we reviewed the full range of bilateral defence cooperation and discussed…
Macron Backs Trump’s Iran Diplomacy and Pushes for Regional Security Framework
Last night, I spoke with President Trump about the situation in the Middle East. I commended the determined efforts he is leading to quickly reach an agreement between the United…
US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon and has proposed…
Philippines, Vietnam upgrade ties, say South China Sea peace ‘non-negotiable’
The Philippines and Vietnam are elevating their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership, reaffirming that shared commitment to peace and stability in the South China Sea is “non-negotiable,” President Ferdinand…
UK Urges All Sides to Respect Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire
Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon has killed and displaced civilians, destroyed infrastructure, and eroded space for diplomacy. It must end. Hizballah must end attacks on Israel and disarm. All sides…