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Arab News
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi FM discusses regional developments in call with US secretary of state
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with his US counterpart State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, Prince Faisal and Rubio reviewed US-Saudi relations and ways to enhance the strategic partnership between their countries. The latest regional and international developments were also discussed.


Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Presidents of UAE, Republic of Korea discuss strengthening special strategic partnership
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea. The two leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperation across various fields, particularly in the areas of economy, investment, energy, education, defense, technology, and sustainability. The discussions took place as part of the special strategic partnership between the UAE and Republic of Korea, reflecting the two countries' shared interests and development-focused ambitions for the present and future. During the call, His Highness congratulated His Excellency Lee Jae-myung on assuming office, wishing him success in leading his country towards further progress and growth. His Highness also expressed his keenness to work closely with His Excellency Lee Jae-myung to continue strengthening UAE-Korea relations and advancing the objectives of their special strategic partnership in support of joint development and the prosperity of both nations and their peoples. The call also addressed a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, with a focus on the importance of supporting efforts to promote peace, stability, and development in the Middle East for the benefit of all its peoples. His Excellency Lee Jae-myung thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his warm congratulations and sincere sentiments towards the Republic of Korea and its people, reaffirming his commitment to bolstering bilateral ties and expanding opportunities for cooperation between the two nations.

Zawya
7 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Mozambique Diplomatic Relations
On June 25, 2025, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Mozambique diplomatic relations. Xi Jinping noted that over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, regardless of changes in the international landscape, China and Mozambique have trusted and supported each other, and the friendship between the two countries remains rock-solid. Xi Jinping expressed his firm belief that bilateral relations will surely usher in a brighter future as long as both sides uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations and move forward hand in hand. Xi Jinping said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Mozambique relations and is ready to work with Mr. President Daniel Francisco Chapo to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as a new starting point to carry forward traditional friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation within the frameworks of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and jointly write a new chapter in the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Mozambique. Daniel Francisco Chapo stated that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries coincides with the 50th anniversary of Mozambique's independence, which highlights the traditional friendship and brotherhood between the two nations. He expressed gratitude for China's unconditional support in Mozambique's struggle for independence. Mozambique will continue to abide by the one-China principle, support all efforts made by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification, and back the major initiatives proposed by China. Mozambique is willing to continuously deepen bilateral relations with China on the basis of mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, expand practical cooperation, jointly defend multilateralism, and promote world peace, security and prosperity. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.


Bloomberg
17-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Russian Post Resumes Parcel Delivery to North Korea as Ties Grow
Russia's postal service is resuming package delivery to North Korea for the first time since 2020 in another sign of deepening ties between the two heavily sanctioned countries. North Korea 'is an important strategic partner of Russia and a promising destination for various kinds of businesses,' the Russian postal service's chief executive officer, Mikhail Volkov, said in a statement.


Zawya
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
GCC chief meets UK foreign secretary
LONDON: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi said the GCC member states and the United Kingdom enjoy deep-rooted historical relations and strategic partnership. The strategic partnership brought the viewpoints of both sides closer to each other, Al-Budaiwi said in a press release following his meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London on Thursday. The two sides maintain similar views on several regional issues, which contributed to security and stability on regional and international levels, he pointed out. The meeting with Secretary Lammy dealt with the GCC-UK relations and a number of regional and international issues, Al-Budaiwi, said, voicing hope for opening new horizons for cooperation.