Kabul, Tehran Emphasise Dialogue as Path to Resolving Regional Issues
Telephone Contact Between the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran In this telephone conversation, the two sides exchanged views on the latest…
Japan, Montenegro Deepen Partnership Under Western Balkans Initiative
This afternoon, I welcomed the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatovic, to Tokyo and held a summit meeting with him. In this memorial year marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment…
UK Urges Fresh Talks, Full Maritime Access After Ceasefire Extension
The UK welcomes the ceasefire extension. We want to see negotiations restart, a comprehensive settlement and full reopening of the Strait without restrictions or tolls. Any return to hostilities would…
Italy Encourages Iran to Restore Gulf Ties, Advance Crisis Resolution
This morning, I had a telephone conversation with the Iranian Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. I encouraged him to work quickly toward a constructive solution to the crisis in Iran and…
Bratislava, Budapest Coordinate on Energy and EU Policy Disputes
WE WANT TO CONTINUE COOPERATION WITH HUNGARY ON ENERGY SECURITY A few minutes ago, I had a phone conversation with the winner of the Hungarian elections, Mr. Péter Magyar. I…
When a Nation Loses Itself
When leaders hollow out a nation through manipulation, corruption and open bias, citizens stop caring about future wars because to them the nation is already defeated.
ASEAN, Russia Discuss Strengthening Strategic Partnership
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN, H.E. Evgeny Zagaynov, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. They exchanged views on further…
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade
A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. – “I…
Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a major shift to Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution.…
EU to host Taliban officials for talks on deporting Afghans
Taliban officials are expected in Brussels in the coming weeks for talks on deporting Afghans from the EU to their home country, sources told AFP. – The European Union has…