| 单词 | foreign minister |
| 例句 | A pair of loafers he had custom- made for the deputy foreign minister—who, Rasheed said, bought shoes only from him. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Yes, urged foreign minister Shigenori Togo, because America’s atomic bomb “drastically alters the whole military situation.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z As a former foreign minister now serving as secretary of state, Jefferson required no instruction on the international implications of Americas debtor status. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Fischer, on the advice of the RJF Committee, wrote to Iceland’s foreign minister, David Oddsson, and requested a residence permit, which was forwarded to him immediately. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The foreign minister’s trip is the culmination of a yearslong process that upended Germany’s approach to handling cultural items unjustly obtained during the colonial period. How Germany Changed Its Mind, and Gave the Benin Bronzes Back 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Grigory Karasin, called the decision to ban the singer from Ukraine a “cynical, inhumane act.” Ukraine Bars Russia’s Eurovision Entrant 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z “You just got quoted by the Canadian foreign minister in one of her trade speeches!” Near Niagara Falls, U.S. and Canadian forts from the War of 1812 still face off 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z The French foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, said he was “delighted” and deeply relieved by the Swiss ruling. Reactions to Polanski Ruling 2010-07-12T19:52:00Z Mr. Carpenter said the outpost was important enough to Russia that Sergey Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, urged the Americans to turn it into a national park. Oligarchs, as U.S. Arts Patrons, Present a Softer Image of Russia 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z As foreign minister in the 1980s, Rao, who spoke a dozen languages, including Arabic, French, Spanish and Farsi, disarmed world leaders by addressing them in their own tongue. Raise him up 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z On 24 June 1922, in a portent of what was to come, the foreign minister Walter Rathenau was assassinated by right-wing extremists. Peter Forbes: rereading Einstein's collected papers 2013-06-21T09:00:02Z Netanyahu made a surprise visit last week to Oman, whose foreign minister then told Gulf neighbors that Israel should be accepted in the region. Israeli official damns Khashoggi killing but deems Riyadh ally... 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z But recently, Kazakhstan’s foreign minister has thanked “Borat” for instigating a tourism boom in the Central Asian nation. In Transit Blog: Morning Walkabout: 4/24 2012-04-24T14:56:24Z At The New York Times luxury conference in Versailles last week, Bernard Kouchner, the founder of Doctors Without Borders and former foreign minister of France, was asked directly what he thought of the issue. What Freedom Looks Like 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z During an appearance with Clinton in Tunis, the foreign minister said that arming the rebels was "an excellent idea." Hillary Clinton says Syrian military may oust President Assad 2012-02-25T03:47:00Z The foreign minister of Tuvalu, the island nation a smidge above sea level, beamed in from a rostrum submerged in the Pacific Ocean to talk about the concept of underwater sovereignty. What was COP26? A slog, a spectacle — and, for one youthful delegation, an opportunity. 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z In a symbolic gesture, Germany’s foreign minister flew to Nigeria in December, and handed back the first 20 items, with more scheduled to follow. Who Owns the Benin Bronzes? The Answer Just Got More Complicated. 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Women are expected to fill a number of key cabinet posts in the new government, which will be announced on Friday, including that of finance minister and foreign minister. New Swedish government weighs quotas for women on company boards 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z The book tells the story of a stressed and terrified young speech-writer trying to keep up with the verbose and intellectual foreign minister. Quai d'Orsay's comic-book hero tickles French fancy 2011-01-28T18:38:30Z Amanda Jara said that “we would very much like to talk to our foreign minister and see what they plan to do.” Extradite accused killer of Chilean singer Victor Jara, daughter... 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Carlos de Icaza "sadly found himself obliged to leave" the event after France's foreign minister mentioned the case of Florence Cassez, the Mexican embassy said. Nicolas Sarkozy triggers row with Mexico over French kidnapper 2011-02-17T18:32:55Z As far as he knew, Mr. Parzinger said, Iran’s culture minister and foreign minister both backed the exhibition. Berlin Cancels Rare Show of Modern Art from Tehran Museum 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z When we last saw Jack Bauer, he was on the lam after considering assassinating Russia’s president following the murder of Jack’s girlfriend, Renee, by the Russian foreign minister under orders from the Russian president. About 35,000 hours later, new ‘24’ is just like old ‘24’ 2014-05-02T18:28:56Z Fox still plans to deliver the Lakshman Kadirgamar memorial lecture after being invited by the widow of the late foreign minister who was murdered by a Tamil Tiger sniper in 2005. Liam Fox cancels Sri Lanka trip amid claim in cables of Colombo's war crimes complicity 2010-12-16T21:30:42Z In more royal news, Pakistan's foreign minister announced on Friday that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to arrive in his nation on Oct. Kate Middleton dyes hair blonder than ever? 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z Poland's foreign minister demanded the White House apologize for this "outrageous mistake". Film about massacre of Jews touches nerve in Poland 2012-12-14T15:38:31Z Mr. Lauder issued his twin calls in an interview before heading into meetings in Berlin, including with the new justice and foreign ministers of Germany. ArtsBeat: Lauder Calls for New Panel to Resolve Nazi Art-Looting Restitution Issues 2014-01-30T16:43:53Z A statement posted on the Italian Foreign Ministry’s website said the foreign ministers of Italy and Germany would travel to Florence for the painting’s official handover. Still-life painting looted by Nazis to return to Florence 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z Putin denies this, but risks new sanctions when European Union foreign ministers meet on Thursday. Last survivors recall Auschwitz, ask if lessons learned 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Sadat's own foreign minister warned that such an agreement would be "ruinous" to Egypt and would "add fuel to the fire" by leaving Israel with free rein in the West Bank. Lawrence Wright's new book vividly recalls 1978 Camp David summit 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z Venezuela's deputy foreign minister told Reuters on Thursday that Chavez brought up the case with his Iranian ally Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after being alerted to the Americans' plight by friends in U.S. "intellectual circles." Actor Sean Penn worked to get Americans from Iran 2011-09-23T18:35:49Z In 2013 Russia’s foreign minister unveiled an official “foreign policy concept,” which foretold a bitter competition for resources and space across the world. Are We Traveling the ‘Road to Unfreedom’? 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z Britain’s foreign minister Boris Johnson was depicted slumped forward on a horse with two arrows in his bottom. After 950 years, France to lend Bayeux Tapestry to Britain 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z This season’s Madam Secretary has seen the Clinton-esque Elizabeth McCord take a high-minded stance over the issue of “fake news” as she finds herself accused of murdering a foreign minister during a meeting. How Donald Trump has blown the White House drama out of the water 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z Even the fictional Pope Pius XIII, played by Jude Law on HBO's "The Young Pope," had a bond with his kangaroo, presented to him by the Australian foreign minister. 5 Popes who formed a holy bond with their animal companions, from cats and dogs to even an elephant 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Germany’s foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, said in a statement on Friday that the house would be developed into a cultural center for debate over major trans-Atlantic issues, including migration, exile and integration. Germany Buys Thomas Mann’s Los Angeles Home 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Mr. Penn, a founder of the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, earned a humanitarian award for his work in that country, and was offered the job of ambassador at large by the Haitian foreign minister. The Carpetbagger: Ambassador Sean Penn and the Arcade Fire at a Benefit for Haiti 2012-01-15T17:22:07Z Well, no, I agree; last week it was a foreign minister, and the next one will probably be a party leader. Rylan Clark on The X Factor, death threats and being seen as a fame-hungry diva 2012-12-16T20:00:00Z Scotland Yard chief Bernard Hogan-Howe was awarded a knighthood; former British foreign minister Margaret Beckett was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. McCartney, 'God particle' scientist get honors 2012-12-29T01:53:02Z "Adios, amigo," tweeted Argentina's foreign minister, Hector Timerman, in a message that expressed "profound sadness" at the murder. Folk singer Facundo Cabral killed in Guatemala 2011-07-09T15:11:08Z As the nuclear deal between Iran and the West was falling into place, Italy’s then foreign minister, Paolo Gentiloni, visited Tehran. Sending its fabulous collection of Western modernism abroad 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z On the international front, China said it believed a peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis was still possible but Britain's foreign minister said he feared the Middle Eastern country will slide into civil war. Syrian security forces clamp down on Damascus 2012-02-19T19:17:00Z After preparatory discussions among delegates, and then among foreign ministers, the leaders convened for a total of 13 sessions starting at 5 p.m. and lasting for one to two hours. Looking Back on 16 Days That Shaped History 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z Three hundred pages later, she’s in bed with the named, real Canadian foreign minister, a man 11 years her junior. A Comic Novel About the George W. Bush No One Knows 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z “Is that one of your missile interceptors you’re wearing?” the Russian foreign minister asked. Madeleine Albright’s ‘pin diplomacy’ lives on at State Department museum 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Britain’s foreign minister Boris Johnson was depicted slumped forward on a horse with two arrows in his bottom. After 950 years, France to lend Bayeux Tapestry to Britain 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z The Iranian parliament’s recent confirmation of an American-educated diplomat as foreign minister suggested that Mr. Rouhani was moving forward in his campaign promise to engage with the United States. Update: Tour Iran? Operators Hope So 2013-08-29T20:15:15Z Posting on Twitter in German, the foreign minister, Heiko Maas, wrote: “Anti-Semitic provocations do not deserve awards, they are simply disgusting.” Fury in Germany as Rap Duo With Anti-Jewish Lyrics Gets Award 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Through a complicated system of lots, ordinary men might be made the equivalent of heads of state for a year; home secretary or foreign minister for the space of a day. Socrates ? a man for our times 2010-10-17T19:30:00Z Fawzi, his spokesman, said Annan had met the emir and prime minister of Qatar in Doha on Monday and was heading for Ankara for talks with Turkey's prime minister and foreign minister. Dozens of Syrian civilians killed in Homs 2012-03-12T13:02:02Z He took the idea of mounting an exhibition back to the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, the overseer of his museum, and it, in turn, asked the foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, for help. Sending its fabulous collection of Western modernism abroad 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z The Afghan foreign minister said the attacks bound Afghans and Americans together in a "shared struggle." 77 Americans wounded in truck bombing 2011-09-11T12:24:00Z It said Arab foreign ministers would discuss the Syrian crisis on February 5. Syrian forces battle to retake Damascus suburbs 2012-01-29T13:55:00Z Azerbaijan's foreign ministry said on Thursday it could not take part in a meeting with Armenia's foreign minister planned for Nov. 20 in Washington because of the "one-sided approach of the United States". Massive downtown Mexico City fire blackens skyline 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Azerbaijan's foreign ministry said on Thursday it could not take part in a meeting with Armenia's foreign minister planned for Nov. 20 in Washington because of the "one-sided approach of the United States". Japan and China leaders set for first face-to-face talks in a year 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z He started his political career in the Dutch Labour party in the 1990s and served as foreign minister between 2012 and 2014. Dutch PM candidates include Turkish immigrant, 'radical centrist', EU veteran 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Former prime minister Cameron, who was named as Britain's new foreign minister on Monday, said in a video posted by Zelenskiy's office that he wanted to underscore London's support for Ukraine. UK's Cameron meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv on first foreign trip as foreign minister 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z This year, two of his most high-profile appointees - the foreign minister and the defence minister - were removed without explanation. Biden-Xi meeting: What both sides want from US-China talks 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Its foreign minister has criticized Israel for the massive bombardment of Gaza that he said went “beyond the scope of self-defense.” In the Israel-Hamas war, China sees opportunity to gain ground on the U.S. 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Some participants waved rainbow fans, which Baena often brought to public events, including one last year where Mexico's foreign minister unveiled the country's first non-binary passport. Prominent non-binary Mexican activist killed with blade, says prosecutor 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z How is it, foreign ministers said to me, that the West slams Russia for killing civilians in Ukraine, yet, in their words, it "gives a green light to Israel to do the same in Gaza"? Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Ukraine's foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, said there was enough political will in the EU to help Ukraine but he said bureaucracy and other obstacles were getting in the way. Ukraine war: EU set to miss target of a million shell rounds 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Japan's then foreign minister protested the executive's detention with his Chinese counterpart on a visit to Beijing in April. How an executive's arrest struck a blow to Japan-China business 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Albania’s foreign minister said Sunday that the first Albanian citizens, a mother and her four children, were evacuated from Gaza. Live updates | Fighting outside Gaza’s largest hospital prompts thousands to flee 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z She was replaced by James Cleverly, who had relished his job as foreign minister but who is seen as a safe pair of hands. UK interior minister Suella Braverman sacked after pro-Palestinian march comments 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z "We are really worried about the radicalisation of our youth," one Arab foreign minister told me on background. Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "Ukraine is Europe's frontline today - we need absolute quality in EU member states' and candidates' defence industries," Ukraine's foreign minister was quoted as saying by Interfax-Ukraine news agency. Ukraine war: EU set to miss target of a million shell rounds 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Arab foreign ministers were divided as some countries, led by Algeria, called for a complete cut in diplomatic ties with Israel, two delegates told Reuters. Arab and Muslim leaders call for immediate end to Gaza war 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Arab foreign ministers, who held an emergency meeting On Thursday to prepare for the summit, were divided as some countries, led by Algeria, called to cut all diplomatic ties with Israel, two delegates told Reuters. Riyadh hosts Islamic-Arab summit to push for Gaza war end 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z In a surprise move, Cameron, who was ousted from power after his gamble to call a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union in 2016 backfired, was made foreign minister. UK interior minister Suella Braverman sacked after pro-Palestinian march comments 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Leaders who attended the summit included the presidents of Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Djibouti and Mauritania, the prime ministers of Ethiopia and Niger, and the foreign minister of Egypt. Saudi crown prince, African leaders call for end to war in Gaza 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z It will be their first in-person meeting since Hoekstra, a former Dutch foreign minister, took over responsibility for climate change policies in the 27-country EU last month. Top EU, China climate officials to hold talks next week 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Blinken arrived in Seoul following a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Japan that previewed much of what he was to discuss. U.S. and South Korea close ranks on common global issues during Blinken visit 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z A two-day G7 foreign minister meeting held in Tokyo ended on Wednesday and mainly called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to allow in aid and help the release of hostages. China urges G7 to stop 'inciting confrontation' 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Blinken was in Seoul for talks with South Korea’s leadership following a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Japan on Wednesday in which the group previewed much of what he will discuss. Blinken in Seoul for talks focused on North Korea and its military cooperation with Russia 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z However, few heads of state, government or foreign ministers will attend, and NGOs have been critical that there is not more pressure at the conference for a ceasefire. Few expectations as France seeks tangible results at Gaza conference 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The G7 foreign ministers on Wednesday also condemned North Korea's transfer of arms to Russia which they said was a direct violation of U.N. North Korea on Blinken's agenda in Seoul under shadow of Gaza, Ukraine 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Cleverly will meet with foreign ministers from the Middle East and will discuss efforts to prevent wider regional escalation, including in Lebanon and Yemen. UK's Cleverly to meet Middle East foreign ministers to discuss Gaza, southern Israel 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Cleverly will meet with foreign ministers from the Middle East, who are gathering in Saudi Arabia ahead of a League of Arab States emergency meeting about Gaza on Saturday. Britain's foreign secretary to meet Middle East foreign ministers 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The message, delivered during a meeting of foreign ministers in Tokyo, came as President Biden feels growing pressure to use his leverage to push for sustainable, long-term goals in the region and minimize civilian casualties. Blinken Lays Out Possible Endgame in Gaza Under Palestinian Authority 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Jean-Junior Joseph, a spokesperson for the Haitian government, said both countries' foreign ministers had spoken and agreed every effort should be made to calm the situation. Dominican Republic boosts border security as tensions with Haiti simmer 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Tokyo, called for a humanitarian pause in the fighting. Thousands of civilians flee north Gaza as Israeli troops and Hamas fighters clash 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z At a G7 meeting in Japan, the bloc's foreign ministers said they recognised that Russia is prepared for a long war. G7 Summit: Bloc insists support for Ukraine 'will never waver' 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z “The whole region is sinking in a sea of hatred that will define generations to come,” the Jordanian foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, warned at a news conference this weekend. Arab States Intensify Pleas for Gaza Cease-fire as Public Anger Mounts 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The Group of Seven foreign ministers from wealthy industrialised countries including Canada, Japan, and the United States are set to meet for two days starting on Tuesday. Canada can provide critical minerals, energy to Japan, says foreign minister 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z G7 foreign ministers are preparing "some sort of statement" to be issued following the Tokyo talks, Kamikawa said declining to comment on its contents. G7 support for Ukraine will not waver due to Middle East conflict, Japan says 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The country is "extremely concerned at the continued killing of children and innocent civilians" in the Palestinian territory, the foreign minister said. South Africa recalls diplomats from Israel to assess its position -minister 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z On Saturday in the Jordanian capital of Amman, both the Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers appeared at a joint news conference with Blinken. Blinken wraps up frantic Mideast tour with tepid, if any, support for pauses in Gaza fighting 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z In good news for Ukraine, Germany's foreign minister expressed confidence that the EU would advance its bid to join. EU weighs advancing Ukraine's membership bid as Russia war drags on 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z After Joe Biden's October meeting with Arab leaders in Jordan was abruptly cancelled following the explosion at a Gaza hospital, Mr Blinken's foreign minister gathering on Saturday was an indication of some progress. Few reasons for optimism after Antony Blinken's diplomatic dash 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Uruguay's interior minister and two other members of the government resigned on Saturday over a case that has already prompted the foreign minister to quit, involving a passport issued to an internationally wanted drug-trafficking suspect. Gaza evacuations suspended since Saturday after ambulance targeted, Egypt sources say 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Uruguay's interior minister and two other members of the government resigned on Saturday over a case that has already prompted the foreign minister to quit, involving a passport issued to an internationally wanted drug-trafficking suspect. Turkey discussed Gaza with Egypt, Jordan, Turkish source says 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Uruguay's interior minister and two other members of the government resigned on Saturday over a case that has already prompted the foreign minister to quit, involving a passport issued to an internationally wanted drug-trafficking suspect. Russian nuclear submarine test launches Bulava intercontinental missile 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Uruguay's interior minister and two other members of the government resigned on Saturday over a case that has already prompted the foreign minister to quit, involving a passport issued to an internationally wanted drug-trafficking suspect. Hamburg airport hostage standoff over, suspect arrested, police say 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Uruguay's interior minister and two other members of the government resigned on Saturday over a case that has already prompted the foreign minister to quit, involving a passport issued to an internationally wanted drug-trafficking suspect. Palestinian president presses US to secure Gaza ceasefire as refugee camp struck 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Uruguay's interior minister and two other members of the government resigned on Saturday over a case that has already prompted the foreign minister to quit, involving a passport issued to an internationally wanted drug-trafficking suspect. More than 300 Americans got out of Gaza, more remain, White House says 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z The Arab foreign ministers that Blinken met with on Saturday in Amman – from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates – issued the same demand. Blinken meets Palestinian leader in West Bank, stepping up Mideast diplomacy as Gaza war escalates 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Blinken met with Arab foreign ministers in Jordan on Saturday after talks in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who insisted there could be no temporary cease-fire until all hostages held by Hamas are released. Warplanes strike Gaza refugee camp as Israel rejects US push for a pause in fighting 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z In a rare display of a public split, Arab foreign ministers at a press conference pushed U.S. Arab world, US split on Gaza ceasefire as Israeli offensive presses on 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with frustrated Arab foreign ministers in the Middle East. Hundreds rally at Israeli Consulate in L.A., calling for cease-fire in Gaza 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The depth of feeling among the Arab nations was evident in a news conference in Amman, Jordan, on Saturday evening where the country’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, bluntly told Mr. Blinken, “Stop this madness.” Blinken Meets Arab Ministers in Bid to Calm Outrage Over Gaza Airstrikes 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Tsahkna’s comments came just days before Joseph Wu, Taiwan’s foreign minister, is set to visit Estonia. Estonia will allow Taiwan to establish a nondiplomatic representative office in a policy revision 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Blinken did not speak publicly as he posed for pictures with Qatar’s foreign minister, whose country has emerged as the most influential interlocutor with Hamas. Blinken tries to build support among wary Arab countries for planning a postwar future for Gaza 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Blinken met the Saudi, Qatari, Emirati, Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers in Amman four weeks after Hamas fighters burst over the border into Israel, killing 1,400 people and taking more than 240 people hostage. Arab leaders press Blinken for Gaza ceasefire hours after school air strike report 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Erdogan, however, added that his foreign minister and intelligence chief would continue to talk to “the Israeli side” as well as Hamas and other Palestinian groups. Live: Live updates | Palestinians report deadly Israeli airstrikes including in southern Gaza 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Blinken is also due to meet the Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Egyptian foreign ministers on Saturday, as well as Palestinian representatives in Amman, the Jordanian foreign ministry said. Palestinians say Israeli strike hits U.N.-run school; Blinken to meet Arab leaders 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Later, Blinken was to hold group talks with foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and the chair of the PLO executive committee. Blinken tries to cajole wary Arabs on support for post-conflict Gaza as Israel’s war intensifies 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Later, Blinken went into joint talks with the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and the chair of the PLO executive committee. Blinken tries to build support among wary Arab countries for planning a postwar future for Gaza 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z On Saturday Blinken is also due to meet the Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Egyptian foreign ministers, as well as Palestinian representatives in Amman, the Jordanian foreign ministry said. Palestinians report Israeli strike on school ahead of diplomatic talks 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Croatia's foreign minister sparked controversy by greeting his German counterpart with a kiss, at an EU ministers meeting in Berlin on Thursday. Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Arab foreign ministers Saturday to find ways to ease Gaza’s growing humanitarian crisis. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is growing as Blinken seeks support for a temporary cease-fire 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Blinken on Saturday will meet with the Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Egyptian foreign ministers as well as Palestinian representatives in Amman, the Jordanian foreign ministry said. US, Arab leaders to meet over Gaza as Palestinian deaths mount 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hear demands for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza when he meets Middle East foreign ministers in Jordan on Saturday, Jordan's foreign ministry said. Blinken to hear call for Gaza ceasefire from regional ministers in Jordan on Saturday 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z "The mission to destroy Hamas is not easily achieved," said Marwan Al-Muasher, Jordan's former foreign minister and deputy prime minister who now works for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington. Insight: How Hamas aims to trap Israel in Gaza quagmire 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The conference will be at head of state, government and foreign minister level. France to host international conference for Gaza next week - diplomats 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z In October alone, they also claimed to have spoofed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the foreign ministers of Sweden, Finland and Denmark in their calls. Italian PM Meloni’s office says she regrets her frank talk in unknowing call with Russian pranksters 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Jordan’s foreign minister said the decision would not be reconsidered until after the Gaza operation is stopped. Blinken will enter diplomatic maelstrom over Gaza war on new Mideast trip 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z María Nela Prada, Bolivia’s minister of the presidency who is acting foreign minister, accused Israel of “committing crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip against the Palestinian people.” Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel as Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z North Korea's foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, has demanded an explanation on how trilateral military drills by the United States South Korea and Japan did not pose a threat to regional security. Blinken to visit South Korea; North Korea, Russia on agenda 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z María Nela Prada, the minister of the presidency who is acting foreign minister, accused Israel of “committing crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip against the Palestinian people.” Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging ‘crimes against humanity’ 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Hong Kong’s statement also comes days after Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Hong Kong leader John Lee will miss an APEC meeting in San Francisco due to ‘scheduling issues’ 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z South Africa also said earlier this month that its foreign minister held a call with the leader of Hamas about getting aid into Gaza, while underlining that it did not support the group. South Africa calls for UN force to protect civilians in Gaza 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The delegation also met the foreign minister and energy minister. Chinese party delegation visits Solomon Islands, Chinese state media reports 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Malta's foreign minister, Ian Borg, said Malta would continue to show its support to efforts for the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity. Ukraine holds peace formula talks in Malta, Russia absent 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs met Hamas representatives in Moscow, Russian state news agency Tass said Friday. Iran’s deputy foreign minister met Hamas representatives in Moscow, Russian state media says 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, met Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday afternoon, shortly after he landed for the three-day visit and quickly raised hopes that the relationship can be steadied. China’s top diplomat visits Washington to help stabilize ties and perhaps set up a Biden-Xi summit 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s foreign minister, called on the assembly’s members to “make a stand” and vote for the resolution even though, he said, “we all know Israel will ignore it.” Representatives of both the Palestinians and Israel plead their cases at an emergency U.N. session 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z In a separate development, the foreign ministers of nine Arab nations issued a joint statement condemning what they said was the targeting of civilians by Israeli forces and violations of international law. Israeli incursion into Gaza could be opening act for the war to come 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z A deputy foreign minister of Iran, another major power in the unfolding conflict, was also in Moscow on Thursday, meeting with his Russian counterpart. Hamas leaders arrive in Moscow as the Kremlin attempts to showcase clout. 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Former foreign minister Qin Gang was also removed from office this year under circumstances that the government has yet to explain. China and the U.S. appear to restart military talks despite disputes over Taiwan and South China Sea 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Wang is the top foreign affairs official in the Chinese Communist Party and also foreign minister since the dismissal of Qin Gang in July. Exclusive: Biden set to speak with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Friday, sources say 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Speaking to Russian lawmakers before Wednesday's vote, deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said the Nevada blast was "undoubtedly a political signal". Russia passes law pulling ratification of nuclear test ban treaty 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The two countries' foreign ministers met in Tehran on Sunday for their first talks Baku's recapture of Karabakh, alongside the foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey and Russia. Azerbaijan drops Armenian land corridor plan, looks to Iran - Aliyev adviser 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z He urged Italy's foreign minister to lodge a formal protest with Ankara. Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not terrorist organisation 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The Israeli foreign minister criticised Mr Guterres in his own speech to the Security Council, asking him: "In what world do you live?" Israel demands UN chief resign over Hamas attack comments 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z State media this week confirmed that former defense minister Gen. Li Shangfu and former foreign minister Qin Gang were “no longer serving in office,” but offered no details. Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi’s demand for obedience 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z But Lee, who worked as a national security adviser to Australia’s foreign minister in a previous government, said the two countries are straining to make progress on their plans. Australia state visit to feature talk of submarines and tech partnerships — and a lavish dinner 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Macron's visit comes after EU foreign ministers on Monday struggled to agree on a call for a "humanitarian pause" in the war. Macron proposes that anti-Islamic State coalition fight Hamas 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z His sacking follows recent axings of several top military officials, including Qin Gang - who was removed as foreign minister in July. Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z China also announced that Qin Gang, who was removed as foreign minister in July, was also stripped of his state councillor position. China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Macron's visit to Israel comes after EU foreign ministers on Monday struggled to agree on a call for a "humanitarian pause" in the war. Macron proposes anti-Islamic State coalition fights Hamas 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z China will do its utmost when it comes to contributing to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation, its foreign minister told his Israeli counterpart in a phone call on Monday, according to Chinese state media. US defense department to send delegation to Xiangshan forum - China Daily 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z China will do its utmost when it comes to contributing to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation, its foreign minister told his Israeli counterpart in a phone call on Monday, according to Chinese state media. Canada says China-linked 'Spamouflage' campaign targeted lawmakers, PM Trudeau 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z In July, Mr Qin was removed as China's foreign minister just seven months into the job. Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z China will do its utmost when it comes to contributing to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation, its foreign minister told his Israeli counterpart in a phone call on Monday, according to Chinese state media. US officially concludes Gabon underwent a coup, State Department says 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z China will do its utmost when it comes to contributing to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation, its foreign minister told his Israeli counterpart in a phone call on Monday, according to Chinese state media. South Korea detains boat carrying suspected North Korean defectors 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z China will do its utmost when it comes to contributing to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation, its foreign minister told his Israeli counterpart in a phone call on Monday, according to Chinese state media. Indigenous group seeks to block Santos gas pipeline off Australia 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z China will do its utmost when it comes to contributing to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation, its foreign minister told his Israeli counterpart in a phone call on Monday, according to Chinese state media. China, US officials discuss macroeconomic developments in meeting 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Iran's foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, said before the meeting that the talks represented a "historic opportunity.... The war in South Caucasus has ended, and it is time for peace and cooperation." Iran hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan talks, Russia says main issue resolved in Nagorno-Karabakh 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The two foreign ministers' first meeting since Azerbaijan's lightning offensive also took place against the background of rising tensions in the Middle East. Iran hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan talks, says they offer chance of South Caucasus peace 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Speaking Monday in Luxembourg at a meeting of European Union foreign ministers, Martin called for food, water and medical supplies to be allowed into Gaza at an “accelerated and comprehensive scale.” Live: Live updates | Israeli warplanes strike targets ahead of expected ground offensive in Gaza 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Earlier on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell voiced support for a "humanitarian pause" but some of the bloc's foreign ministers expressed reservations about the idea. EU continues talks on humanitarian ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Last week, Canada's foreign minister said 41 diplomats had left India - this came after India asked Canada to withdraw dozens of its staff, saying it would remove their immunity if they remained. S Jaishankar: India will resume Canada visas if diplomats safe, says minister 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Aid convoys started to arrive in the Gaza Strip from Egypt over the weekend, as Arab leaders and foreign ministers gathered for a summit in Cairo which was unable to yield a joint statement. Oil prices ease as aid convoys arrive in embattled Gaza Strip 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The talks in Tehran were also attended by the foreign ministers of Russia and of Turkey, a close ally of Azerbaijan. Iran hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan talks, says they offer chance of South Caucasus peace 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The first meeting of foreign ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan after the September lightning offensive by Azeri forces in Nagorno-Karabakh will also take place amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Iran to host Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process talks amid Middle East tensions 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z The foreign minister added that US military support for Israel was evidence that the ongoing conflict in Gaza was "a proxy war carried out by Israel on behalf of the United States". Iran warns Israel to stop war in Gaza or region will 'go out of control' 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Leading European and Asian nations sent their foreign ministers or other diplomatic officials, while the U.S. sent an official from its Egyptian embassy, according to media reports. Aid trucks enter Gaza as Arab leaders decry ‘injustice’ of Israeli strikes 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Leaders, foreign ministers and diplomats from dozens of Arab, European, African and other countries gathered in Cairo on Saturday for a “peace summit” aimed at de-escalating the violence in Gaza. Peace Summit in Egypt Shows a Shift in Rhetoric but no Consensus 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z "Given its strong and influential position, Iran is ready to assist in resolving the existing disputes between Azerbaijan and Armenia," Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said, according to state media, during talks with Armenia's foreign minister. Iran hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan talks, says they offer chance of South Caucasus peace 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z They were addressing a hastily arranged gathering dubbed the Cairo Peace Summit that included leaders and foreign ministers from Europe, Africa and beyond. Arabs condemn Israel's Gaza bombardment, urge fresh peace push 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z His brother was Saudi Arabia's longstanding foreign minister until his death in 2015. Saudi prince slams Hamas, Israel and the West 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The hastily-convened Cairo Peace Summit as the conflict still rages will bring together several Arab and European heads of state and government, alongside foreign ministers. Egypt peace summit may struggle to foster unity on Gaza conflict 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Jordan's foreign minister said on Thursday the country feared the worst was yet to come in the Israel-Hamas war, with no signs of success in efforts to de-escalate tensions. El Salvador's Bukele says expects IMF deal after next year's election 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Jordan's foreign minister said on Thursday the country feared the worst was yet to come in the Israel-Hamas war, with no signs of success in efforts to de-escalate tensions. Driver who crashed into Chinese consulate carried knife, crossbow 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Jordan's foreign minister said on Thursday the country feared the worst was yet to come in the Israel-Hamas war, with no signs of success in efforts to de-escalate tensions. Exclusive: US Army charges Private Travis King with desertion over dash into North Korea 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Jordan's foreign minister said on Thursday the country feared the worst was yet to come in the Israel-Hamas war, with no signs of success in efforts to de-escalate tensions. Biden to seek billions in military aid for Israel as invasion of Gaza nears 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Jordan's foreign minister said on Thursday the country feared the worst was yet to come in the Israel-Hamas war, with no signs of success in efforts to de-escalate tensions. Biden asks Americans to be 'a beacon to the world' 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Mélanie Joly, the Canadian foreign minister, told reporters on Thursday that India had offered “no good reason” for revoking the diplomats’ immunity, which she called a violation of international law. Canada Pulls 41 Diplomats as India Threatens to Revoke Their Immunity 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Sunak's planned trip to Saudi Arabia is part of coordinated efforts with his foreign minister, James Cleverly, who is in Egypt and will visit Turkey and Qatar over the next three days. Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas attack was aimed at derailing peace 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have majority Muslim populations, but they are unlikely to join the Iranian foreign minister’s call for an embargo. Iran’s Call for Oil Embargo on Israel Roils Markets 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakkan Fidan, met with Lebanese officials in Beirut on Tuesday and cautioned that the current conflict “might lead to greater wars.” Israel-Hamas war escalates; civilian suffering grows 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Iran, which advocates for the destruction of Israel and backs not only Hamas, but other militias in the region such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah, dispatched its foreign minister through the region even as U.S. Biden crisis-diplomacy mission to Mideast rattled by killings of hundreds in blast at Gaza hospital 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Local publication News24 earlier reported a statement from Hamas that the group had received a call of support from South Africa's foreign minister. South Africa says it discussed aid with Hamas leader, denies reports of support 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Last week, foreign minister James Cleverly travelled to Israel to show solidarity with the Israeli people following attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. UK PM Sunak set to visit Israel this week - Sky News 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakkan Fidan, who arrived in Beirut Tuesday, told reporters after meeting with his Lebanese counterpart that the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas “might lead to greater wars.” Clashes erupt again on the Lebanon-Israel border after an anti-tank missile is fired from Lebanon 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Iran’s foreign minister, meanwhile, warned that “preemptive action is possible” if Israel moves closer to a ground offensive. Palestinians report heavy shelling in south Gaza towns where civilians are seeking refuge 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Politically, the disappearances of China's foreign minister Qin Gang and defence chief Li Shangfu have complicated Xi's efforts to focus foreign policy and security efforts in response to its growing rivalry with the U.S. Softer China diplomacy as Xi navigates challenges at home 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z China’s foreign minister this weekend accused Israel of going too far in its reprisals in Gaza, echoing an earlier denunciation by Egypt. Putin Visits China as Moscow and Beijing Reaffirm Ties 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "The risks remain, with Iran's foreign minister warning the possible expansion of the war on other fronts is approaching the inevitable stage," ANZ Research said in a note on Tuesday. Oil steadies on hopes of Venezuela sanctions being eased 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister warned Monday that “preemptive action is possible” if Israel moves closer to its looming ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z China's foreign minister on Monday called for a ceasefire to halt the bloodshed in Israel, suggesting at a meeting with his Russian counterpart that major world powers should work to avoid a humanitarian disaster. Israel killed 11 Palestinian journalists in Gaza since Oct 7 - Palestinian Journalists Syndicate 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z China's foreign minister on Monday called for a ceasefire to halt the bloodshed in Israel, suggesting at a meeting with his Russian counterpart that major world powers should work to avoid a humanitarian disaster. Russia expects Venezuela's Maduro to visit as relations deepen - Novak 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, came out more strongly for the Palestinians, saying “the crux of the matter is that justice has not been done to the Palestinian people.” Israel-Hamas war upends China’s ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z “I know about the scenarios that Hezbollah has put in place,” the Iranian foreign minister said, according to English-language media accounts of his remarks. Iran warns Israel of ‘huge earthquake,’ hints Hezbollah ready to join the fight 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Gregg Roman, a political advisor to Israel’s deputy foreign minister, said using a policy left over from the Cold War isn’t going to cut it with today’s threats. World crises undermine Biden’s boast of foreign policy expertise 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z State Department, the Saudi foreign minister said "the priority now needs to be to stop further civilian suffering". US advises its citizens in Gaza to move closer to Egypt's Rafah crossing 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Blinken also spoke by phone with China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, and asked him to help keep the conflict from spreading, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. US advises its citizens in Gaza to move closer to Egypt's Rafah crossing 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia called an urgent meeting of foreign ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, a 57-member bloc of Muslim countries. Live: Live updates | Day 8 of the latest Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia called an urgent meeting of foreign ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, a 57-member bloc of Muslim countries. Blinken calls for protection of civilians as Israel prepares for expected assault on Gaza 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z The Sri Lankan leader could also meet China's finance and foreign ministers, the source added. Sri Lanka president to visit China as debt talks progress - source 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The foreign minister of Turkey, which has offered to mediate, held a call with his counterpart from the UAE, a Turkish foreign ministry source said, and will visit Egypt on Friday. Israel calls for civilians to leave Gaza City as 'significant operation' looms 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z State Department, the Saudi foreign minister said “the priority now needs to be to stop further civilian suffering”. US advises its citizens in Gaza to move closer to Egypt's Rafah crossing 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Qin Gang was removed as foreign minister in July, one month after he was last seen in public. Combat veteran is top contender to replace China's missing defence minister 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The spokesperson for India’s External Affairs Ministry, Arindam Bachi, declined, however, to confirm or deny media reports that the Indian and Canadian foreign ministers met in Washington two weeks ago. Indian official won’t confirm a reported meeting of ministers over Sikh leader’s killing in Canada 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Iran's foreign minister was planning to fly to Syria on Friday. Syria says Damascus and Aleppo airports hit by Israeli missiles 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z "In light of the current Palestinian events, the crimes committed against Gaza and their dangerous ramifications, the foreign minister's regional trip will start today", Iran's ambassador in Lebanon said on social media. Iran's foreign minister to make regional tour 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z "In light of the current Palestinian events, the crimes committed against Gaza and their dangerous ramifications, the foreign minister's regional trip will start today", Tasnim cited Iran's ambassador in Lebanon as saying. Iran's foreign minister to make regional tour - Tasnim 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Qin was made foreign minister in Dec. 2022 and Li became defence minister in March. Combat veteran is top contender to replace China's missing defence minister 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The military rulers had wanted Niger’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Bakary Yaou Sangare, who was made foreign minister after the coup, to speak on its behalf at the General Assembly. French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Ireland's foreign minister said it was devastating that the hope she might be found alive "has now been extinguished". Irish-Israeli woman Kim Damti confirmed dead after Hamas attacks 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Italy’s foreign minister travelled to Egypt on Wednesday to try to enlist regional Arab support to liberate hostages, including Kipnis’ parents and family. Families in Israel and abroad wait in agony for word of their loved ones taken hostage by militants 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z With Ankara offering to mediate between the sides this week, Erdogan and his foreign minister held calls with regional powers and Western counterparts. Turkey's Erdogan calls Israeli response to Hamas in Gaza a 'massacre' 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z But the situation in the area will only deteriorate if aid is suspended, the Norwegian foreign minister said. International community should maintain aid to Palestinians, Norway says 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Prince Faisal bin Farhan, but the Saudi foreign minister pushed back, according to a source familiar with Saudi thinking. Analysis: Israel-Hamas war upends Biden's two-pronged Mideast strategy 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z EU foreign ministers will meet to discuss the issue on Tuesday after European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi said on Monday on social media platform X that all payments had been suspended. Spain opposes suspending aid to Palestinian territories 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Israel’s foreign minister, Eli Cohen, said the country is committed the bringing the hostages home and issued a warning to Hamas, which controls Gaza. As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones’ safety 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z She said Israel told Thailand’s foreign minister that it will try its best to take care of Thai workers. Live updates | 18 Thais feared dead as the latest Israel-Hamas war reaches its fourth day 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z EU foreign ministers are slated to meet in Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday to discuss the situation and determine what actions should be taken. European Union ‘immediately’ suspends hundreds of millions in aid for Palestinian authorities 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z EU foreign ministers are slated to meet in Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday to discuss the situation and see what actions should be taken. EU Commission suspends ‘all payments immediately’ to the Palestinians following the Hamas attack 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was joined by the foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to sign a peace treaty between the nations. Trump says Hamas attack on Israel would ‘never have happened’ if he were president 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z "I say this with respect, but I was disappointed by the foreign minister's statement that showed no sympathy or support for the Israeli people during these troubled times," he added. In Beijing, Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after Hamas attacks 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Britain's foreign minister James Cleverly described Moscow's re-election bid as "farcical". Russia seeks return to UN human rights body in challenge to West 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z China's foreign minister Wang Yi was expected to visit Hanoi in mid-October to help finalise the joint statement, the source added, if sufficient progress on the text has been made. China, Vietnam prepare for possible Xi visit to Hanoi in next month -sources 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z As foreign minister, Mutua was vocal about the Haiti mission, giving prospective deployment times and preparations that are underway. Kenya’s foreign minister reassigned days after touchy comment on country’s police mission in Haiti 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Its foreign minister said he hoped that next June's European Parliament elections would finally bring politicians to Brussels who wanted to halt migration rather than invite more in. EU states agree deal to tackle crises in migration and asylum 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The chancellor of Germany and the foreign minister of France also joined the call, along with the leaders of the European Commission, the European Council and NATO. U.S. and World Leaders Pledge Support for Ukraine ‘for as Long as It Takes’ 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Neither Mr. Trudeau, who spoke briefly to reporters on this way into a cabinet meeting, nor Mélanie Joly, Canada’s foreign minister, discussed the specifics of India’s demand or confirmed the number designated for expulsion. Trudeau Rejects Retaliation As India Moves to Expel Canadian Diplomats 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z France’s foreign minister also participated, the White House said. Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z EU foreign ministers still need to give a final sign off later this month before the bloc can start adding individuals and entities to the list. EU agrees sanctions framework for key actors in Sudan war - sources 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z To counter that impression, EU foreign ministers visited Kyiv on Monday, meeting there collectively for the first time in a demonstration of support. Electoral politics begin to bite into Ukraine support 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z European Union foreign ministers converged on the Ukrainian capital for an unannounced informal meeting that officials said would review the bloc’s support for Ukraine and discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposed peace formula. Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the foreign ministers’ first joint meeting outside EU borders sent a signal that EU support is “unwavering” and underscored the EU’s commitment to Ukraine. Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z "I think it's too early to judge how these elections will impact the support of Ukraine," Ukraine's foreign minister Kuleba said. EU ministers convene in Ukraine to show support after US, Slovakia wobbles 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z In a related development, Azerbaijani authorities on Friday arrested the former foreign minister of Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government, presidential advisor David Babayan, Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General’s Office said Saturday. Almost all of Nagorno-Karabakh’s people have left, Armenia’s government says 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Another top separatist figure, Nagorno-Karabakh’s former foreign minister and now presidential adviser David Babayan, said Thursday he will surrender to Azerbaijani authorities who ordered him to face a probe in Baku. More than 70% of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population flees as separatist government says it will dissolve 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the foreign ministers’ first joint meeting outside EU borders signaled that the 27-nation bloc’s support is “unwavering” and underscored the EU’s commitment to Ukraine. Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The foreign ministers of Hungary and Poland were not at the Kyiv gathering. Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The foreign ministers met on Thursday but made no mention of Canada in their press conference. Canada is serious about ties with India despite row - Trudeau 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Another top separatist figure, Nagorno-Karabakh’s former foreign minister and now presidential adviser David Babayan, said Thursday he will surrender to Azerbaijani authorities after they “demanded my arrival in Baku for a proper investigation.” Half of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population flees as the separatist government says it will dissolve 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The Chinese government has experienced a turbulent time with the disappearance of former foreign minister Qin Gang and defence minister Li Shangfu. China to step up anti-graft efforts for better economic development, says Xinhua 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z India is open to looking into any "specific" information Canada provides on the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, the country's foreign minister said. S Jaishankar: India asks Canada for information on Sikh leader's murder 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z “The global governance architecture has not delivered the equity and inclusion that is required,” said Tandi Dorji, foreign minister of the Asian nation of Bhutan. Many powerful leaders skipped the UN this year. That created space for emerging voices to rise 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z As for Madagascar, its absence is less clear, especially after the country’s foreign minister met with Guterres on Monday. UN summit of world leaders, by the numbers: The longest speech, the language that dominated and more 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The foreign minister disputed the assertions by some opponents that Belarus’ ties to Russia were isolating the country. Belarus’ top diplomat says he can’t imagine his nation entering the war in Ukraine alongside Russia 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z When he spoke in New York, the Saudi foreign minister also called for the goal of the two-state solution to be revived. Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z No date has been fixed, however, and the South Korean statement said the three countries agreed to hold a related foreign ministers’ meeting in a couple of months. South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Wang stepped down as foreign minister at the end of last year and became the Communist Party’s foreign policy chief. China’s top diplomat calls on US to host an APEC summit that is cooperative, not confrontational 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s secretary of relations with states, functions as the Vatican’s foreign minister and is counted in the ministerial tally. UN summit of world leaders, by the numbers: The longest speech, the language that dominated and more 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The foreign minister criticized neighboring Lithuania, which landlocked Belarus used to ship potash fertilizer to the Global South, for blocking transit through the country, saying he raised the issue repeatedly this week including with U.N. Belarus’ top diplomat says he can’t imagine his nation entering the war in Ukraine alongside Russia 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Cuba’s foreign minister said his nation’s embassy in the District of Columbia was hit with two Molotov cocktails Sunday. Molotov cocktails tossed at Cuban Embassy in D.C. in ‘terrorist attack,’ says foreign minister 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z "The competence of the German Chancellor clearly does not concern the ongoing proceedings in Poland," foreign minister Rau wrote on X social media platform late on Sunday. Polish minister says Germany meddling in election with visas comments 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z He returned as foreign minister in July, while retaining the more senior party position, after his successor, Qin Gang, was removed from office. China’s top diplomat calls on US to host an APEC summit that is cooperative, not confrontational 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The discussion with Huawei occurred several months after China met with Pakistan and the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, after which the parties stressed cooperation on counter-terrorism. Taliban weighs using U.S. mass surveillance plan, met with China's Huawei 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Last week Abbas said no Middle East peace agreement would be achievable until Palestinians were granted full rights, and the Saudi foreign minister also called for a revival of the objective of a two-state solution. Saudi delegation expected to visit West Bank 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z His comments echoed criticism that Moscow had effectively handed Nagorno-Karabakh over to Azerbaijan - a charge Russia's foreign minister has described as "ludicrous". Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Armenians leave amid cleansing fear 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The White House said most members of the 18-member forum were dispatching their top elected official or foreign minister to the summit. The US is set to open embassies in the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts a Pacific leaders summit 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z His foreign minister told the General Assembly that the path forward is for Yerevan to take “tangible steps” to recognize Azerbaijani sovereignty in the province. Aid shipments and evacuations as Azerbaijan reasserts control over breakaway province 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z She had no idea her country’s foreign minister was about to speak at the United Nations a few blocks away. As foreign minister speaks at U.N. blocks away, Venezuelan asylum-seekers strain New York City 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z The junta had wanted Niger’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Bakary Yaou Sangare, who was made foreign minister after the coup, to speak on its behalf at the General Assembly. Niger’s junta accuses United Nations chief of blocking its participation at General Assembly 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z A former foreign minister, Kantathi Suphamongkhon, said, “Even though it is unlikely that we would see intentional U.S.-China military clashes in the region, conflicts may come about by accident when tensions are high.” U.S.-China rivalry reignites as new Thai government finds its footing 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z “The people of Haiti cannot wait much longer,” he told foreign minister colleagues from more than 20 countries that have expressed support for the mission. US pledges $100M to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Qin was a political rising star until this July when he was stripped of the foreign minister title without explanation. Defence minister's disappearance latest case of missing Chinese official 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z General Li's disappearance echoes that of foreign minister Qin Gang, whose removal in July also caused speculation to reach a fever pitch. Do China's recent military purges spell trouble for Xi Jinping? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z In the months since, a newly appointed foreign minister came and went with some mystery, and Wang took the role on again. China, at UN, presents itself as a member of the Global South as alternative to a Western model 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Armenia's foreign minister said Baku was likely to use force against civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh again unless prevented by global powers. Nagorno-Karabakh belligerents trade barbs as U.N. Security Council demands peace 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z He made waves locally and in foreign capitals in his first government job as foreign minister in the outgoing government, and is widely seen as a future premier. Pakistan sets election for January, likely minus Imran Khan 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z "Today's meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries can also be a chapter to start and revive relations between the two countries." Iran's Raisi sees no obstacle to restoring ties with Egypt 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, South Korea's vice foreign minister, Chang Ho-jin, summoned Russia's ambassador to urge Moscow to abandon any potential arms deals with North Korea, warning of "clear consequences." South Korea's Yoon tells UN that Russia helping North Korea would be 'direct provocation' 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The two foreign ministers had no personal interaction at that 2022 session, which Lavrov attended only briefly, to give his speech. Ukraine, Russia and the tense U.N. encounter that almost happened — but didn’t 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, told reporters “there is no other way” to solve the conflict than by establishing a Palestinian state. Israel’s Netanyahu to meet with Biden in New York. The location is seen as a sign of US displeasure 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The statement came after a meeting of the GCC Arab foreign ministers, the U.S. Gulf Cooperation Council countries, US urge Iran to fully cooperate with IAEA 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The statement comes after a meeting of GCC Arab foreign ministers, U.S. GCC countries, US call for completion of demarcation of Kuwaiti-Iraqi maritime borders 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z A joint statement issued by the United States and the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, a six-nation Gulf Arab bloc led by Riyadh, commended “Saudi Arabia’s sustained efforts to encourage Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue.” Saudi Arabia praises ‘positive results’ after Yemen’s Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The decision was made by Commonwealth foreign ministers meeting on the margins of the United Nations general assembly. Gabon partially suspended from Commonwealth after coup 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z A visit to Turkey by Israeli President Isaac Herzog in March 2022, followed by visits by both foreign ministers, helped warm relations after more than a decade of tensions. UN General Assembly: Erdogan, Netanyahu meet for first time as relations thaw 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z India's foreign minister S Jaishankar said earlier this year that Canada's response to Khalistan has been driven by "vote bank compulsion", a reference to the support Mr Trudeau's Liberal Party gets from Sikhs. How India-Canada ties descended into a public feud 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Qin was replaced by veteran diplomat Wang Yi in July as the foreign minister after a mysterious one-month absence from duties barely half a year into the job. China's ex-Foreign Minister Qin Gang was ousted after alleged affair, WSJ reports 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken also met with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on ending the war on the sidelines of the U.N. summit. Saudi Arabia praises ‘positive results’ after Yemen’s Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has previously said a no vote would send a "very negative message" that would affect Australia's international reputation. Former Pacific leaders hope Australians 'find conscience' to pass First Nations referendum 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z MINISTERIAL: Applies to meetings of cabinet-level officials, such as foreign ministers, from different countries. Unversed in UNGA? Stumped by SDGs? A glossary of UN General Assembly meeting lingo 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z He said he spoke to the president and foreign minister, and South Korea sent experts to see how the monitoring of the discharged water is being carried out. ‘Stop it!’ UN’s nuclear chief pushes Iran to end block on international inspectors 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Speculation about Li’s standing comes after Qin Gang was abruptly removed in July as foreign minister, a change announced weeks after he had disappeared from public view earlier in the summer. Biden’s national security adviser holds two days of talks in Malta with China’s foreign minister 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, met with Wang Yi, the Communist Party’s top foreign policy official and China’s foreign minister, on Saturday and Sunday, the White House said in its summary of the talks. U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet in Malta to Discuss Ukraine and Other Flashpoints 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Erdogan’s statement on Saturday came more than a week after Turkey’s foreign minister affirmed his country’s resolve to join the EU and urged the bloc to take courageous steps to advance its bid. Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could ends its membership bid 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z A former deputy foreign minister who was dismissed amid reports of his involvement in the scheme was hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt. Poland is shaken by reports that consular officials took bribes to help migrants enter Europe and US 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Fu told Foreign Policy in an interview on Thursday that it would be "very hard" for Taiwan to achieve membership, but that there was still hope. Asked about Taiwan, deputy UN chief says exclusion of anyone can harm global goals 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The ministry also said Poland had started outsourcing the issuing of work visas after 2011 when the then foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, from the opposition Civic Coalition group, had decided to close 31 diplomatic posts. Polish foreign ministry sacks legal chief as visa scandal grows 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Pakistan's top diplomat in Kabul met the Taliban administration's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss the re-opening, the Afghan foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Afghan-Pakistan border crossing reopens after talks to settle clashes 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z It also comes months after foreign minister Qin Gang disappeared from public view. Li Shangfu: Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z That followed the Aug. 31 dismissal of Piotr Wawrzyk, the deputy foreign minister in charge of consular matters, as the first reports of the scandal appeared in the media. Poland is shaken by reports that consular officials took bribes to help migrants enter Europe and US 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z A statement from Afghanistan's foreign ministry on Thursday night said that Pakistan's top diplomat in Kabul had met the Taliban administration's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss the reopening. Main Afghan-Pakistan border crossing reopens after talks to settle clashes 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The deputy foreign minister in charge of consular matters, Piotr Wawrzyk, was unexpectedly fired last month as the first reports of the scandal appeared in the media. A cash-for visas scandal hits Poland’s strongly anti-migration government, weeks before elections 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z He has a less public profile than the foreign minister, who frequently appears in state media. China's defence minister, not seen in weeks, skipped Vietnam meet 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The South Korean meeting was attended by senior officials including the foreign minister as well as the unification minister, who is in charge of relations with North Korea. South Korea warns North Korea, Russia against breaching UN resolutions 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The Taliban administration spokesperson's office published photos of a ceremony at Afghanistan's presidential palace on Wednesday at which the ambassador was received by officials, including Akhund and the acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. China becomes first to name new Afghan ambassador under Taliban 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Yoko Kamikawa, a former justice minister who oversaw the execution of key members of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult responsible for the deadly sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995, becomes foreign minister. Japan's new foreign minister is a woman, while pro-Taiwan lawmaker gets defence 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Last month, protests broke out across Libya after news broke of a secret meeting between the Libyan and Israeli foreign ministers. How Libya’s chaos left its people vulnerable to deadly flooding 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z North Korean press photos of the reclusive North Korean leader’s delegation on the train show that it includes his foreign minister and senior military officials. U.S. uneasy, powerless as North Korea’s Kim arrives in Russia to meet Putin 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Meir was also able to secure arms sales from the U.S. while serving as foreign minister. Who was Golda Meir? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Argentina's energy minister is set to meet with Paraguay's foreign minister later on Monday to address the matter. Brazil, Paraguay clash with Argentina over grains waterway tolls 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z But there is still a long way to go in the implementation of the anti-oligarch law and the fight against corruption, added the foreign minister. Ukraine's place is in the EU, says German foreign minister in Kyiv 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z "It is ... totally unacceptable for Russia to conduct such 'elections' in these regions on the basis of such an illegal 'annexation'," Japan's foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said in statement over the weekend. Russian regional vote delivers strong result for Putin amid claims of rigging 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The foreign minister of Israel, which only normalized relations with Morocco in 2020, said Sunday that his country was preparing a rescue mission to the disaster area and would also send humanitarian aid. Foreign aid teams join intensifying search for quake survivors in Morocco 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z However, on Sept 5, South Korean foreign minister Park Jin said efforts were under way to transfer Iran's funds. Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Spain received a formal request from Morocco for assistance and it would be sending search and rescue teams, the Spanish foreign minister said. As Morocco reels from deadly quake, survivors seek aid 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Ba, 62, a former economy minister who had also held the position of foreign minister, is a taxation specialist who was appointed prime minister in September last year. Senegal's Sall backs PM Ba as ruling coalition's presidential candidate 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Ba, a former economy minister who had also held the position of foreign minister, is a 62-year old taxation specialist who was appointed prime minister in September last year. Senegal PM Ba named as presidential candidate for ruling coalition 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Azerbaijan said its foreign minister discussed the situation with a senior U.S. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's charge its troops opened fire as tensions flare 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Mehdi Safari, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for economic affairs, joined the Iranian delegation at two meetings in Qatar for talks on the funds transfer, one senior Iranian diplomat told Reuters. Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Earlier, Japan said the foreign minister would meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Kyiv on Saturday. EU criticises Russia's 'cynicism' on Black Sea grain deal at G20 summit 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Still, respected former foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard, who was runner-up to Sheinbaum in the ruling National Regeneration Movement's presidential primary, denounced the contest as unfair and could soon mount a rival bid. In 'macho' Mexico, stage set for first female president 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Japan's foreign minister will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Kyiv on Saturday, the Japanese foreign ministry said. Turkey's Erdogan spoke with Japan's Kishida to revive Black Sea grain deal-sources 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Arguments about the conflict meant there was no joint statement at the end of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting held in Delhi in March. What is the G20 and why does the Delhi summit matter? 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Ukraine's foreign minister called the polls a "sham", saying the votes will not have any legal standing. Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Maduro's arrival will follow meetings between a Venezuelan delegation, including the country's vice president and oil minister, and Chinese officials including foreign minister Wang Yi in Shanghai earlier this week，according to China's foreign ministry. Venezuela's Maduro to visit China to re-engage amid China-West tensions 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z "We don't want war. We want all issues to get resolved through dialogue and discussion," Bangladesh's foreign minister Momen said. Russia' Lavrov assures Bangladesh to complete nuclear power plant on time 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z "We are completely ready and we are waiting for the ratification process to start in Ankara," Billstrom told a news conference in Riga after a meetings of Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers. Sweden says awaiting NATO ratification by Turkey 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Akimoto had stepped down as vice foreign minister and left Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party in August after allegations surfaced and prosecutors raided his office as part of their bribery investigation. Japan prosecutors arrest ex-vice foreign minister in bribery case linked to wind power company 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Her victory was not without controversy, with her main rival, former foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard, denouncing the selection process as marred by irregularities. Mexico's Sheinbaum eyes historic presidency as guardian of Lopez Obrador legacy 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The Australian delegation also includes former Liberal foreign minister Julie Bishop, whose inclusion was to show bipartisan political support, the statement said. China, Australia hold first high-level dialogue in three years in Beijing 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z In Asuncion, Paraguay's deputy foreign minister told Reuters on Tuesday that no Paraguayan counterproposal had been sent. Brazil minister says Mercosur reply on trade deal sent to EU, diplomats deny 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Park and the Iranian foreign minister agreed to expand cooperation between the two countries, it said. South Korea says it's making efforts to transfer Iran's frozen funds 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Russia will be represented by its foreign minister. Xi to skip G20 summit in India, China to send Li instead 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z As Dutch foreign minister she will be crucial in shaping Dutch aid to Ukraine. Dutch Interior Minister Bruins Slot set for foreign ministry 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z As an example, when Mr Lavrov, the foreign minister, was appointed nearly 20 years ago he had an "international perspective and his own position", a former senior Kremlin official told the BBC. Threats, insults, and Kremlin 'robots': How Russian diplomacy died under Putin 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z China’s former foreign minister and current Honorary President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, Li Zhaoxing, will co-chair and lead the Chinese delegation. Delegation of Australian ministers to visit China in further sign of improving ties 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Australia's former Labor trade minister Craig Emerson will head the Australian delegation, which will include former Liberal foreign minister Julie Bishop, to show bipartisan political support, a statement from Wong's office said. Australian delegation heading to Beijing for dialogue, government says 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Turkey's foreign minister said at a briefing in Moscow on Thursday that reviving the deal was important for the world. Putin to meet Erdogan amid push to revive grain deal 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Its foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday that vice foreign minister, Ma Zhaoxu, met with a delegation of developing countries on human rights, without mentioning Tibet. UN envoys tour Tibet on China-organised trip amid rights scrutiny 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Lavrov, who has served as President Vladimir Putin's foreign minister since 2004, is due to represent Russia at the Sept. 9-10 meeting of the Group of 20 leading industrialised and developing countries in New Delhi. Russia to block G20 declaration if its views are ignored, Lavrov says 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z "I would recommend all critics to shut up, come to Ukraine and try to liberate one square centimetre by themselves," he said at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Spain. Ukraine tells critics of slow counteroffensive to 'shut up' 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Earlier on Thursday, Borrell told reporters during a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in Spain that the Gabonese election had been "plagued by irregularities". EU rejects seizure of power by force in Gabon 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Talking to reporters in Toledo, Spain, where EU foreign ministers were meeting, Martin said training and supporting armies in Africa that might later turn on their governments “does present a very significant dilemma.” EU examines its training of African armies as another coup rocks the continent 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Borrell said the EU was "moving forward" with work on a legal framework for sanctions against the junta in Niger and the foreign ministers would discuss it further on Thursday. EU ministers to tackle Niger coup response at Spain meeting 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Before that his first appointment, as Gabon's foreign minister in 1989, ended after three years because of a constitutional change requiring ministers to be over the age of 35. Ali Bongo: Who is Gabon's president arrested in army coup? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Borrell said he would propose establishing a legal framework for sanctions against those responsible for the coup when EU foreign ministers meet on Thursday, also in Toledo. EU to prepare ground for sanctions on Niger coup leaders - Borrell 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Defense ministers from the 27-nation bloc are meeting in Spain on Wednesday, and foreign ministers on Thursday. Mutinous soldiers in Gabon say they’ve ousted president whose family has ruled for 55 years 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Within hours of the revelation, Mangoush was on a plane to Turkey, Dbeibah announced her suspension and Netanyahu’s political opponents were seizing on the crisis to criticize the foreign minister and his lack of discretion. Netanyahu orders ministries to get his OK before secret talks, as drama over Libya meeting persists 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Cleverly was forced to postpone a visit previously scheduled for July after the mysterious disappearance of then Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang. UK foreign minister to visit China in attempt to repair damaged ties 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z However, two senior Libyan government officials told The Associated Press the prime minister did know about the talks between his foreign minister and the Israeli chief diplomat. Libya’s foreign minister suspended after meeting with Israel’s chief diplomat 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The publication on Sunday of the meeting prompted Libya, which does not recognise Israel, to suspend its foreign minister, Najla Mangoush. Israel says its FM's meeting with Libyan counterpart was pre-agreed 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Libya's PM has suspended his foreign minister after she met informally with her Israeli counterpart. Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z "I spoke with the foreign minister about the great potential for the two countries from their relations," Israel's Cohen said in a statement. Libya suspends foreign minister after meeting with Israeli foreign minister 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z "I spoke with the foreign minister about the great potential for the two countries from their relations," Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said in a statement. Israeli and Libyan ministers discussed cooperation, Israel says 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Harchaoui said the Libyan prime minister’s decision to suspend his foreign minister “undoubtedly” aimed at calming public anger. Libya’s foreign minister suspended after meeting with Israel’s chief diplomat 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The Israeli and Libyan foreign ministers met secretly in Italy last week, Israel’s Foreign Ministry announced Sunday, in what it said was the first-ever meeting between the country’s top diplomats. Israel says its foreign minister met with his Libyan counterpart in sign of burgeoning ties 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The denials were repeated in various forms throughout the day by Russia’s foreign minister, state-controlled broadcasters and Mr. Putin’s closest foreign ally, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, president of Belarus. Russia Denies Killing Prigozhin, Calling the Idea Anti-Putin Propaganda 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Friday's announcement was made by Niger's foreign minister installed by the junta. Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z It said these included the envoy's refusal to respond to an invitation to meet Niger's new foreign minister. Niger junta expels French ambassador 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The Turkish and Ukrainian foreign ministers said on Friday that other solutions to the export of Ukrainian grain than the Black Sea grain deal, which ended after Russia quit last month, were less optimal. Factbox: Highlights of Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z “I spoke with the foreign minister about the great potential for relations between the two countries,” Cohen said in a statement. Israel says its foreign minister met with his Libyan counterpart in sign of burgeoning ties 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z But presumably this meant the foreign minister had fallen into the hands of a royalist mob. AP WAS THERE: A 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran topples prime minister, cements shah’s power 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the three allies' foreign ministers said they had met in the Nigerien capital Niamey to discuss boosting cooperation on security and other joint issues. Niger allows Mali, Burkina Faso troops to enter its territory in case of attack 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Putin is wanted under an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, and is being represented at the summit by his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov. BRICS divisions re-emerge ahead of critical expansion debate 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Timmermans, who speaks English, German, French, Italian and Russian in addition to his native Dutch, is a well-known figure in the Netherlands, having served as foreign minister from 2012 to 2014. EU climate chief to quit for Dutch general election 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z He said the meeting was hosted by Italy’s foreign minister in Rome. Israel says its foreign minister met with his Libyan counterpart in sign of burgeoning ties 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Vanuatu Deputy Prime Minister Matai Seremaiah, speaking after a meeting of foreign ministers on Monday, said the leaders would consider declaring a "region of peace and neutrality". Four Pacific Islands leaders to arrive in Vanuatu amid political crisis 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z A shrewd operator who rarely minces his words, an increasingly wealthy Thaksin entered politics in the mid-1990s, initially serving as foreign minister and then deputy prime minister. Revered and reviled, Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra returns home 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The foreign ministers are expected to discuss a free trade deal and technical cooperation in next-generation energy sources, Kyodo said, adding that Iran's nuclear programme may also be on the agenda. Japan plans meeting with GCC foreign ministers in Sept - Kyodo 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Citing an unnamed diplomatic source, MAP denied a statement by South Africa's foreign minister Anil Sooklal who said earlier this month Morocco was among the nations seeking to join the bloc. Morocco has not applied to join BRICS - state media 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Taiwan's foreign minister said China's military drills were intended to influence Taiwan's elections. Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z “Thailand depends on the United States for its overall security concerns,” Kasit Piromya, another former foreign minister, said in an interview. Reformer out, military back in as Thailand moves to break governing impasse 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z The three countries agreed to regular meetings with top leaders, foreign ministers and other top officials, and a new communication channel that Biden referred to as a "hotline." Major takeaways from US, Japan, South Korea summit 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z “Honest, open, useful and fruitful talks based on neighborly policy,” the foreign minister wrote in his post. Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia and Iran are making progress on mending ties, Iran's foreign minister said after meeting with his counterpart in Riyadh on Thursday. Iran's foreign minister meets Saudi crown prince - Press TV 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z He made waves locally and in key foreign capitals in his first government job as foreign minister in the outgoing government, and is widely seen as a future premier. Explainer: What lies ahead for Pakistan as it heads to polls 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Colombia's Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said in a statement after the meeting that the alliance's foreign ministers must come together and make "concrete plans." Analysis: Despite 'weak' accord, Amazon summit bolsters call for rich to pay up 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z In a bid to boost government numbers, Jotham Napat stepped down as foreign minister and deputy prime minister on Monday, allowing a cabinet reshuffle that won back two lawmakers. Vanuatu faces political instability as govt delays no-confidence vote 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z He also denied rumors of an upcoming meeting between him and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, despite meetings between Turkey and Syria’s defense and foreign ministers under Russian and Iranian mediation to restore strained ties. Assad blames Erdogan for violence in Syria and insists on a pullout of Turkish troops 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z He called the Eritrean foreign minister’s comments “usual and laughable.” Eritrean festivals have been attacked in Europe, North America. The government blames ‘asylum scum’ 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Also attending the summit Tuesday were Guyana’s prime minister, Venezuela’s vice president and the foreign ministers of Suriname and Ecuador. Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge action from industrialized world 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The move came just days after Xi removed China’s foreign minister, Qin Gang, whom he had also elevated. Tuesday Briefing: Elite Chinese Generals Ousted 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z "Today’s landmark sanctions will further diminish Russia’s arsenal and close the net on supply chains propping up Putin’s now struggling defence industry," foreign minister James Cleverly said in a statement. UK sets out sanctions targeting access to foreign military supplies 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The foreign ministers of China and Russia conferred by phone on Monday, after Beijing participated in weekend talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine that did not include Moscow. Foreign Ministers of China and Russia Confer After Jeddah Talks 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z In March he sacked the foreign minister without explanation, less than a week after dismissing the defence and interior ministers in violation of terms of the peace agreement with the opposition. South Sudan's Kiir fires finance minister in latest abrupt cabinet change 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z In another sign of the thawing relationship between the two nations, Australia this week invited China's new foreign minister to visit the country. China drops Australia barley tariffs after three years 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The United States is yet to receive a response from China for the invitation it has extended to newly reappointed Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Washington, U.S. China slams 'politicizing' of cooperation with Italy on Belt and Road 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The United States is yet to receive a response from China for the invitation it has extended to newly reappointed Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Washington, U.S. Myanmar poet turned rebel leader seeks new territory; worries about 'ephemeral revolutionaries' 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, and his Russian counterpart, Sergey V. Lavrov, discussed “the Ukrainian crisis and other international and regional issues of common concern,” according to a statement from China’s foreign ministry. Foreign Ministers of China and Russia Confer After Jeddah Talks 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The United States is yet to receive a response from China for the invitation it has extended to newly reappointed Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Washington, U.S. Putin foe Navalny expects to be jailed for many more years 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The two foreign ministers also discussed a range of other bilateral issues, including ensuring security along their countries’ shared border. Iran’s top diplomat urges Pakistan to complete its part of a long-delayed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The move comes as China is also dealing with questions about the fate of its former foreign minister, Qin Gang, who disappeared from public view in late June before being replaced without explanation. Xi’s Surprise Shake-Up Exposes Problems at Top of China’s Nuclear Force 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z "Bohr proposed specific courses of action to the Swedish foreign minister and other senior officials in the ministry," Joas told Salon. Oppenheimer's hero Niels Bohr has a legacy as complicated as the "father of the atomic bomb" 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z "In the meeting yesterday, we extended the invitation that had previously been made to foreign minister Qin Gang and made clear that invitation did transfer over," Miller said. US formally invites new Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Washington 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z “France’s only priority is the security of our nationals,” Catherine Colonna, the French foreign minister, said on French television on Monday. Niger Coup Is Backed by 2 Neighbors, Raising Risk of Wider Conflict 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z After the meeting, the Danish and Swedish foreign ministers separately wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that they would continue their dialogue with the OIC. Sweden to present security measures amid Koran burning crisis 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Mr Morris said Gen Li's downfall, together with the recent replacement of former foreign minister Qin Gang, presents one of the biggest leadership challenges for Mr Xi in recent times. Xi Jinping replaces leaders of China's elite nuclear force 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Denmark’s foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said Sunday in an interview with Danish public broadcaster DR that the government is seeking a “legal tool” to prohibit such inflammatory acts without compromising freedom of expression. Islamic group suggests that member nations downgrade ties with countries that allow Quran burnings 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Qin lasted barely half a year in the role after becoming one of the country's youngest foreign ministers in December 2022, a position with a five-year tenure. 'Not found': China's ex-foreign minister is gone but wait for explanation goes on 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z European Union foreign ministers said on July 20 they were ready to re-engage with Turkey, but stopped short of offering Ankara a clear resumption of membership talks. Greece and Cyprus welcome EU bid to re-engage with Turkey, but urge caution 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z “When you see our embassy burning in Baghdad, you see the damage this causes to our country and reputation,” Jan Eliasson, a former Swedish foreign minister and senior United Nations diplomat, said this month. What’s Happening With the Quran Burnings in Sweden 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z OIC foreign ministers will convene in an extraordinary session on Monday to discuss the recent developments. Denmark hopes bid to ban Koran burnings will ease tensions with Muslim countries 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z The Danish foreign minister said his “government condemned and denounced the insult” to the Quran and “that it is studying this issue with great interest.” Islamic group suggests that member nations downgrade ties with countries that allow Quran burnings 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z He then made a triple jump from director of protocol to U.S. ambassador and then to foreign minister and state councillor in five years, bullet-train speed by China standards. 'Not found': China's ex-foreign minister is gone but wait for explanation goes on 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z U.S. and Australian defence and foreign ministers, at an annual meeting on Saturday, said the U.S. U.S. Coast Guard to search, board for PNG, in stepped up Pacific role 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z And Turkey’s foreign minister said this month that Stockholm’s inability to “prevent provocations” had raised questions over Sweden’s credentials for membership. What’s Happening With the Quran Burnings in Sweden 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Kenya is ready to lead a multinational force into Haiti, which is experiencing a surge in violence between police and gangs, its foreign minister said on Saturday. Central Africa vote in referendum could extend Touadera's rule 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Kenya is ready to lead a multinational force into Haiti, which is experiencing a surge in violence between police and gangs, its foreign minister said on Saturday. Ten people killed in fierce storms in central Russia - government ministry 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Kenya is ready to lead a multinational force into Haiti, which is experiencing a surge in violence between police and gangs, its foreign minister said on Saturday. Pope Francis appeals to Russia to restore Black Sea grain deal 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Kenya is ready to lead a multinational force into Haiti, which is experiencing a surge in violence between police and gangs, its foreign minister said on Saturday. Israeli deputy says normalisation with Saudis does not appear imminent 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z The Dominican Republic's position was expressed in a letter by its foreign minister Roberto Álvarez, Morocco's foreign ministry said in a statement. Morocco says it has Dominican Republic support over Western Sahara 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Sri Lanka on Saturday invited Japan to resume investment in projects including power, roads and ports as the Japanese foreign minister wrapped up the first high-level visit to the crisis-hit country in nearly four years. More Wagner fighters move closer to Polish border, Poland PM says 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Sri Lanka on Saturday invited Japan to resume investment in projects including power, roads and ports as the Japanese foreign minister wrapped up the first high-level visit to the crisis-hit country in nearly four years. Son of Colombia President Petro arrested in money laundering probe 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Sri Lanka on Saturday invited Japan to resume investment in projects including power, roads and ports as the Japanese foreign minister wrapped up the first high-level visit to the crisis-hit country in nearly four years. Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits positions near Bakhmut 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z China's Wang Yi has made his first comments on Friday since his reappointment as foreign minister, promising to deepen partnerships and safeguard sovereignty in a statement posted on his ministry's website. Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z China's Wang Yi has made his first comments on Friday since his reappointment as foreign minister, promising to deepen partnerships and safeguard sovereignty in a statement posted on his ministry's website. Moscow says it shot down Ukrainian missile over Russian city, arrested oil refinery bomber 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z China's Wang Yi has made his first comments on Friday since his reappointment as foreign minister, promising to deepen partnerships and safeguard sovereignty in a statement posted on his ministry's website. Half of US faces dangerous sweltering heat wave 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The veteran diplomat was named foreign minister again on Tuesday, replacing rising star Qin Gang after a mysterious one-month absence that raised questions about transparency after just seven months in the job. China's Wang Yi makes first statement after reappointment as foreign minister 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The Somali foreign minister visited Moscow in May, and the Kremlin promised to support Somalia’s calls to lift international sanctions, including an arms embargo, Russia’s Tass state news agency reported. Putin’s promise of free grain reflects Moscow’s priorities in Africa. 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z But the two sides have held regular talks since at least 1990 studying the renewal of ties, with Parolin overseeing the process for years, first as foreign minister and now as secretary of state. Vatican and Vietnam agree to open resident Holy See office in Hanoi, as relations improve 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Billstrom said he had been in touch with the foreign ministers of Iran, Iraq, Algeria and Lebanon among others as well as the United Nations secretary-general about the current crisis. Swedish PM 'extremely worried' what could happen if further Koran burnings go ahead 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Russia's state RIA news agency quoted the Ugandan foreign minister as saying Russia's decision to end the deal was understandable. Zimbabwean president says country has food but grateful for Putin grain offer 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Qin was appointed foreign minister in December but had not been seen in public since June 25 when he met visiting diplomats in Beijing. China's Wang Yi makes first statement after reappointment as foreign minister 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Billstrom said he had been in touch with the foreign ministers of Iran, Iraq, Algeria and Lebanon among others as well as the United Nations secretary-general. The Swedish state does not condone Koran burnings, foreign minister says 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z His foreign minister has said the takeover does not have the backing of the whole military, but the army chief has now said he backs the junta. Niger coup: Captive President Bazoum defiant after takeover 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z China’s abrupt removal of Qin Gang as foreign minister did not stop the questions that had dogged Chinese officials in the month since he vanished from public view: Where is Mr. Qin? After Ousting a Top Official, China Erases Him and Evades Questions 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The country’s foreign minister adopted a similar tone, telling a French television station that Mr. Bazoum remained the sole “legitimate power” in Niger, and that the military was not united in the attempted coup. Detained Yet Defiant, Niger’s Ousted President Vows to Save Democracy 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The country's foreign minister Hassoumi Massoudou also issued a rallying cry on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, for "all democrats and patriots" to make the coup fail. Niger president makes defiant vow to save democracy after coup 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z A Taliban foreign ministry spokesman said in a statement that acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi would lead the delegation. US officials to meet Taliban in Doha to discuss economy, rights 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z As mystery swirls over the removal of China's foreign minister Qin Gang, questions have also arisen over what his downfall means for China's diplomacy. Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z China named Wang, a veteran diplomat, as its new foreign minister on Tuesday, removing former rising star Qin Gang after a one-month absence from duties barely half a year into the job. New Chinese foreign minister Wang talks Ukraine in Turkey on first trip 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Xi was seen as backing the 57-year-old Qin’s swift rise from ministry spokesperson to protocol chief — where he oversaw arrangements for Xi’s overseas trips — to ambassador to the U.S. and then foreign minister. China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister is ousted, but his combative style is expected to continue 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z He then moved on to lead China's policy-making Taiwan Affairs Office from 2008, until he was appointed foreign minister for the first time in 2013. Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi? 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Wang's second stint as foreign minister suggests an eagerness in Beijing for stable U.S. relations ahead of Xi's likely meetings with U.S. A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z His appointment as foreign minister last December was seen by some as a sign that Beijing was dialling down its aggressive image by sending more even-tempered figures to the frontlines of its diplomatic corps. Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Qin Gang was abruptly removed as China’s foreign minister after disappearing from public view for 30 days. Your Tuesday Briefing 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The party, not the government, dictates policy and the foreign minister is essentially a functionary. China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister is ousted, but his combative style is expected to continue 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Wang Yi, re-appointed as China's foreign minister to replace Qin Gang, will be a familiar face to many on the international stage. Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi? 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The tab on the website that typically holds the biography of the foreign minister simply read "Updating." A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z While he was foreign minister, he still had to answer to Wang Yi, who as the head of the Communist Party's foreign affairs commission occupied the top diplomatic position in China's party-centric power hierarchy. Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Qin’s replacement is Wang Yi, who had been foreign minister until Qin’s appointment last year. Your Tuesday Briefing 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z One of the most visible figures in China's government, a rising star who was catapulted into the role of foreign minister by Xi Jinping himself, has been removed. Qin Gang: The abrupt fall from grace of China's rising star 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Unlike in many countries, China's foreign minister is not the most authoritative voice in its diplomatic affairs. Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi? 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z In the Chinese system, the top diplomat is not foreign minister but rather the director of the Chinese Communist Party's foreign affairs commission, a role Wang will continue to hold. A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z But while Mr Wang is seen as a safe pair of hands there are doubts he will be foreign minister for long. Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z In his place, Wang Yi, director of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Foreign Affairs Commission, who has been filling in for Mr. Qin during the absence, will be China’s foreign minister. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang ousted after lengthy absence 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Qin, who analysts said was likely to have been appointed foreign minister to help stabilise relations with the U.S., held a 5-1/2 hour meeting and a dinner with U.S. China's Qin Gang had meteoric rise and swift removal 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z China has removed Qin Gang as foreign minister less than seven months after he was appointed to the post. Qin Gang: China removes foreign minister months after appointment 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The official decision that Mr. Qin had been replaced — and his spot taken by the former foreign minister, Wang Yi — capped weeks of speculation about his fate. China Replaces Foreign Minister Missing From Public View Since June 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Russia’s foreign minister has said Wagner’s work in Africa will continue. Russia wants allies, so it is hosting an Africa summit. Food security and Wagner are key questions 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z The organization said it had sent a letter to Sweden’s foreign minister conveying the decision. Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Sweden’s special envoy over desecration of Quran 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z After becoming foreign minister, Qin's comments on hot button issues such as Taiwan and China's relations with Russia did not diverge in any significant way from those of his predecessor. China's Qin Gang had meteoric rise and swift removal 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The role will be taken up by the Communist Party's foreign affairs chief, Wang Yi, who was previously foreign minister. Qin Gang: China removes foreign minister months after appointment 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z When he was deputy foreign minister, his public criticism of the United States in 1990 prompted an angry Secretary of State James A. Baker III to bar Mr. Netanyahu from the State Department. U.S. Confronts Tight but Turbulent Relationship With Israel 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z “Thank you @russembkenya for this principled position,” Kenya’s foreign minister, Korir Sing’Oei, replied — just a day after he called Russia’s decision to end the grain deal a “stab on the back.” Russia wants allies, so it is hosting an Africa summit. Food security and Wagner are key questions 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z But the Sudanese foreign minister said on Friday that indirect talks had not begun seriously. Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z In his first comments as foreign minister, Qin said in solving challenges common to all mankind, China's diplomacy would offer "Chinese wisdom, Chinese initiatives and Chinese strength". China's Qin Gang had meteoric rise and swift removal 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z By his late 20s he was installed as foreign minister by occupying Vietnamese forces, and in 1985 became prime minister, the world’s youngest at the time. Cambodian leader’s son, a West Point grad, set to take reins of power — but will he bring change? 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z By his late twenties he was installed as foreign minister by occupying Vietnamese forces, and in 1985 became prime minister, the world’s youngest at the time. Autocratic Cambodian leader paving way for son, a West Point graduate with PhD in economics, to rule 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Sweden's foreign minister described the protests as "completely unacceptable". Iraq expels Swedish ambassador as Quran row escalates 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Both foreign ministers underlined their countries’ desire to continue the Black Sea grain deal. Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring the Black Sea grain deal after talks in Islamabad 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The Wagner boss' comments echo those of Russia's foreign minister, who has said that despite recent events, Wagner and Russia were in Africa to stay. Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss says activities to continue in Africa 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z He is also a well-known figure in the Netherlands, having served as foreign minister in 2012-2014 in the previous cabinet of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Timmermans is candidate to lead Dutch Labour/Green party ticket in election 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels, Baerbock accused Russia of blackmail and trying to use the grain as a weapon at the expense of the world's poorest. German foreign minister: Ukrainian grain cannot be left to rot in silos 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Malaysia’s foreign minister said the desecration of the holy book during an important holiday was “offensive to Muslims worldwide.” Swedish Embassy in Baghdad Is Set Afire Amid Protests Over Quran 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Borrell's proposal is among several items on the agenda of Thursday's meeting of EU foreign ministers, whose governments would have to provide the money for the big funding boost. EU ministers to discuss 20 bln euro plan for Ukraine military aid 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z James Cleverly, Britain’s foreign minister, speaking at the Aspen Security Forum, said that no matter “how Putin attempts to spin it, an attempted coup is never a good look.” Britain’s Spy Master Says Putin Cut Deal With Wagner Mercenary Chief 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z He was absent from a meeting of foreign ministers in Jakarta last week at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. U.S. stumped by mysterious absence of Chinese foreign minister 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Similarly in February and March, when India hosted G20 finance chiefs and foreign ministers, objections from Russia and China meant that India had to issue a chair’s summary. G20 finance chiefs end their meeting in India without consensus on the war in Ukraine 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z His rise to become foreign minister was nothing short of meteoric. Qin Gang: China's 'missing' foreign minister sparks guessing game 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Qin Gang, China’s foreign minister, has not been seen publicly in three weeks, fueling global speculation over his absence. Your Tuesday Briefing: China Engages as Its Economy Sputters 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Mexico's incoming foreign minister, Alicia Barcena, said last week that the barrier violates a water treaty and may intrude on Mexican territory. Mexican president urges Mexican-Americans not to vote for Abbott over border spat 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Qin was appointed foreign minister in December after spending an earlier brief stint as U.S. ambassador to the United States, regarded as a plum posting for any Chinese diplomat. U.S. stumped by mysterious absence of Chinese foreign minister 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The foreign ministers of the two countries also met in Moscow in May ahead of Turkish elections as part of talks overseen by Russia. Turkey's Erdogan says he is open to meeting with Syria's Assad 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z After less than two years in the role of ambassador to the US, he was named China's foreign minister in December 2022. Qin Gang: China's 'missing' foreign minister sparks guessing game 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Several other European foreign ministers are also expected to attend the meeting. Black Sea grain deal to expire Monday if Russia quits 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Russia said on Saturday that it was ready to organise a three-way meeting with Armenia and Azerbaijan at the level of foreign ministers. EU tries to push Azerbaijan-Armenia peace as Russia offers more talks 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Qin currently holds the posts of both foreign minister and state counselor. U.S. stumped by mysterious absence of Chinese foreign minister 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z "We want to be the centre of the centre-right," said Tajani, who has served as foreign minister since the government took office in October last year. Italy foreign minister Tajani succeeds Berlusconi as Forza Italia chief 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Barcena was named foreign minister last month but is still awaiting formal confirmation by Mexico's Senate. Mexico says Texan buoys in Rio Grande breach water treaty 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z A virtual summit was rejected, and so was the possibility of Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, standing in for Mr. Putin. Putin wants to travel to South Africa next month. The host country would prefer he didn’t. 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The three, along with other Western and Asian foreign ministers whose countries regularly engage with ASEAN, paid a call Friday to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who delivered a pointed message. Blinken meets Wang Yi in Indonesia. But the region remains wary of the US-China rivalry 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Journalist Phil Cunningham said in a tweet Monday that five sentences about the missing foreign minister were cut without notice from a story he wrote for the paper. U.S. stumped by mysterious absence of Chinese foreign minister 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The 10-nation bloc includes Myanmar, but its foreign minister was again barred from attending this week’s meetings due to the military government’s failure to comply with a five-point emergency plan drafted to ease the violence. Southeast Asian nations renew alarm over Myanmar violence. But diplomats can’t settle on a solution 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has delayed ratification but his foreign minister earlier this month said that Budapest would not delay the process if Turkey dropped its opposition, which it did on Monday. Hungary signals it's likely to back Sweden's NATO bid in autumn 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Lebanon’s foreign minister asked the country’s permanent mission to the United Nations to file a complaint on the matter. Explosion along Lebanon-Israel border wounds 3 members off militant group Hezbollah 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z “We do not want to decouple from China, but minimize our risks. This includes strengthening our European economy as well as reducing dependencies,” said Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s foreign minister. Germany Says China Trade Could Create Perilous Dependence 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, raised the concern in a meeting with foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. EU rejects Myanmar’s diplomatic role and says it still doesn’t recognize generals 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Wang, who is the foreign policy chief for the Chinese Communist Party, ranks above Qin, who as the foreign minister is the government's foreign policy chief. Blinken to meet China's Wang Yi in Jakarta -State Department 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The billionaire entrepreneur in charge of Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX recently traveled to Beijing, meeting with China’s foreign minister on May 30. ‘I’m kind of pro-China’: Elon Musk sees role for China in writing AI rules 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z “Such a minority government could be formed with the support of senators,” former foreign minister Kantathi Suphamongkhon said in an interview. Thailand’s road back to democratic rule faces key test 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z On Monday, Cuba's foreign minister accused Washington of bearing "direct responsibility" in inciting the largest street protests seen in Cuba since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, which broke out two years ago. Cuba calls US nuclear submarine in Guantanamo Bay 'provocative escalation' 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z China's foreign minister Qin Gang will not attend a diplomatic gathering in Indonesia this week for health reasons, a spokesman for his ministry said on Tuesday. Migration pushes EU population back to growth in 2022 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z China's foreign minister Qin Gang will not attend a diplomatic gathering in Indonesia this week for health reasons, a spokesman for his ministry said on Tuesday. Russian military official on Ukraine blacklist shot dead on morning run 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z China's foreign minister Qin Gang will not attend a diplomatic gathering in Indonesia this week for health reasons, a spokesman for his ministry said on Tuesday. France to send long-range missiles to Ukraine - Macron 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z “State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang is unable to attend this series of foreign ministers’ meetings due to health reasons,” Wang said at a daily briefing Tuesday. China says its foreign minister is ill. A senior diplomat will take his place at ASEAN 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Timmermans, a socialist politician and member of the Dutch Labour Party, has previously served as Dutch foreign minister. EU climate chief Timmermans does not rule out return to Dutch politics 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Wang Yi, who is the foreign policy chief for the Chinese Communist Party, ranks above Qin, who as the foreign minister is the government's foreign policy chief. China's foreign minister to miss ASEAN meet, deepening mystery over whereabouts 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Rinkevics gained popularity among Latvians during his 12 years as foreign minister - a post he held for longer than any other of his predecessors. Latvia’s foreign minister, an ardent backer of Ukraine, is sworn in as the new president 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z Germany opposes sending cluster munitions to Ukraine, its foreign minister said on Friday, a day after U.S. officials said Washington was planning to provide Kyiv with the weapons, widely denounced for killing and maiming civilians. Scotland proposes making all drug possession legal 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Wang Yi, a former foreign minister and the current head of the ruling Communist Party’s Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, will represent China at the meetings Thursday and Friday, Wang Wenbin said. China says its foreign minister is ill. A senior diplomat will take his place at ASEAN 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian tweeted: "Our delegation met with the Sudanese foreign minister and discussed how to imminently resume diplomatic ties between Khartoum and Tehran." Iran and Sudan look to restore diplomatic ties 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Qin, 57, took over from Wang as foreign minister in December and was last seen in public on June 25 in Beijing after meeting officials from Sri Lanka, Russia and Vietnam. China's foreign minister to miss ASEAN meet, deepening mystery over whereabouts 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z As he assumed the presidency on Saturday, the Latvian government said Prime Minister Karins will temporarily perform the tasks of the foreign minister along with his normal duties until a new appointment is made. Latvia’s foreign minister, an ardent backer of Ukraine, is sworn in as the new president 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z Thursday's jail sentence coincided with a key meeting in Brussels involving the foreign ministers of Sweden, Turkey and Finland, ahead of next week's Nato summit in Vilnius. Sweden jails Kurd for financing terrorism after Turkey calls for crackdown 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z British foreign minister James Cleverly warned against any attacks on the Indian High Commission in London, following media reports about a poster promoting a rally for supporters of a separate state for the Sikh community. Taiwan presidential front-runner vows to speed up defence reforms 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z British foreign minister James Cleverly warned against any attacks on the Indian High Commission in London, following media reports about a poster promoting a rally for supporters of a separate state for the Sikh community. UK's Cleverly warns against attacks on Indian embassy in London 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z British foreign minister James Cleverly warned against any attacks on the Indian High Commission in London, following media reports about a poster promoting a rally for supporters of a separate state for the Sikh community. Belarus leader Lukashenko says Prigozhin is back in Russia 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z No names for a new foreign minister have yet been put forward for approval in the Parliament. Latvia’s foreign minister, an ardent backer of Ukraine, is sworn in as the new president 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z British foreign minister James Cleverly warned against any attacks on the Indian High Commission in London, following media reports about a poster promoting a rally for supporters of a separate state for the Sikh community. Two rockets fired towards Israel from Lebanon but fall short - sources in Lebanon 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Every other country has voted for Sweden’s inclusion — except Hungary, whose foreign minister said that his country would sign off once Turkey had done so. Your Thursday Briefing 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z This latest trip to Beijing comes just weeks after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China, when he met President Xi Jinping and foreign minister Qin Gang. Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations? 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z "Export controls accelerate, or are an accelerator, for countries including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan to reduce our dependence on China's supply of those critical materials," said Taiwan deputy foreign minister Roy Lee. China's metal export curbs reignites global companies' hunt for stable suppliers 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z During a joint news conference with Turkey’s foreign minister on June 12, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said that Sweden had addressed Turkey’s concerns “appropriately and effectively.” Biden Hosts Sweden’s Prime Minister as the Nordic Nation Looks to Join NATO 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, said the government was “deeply concerned” by the arrest warrants and would continue to speak out on human rights issues. Hong Kong Offers Bounties as It Pursues Dissidents Overseas 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Pakistan and India issued sternly worded statements against each other during a SCO summit of its foreign ministers in Goa in May. SCO summit: Putin to address meeting chaired by Indian PM Modi 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z DAMASCUS, Syria — Jordan’s foreign minister Monday called for international investment into conflict-ravaged Syria’s crippled infrastructure to speed up refugee returns. Jordan’s foreign minister calls for investment into war-torn Syria to speed up refugee returns 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Its foreign minister has said relations with the Solomon Islands can serve as a model. Chinese hospital ship to visit Pacific to boost 'responsible' image 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the country's foreign minister tweeted that it was "unacceptable to allow anti-Islam protests in the name of freedom of expression". Sweden Quran burning: Iran wont send ambassador to Stockholm over incident 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Pending decisions will also require the participation of Mexico’s incoming foreign minister Alicia Barcena, who is yet to be confirmed to the post, the official said. U.S. explores refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers in Mexico 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z In public comments, Sergey V. Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, has appeared to accept those explanations, noting that the United States also urged Ukraine to refrain from trying to take advantage of the rebellion. The director of the C.I.A. called the Kremlin to make clear the U.S. had no tie to Wagner’s rebellion. 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The Jordanian foreign minister said that securing critical infrastructure and basic necessities will speed up voluntary refugee returns, especially as international aid for refugees continues to decline. Jordan’s foreign minister calls for investment into war-torn Syria to speed up refugee returns 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Defence and foreign ministers of the bloc attended in-person meetings in India this year. China's Xi to attend, deliver speech at SCO summit via video link - foreign ministry 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z |
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