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Arab News
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Russia's Lavrov meets North Korea's Kim, praises ties as ‘invincible brotherhood'
SEOUL: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the coastal city of Wonsan on Saturday, where he described the two nations' relations as 'an invincible fighting brotherhood,' Russia's foreign ministry said. The ministry quoted Lavrov as saying that the visit represented the continuation of 'strategic dialogue' between the two sides inaugurated by Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea last a message passed on by Lavrov, Putin said that he hoped for more direct contacts in future, TASS news agency the ministry said, also thanked North Korea for the troops it had sent to between the two countries deepened during the conflict in Ukraine. Thousands of North Korean troops were deployed during the months-long campaign to oust Ukrainian forces from Russia's Kursk region, while Pyongyang has also supplied Russia with munitions. Lavrov also met with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui, TASS arrived in Wonsan on Friday from Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur following the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting. Home to a newly opened seaside resort, Wonsan is also known for its missile and naval visit is the latest high-level meeting between the two countries as they upgrade their strategic cooperation to now include a mutual defense pact.'We exchanged views on the situation surrounding the Ukrainian crisis ... Our Korean friends confirmed their firm support for all the objectives of the special military operation, as well as for the actions of the Russian leadership and armed forces,' TASS quoted Lavrov as also quoted his deputy Andrei Rudenko as saying more high-level delegations would visit North Korea later this South Korean intelligence service has said North Korea may be preparing to deploy more troops in July or August, after sending more than 10,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russia in the war against Korea has agreed to dispatch 6,000 military engineers and builders for reconstruction in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces launched a mass cross-border incursion nearly a year news agencies said after North Korea, Lavrov was due to travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, scheduled for Monday and said the new Wonsan coastal resort could boost Russian tourism to North Korea, citing the resumption of direct trains from Moscow to Pyongyang and a project to build a bridge across the Tumen River forming part of the boundary between North Korea, China and Russia.
South China Morning Post
12-07-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Russia's Lavrov arrives in North Korea, underscoring warming ties amid Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in North Korea on Friday, North Korea's state media KCNA said, the latest visit by a senior Russian official to the isolated state amid warming ties between the countries. The visit, scheduled to last until Sunday, included a meeting between the countries' foreign ministers, KCNA reported on Saturday. Lavrov flew out of the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur following the Asean foreign ministers' meeting and arrived in Wonsan , North Korea's eastern coastal city, which is home to a recently opened resort and known for its missile and naval facilities. His visit is the latest high-level meeting between the two countries amid a dramatic upgrading of their strategic cooperation that now includes a mutual defence pact. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (centre) walks from the plane upon his arrival at Wonsan, North Korea, on Friday. Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service/AP The South Korean intelligence service has said North Korea may be preparing to deploy additional troops in July or August, after sending more than 10,000 soldiers to fight with Russia in the war against Ukraine
Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia stays neutral, deepens ties with US, China
Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan met with US secretary of state Marco Rubio (left) and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia played host to top diplomats from both China and the US this week amid growing strategic competition in the region. Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan held separate meetings yesterday with China's Wang Yi and US secretary of state Marco Rubio, on the sidelines of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings here. The visits came just months after Chinese president Xi Jinping made Malaysia one of his first Southeast Asian stops this year, and marked Rubio's maiden trip to the region since taking office. In talks with Wang, both countries pledged to deepen their cooperation in strategic areas such as artificial intelligence, security, TVET, and the digital economy. They also reviewed follow-up actions from Xi's visit in April, including joint R&D initiatives. Malaysia, the current Asean chair and country coordinator for Asean-China dialogue relations, also thanked China for backing its leadership of the bloc. Mohamad's meeting with Rubio, meanwhile, focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, security, defence, and other areas of mutual interest. Wisma Putra described the US-Malaysia relationship as 'longstanding… built over decades on a foundation of mutual respect, trust, and shared interests'. Neutral, not passive Analysts noted that China's economic presence in Southeast Asia has continued to expand, although tensions in the South China Sea remain a persistent challenge. Joanne Lin, senior fellow at Singapore's ISEAS Yusof-Ishak Institute, said US engagement over the past decade had been inconsistent, security-heavy and lacking sustained economic focus. 'Trump 2.0 seems to be following a similar path, with priority shifting towards the Middle East and the immigration policy at home,' she told FMT. Apart from treaty ally the Philippines, most Asean countries have not received major commitments from Washington ahead of Rubio's visit. Philippine foreign secretary Maria-Theresa Lazaro said Manila would work to improve Asean-US ties when it chairs the 10-member bloc in 2026. 'In our case, we will not only be concentrating on the Asean-US relationship but also our other dialogue countries, as well as even the developmental partners,' she said. Despite ongoing disagreements over tariffs and other matters, Lin said Asean still wanted the US involved in areas like defence, cybersecurity and maritime, albeit in a more practical way. 'But I think the strategy now is more measured, and it is really about working with the US where it can add value, such as the US's role in the Asean Defence Ministers Meeting Plus or freedom of navigation,' she said, adding that the region valued constructive and consistent engagement.
Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait, Jordan sign six cooperation deals
KUWAIT CITY - His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Wednesday at Bayan Palace the Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, and his accompanying delegation during their participation in the fifth Kuwaiti-Jordanian Joint Committee meetings in Kuwait. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, Kuwait's Ambassador to Jordan Hamad Al-Marri, Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab World Affairs Ambassador Ahmad Al-Bakr, Secretary-General of Jordan's Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply Dana Al-Zaabi, and Jordan's Ambassador to Kuwait Senan Al-Majali. Meanwhile, the fifth session of the Kuwait-Jordan Joint Higher Committee was held on Wednesday in Kuwait, co-chaired by Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said Minister Al-Yahya conveyed greetings of Kuwait's leadership and highlighted the strong and historic ties between the two countries. During the session, both sides signed six agreements and executive programs, reflecting a commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation and achieving mutual interests. The meeting reviewed cooperation in key sectors, including the economy, investment, culture, and tourism. Regional developments, including the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, were also discussed. Arab Times | © Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
05-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Aayan Development selects AEMP to produce documentary and advertising works for its first project "dǎoTowers"
AEMP company announced a strategic cooperation with Aayan Development Company, starting with its first project "dǎoTowers", as this cooperation based on AEMP's advanced expertise in producing documentary content and designing advertising campaigns based on artificial intelligence tools and modern visual techniques, utilizing the latest technologies. For his part, Dr. Abdel Rahman Essam, AEMP CEO, said "We are pleased to cooperate with Aayan Development company in its first project, as it owns a distinct vision and innovative thinking, and our company relies on artificial intelligence and modern technology in its work, besides sharing the same enthusiasm for introducing new elements and future concepts to the real estate market". He added that his company is responsible for implementing documentary, promotional, and advertising projects based on the latest artificial intelligence and future technologies, which gives the project an added value, enhances its visual identity, and manages to deliver the messages the company wants to convey to its clients, thus achieving successful and direct communication between the company and its clients. For his part, Rami Hijazi, Aayan Development CEO, expressed his confidence in this strong and distinctive strategic cooperation, noting that his company possesses an innovative vision and extensive experience in the field of real estate development, and always seeks to integrate advanced technology into its projects. He assured that this strategic cooperation aims to provide a modern, technology real estate development model that aligns with market aspirations and enhances the quality of its real estate projects on various levels. He noted that "dǎoTowers" project is a mixed use tower located in the heart of the New Administrative Capital, with total investments EGP 15 billion, adding that it is located in the MU-12 district on the southern Bin Zayed Axis, includes the largest digital advertising screen on Bin Zayed Axis, the largest infinity pool overlooking the capital's landmarks, and the largest open event area within an integrated real estate project, which enhances the project's investment, commercial, and entertainment value.
