“Today the stakes for preventive diplomacy and dialogue could not be higher,” said Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific, in a meeting organized by the Brazilian presidency. Referring to the escalating situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, he warned that in the absence of a negotiated two-State solution,…
The 15-member body that oversees peace and security issues, is expected to decide on a second draft resolution later on Tuesday, led by Brazil. While it does not officially represent the position of the Council until adopted, this proposal aims to mitigate ongoing humanitarian suffering on the ground, establish corridors for safe aid delivery, as…
Iraq Foreign Office Building. The government of Iraq has assured the security of foreign diplomatic missions stationed in the country. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that incidents like the attack on the Swedish embassy would not be allowed again. The statement came as hundreds of protesters stormed and set fire to the…
Photo courtesy: Tasnim News Agency Tehran. The incident of burning the embassy of Sweden has taken place in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. According to the Arab media from Baghdad, the Iraqi Prime Minister has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Sweden. In this regard, Arab media say that the Iraqi Prime Minister has ordered…
Wang Yi and Henry Kissinger enter the meeting room. Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi says that America needs diplomatic understanding like Kissinger. Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is on a visit to Beijing these days, he met Communist Party diplomat Wang Yi. On Tuesday, Kissinger also met with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shengfu,…
File photo Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Egypt have been restored after which both countries have also appointed ambassadors. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, the ambassadors have been appointed to restore relations between the two countries. According to foreign media, diplomatic relations between Turkey and Egypt were severed in 2013. According…
—File photo Diplomatic relations between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been restored, which has been welcomed by Saudi Arabia. According to Arab media, the embassies in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have resumed their work. In a statement issued in this regard, Saudi Arabia says that it welcomes the restoration of…
The building of the Icelandic embassy in Moscow. The European country Iceland is the first to suspend diplomatic activities in Russia in the wake of the Ukraine war. PNP Deskpnp.com.pk
South Korea summons Chinese ambassador for commenting on US relations South Korea’s foreign ministry has summoned China’s ambassador to protest comments that accused Seoul of leaning toward the U.S. and distancing itself from China as the competition between Washington and Beijing for global influence intensifies. Adopting South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin warned Chinese…
US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken says that the US is determined to establish formal diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference, the foreign secretary said that Washington’s national security interest is also connected to the restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. He…
