Jakarta stressed its “non-aligned” status and said it seeks good ties with all countries.
Indonesia trashes Pentagon’s ‘joint statement’ on China and Russia
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Why Saudi-Israel ‘peace’ will cement a violent future
Far from resolving conflicts, Saudi-Israel normalization will serve as a pillar of a repressive architecture that brings no justice for Palestinians or Arab peoples.
Why Saudi-Israel ‘peace’ will cement a violent future
Blinken’s Visit to China Confirmed After Call With Chinese FM
The State Department confirmed on Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be visiting China, making him the highest-level Biden administration official to make the trip.
Blinken’s Visit to China Confirmed After Call With Chinese FM
Global Times:
Blinken visit still ‘opportunity’ amid mutual low expectations
Shortly before Blinken’s visit was confirmed by China, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang had a phone call with Blinken at the latter’s request. During the phone call, Qin expounded on China’s firm stance on core concerns such as the Taiwan question.
Abbas visits China as Beijing seeks to grow influence in the Middle East
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Beijing this week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, becoming the first Arab leader to visit China this year.
Abbas visits China as Beijing seeks to grow influence in the Middle East
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China, Palestine upgrade ties to ‘milestone’ strategic partnership
In wake of Mexican Senate Vote to Recognize Palestine, Palestinians seek to upgrade to Full Embassy in Mexico City
N.B. Some commentators allege that this announcement is solely from the Palestinian side and does not in fact represent the policy of the Mexican executive. IC has a call into the Mexican Embassy for reaction. In the meantime, this article has been revised to reflect that our information on this issue only comes from the PA. As noted below, the Mexican Senate did vote to recognize Palestine in November 2022.
In wake of Mexican Senate Vote to Recognize Palestine, Palestinians seek to upgrade to Full Embassy in Mexico City
Iraq unveils $17bn infrastructure project linking West Asia to Europe
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani on 27 May unveiled a $17 billion infrastructure project to link West Asia and Europe and make Iraq a regional transportation hub.
Iraq unveils $17bn infrastructure project linking West Asia to Europe
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Forging Ahead to Open a New Chapter of China-Russia Friendship, Cooperation and Common Development – Xi Jinping, RIA Novosti
[Quote : no model of governance is universal, and no single country should dictate the international order]
Forging Ahead to Open a New Chapter of China-Russia Friendship, Cooperation and Common Development – Xi Jinping, RIA Novosti
“There is no pressure on Israel to change”: Palestinians respond to Blinken visit to Jerusalem
Palestinians say Antony Blinken’s statements in Jerusalem show the U.S. remains biased. “When the US draws an equivalence between the butcher and the butchered, then it is necessarily on the side of the butcher,” says Ubai Aboudi.
“There is no pressure on Israel to change”: Palestinians respond to Blinken visit to Jerusalem
US, Russian diplomats discuss bilateral relations, present credentials
Lynne Tracy, the new US ambassador to Russia, on Monday held her first meeting in the country since her arrival and presented her credentials to Sergey Ryabkov, the deputy foreign minister.
US, Russian diplomats discuss bilateral relations, present credentials
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President of Cuba meets with US legislators
The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, met this Saturday in Havana with a delegation from the Congress of the United States (USA) that is making an official visit to the Caribbean nation.
President of Cuba meets with US legislators
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