| 单词 | multilateral |
| 例句 | I could escape the stage-managed multilateral meetings and sit-downs with leaders and find new ways to bring a little extra warmth to those otherwise staid visits. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “What many seek,” she added, “is an objective multilateral survey — by anthropologists, social psychologists, psychiatrists, historians, possibly under government sponsorship — of the causes and patterns of socially destructive behavior, particularly as applied to international affairs.” ArtsBeat: A Cold War Spy Trial, Before McCarthy and the Rosenbergs 2011-03-04T18:48:00Z “I thought this was a very useful and important conversation,” Obama told reporters Friday afternoon, “although there was probably too much agreement to make for as exciting a multilateral meeting as I sometimes participate in.” Nordic state dinner: A warm welcome for leaders from cold climes 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Instead, he was rapidly drawn into the thin atmosphere of multilateral plans. Interventions: : A Life in War and Peace by Kofi Annan – review 2012-11-15T08:00:04Z One famous user who had his verification status stripped was Pope Francis, who has since been assigned a gray check, distinguishing @Pontifex as "a government or multilateral organization account." "What a sad, muddled place this has become": The madness of Twitter's blue checkpocalypse 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z He contrasts this with today’s liberal international order of multilateral institutions backed by American power, which he derides as an “imperialist” project that will inevitably seek to impose its will on all of humanity. Modern Political Ideas 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z This has occurred mostly through the mechanism of ever more free and powerful financial markets, but also through such multilateral bodies as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization and European Union. How Rampant Globalization Brought Us Trump 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z Ms. Brandt, 35, is a fellow in foreign policy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, where her research focuses on multilateral institutions and the geopolitical consequences of state fragility. Jessica Brandt, Jeffrey Tornheim 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z The brief age of “multilateral” inquiry had ended — and Ms. Coplon slipped into anonymity. ArtsBeat: A Cold War Spy Trial, Before McCarthy and the Rosenbergs 2011-03-04T18:48:00Z The Washington Post said Samantha Power, the National Security Council's senior director for multilateral affairs and human rights, would chair the Atrocities Prevention Board, a panel whose creation was announced in August. Obama to cite new technologies in rights abuses 2012-04-23T12:11:00Z The Mexican leader also said his country would be willing to work with China on multilateral affairs and help promote relations between China and Latin America, according to China’s state media. China’s Xi is courting Indo-Pacific leaders in a flurry of talks at a summit in San Francisco 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The Biden administration will have to work with other governments to impose effective, multilateral constraints on Beijing’s abuses. Opinion: Tough talk from Biden at APEC won't move Xi Jinping. Here's what will 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Yellen said the Just Energy Transition Partnerships for Vietnam and Indonesia, financed by G7 countries, multilateral development banks and private sector investors are prime examples of this work. Yellen calls on APEC finance ministers to boost growth potential sustainably 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z China was "ready to carry out more trilateral and multilateral cooperation with Australia to support South Pacific countries in enhancing development resilience, addressing climate change and other challenges", Xi said. China, Australia to restart annual meetings as trade resumes 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z China is also working more with multilateral lenders and Western commercial banks. China lent $1.34 trln in 2000-2021, focus shifts from Belt and Road to rescue finance-report 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z It also offers several recommendations for how to close the finance gap, including reforms to multilateral development banks to increase lending and ease countries’ debt burdens. Rich Countries Owe More Than Ever in Climate Adaptation Funding 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Separately Colombia will push for a multilateral agreement to phase out fossil fuels, Muhamad said, without giving a deadline, though she recognized the effort will likely not be very popular. Colombia, neighbors to jointly push six key points in COP28 -minister 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z It’s meant to be the world’s primary organ for multilateral cooperation and collective peacekeeping, and its charter prohibits the use or threat of force. Where’s the United Nations in all this? Oh, right, nowhere | Andreas Kluth 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The Inter-American Development Bank, which is the biggest multilateral lender to Latin America, would support new projects through grants, lending and new programs. Treasury Secretary Yellen calls for more US-Latin America trade, in part to lessen Chinese influence 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The arrangement is controversial because it gives China debt seniority, meaning other lenders, including multilateral development banks, could get paid second during any coordinated debt relief. China lent $1.34 trln in 2000-2021, focus shifts from Belt and Road to rescue finance-report 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z In Bangkok last year leaders endorsed a text vowing to uphold and strengthen a rules-based multilateral trading system while noting "most" of them condemned Russia's war in Ukraine. Explainer: What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders head to San Francisco 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z “When I say the United Nations, I’m talking about the multilateral organizations have let down the people of Israel.” Live updates | Israeli ground forces attack Hamas targets in north as warplanes strike across Gaza 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z “Russia could be part of a multilateral coalition that would offer security guarantees,” he said. Russia maneuvers carefully over the Israel-Hamas war as it seeks to expand its global clout 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The firing leaves China without an official defense minister just days before the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, a major multilateral forum that a delegation from the Pentagon was slated to attend. Missing Chinese defense minister formally ousted 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed the need for a multilateral approach to resolve the conflict and said the United States had not offered any new ideas. Hamas says it releases two female captives for health reasons; source says they are elderly Israelis 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The U.S. and Israel agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organizations to reach civilians in Gaza, Blinken said. Biden Israel, Jordan visit: Who will he meet? What are his goals? 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z "Today, and at our request, the United States and Israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organizations to reach civilians in Gaza," Blinken told reporters. US and Israel to develop aid plan for Gaza civilians, Blinken says 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Ecuador has repeatedly turned to multilateral funding since the pandemic. Businessman Noboa to face economic, security hurdles as Ecuador president 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Taliban officials and ministers have at times travelled to regional meetings, mostly those focussed on Afghanistan, but the Belt and Road Forum is among the highest-profile multilateral summits it has been invited to attend. Exclusive: Taliban to join China's Belt and Road forum, elevating ties 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z The key to the multilateral development banks' strategy to boost lending is to preserve their AAA credit ratings, which enable them to borrow at low rates and pass on the savings to developing countries. Multilateral development banks, keen to expand lending, to meet with ratings agencies 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Banga, just 130 days into the job, has a mandate to broaden the multilateral development lender's mission to tackle global crises including climate change, pandemics and fragile states. World Bank's Banga faces pressure on resources, shareholder schisms 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Any new proposal on treatment of callable capital will require approval by the shareholders of each of the respective multilateral development banks, bank officials have said. US Treasury pushing development banks for progress on next phase of reforms by April 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z The World Bank, IMF and other multilateral development banks are under pressure to boost lending to poorer countries to fund development and tackle climate change. Emerging economies face China and rate pressures as IMF, World Bank meet 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z A source told Reuters in April that China had been expected to drop its demand for multilateral development banks to share losses alongside other creditors in sovereign debt restructurings for poor nations. Germany welcomes China's support for G20 debt restructuring framework 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Further funding for the project would most likely come from multilateral donors such as the World Bank and aid agencies in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the plan said. US backs Pacific undersea internet cable amid China competition 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden in his speech ended up devoting more than half of the address to such Global South issues as climate change, debt levels, health and the need to support multilateral institutions. Seeking backup, Biden struggles to move the needle with ‘Global South’ 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Treasury Department is pushing the World Bank and regional multilateral development banks to complete work on new rules for leveraging shareholder capital commitments to boost lending capacity by April 2024, a senior Treasury official said. US Treasury pushing development banks for progress on next phase of reforms by April 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z With the largest bloc of countries at the United Nations, it is understandable that African leaders increasingly demand a bigger voice in multilateral institutions, said Murithi Mutiga, program director for Africa at the Crisis Group. At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z “He really seems to think that the multilateral system is fundamentally broken,” Gowan said. As the world’s problems grow more challenging, the head of the United Nations gets bleaker 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z “The multilateral system moves slowly, but it moves.” Top warming talks official hopes for ‘course correction’ and praises small steps in climate efforts 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z But he has also tried to counter China’s growing global influence with a multilateral approach, aiming to shore up economic and diplomatic ties with regional allies. GOP candidates focus on China to demonstrate foreign policy credentials 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z His answer — unsurprising, since he hammers it home every year — is a world that is “multipolar” and multilateral, the collaborative foundations upon which the United Nations was founded. Behind all the speechmaking at the UN lies a basic, unspoken question: Is the world governable? 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Security Council, and he slammed multilateral institutions for failing to advance global peace and reduce poverty. Brazil's Lula warns United Nations of coup risk in Guatemala 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z To Gowan, it will be “a last chance for U.N. members to get their act together and rethink how the multilateral system could work.” As the world’s problems grow more challenging, the head of the United Nations gets bleaker 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z He has sought to boost Brazil’s cred with each state visit and speech, one multilateral forum after another. Brazil’s Lula pitches his nation — and himself — as fresh leader for Global South 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said in a statement that she would participate in the United Nations leaders’ meetings starting this week on behalf at Hipkins and undertake a number of bilateral and multilateral meetings. New Zealand foreign minister to attend UN as prime minister campaigns at home 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Being multilateral means shared responsibility, shared ideas, shared paths forward. Behind all the speechmaking at the UN lies a basic, unspoken question: Is the world governable? 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z "Under the framework of the WTO, China is willing to work with all parties to promote multilateral discussion on green trade," He added. China urges EU to ensure new carbon tax complies with WTO rules 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The meeting also agreed to address debt vulnerabilities of poor countries and strengthen and reform multilateral development banks, but without setting any concrete goals. Analysis: G20 summit agrees on words but struggles on action 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The G20 summit also pledged to strengthen and reform multilateral development banks, while accepting a proposal to regulate cryptocurrencies more tightly worldwide. IMF urges pact to boost its resource quota, strengthen world economy 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The government-owned EIB calls itself the world's biggest multilateral financial institution by assets and will be a key player in funding Europe's ambitious transition towards a net-zero-carbon and more digitised economy. EU opens race to run its huge investment bank EIB 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z But the elusive goal — a shared vision, but multilateral — is always the United Nations’ move elusive quarry. Behind all the speechmaking at the UN lies a basic, unspoken question: Is the world governable? 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z It said countries pledged to strengthen and reform multilateral development banks, while it accepted the proposal for tighter regulation of cryptocurrencies. G20 summit avoids condemning Russia for Ukraine war, calls for peace 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z "We call on all states to uphold the principles of international law including territorial integrity and sovereignty, international humanitarian law, and the multilateral system that safeguards peace and stability," the declaration said. G20 summit statement avoids condemning Russia for Ukraine war, calls for peace 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Now Washington is pitching reforms for the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to help low- and middle-income countries access climate financing. India hopes to lead on climate, but coal still powers its economic growth 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Other issues being decided on at the summit include more loans to developing nations by multilateral institutions, reform of international debt architecture, regulations on cryptocurrency and the impact of geopolitics on food and energy security. G20 admits African Union as permanent member at New Delhi summit 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z “It was critical that we focused on multilateral organizations and how to redefine and reform them,” he said. India hopes for progress on global agenda as G20 leaders meet despite rifts over the war in Ukraine 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z By linking arms with neighbors in multilateral institutions, especially the European Union, it demonstrated that it was a trustworthy partner. The illusion of detente between South Korea and Japan | Op-Ed 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The 38-page draft that was circulated among members left the "geopolitical situation" paragraph blank, while it had agreed on the 75 other paragraphs which included climate change, cryptocurrencies and reforms in multilateral development banks. G20 draft declaration leaves paragraph on Ukraine blank 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z She highlighted progress on efforts over the past year by the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to vastly expand lending resources and help tackle climate change, pandemics and other global crises. Yellen to work with India at G20 Summit to aid successful communique crafting 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Yellen highlighted progress on efforts over the past year by the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to vastly expand lending resources and help tackle climate change, pandemics and other global crises. Yellen says she will press for IMF, World Bank resources at G20 summit 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z In the past, Campbell said, India’s leaders have had “almost a knee jerk reaction” to resist such massive multilateral projects. India hopes for progress on global agenda as G20 leaders meet despite rifts over the war in Ukraine 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z This hub-and-spokes pattern, dominated everywhere by the U.S. military, also distinguishes Asia from Europe, where states cooperate in a multilateral defense alliance. The illusion of detente between South Korea and Japan | Op-Ed 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The draft also shows countries pledged to strengthen and reform multilateral development banks, while it accepted the proposal for tighter regulations of cryptocurrencies. G20 draft declaration leaves paragraph on Ukraine blank 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The U.S. will also focus on many of Modi’s priorities, including reforming multilateral development banks, especially the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, to help developing countries, Sullivan said. India seeking greater voice for developing world at G20, but Ukraine war may overshadow talks 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z It will show Delhi's ability to not only understand but also balance competing demands of different multilateral forums. G20 India: Can a divided group deliver results? 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z "It's probable that if the international community doesn't react in an effective and multilateral way, that repression will rise before the elections," said Juan Pappier of Human Rights Watch. Venezuelan activists' convictions, court moves alarm advocates as elections loom 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z At a Paris summit in June this year, world leaders backed a push for multilateral development banks like the World Bank to put more capital at risk to boost lending. UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z As the split over Ukraine casts a shadow over the G20, India has focused on issues affecting developing countries, like food and fuel insecurity, rising inflation, debt and reforms of multilateral development banks. India’s rising geopolitical clout will be tested as it hosts the G20 summit 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Biden will focus on reforming the World Bank and urging other multilateral development banks to boost lending for climate change and infrastructure projects during the summit, the White House said on Tuesday. Xi missing G20 summit not unusual, countries working on consensus, India says 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Yellen also will focus her efforts on strengthening food security through changes to multilateral development banks and by replenishing the International Fund for Agricultural Development. War sanctions against Russia highlight growing divisions among the Group of 20 countries 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The declaration also advocated for reforms to the multilateral financial system and the development of a new Global Climate Finance Charter by 2025. African leaders call for new global taxes to fund climate change action 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z In a wide-ranging speech that touched on geopolitical tension, multilateral development finance and climate change, Guterres called on world leaders to find peaceful and inclusive solutions to the challenges facing the world. UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden will focus on reforming the World Bank and urging other multilateral development banks to boost lending for climate change and infrastructure projects during the summit, the White House said on Tuesday. Xi, Putin missing G20 summit not unusual, India's foreign minister says 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Complaining that African countries pay five times as much in interest as other borrowers, he called on multilateral finance institutions to increase concessional lending and for a "conversation" about a carbon tax to finance development. World losing race to meet climate goals, COP28 president says 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Josh Lipsky, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, said the meetings should be an opportunity to work at what the nations agree upon, including multilateral development bank issues and changes to debt restructuring. War sanctions against Russia highlight growing divisions among the Group of 20 countries 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z In its G20 presidency, India has sought to relegate the differences over Ukraine to the background and pushed for resolution on climate change, debt for vulnerable countries, rules around cryptocurrencies and multilateral bank reforms. Ukraine war, absence of Putin and Xi set to dent G20 summit 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z He also voiced support for re-channelling an additional $100 billion of International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights through multilateral development banks to increase liquidity and support developing economies' needs. UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Khurelsukh also referred to the “pax mongolica” in his remarks, saying that same spirit still guides Mongolia’s efforts to be a peaceful, multilateral player on the world stage. Pope starts Mongolia visit by praising the country’s religious freedom dating back to Genghis Khan 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Army Pacific, Gen. Charles Flynn, said the 19 nations involved in the training are a powerful demonstration of multilateral solidarity to safeguard a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US, Indonesia and 5 other nations hold war drills amid China concerns 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Minerals-rich Nicaragua and China are working on executing the agreement, which covers a wide range of areas including customs, tariffs, financial services and multilateral environmental deals. China, former Taiwan ally Nicaragua sign wide-ranging free trade deal 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Singh and economist Larry Summers, a former U.S. treasury secretary, has also proposed increasing lending by multilateral banks to developing countries. Ukraine war, absence of Putin and Xi set to dent G20 summit 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Somya, a senior researcher at think-tank the Southern Africa Liaison Office, said South Africa would likely try to deal with the aftermath of the elections in a multilateral format such as regional bloc SADC. South Africa and US note observer concerns on Zimbabwe elections 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z During the two-day event, India hopes to forge agreement among members on matters ranging from reforms of multilateral banks to developing a global approach on cryptocurrencies. India hopes G20 will evolve amicable solution on geopolitical issues 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z "For multilateral institutions to remain truly universal, they must reform to reflect today's power and economic realities." BRICS welcomes new members in push to reshuffle world order 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z "For multilateral institutions to remain truly universal, they must reform to reflect today's power and economic realities. In the absence of such reform, fragmentation is inevitable," he said. BRICS invites Saudi, Iran and others to join developing world bloc 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z But moves to expand the bloc and push its New Development Bank as an alternative to established multilateral lenders are raising concern among some in the West. BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Latin America's third-largest economy recently used $2.8 billion equivalent of yuan to cover just over half of two repayments from a 2018 IMF loan, in order to avoid a default to the multilateral lender. Exclusive: Argentina to use IMF money to pay back part of a currency swap with China -sources 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Moves to expand the bloc and push its New Development Bank as an alternative to established multilateral lenders are, however, raising some concern in the West. BRICS nations agree to expand developing world bloc 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z BRICS, which is not a formal multilateral organization, focuses on boosting economic and trade cooperation between member countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Brazil's Lula in favor of Argentina joining BRICS bloc 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z "The multilateral bodies are not places where we can go and have an equitable, inclusive outcome." BRICS expansion hopefuls seek to rebalance world order 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Apart from geopolitics, the group's focus includes economic cooperation and increasing multilateral trade and development. What is BRICS, which countries want to join and why? 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z He would approach Ecuador's multilateral creditors and bondholders to ask for payment extensions because of the difficult economic and security situation, he said. Ecuador's Perez to review mining contracts suspected of polluting if elected 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z That is more expensive than other multilateral development banks with similar credit ratings, S&P Global Ratings analyst Alexander Ekbom said. 'BRICS bank' looks to local currencies as Russia sanctions bite 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z It was not immediately possible to get a comment from Ugandan finance authorities, who for months have been trying to secure new funding from the country’s top multilateral lender. World Bank says no new funding to Uganda over anti-gay law 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z China underscored its desire to “actively promote” efforts to end the war in Ukraine “on any multilateral occasion.” Foreign Ministers of China and Russia Confer After Jeddah Talks 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z They discussed cooperation under multilateral and plurilateral frameworks, including the Quad grouping that also includes the United States and Australia, the statement said. India and Japan look to collaborate in building semiconductors and resilient supply chains 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Missing payments would automatically put Argentina in default with the IMF because there is no grace period with the multilateral lender. Explainer: Argentina could again use yuan to evade IMF default 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z It’s seen as a first step at addressing China’s influence over the multilateral development banks. Lawmakers press for more scrutiny over China’s ‘malign influence’ at development bank 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Ambassador Pedro Afonso said Russia’s action is certain “to amplify global socio-economic stresses in a world already grappling with a perfect storm of conflict, climate change” and a loss of confidence in multilateral solutions. Russia comes under pressure at UN to avoid global food crisis and revive Ukrainian grain shipments 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The Barbados-led Bridgetown Initiative is pushing for a revamp of multilateral development banks so they can offer more support for climate projects. Climate change: Which countries will foot the bill? 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Singh, was commissioned by the Group of 20 nations to propose reforms for multilateral development banks with a focus on increasing funding for sustainable developments goals and climate change, among others. G20 panel says additional $3 trln needed by 2030 towards climate action 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The finance ministers of the G20 countries gathered in the western Indian state of Gujarat, hoping to push for agreements on debt restructuring for vulnerable countries, global minimum taxation and reforms on multilateral development banks. Debt restructuring talks at G20 meet hurt by differences, low attendance 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Both leaders emphasized the need to tackle debt issues facing low- and middle-income countries and to improve the multilateral debt restructuring process. In India, G20 finance chiefs set to address global challenges like climate change and rising debt 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z She repeated her estimate that multilateral development banks could collectively boost lending by $200 billion over a decade from internal resources through balance sheet reforms now being implemented or considered. Yellen 'eager' to work with China on debt, other global challenges 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z But several countries have concerns about a multilateral treaty underpinning a major element of the plan, and some analysts say the overhaul is at risk of collapse. Australia upbeat on global tax talks at G20 in India 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in India next week will discuss tackling poverty, along with reforming the world's top multilateral institutions and the international debt architecture. UN agency calls for debt pause option as poverty rates rise 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The official noted that Western leaders estimated that multilateral development banks could unlock $200 billion in extra lending firepower over the next decade through measures that were already under way, or under deliberation. Yellen to travel to India for G20 finance meeting; Vietnam for bilateral talks 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z FinCEN also works with the multilateral Russian Elites, Proxies and Oligarchs Task Force to track suspicious transactions by wealthy Russians involving real estate, luxury goods and other valuable assets. Treasury Taps Sanctions Architect to Lead Financial Crimes Team 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Singh, was commissioned by the G20 to propose reforms to multilateral development banks with a focus on increasing funding for sustainable developments goals and climate change, among others. G20 to discuss international debt architecture, more loans to developing nations 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z He added that supporting Kyiv's "pathway to Nato membership", as well as "formal, multilateral and bilateral arrangements" by Nato members would send a clear message to the Russian president and "return peace to Europe". G7 members to announce long-term Ukraine security package at Nato summit 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The multilateral framework makes it easier for countries to conclude detailed individual arrangements with Ukraine. Western allies fine-tune security assurances for Ukraine as NATO meets 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z The Colombian leader has proposed the creation of multilateral 20-year financing fund to support farming communities contributing to deforestation. The presidents of Brazil and Colombia meet to boost cooperation ahead of Amazon summit 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z "This is a good of example of what our bilateral cooperation can achieve – and we should build on it in multilateral forums," she said. Yellen urges China to support existing institutions to fight climate change 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z Specialists say that not only did Abe change that equation and reinvigorate the U.S.-Japan alliance, he also helped write the blueprint for a multilateral strategy to confront China. Abe’s influence still felt at home and abroad a year after his death 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Last week, the multilateral lender to developing countries approved a $700 million loan for Sri Lanka, including $200 million for the poor. Analysis: A year later, Sri Lanka's tentative economic recovery eludes the poor 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z It was his first multilateral summit since an armed rebellion rattled Russia. Putin says Russia is ‘united as never before’ at meeting of Russia-China led security group 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Putin is participating in his first multilateral summit since an armed rebellion rattled Russia, at one of the few international grouping in which he enjoys warm relations with most members. Modi uses speech to Russia-China-led group to swipe at Pakistan, avoids mentioning Ukraine 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will host a summit on AI later this year, “where we’ll be able to have a truly global multilateral discussion,” Woodward said. UN council to hold first meeting on potential threats of artificial intelligence to global peace 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet Tuesday at a virtual summit that will mark Putin’s first multilateral meeting since the Wagner revolt rattled Russia. China’s defense minister and Russia’s navy chief meet for 1st military talks since Wagner revolt 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z “Given these challenges, the new arrangement would provide a policy anchor and a framework for financial support from multilateral and bilateral partners in the period ahead,” the statement read. The IMF agrees to a long-awaited bailout for Pakistan of $3 billion 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Given these challenges, the new arrangement would provide a policy anchor and a framework for financial support from multilateral and bilateral partners in the period ahead. Quotes: Pakistan, IMF reach $3 bln staff-level agreement 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The ministers will also discuss global economic developments, infrastructure investment in developing countries, and the role both countries could play in multilateral financial cooperation. Japan, S.Korea to discuss FX swap deal in first finance talks since 2016 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The ministry also said it would work closely with Tokyo on bilateral and multilateral export control issues in future. South Korea to return to Japan's 'white list' for exports on July 21 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Another would have the World Bank and other multilateral development banks offer currency risk guarantees so investors aren’t worried about currency fluctuations. Shifting S. Africa coal plant for clean energy needs millions in loans. Experts say that’s a problem 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z "The United States and India reaffirmed their resolve to counter any attempts to unilaterally subvert the multilateral system." Biden, Modi take careful aim at China, Russia in joint statement 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Some worry that the conference could prove to be another grand summit held by a leader who loves his self-appointed role as multilateral consensus builder and disrupter — but does not always deliver results. Countries on Front Lines of Climate Change Seek New Lifeline in Paris 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z She said the priorities of the summit were evolving multilateral development banks, debt sustainability and mobilising private capital. World Bank should add disaster clauses to debt agreements- Yellen 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Leaders are set to back a push for multilateral development banks like the World Bank to put more capital at risk to boost lending, according to a draft summit statement seen by Reuters. Leaders head to Paris to give impetus for new global finance agenda 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The World Bank and other multilateral development bodies are playing a key role in the Ukraine Recovery Conference which is focusing on the role the private sector can play in rebuilding the country. Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z In exchange, the hope was that China would back down from demands that multilateral lenders relax their "preferred creditor status" and take loan losses. Analysis: Common Framework, familiar problems: hopes of debt breakthrough fade 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z The G20 and other shareholders of the World Bank, IMF and development institutions should fully implement the 2022 recommendations of a panel of experts aimed at boosting lending by the multilateral development banks. Explainer: What is the 'Bridgetown Initiative' asking for at Paris financial summit? 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z It could also set the stage for talks between Xi and Biden at multilateral summits later in the year. Blinken to wrap up rare visit to China, may meet Xi Jinping 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z It could also set the stage for meetings between Xi and Biden at multilateral summits later in the year. Blinken set to arrive in Beijing with hopes low for any breakthrough 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z His comments were issued ahead of meetings called by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday and Friday to address reforms of the multilateral development banks and other issues. UN steps up criticism of IMF and World Bank, the other pillars of the post-World War II global order 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Others said it was far from clear that China had abandoned some of its tough requests, including that multilateral development banks take loan losses. Analysis: Common Framework, familiar problems: hopes of debt breakthrough fade 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Countries had originally hoped to have a high-level signing ceremony in July for a new multilateral treaty - needed to redistribute taxing rights. Analysis: Global tax deal at risk as first pillar teeters 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z "Transparency is essential to the trust of our 106 Members, our multilateral peers, our development partners, our community of civil society organizations, and the citizens we serve." AIIB to cooperate with Canada probe after former staffer allegations 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z “We are proud of our multilateral mission and have a diverse international team representing 65 different nationalities,” the bank said. Canadian quits Chinese-founded development bank, complains ‘Communist Party hacks’ dominate it 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Britain’s summit will bring together people from “academia, business and governments from around the world” to work on “a multilateral framework,” he said. How Europe is leading the world in the push to regulate AI 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The two firms already face a long list of lawsuits in London over so-called multilateral interchange fees, which retailers pay when consumers use a card to shop. Visa, MasterCard fight off new UK mass actions over fees for now 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Against that background, U.S. companies are eager to see progress on a multilateral solution that would get rid of unilateral digital services taxes. Analysis: Global tax deal at risk as first pillar teeters 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z "In a troubled world, partnerships with shared values, commitment to a multilateral system, and common agendas on climate, human rights and regional stability become increasingly treasured," she said. New Zealand highlights importance of partners in tense region 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z "The Singapore Ministry of Defence may facilitate some of these bilateral or multilateral meetings," the spokesperson said. Exclusive: World's spy chiefs meet in secret conclave in Singapore 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Evstigneeva said “the not quite successful experience of Irini” reaffirms the need for multilateral efforts to find multilateral solutions to “acute situations” in Libya and the entire Mediterranean. UN renews European Union’s authority to inspect ships suspected of violating Libya arms embargo 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Yellen last year began pressing the World Bank and other multilateral lenders to revamp their business models and dramatically scale up lending resources to address climate change, pandemics, food security and other global crises. World Bank's new chief asks staff to 'double down' on development, climate efforts 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Singapore said both countries’ defense establishments “interact regularly through bilateral and multilateral exercises” and that his visit underscores “long-standing, warm and friendly” relations. China and key US partner Singapore agree to top-level defense hotline 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z "As the world evolves, so must our foreign policy," Mahuta said, adding the country would invest in a range of partnerships - bilateral, regional and multilateral. New Zealand highlights importance of partners in tense region 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z At the main security dialogue, more than 600 delegates from 49 countries held three days of plenary sessions, as well as closed-door bilateral and multilateral meetings at the sprawling Shangri-La Hotel. Exclusive: World's spy chiefs meet in secret conclave in Singapore 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Analysts say the dialogue is invaluable for the many bilateral and multilateral military-to-military meetings held on the sidelines of plenary sessions and speeches delivered by defence ministers. US-China tensions expected to dominate Asia security meeting 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The space diplomacy strategy calls for multilateral negotiations on international space law and seeking legally non-binding norms for space behavior. State Dept: Space diplomats to counter China, Russia with ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ push 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z The two sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination and exchanges and cooperation in various fields. China will make concrete efforts for political solution to Ukraine crisis, special envoy says 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z They exchanged views on maintaining the stability of the industrial supply chain and strengthening cooperation in bilateral, regional and multilateral fields, according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Saturday. China, South Korea agree to strengthen talks on chip industry - Chinese commerce ministry 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z Wang also discussed China's positions on supporting the multilateral trading system and promoting sustainable and inclusive trade development. Economic development in Asia still faces many challenges, China minister says 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z The group reaffirmed its commitment to the rules-based multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core. APEC trade chiefs agree on more inclusive trade, but no joint statement 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z "This is a call to arms" the source said, referring to the document and its intention to galvanise more concrete action from the IMF and multilateral lenders. Exclusive: IMF, others should give $100 bln climate FX guarantee - document 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z But the biggest stick they plan to wield is multilateral export controls. G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z "China has always, like many of the countries in Asia, been very supportive of multilateral open trading systems," he said, pointing to how China is already a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. ADB warns China it risks wasting money on state-led growth 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z It said that if it is to accede to IMF and World Bank demands to forgive a portion of its loans, so do those multilateral lenders, which it views as U.S. proxies. China’s loans pushing world’s poorest countries to brink of collapse 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z "We must work to ensure that multilateral organizations work and that we keep free trade," he said, calling for a strengthening of international bodies such as the World Trade Organization. Europe needs to steer its own trade agenda, German economy minister says 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The shift illustrates how profoundly U.S. partisan divides can reverberate around the globe and stall the Biden administration's multilateral economic goals. Yellen heads to G7 with debt ceiling, bank crisis and tax woes in tow 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z After more than 20 years in power, Recep Tayyip Erdogan promises a strong, multilateral Turkey and the creation of six million jobs, and accuses the West of trying to bring him down. Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The country is at risk of becoming a global pariah, beset by Western sanctions as it confronts resistance in other multilateral forums, he added. Russia unlikely to face criticism at Central Asian meeting 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The Chinese foreign ministry noted, however, that the two multilateral lenders have made an exception to the rules in the past, forgiving loans to many countries in the mid-1990s to save them from collapse. China’s loans pushing world’s poorest countries to brink of collapse 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Republican leaders extended the invitation to Mr. Netanyahu during the height of his protest against the Obama administration’s efforts to strike a multilateral international agreement to constrain Iran’s nuclear ambitions, efforts the Republicans also opposed. McCarthy Offers to Host Netanyahu in Congress 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Abroad, Trump often invoked his "America First" agenda by dismantling or disrupting multilateral pacts, which alienated allies and spawned distrust in Washington's promises. In New York, Canada's Trudeau takes veiled swipe at Trump 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z He advocates a multilateral stance, viewing Turkey as "an island of peace and security", and offering Ankara as a mediator in the Russian war in Ukraine. Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z A proposal for a “Global Security Initiative” issued in February said China is “ready to conduct bilateral and multilateral security cooperation with all countries.” Analysis: China’s Ukraine plan mixes peace, self-interest 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Italy struck the supportive tone at a bilateral summit with Ukraine in Rome convened to discuss reconstruction initiatives, saying private and public capital should contribute along with international institutions and multilateral banks. Italy aims to play leading role in Ukrainian reconstruction 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z IMF officials said China and other participants reached a common understanding that multilateral development banks could provide positive net flows of loans and grants to countries in need, instead of accepting "haircuts." World Bank Chief Economist Gill calls for new approaches to address 'debt crisis' 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Many of the new initiatives are heavily dependent on philanthropic funding, much of it from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the multilateral Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, as well as low-cost bilateral loans. Can Africa Get Close to Vaccine Independence? Here’s What It Will Take. 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z These two great powers have tried to accommodate one another, with China joining multilateral institutions, and the U.S. acknowledging core Chinese interests. Fear of China increases the risk of conflict | Op-Ed 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The allegations against Almagro, who has long enjoyed U.S. backing, raised questions about the future leadership of the Western Hemisphere's largest multilateral body. Probe of OAS chief draws members' push for ethics reforms 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Twitter says the grey ticks are for governments or multilateral organisations and their officials. Twitter blue ticks: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Secretary General António Guterres held an emergency meeting with representatives from multilateral organizations and country representatives to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation. U.S. gets ready to evacuate staff from Sudan 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Japan and the United States have been promoting multilateral cooperation, most recently with the Philippines as they share common concern over China’s growing influence and assertiveness in both security and economic activities. US trade rep seeks close economic security ties in Asia 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z “He’s causing damage,” Efraín Guadarrama, a senior foreign ministry official who directs Mexico’s participation in multilateral organizations, said in an interview. Probe faults OAS boss for work romance, finds no misconduct 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The allegations against Almagro, who has long enjoyed U.S. backing, had raised questions about the future leadership of the OAS, the Western Hemisphere’s largest multilateral body. Exclusive: Probe finds no serious misconduct by OAS chief but cites ethics violations 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The hope is to reform the structure of finance to get such multilateral development banks to lend more and at better rates. Climate envoy Kerry: No rolling back clean energy transition 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z At the same time, multilateral lenders were completing two rounds of debt relief that wrote down what many developing nations owed — in some cases to zero — and offered new grants and cut-rate loans. U.S.-China split shadows hopes for lifting debt load from global economy 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z “We’re a constructive interlocutor when it comes to strength in the multilateral system. We want to be a provider of global public goods when it comes to fighting climate change.” The West hoped Lula would be a partner. He’s got his own plans. 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Beijing is yet to comment, but the idea is that it would then drop its insistence that the multilateral lenders take losses, or "haircuts", on the loans they have provided or underwritten in crisis-hit countries. Analysis: No China, no deal: Bid to break sovereign debt logjams gets weary thumbs up 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z “Growing up in India, Banga will likely understand the issues developing countries face. It is also clear he understands markets around the world,” said Mukherjee, who has worked closely on reforming multilateral development banks. New India-born World Bank chief: Real change or rebranding? 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Treasury official called the move a "downpayment" on the reforms for the World Bank and other multilateral development banks, an early opportunity "to get the process rolling." Yellen to push next steps for development bank evolution at spring meetings 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z But that is regarded as a last-ditch tactic, one that would probably lead to an open rupture between Beijing and the U.S.-backed multilateral bodies. U.S.-China split shadows hopes for lifting debt load from global economy 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Many weaker economies navigated the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine with financing aid from multilateral and bilateral lenders. Analysis: Debt crunch looms for weaker economies with a wall of bond maturities ahead 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z "If the multilateral development banks are now making real commitments to provide fresh grants to distressed countries this is a breakthrough," said Kevin Gallagher, director of the Boston University Global Development Policy Center. Analysis: No China, no deal: Bid to break sovereign debt logjams gets weary thumbs up 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Dar said he would attend important attend bilateral and multilateral meetings virtually and a Pakistani delegation would be present in Washington. Pakistan finance minister says he canceled Washington trip on prime minister's orders 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Existing efforts to provide debt relief have made little progress amid squabbles among multilateral lenders, banks and China, an increasingly important source of financing for developing countries. Global economy faces weakest growth patch since 1990, IMF chief warns 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Talks over the debt load weighing on countries such as Zambia, Ghana and Ethiopia illustrate how China’s approach to global lending clashes with the traditional playbook employed by multilateral lenders and the U.S. U.S.-China split shadows hopes for lifting debt load from global economy 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z "In Tunisia and Pakistan, the finalization of the IMF programme will be an important step to avoiding a default as that would unlock bilateral and multilateral financing," added Louw. Analysis: Debt crunch looms for weaker economies with a wall of bond maturities ahead 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z "Even with the generosity of governments, of philanthropies, the work of the other multilateral banks together, you're going to fall short of those trillions." US World Bank nominee Banga endorses lending expansion, pledges more 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Since December, Twitter has introduced three different coloured verification badges: gold ticks are used for business organisations, grey ticks are for government-affiliated accounts or multilateral organisations, and blue ticks are used for individual accounts. Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Diaz, however, has so far refused this condition, arguing for the need for multilateral negotiations with the other parties that make up her coalition. Spain's labour minister launches electoral bid amid rift in left camp 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Wednesday’s roundtable brought together the multilateral lenders, banks, borrowers, and governments including China, the world’s single largest government creditor. U.S.-China split shadows hopes for lifting debt load from global economy 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z “And we are changing that. We are working with multilateral institutions to actually say, ‘We need to see reforms.’” No More Blank Checks: Saudi Arabia Clamps Down on Regional Aid 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Developing countries often borrow money from other nations or multilateral bodies to finance sectors that will grow their economies such as infrastructure, education and agriculture. China's loans to Africa worry World Bank President David Malpass 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z China needs “to engage in the multilateral world” and be willing to provide help that is critical, he said. UN food chief: Billions needed to avert unrest, starvation 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The multilateral aid agency suggested countries reform their policies to increase growth and to take part in international agreements with both China and the U.S. rather than being part of an exclusive trade bloc. World Bank raises 2023 growth outlook in developing East Asia as China reopens 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The IMF's executive approved in March a nearly $3 billion bailout, which is expected to catalyse additional support from other multilateral lenders. Sri Lanka expects to finalise a domestic debt rework by May 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z He adds: "If the US starts withdrawing from engagement with multilateral institutions that does not bode well for global governance." US firms 'more negative' about doing business in China 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z "The central bank will start engaging officially," the minister told Reuters, after the IMF gave its final approval to the bailout, allowing much-needed disbursements and unlocking additional financing from multilateral lenders. Sri Lanka ready to engage with all creditors after IMF deal - minister 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The office of Sri Lanka’s president said the IMF approval will unlock financing of up to $7 billion from the fund and other international multilateral financial institutions. IMF approves critical $3B bailout package for Sri Lanka 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Japan has multilateral currency swap arrangements with Southeast Asian economies to prepare for crises like the 1997/98 Asian currency crisis. Japan says closely coordinating with BOJ, overseas authorities on banking issues 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Though leaders have met in multilateral settings, including on the sidelines of a United Nations meeting in New York in September, this is the first formal bilateral summit since a meeting in Seoul in 2015. Japan, S. Korea summit must overcome history to renew ties 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Sunak called it “the most significant multilateral defense partnership in generations.” Biden, in a challenge to China, announces major submarine deal 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z A “Global Security Initiative” issued in February said China is “ready to conduct bilateral and multilateral security cooperation with all countries.” China’s Xi wants bigger global role after Saudi-Iran deal 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z "He understands that the World Bank must serve as a force multiplier by setting the right agenda and then catalyzing action across governments, the private sector, multilateral development banks, civil society, and philanthropies," they said. US pick to lead World Bank, Ajay Banga, wins more support 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The Refugee Convention, first agreed in 1951, is a multilateral treaty that sets out who qualifies as a refugee and the obligations of signatory states to protect them. Asylum plan 'very concerning' and would break international law - UN refugee agency 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken canceled a planned visit to Beijing in the wake of the balloon incident, frustrating hopes for improved ties after meetings between top leaders at multilateral gatherings in late 2022. China minister lashes out at US in 1st news conference 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Defense Department said ahead of the visit that discussions would focus on the growing threat Iran poses to regional stability, and on advancing multilateral security cooperation with integrated air and missile defences. U.S. defense secretary lands in Jordan at start of Middle East tour 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z She said: "This is a real reason to have a synergies and collaboration between these different multilateral agreements we've seen increasingly within the UN conventions on climate change." What is the UN High Seas Treaty and why is it needed? 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z “Having their points of view known, understood and openly discussed — maybe not agreed to, but openly discussed — is an important part of leading a multilateral institution.” Biden’s World Bank Pick Looks to Link Climate and Development Goals 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z He added that he agreed with Mr. Modi “that there are real challenges to the multilateral system.” China Increasingly Seen as Antagonist in Diplomatic Talks Around the World 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z If negotiations succeed, the IMF will issue over $1 billion to Pakistan, which is critical to unlock other bilateral and multilateral funding. Pakistani rupee strengthens 2.38% versus dollar in interbank market 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The IMF funding is critical for the South Asian economy, which has been in economic turmoil, to unlock other bilateral and multilateral external financing. Pakistani rupee touches record low, bonds fall as IMF talks drag 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday the country is willing to "constructively" participate in solving debt problems of relevant countries under a multilateral framework. Analysis: Cash-strapped countries face IMF bailout delays as debt talks drag on 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z China is willing to "constructively" participate in solving the debt problems of relevant countries under a multilateral framework, its Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday. Volkswagen to discuss U.S. factory at supervisory board meeting - sources 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z He said he was against the funds being used to make payments for electricity, paying off Afghanistan's loans at multilateral institutions and other payments the state should be responsible for. Swiss-based trust holds second meeting to discuss plans for Afghan funds -trustee 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z In all, representatives of 40 countries, including non-G20 members invited by India, and multilateral organisations will attend. Ukraine war, US-China tensions to dominate G20 foreign ministers meet 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Bilateral and multilateral external financing are among the other IMF demands, but progress has been slow. Pakistani rupee touches record low, bonds fall as IMF talks drag 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z For the first time, China joined a multilateral effort aimed at reworking sovereign debt. Analysis: Cash-strapped countries face IMF bailout delays as debt talks drag on 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Having South Africa added to the grey-list could also complicate its attempts to obtain funding and support from multilateral development institutions and official lenders, analysts said. Financial crime watchdog adds South Africa to 'grey list' 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Addressing the impacts of climate change at the multilateral bank is a priority for the U.S. US nominates Ajay Banga for World Bank president 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z A tribunal that could prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin for aggression would therefore have to be a new international one, founded on a source of international law through a multilateral treaty. Explainer: How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated? 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, China released a paper on President Xi Jinping's policy called the "Global Security Initiative", which lists Pacific island countries as among Beijing's priorities for multilateral security cooperation. Pacific island leaders meet to show unity amid super power competition 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z A month earlier, Washington's Nuclear Posture Review said Beijing had been reluctant to engage in strategic nuclear discussions but that both bilateral and multilateral talks were needed. Analysis: Putin's nuclear treaty move raises stakes over China's growing arsenal 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Other measures that still need to be taken to finalise the agreement include raising interest rates, which already stand at 17%, as well as obtaining commitments for more bilateral and multilateral funding, officials say. Pakistan finance secretary sees IMF staff level talks wrapping up this week 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z But, keen to preserve its policy of strategic autonomy, it has avoided becoming part of any multilateral security arrangement or joining any coalition to pressure Russia or China. Rattled by China, U.S. and allies are beefing up defenses in the Pacific 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z The permit program was “valuable, but by itself it does not respond to the needs of migrants,” said Laura Gil, Colombia’s vice minister for multilateral affairs. Despite Help for Venezuelans in South America, Many Are Still Heading North 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z She will also talk about bolstering public digital infrastructure and reforming the multilateral development banks, including the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, to make their investment requirements more climate-focused. Janet Yellen to visit India for G-20 finance meetings 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Among the sticking points is China's insistence that World Bank and other multilateral lenders share in the pain of taking debt "haircuts." U.S. to push debt relief, Ukraine aid at G20 finance meeting in India 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Harris also held bilateral and multilateral talks with a number of key European leaders. Harris headlines summit as world braces for fighting surge in Ukraine 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Aside from help on a national level, a number of multilateral lenders focussed on extending financing to the private sector have also helped shore up Ukrainian firms since the start of the year. External backers pour billions into Ukraine to counter war damage 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z G7 and multilateral lending institutions have long pushed for broad efforts to deliver debt relief to heavily indebted nations to help them avoid cuts in social services that could spur social unrest. U.S. concerned about debt Pakistan owes China, official says 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z “It’s time for the United States to build a multilateral coalition to hold China accountable for failure to meet its international obligations to stop illicit drug trafficking,” he said. Sen. Menendez questions Mexican commitment to fentanyl fight: ‘I just don’t see it’ 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z However, he did call for “real reform of international financial institutions and multilateral banks” to lower the lending risk and provide more private financing for “vulnerable communities.” UAE’s COP28 leader: ‘Fight climate change, not each other’ 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z "It is our consistent stance that multilateral financial institutions and commercial creditors, which hold the bulk of the debt of developing countries, should participate in the debt relief efforts." Exclusive: G20 host India to propose China, other creditors take haircuts on loans 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z China has refused to join a multilateral negotiation to limit nuclear arms. Opinion | Tearing up the fabric of nuclear arms control is good for no one 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z During his meetings, he exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral cooperation as well as international and regional issues of common concern, it added. China says political trust with Russia has deepened after envoy's visit 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z “The inconvenient truth about using multilateral institutions is that it quickly transforms into a route to repackage existing funding pipelines or to use the term ‘serving old wine in new bottles,’” he said. Rich nations pledged to pay for climate damages. Where’s the money? 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z "We recognize that multilateral controls are more effective than unilateral controls, and foreign engagement on these controls is a ... priority," the agency said. U.S. official acknowledges Japan, Netherlands deal to curb chipmaking exports to China 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Treasury officials have previously said that they are opposed to China’s demand that multilateral development banks also take haircuts on debt principal in any restructurings. Exclusive: G20 host India to propose China, other creditors take haircuts on loans 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z A majority of Sri Lanka’s roughly $50 billion in debt comes from multilateral lenders and sovereign bonds. Sri Lanka Is Calm Again. That Doesn’t Mean Things Are Any Better. 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z “Fragmentation could intensify — with more restrictions on cross-border movements of capital, workers and international payments — and could hamper multilateral cooperation on providing global public goods,” the I.M.F. said. I.M.F. Upgrades Global Outlook as Inflation Eases 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z “This makes us the biggest multilateral funder of climate action in developing countries today,” the fact sheet said. Rich nations pledged to pay for climate damages. Where’s the money? 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The administration also hopes to breathe fresh life into the Inter-American Development Bank, a multilateral financial institution that has been criticized for ineffective lending. U.S. to launch talks on partnership with 11 Western Hemisphere nations 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z It was unclear whether the Indian proposal would advocate multilateral lenders taking haircuts. Exclusive: G20 host India to propose China, other creditors take haircuts on loans 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Western countries such as the United States and multilateral lenders are pressing Beijing to offer debt relief to emerging economies in distress, such as Zambia and Sri Lanka. China development loans to emerging economies hit 13-year low in 2021 - study 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Yellen said working on the reforms - first of the World Bank and then other multilateral development banks - was one of her biggest priorities this year. U.S. wants to see quicker progress on World Bank reforms- Yellen 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z That inclination to follow, is part of Germany’s “multilateral reflex,” according to Eberle. Why is Germany under pressure to send tanks to Ukraine? 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z China, for its part, argues that multilateral institutions should also be required to accept reductions in the debt they are owed. Deeper ties on Yellen's mind as U.S begins year of African engagement 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “Israel considers the world cannot hold it accountable for its illegal unilateral actions and yet it allows itself to punish us for resorting to legitimate multilateral mechanisms.” Israel and Palestinians clash at UN meeting as tensions rise 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Now, after a long vacuum, new multilateral groupings are emerging, though analysts say the endpoint is still hard to ascertain. China threat sparks a web of new relationships for U.S. military in region 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “We hope the relevant countries will do the right thing and work together to uphold the multilateral trade regime and safeguard the stability of the global industrial and supply chains,” he said. Biden to host Netherlands PM for talks on tech, Ukraine 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z But the situation got dramatically worse after President Donald Trump pulled out of a multilateral nuclear deal in 2018 and imposed a string of harsh sanctions on the country. ‘Rage and a lack of hope’: Iran’s economic woes add fuel to protests 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z China, for its part, argues that multilateral institutions should also required to accept reductions in the debt they are owed. IMF chief heading to Zambia, says new debt 'roundtable' to meet in February 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Countries like Mottley's have been frustrated that the current international financial system – primarily the International Monetary Fund and the multilateral development banks, including the World Bank – haven't adapted to the growing climate challenges. How Putin’s war and small islands are accelerating the global shift to clean energy 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Conventional wisdom in Washington holds that multilateral trade agreements are a thing of the past. Opinion | America needs a better China trade strategy 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z In particular, it creates a multilateral mechanism to share benefits, including a global fund to collect and distribute monetary benefits from the commercialization of products based on the genomic data. New biodiversity pact sets ambitious targets, but will nations deliver? 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The government said the suspension will not include the payments towards multilateral debt, new debts taken after Dec. 19 or debts related to certain short-term trade facilities. Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Georgieva first discussed the new roundtable last month after a visit to China, noting it would also include private sector creditors and multilateral institutions such as the IMF and World Bank. IMF chief heading to Zambia, says new debt 'roundtable' to meet in February 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z China House will bring together China experts from throughout the department to coordinate with "every regional bureau and experts in international security, economics, technology, multilateral diplomacy, and strategic communications," the statement quoted Blinken as saying. State Department launches 'China House' amid rivalry with Beijing 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that a multilateral food security program would soon announce new funding to help build resilient and sustainable agriculture and food systems, particularly in Africa. Yellen says food security program to boost funding for sustainable agriculture in Africa 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The Central American country has 10 bilateral and five multilateral trade agreements in force. Costa Rica seeks entry to North America trade pact 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z "Clearly, the United States is a destroyer to the multilateral trading system," he added, according to the text of his speech which was released in English by China's WTO delegation. China calls US 'destroyer' of global trading system at WTO 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z France is no exception: After the morning multilateral meeting, Ukrainian ministers spent the afternoon with representatives of about 700 French companies to discuss rebuilding in the areas of infrastructure, energy, agriculture, digital innovation and health. Plan for More Donors and Faster Aid Yields $1 Billion for Ukraine Repairs 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z "Germans are intent on becoming the guarantor of European security that our allies expect us to be, a bridge builder within the European Union and an advocate for multilateral solutions to global problems," wrote Scholz. Germany's Scholz: We must avoid dividing world into Cold War-style blocs 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z China has accused Western commercial creditors and multilateral institutions of failing to do enough to restructure debts and denied that it has engaged in predatory lending. Defaults Loom as Poor Countries Face an Economic Storm 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z "The country has not invested much in multilateral rule-making institutions like the G20, but it is never too late to start." Explainer: India G20 presidency 2023: what does it mean and what can we expect 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Syria, Eritrea, Somalia and Zimbabwe are on a very short list of countries in arrears to the World Bank, which cuts off their access to a multitude of multilateral lenders. Analysis: Ghana overhaul a test for $1 billion World Bank-backed debt 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z It ranks among relatively few nations globally that is not a member of a major multilateral lending organization like the International Monetary Fund or World Bank, where many countries are seeking post-pandemic relief. Cuba says its allies have pledged help to end its economic crisis 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The IMF told Reuters last week that finalisation of a recovery plan from the floods was essential to support discussions, along with continued financial support from multilateral and bilateral partners. Pakistan, IMF begin talks on $7 billion loan review 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Poor countries owe, by some calculations, as much as $200 billion to wealthy nations, multilateral development banks and private creditors. Defaults Loom as Poor Countries Face an Economic Storm 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z Calls for the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to open their coffers continue to grow louder. Developing countries need trillions for climate action. Where will it come from? 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal, professor of banking and finance law at Queen Mary University of London, who advises investors on such issues, said the bond would probably be excluded due to "multilateral debt implications". Analysis: Ghana overhaul a test for $1 billion World Bank-backed debt 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The world’s multilateral organizations are not making much progress on the critical issues of transnational corruption, according to the advocacy group Transparency International. Norway at the top, U.S in the middle, Syria at the bottom in new global corruption ranking 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z What the Security Council should do, she said, is “support inter-Korean dialogue and multilateral negotiations rather than becoming an impediment to them.” US, allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea tests 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Mottley's suggestions include loans at lower interest rates from multilateral lenders such as the World Bank, changes to how ratings agencies assess risks to projects and increased use of International Monetary Fund reserve funds. Analysis: Global financial system needs mosaic of reforms to fund climate needs 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z The COP27 agreement cover text included language on multilateral development bank reform, encouraging the banks to do more with their capital and calling on shareholders to move this along. Developing countries need trillions for climate action. Where will it come from? 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Credit enhanced issues, including multilateral guarantees on all or part of the bonds or a link to high quality sovereign collateral such as U.S. government bonds, are rare. Analysis: Ghana overhaul a test for $1 billion World Bank-backed debt 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The Inter-American Development Bank is the biggest multilateral lender to Latin America, disbursing last year a record $23 billion to alleviate poverty made worse by the coronavirus pandemic in the region. Brazilian economist will lead regional development bank 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z China has historically been reluctant to contribute development financing through multilateral organizations, choosing instead to make such pledges on a bilateral basis. As COP27 nears deadline, Europe makes ‘final offer’ for climate deal 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z "There has to be a lot more increase in capital, for the multilateral development banks," he told Reuters. Analysis: Global financial system needs mosaic of reforms to fund climate needs 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Beyond low-interest lending, developing countries are also asking for more grants from wealthy nations and multilateral development banks. Developing countries need trillions for climate action. Where will it come from? 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z "There is not much upside in defaulting this bond," Kurdyavko said, adding it could create "a more challenging precedent for the World Bank or any multilateral lending guaranteed instruments". Analysis: Ghana overhaul a test for $1 billion World Bank-backed debt 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Governors from the Inter-American Development Bank’s 48 members selected Goldfajn to lead the Washington-based multilateral lender from a slate of five candidates nominated by Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago. Brazilian economist will lead regional development bank 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said multilateral development banks need to “evolve” moving beyond their traditional work of poverty reduction to tackle climate and other global challenges. Barbados spearheads push on climate disaster financing 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Reflecting a wide-spread view at the conference, Australia Climate and Energy minister Chris Bowen told delegates that multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, must adapt in the face of the climate challenge. Analysis: Global financial system needs mosaic of reforms to fund climate needs 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z At their simplest, these deals see expensive bonds or loans written down and replaced with cheaper financing, usually with the help of a credit guarantee from a multilateral development bank. Bankers bet billions on new wave of debt-for-nature deals 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Central Command said in a statement, adding that a multilateral maritime operation led by a British Royal Navy frigate had responded to the area. U.S. Centcom says Iranian-made drone hit Pacific Zircon tanker off Oman 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The nations would also make announcements on initiatives, including a pandemic fund, reform of multilateral development banks and food and energy security, the official said. U.S. expects G20 to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine - U.S. official 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z The deal comes amid growing calls for multilateral development banks to stretch their balance sheets and harness more private sector capital to finance the massive investments needed to fight climate change. EXCLUSIVE Indonesia, ADB launch first coal power plant retirement deal 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The draft also said that "only an enduring commitment to upholding the rules-based international order and the multilateral system can safeguard peace and stability." G20 leaders to denounce use, or threat, of nuclear weapons - draft 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z At last year’s COP, Western governments and multilateral lenders pledged to stop all funding for overseas fossil fuel projects. Opinion | Muhammadu Buhari: How not to talk with Africa about climate change 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z “At COP27, there have been recommendations for multilateral development banks to significantly increase our climate finance,” Mr. Malpass, said in an address to finance ministers from around the globe. Poor Countries Need Climate Funding. These Plans Could Unlock Trillions. 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z "It shows once again our commitment to international standards and multilateral cooperation," said Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president of the European Commission, the EU's executive body. EU eases bank capital rules as ECB warns of 'cracking' stability 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z By contrast, the world's biggest multilateral development banks spent $17 billion on adaptation finance for poorer countries in 2021, a report by the lenders published last month showed. COP27 Hosts launch plan to help poorest adapt to climate change 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The global trade body's ability to strike multilateral deals has been in doubt after a years-long drought but the clinching of agreements in June has helped to restore faith and renew ambition. COP27: WTO chief seeks to revive green trade talks 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Yellen also will likely find a receptive audience on her call to vastly increase multilateral development banks' lending capacity to meet climate transition needs. Yellen heads to India to draw surging economic power closer to U.S. orbit 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z But for now, it sees reforms to boost climate funding from multilateral development banks and efforts to get private-sector financing as more promising ways to raise the needed capital, he added. In a shift, U.S. says companies are pivotal to climate talks’ success 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z "This means countries must have access to affordable, sustainable low-cost financing from the multilateral development banks to help crowd in investments from the private sector and philanthropy." COP 27 Developing countries need $1 trillion a year in climate finance -report 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z "We will want to make an example and succeed together and face all the threats," he said, responding to a question about a multilateral regional approach to security that includes Israel. Bahrain will build on partnership with Israel, says king's adviser 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z That includes reforming multilateral development banks, and eyes will be trained on the World Bank following criticism that it has been slow-walking climate finance. Five Tensions That Could Derail the COP 27 Climate Summit 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z In the pact, the secretary-general said, wealthier countries must provide financial and technical assistance – along with support from multilateral development banks and technology companies – to help emerging economies speed their renewable energy transition. UN chief warns planet is heading toward `climate chaos’ 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Serbia, an accession candidate since 2012, decided in September to hold regular foreign policy consultations on bilateral and multilateral activities with Russia. Germany tells Serbia: you have to choose between EU and Russia 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The rest of the roughly £11bn total aid budget is allocated to multilateral organisations such as United Nations agencies and the World Bank. UK foreign aid being spent in Britain passes £4bn mark, experts say 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z At the same time, however, Iran‘s decision to back Russia has helped derail a multilateral push to rein in Tehran‘s nuclear program. A dangerous alliance: Iran sides with Russia in Ukraine war, raising stakes for West 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z The United States needs to move swiftly and start a multilateral process of fulfilling the obligations of the Russian government under international law to restore Ukraine and make it more resilient than before Russia invaded. Opinion | Rebuilding Ukraine means making it economically viable and sustainable 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Kerry emphasized a need to “reimagine” the role and function of multilateral development banks, organizations of donor nations and borrowing ones that provide development finance. Kerry: US not ‘obstructing’ talk of climate compensation 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Amid worsening relations with Beijing, Canberra and Washington have partnered in two multilateral blocs to counter China's influence: a group known as "the Quad", which includes Japan and India, and AUKUS, which includes the UK. Australia boosts defence, Pacific diplomacy spending in budget 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z "Many developing countries are at or near debt distress and require multilateral action, including the expansion and extension of the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative." UN wants India to mobilise G20 to help debt-stressed countries 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The multilateral development bank halted all programs in Russia and Belarus with immediate effect in early March, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 and what it called "hostilities against the people of Ukraine." World Bank cites overdue payments, puts loans to Belarus in 'nonperforming' status 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z “In my view, this should reinforce our multilateral commitment and our ability to coordinate our policies and to work together, of course.” IMF meetings marked by push to end Ukraine war, Spain's finance minister says 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Treasury secretary also reiterated her push for World Bank Group and other multilateral development banks to revamp their business models and dramatically boost lending to address pressing global needs such as climate change. After Malpass fray, Yellen says World Bank must 'lead' in global energy transition 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z "Unfortunately, IMF bilateral and multilateral surveillance have overlooked the nature, magnitude, and extension of the inflation surge that started during 2021. As a result, Fund policy advice was misguided in several instances," Guedes said. Brazil's Guedes says IMF overlooked inflation surge, praises Brazil for 'acting early' 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z “The United States will continue to enforce multilateral sanctions and pursue the DPRK’s sanctions evasion efforts worldwide, including by designating those who support these activities.” U.S. targets Singapore, Marshall Islands-based firms in new North Korea sanctions 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Many - like Ghana, Egypt and Sri Lanka - need financial help, knocking on the door of multilateral banks, the lenders of last resort. Take Five: China's challenges 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z China issues a far greater number of loans to poor countries at adjustable interest rates than Western governments or multilateral institutions do. Your Friday Briefing: Mass Shooting in Thailand 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z China also complains that multilateral lenders like the World Bank, traditionally led by Americans, and the International Monetary Fund have not forgiven loans to poor countries — although doing so could endanger their credit ratings. In Global Slowdown, China Holds Sway Over Countries’ Fates 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Both Russia and China called for a resumption of multilateral dialogue over the Korean Peninsula. North Korea is turning up the heat again. Here’s why. 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z The government says it expects increased financing from other multilateral lenders. Explainer-How worried should we be about Pakistan's economy? 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Airlines last year adopted a goal of net zero emissions by 2050 in a de facto dress-rehearsal that drew reservations from Chinese carriers, reflecting Beijing's more cautious stance on multilateral action. Nations seek aviation climate pact despite global tensions 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z The multilateral aid agency cautioned policymakers on imposing price controls by way of subsidies, warning these measures would only benefit the wealthy and draw government spending away from infrastructure, health and education. World Bank cuts 2022 East Asia growth outlook, cites China slowdown 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z China issues far more of its loans to poor countries at adjustable interest rates than Western governments or multilateral institutions. In Global Slowdown, China Holds Sway Over Countries’ Fates 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z North Korea’s representative, for instance, railed against the United States by accusing Washington of trying “to maintain world hegemony by expanding the bilateral and multilateral military alliance system.” SDG, ECOSOC, P5+1: Seeking meaning in the UN’s coded lingo 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Selakovic said that the plan envisages consultations on bilateral and multilateral activities, though there was nothing on security policies in it. EU has "serious questions" as Serbia enters regular consultations with Russia 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z “We need to prove that in times of crisis, the United Nations remains the cornerstone of the multilateral system.” ‘Multilateral’? Global South’s leaders question solidarity 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The key component to any meaningful transformation is to collaborate and work towards a new era of multilateral cooperation. How to end COVID-19 and prevent a new pandemic 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z “Western commercial creditors and multilateral institutions, who hold the biggest share of debts, refused to be part of the effort,” Wang Wenbin, a foreign ministry spokesman, said at a ministry briefing a month ago. In Global Slowdown, China Holds Sway Over Countries’ Fates 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Among India’s priority issues: the growing debt in weak economies, economic expansion, food and energy security, the environment and “the reform of governance of multilateral financial institutions.” India stays neutral on Ukraine war, previews G-20 term at UN 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Solomon pointed out that the protocol’s multilateral fund helped poor countries gain access to refrigeration, reducing emissions from food waste and spoilage. How the Montreal Protocol Helped Save Earth from a Climate Time Bomb 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Biden also spent a considerable part of his speech on U.S. attempts to lead multilateral efforts to solve global problems, including climate change and the coronavirus pandemic. Biden, at U.N., says Russia’s actions ‘should make your blood run cold’ 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z The Inter-American Development Bank is the biggest multilateral lender to Latin America, disbursing as much as $23 billion every year in efforts to alleviate poverty in the region. AP: Probe finds evidence of bank boss’ romance with top aide 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Antonio Guterres opened the General Assembly by touting Ukraine and Russia’s deal — with the help of Turkey — over grain shipments as an example of successful multilateral diplomacy. At UN, Russia’s war in Ukraine is both text and subtext 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Yet U.S. ratification stalled during the Trump administration, which was hostile both to multilateral treaties and to climate action. Opinion | The Senate might pass another important climate measure 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z “In truth, it is multilateral diplomacy in action.” U.N. chief says world is ‘gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction’ 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z "Or do we manage together to ensure the multipolar world of the 21st century remains a multilateral world? My answer, as a German and European, is: we must manage it." Putin must recognize he cannot win Ukraine war -Scholz at U.N. 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z “The climate crisis is the defining issue of our time. It must be the first priority of every government and multilateral organization,” said U.N. Biden to skip UN meeting as climate change moves to ‘back burner’ 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z “We need to have major reform, major restructuring” of multilateral development banks, Mr. Kerry said. Al Gore calls the World Bank chief a ‘climate denier.’ 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z “Does he want to return to some sort of a pressure path, reconstitute a multilateral campaign of pressure?” One year later, growing global perils as Biden returns to UN 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z He also said multilateral development banks "must step up and deliver" and that helping poor countries adapt to worsening climate shocks "must make up half of all climate finance." Polluters must pay, says UN chief, urges taxes to help climate victims 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Neiman said China's lack of transparency and its frequent use of non-disclosure agreements complicated coordinated debt restructuring efforts, and meant liabilities to China were "systematically excluded" from multilateral surveillance. EXCLUSIVE U.S. Treasury official criticizes China's 'unconventional' debt practices 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z "What we need is peace in Europe, a turning away from great power confrontation and its endangerment of global security, and the shaping of a fairer and more responsive multilateral order," Kenya's U.N. Ukraine to dominate as world leaders gather at United Nations 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Gabuev said Xi had chosen the occasion for his meeting with Putin carefully, a multilateral setting with plenty of leaders’ meetings on the sidelines. For Putin and Xi, Ukraine war creates wrinkle in ‘no limits’ friendship 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Xi also said that both sides should strengthen coordination and cooperation within multilateral frameworks to safeguard security interests. Xi reaffirms China's support for Russian core interests, in meeting with Putin 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The two will meet at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a multilateral, security-focused organization that includes China, Russia, India, Pakistan and four Central Asian nations. Putin to meet with Xi, China’s leader, as their ties grow amid pressure from the West. 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z In Uzbekistan, Mr. Xi is expected to meet with Mr. Putin during a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a multilateral, security-focused organization that includes China, Russia, India, Pakistan and four Central Asian nations. China’s Leader Emerges from Covid Bubble for First Foreign Trip Since 2020 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The additional funds will come from tax revenue and credits with multilateral banks, he added. Colombia's congress approves $93.3 bln budget for 2023 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Mohieldin said the funding gap could be addressed through measures aimed at mobilizing the private sector finance, reducing poor country debt, extending highly concessional multilateral financing, and creating tailored carbon markets in Africa. Egypt climate champion calls for new metric on climate finance 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z The communique also called for focusing on climate change in a review of multilateral development banks and international financial institutions. African nations push for more climate finance ahead of COP 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Any responsible policy must include diplomacy aimed at engaging these adversaries and attempting to preserve the overall multilateral system. Opinion | Putin is trying to build a new axis of autocrats 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z “The role of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is central in the UN multilateral system,” he wrote. China slams U.N. ‘farce’ on Xinjiang as Uyghur exiles praise report 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The Indian government said that its forces have regularly participated in multilateral exercises in Russia, along with a number of other countries. Indian troops join Russian military exercise despite U.S. concerns 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Sri Lanka’s external debt stands at about $50 billion, a majority of it from multilateral lenders and sovereign bonds. Debt-Stricken Sri Lanka Reaches Initial Deal for I.M.F. Bailout 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z "Debt relief from Sri Lanka's creditors and additional financing from multilateral partners will be required to help ensure debt sustainability and close financing gaps," the statement added. IMF in preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka for $2.9 bln loan 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The White House national drug control strategy issued in April emphasized bilateral engagement and multilateral cooperation as the key to dealing with the drug crisis. China shuts down counter-drug talks with U.S., fueling fears of more overdose deaths 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The go-ahead from the IMF board will open other multilateral and bilateral avenues of funding for Pakistan, which were awaiting a clean bill of health from the lender. Pakistan says IMF board has approved over $1.1 bln in bailout funds 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The administration is trying to revive the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a multilateral deal that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for economic sanctions relief. Pentagon: Iran-backed militants attack U.S. base in Syria 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z The stark threats from the Islamic republic came amid the Biden administration’s last-ditch push to revive a multilateral agreement limiting Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for economic sanctions relief. Iran signals objection to ‘final’ nuclear deal text; state media predicts attacks on Trump, Pompeo 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Due to lack of a bilateral and multilateral trade deal, Taiwan’s economic connections with the rest of the world are relatively weak. China has no right to interfere with Taiwan’s ties to the international community 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z But he said it would be a good sign if multilateral negotiations, such as the G-20 where the U.S. and China often co-lead talks, continue. EXPLAINER: On China, US and climate, action, not talk is key 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The group also recommends scaling up private and multilateral finance for “the green energy transition.” UN chief criticizes `grotesque greed’ of oil companies 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Rather, it is Taipei’s only viable response to a decades-long campaign by Beijing to isolate Taipei by poaching diplomatic partners and seeking to bar Tsai’s government from participation in multilateral forums and trade pacts. Pelosi visit is a test for Taiwan’s global status under Chinese pressure 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The Central American country's bet on bitcoin was hampered by the crypto market downturn and skepticism from multilateral lenders and ratings agencies. Honduras launches 'Bitcoin Valley' in the tourist town of Santa Lucia 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force is participating for the first time in the Garuda Shield multilateral training exercise hosted by Indonesia next month, Kishida said. Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties as China rises 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z The operation would be partially funded by reserves allocated last year by the International Monetary Fund and a loan from a Central American multilateral lender, the finance minister said later on Tuesday. El Salvador to buy back some debt in surprise move 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Macron will likely try to strengthen multilateral cooperation to stop the spread of jihadi terrorism across West Africa including in Cameroon, Benin and Togo, Kulu said. France’s Macron in Cameroon at start of 3-nation Africa tour 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Last month, under pressure from multilateral financial institutions, China participated for the first time in a meeting with the Paris Club of creditor nations to start resolving Zambia’s debt issue. Where China Is Changing Its Diplomatic Ways (at Least a Little) 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z “It is a rare opportunity to conduct face-to-face exchanges on a multilateral stage, which China needs very much,” said Su Hao, an international relations professor at China Foreign Affairs University. Indonesia’s Widodo to meet Xi on rare China trip before G20 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z “In facing this global crisis, we are failing to work together as a multilateral community,” Mr. Guterres said. U.N. chief warns that humanity faces ‘collective suicide’ over climate crisis. 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Before heading into a meeting of the full coalition, the leaders posed for a group photo, a tradition at multilateral gatherings. Biden vows expanded U.S. role in Mideast as controversial trip ends 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z Development economists estimate the World Bank and other multilateral development banks could lend up to $1 trillion if they tweaked their capital ratios and accepted a slight downgrade in their ratings on capital markets. World Bank chafes at lower capital requirements recommended in G20 report -sources 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Yu detailed the proposal for a new Eurasian, transoceanic multilateral collective defense pact in a recent opinion article for the Taipei Times. Navy warship marks S. China Sea ruling anniversary 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z At a summit meeting in Uzbekistan in September, Iran is expected to join a multilateral security group, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which already includes Russia and China. Putin, Looking for Allies, Plans to Meet Leaders of Turkey and Iran 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z "When one looks at the multilateral exchange rate, what we find is that Argentina is at the levels it needs to be. We can't lose competitiveness, that's true." Factbox: Inflation 'eats away' at Argentines: economy chief Batakis in her own words 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Any new multilateral system for export controls must be done with partners so that many countries impose the same limits, Mr. Estevez said last month. U.S. Aims to Expand Export Bans on China Over Security and Human Rights 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z But the World Bank and other multilateral development institutions do not want the report published, the sources told Reuters, as it includes recommendations to ease capital adequacy ratio requirements. World Bank chafes at lower capital requirements recommended in G20 report -sources 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Many left-leaning members of the governing coalition have publicly opposed the IMF agreement, saying it involves too many concessions to the multilateral institution that will hamper growth. Argentina peso drops as left-leaning economy minister named 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z “Maritime security, economic diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation with like-minded states such as Japan, Australia, and the European Union are areas that need to be prioritized,” Mr. Manhit wrote recently in the Manila-based publication BusinessWorld. Philippines’ Marcos set to toe careful line between U.S. and China 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Supporters of the 2015 deal say Iran has only moved closer to obtaining nuclear weapons since the U.S. left the multilateral accord under Mr. Trump. Iran speech offers glimpse at a Pence foreign policy 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Delhi takes pride in its "strategic autonomy" and the policy of non-alignment and has proven that it can be a significant member of even competing multilateral forums. Brics summit: Members push for global clout amid Ukraine war 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The report, prepared by economists and development experts for the G20, includes recommendations that would require changes to multilateral banks' governing structures, one of the sources said. World Bank chafes at lower capital requirements recommended in G20 report -sources 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z The transfer of space launch technology is strictly restricted under a multilateral export control regime because it has military applications. S. Korea launches homegrown space rocket in 2nd such attempt 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The conference overran by two days but delivered the biggest package of multilateral trade deals since the Uruguay Round of Talks that launched the WTO 27 years ago. No monologues allowed and dancing to 'I Will Survive': how the WTO's 'Geneva Package' was won 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The accord to curb fishing subsidies is only the second multilateral agreement setting new global trading rules struck in the WTO's 27-year history and it is hoped it will boost falling fishing stocks. WTO agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Talks have been going on for 20 years and the deal is only the second multilateral agreement on new global trade rules that the WTO has agreed in its 27-year history. Factbox: What has the WTO ministerial conference achieved? 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z New Delhi, which has a history of blocking multilateral negotiations, has stuck to long-held demands to maintain subsidies for fisheries and agriculture and pushed for extra carve-outs, trade sources say. Gridlocked WTO negotiations stretch into final day 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Delegates at the meeting said that India, which has a history of blocking multilateral trade deals, appeared far from ready to compromise. WTO makes final push for trade deals, with eyes on defiant India 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z An EU official said countries favouring a moratorium extension were still hoping for a multilateral deal. Global tech on edge as WTO weighs e-commerce tariffs 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z President Biden hoped to restore a version of the original accord, but multilateral talks in Vienna have lasted more than a year have yet to produce a deal. Tehran still wants nuclear deal despite faltering negotiations 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z The WTO is one of the few multilateral organisations where China and Taiwan work side-by-side since Beijing blocks its participation in others. China attack on Taiwan would hit global trade more than Ukraine war, says Taiwan 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z The South American country has agreed to financing of $6.5 billion with the multilateral organization in a deal that finishes this year. Ecuador indigenous groups block road to protest economic policies 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Austin had stressed the need for multilateral partnerships with nations in the Indo-Pacific, which Wei suggested was an attempt to back China into a corner. China accuses US of trying to ‘hijack’ support in Asia 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z “The multilateral trading system is in a bad way. The Ukraine situation is not helping,” said Clemens Boonekamp, an independent trade policy analyst and former head of WTO’s agricultural division. WTO looks to reach trade deals with its fate on the line 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z “The risk from stagflation is considerable with potentially destabilizing consequences for low- and middle-income economies,” said David Malpass, president of the multilateral development institution in Washington. World Bank warns global economy may suffer 1970s-style stagflation 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z The United States should use its leverage to ensure that multilateral bodies and funds work better. Opinion | Lessons for Covid From the Most Successful Global Health Program 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z The United States is also seeking Saudi help in ending the war in Yemen, and in easing tensions with Iran amid stalled negotiations to restore the multilateral nuclear deal abandoned by Trump. Saudi dissidents call Biden’s planned visit to kingdom a betrayal 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z The Conference on Disarmament - held three times at year at the UN headquarters in Geneva- is the world's only permanent, multilateral body negotiating arms and nuclear accords. North Korea assumes leadership of UN disarmament group 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The Conference on Disarmament -- the world's only multilateral forum for disarmament -- has not reached a deal since the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1996. Amid criticism, North Korea takes over as U.N. disarmament president 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Wang had hoped to ink an ambitious multilateral deal with 10 South Pacific nations this week covering everything from security to fisheries. Australia, China continue Pacific rivalry with island visits 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z China’s foreign ministry said in a statement emailed to Reuters that the country attached “great importance to Zambian concerns about debt and supports multilateral efforts to resolve its debt problem”. Test case Zambia exposes China's rookie status on debt relief - sources 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z While China may have fallen short on its plans for a grand multilateral agreement, it has been signing smaller bilateral agreements with the Pacific nations every day during Wang’s tour. China falls short on big Pacific deal but finds smaller wins 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z It said that only shipping routes which had been established through multilateral treaties could be considered safe. Russia takes small cities, aims to widen east Ukraine battle 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z China’s proposed multilateral security agreement was “significant,” she said, because it signals “a shift from structuring Pacific engagement on a bilateral basis to multilateral approaches.” China pushes Pacific deal, as Australia scrambles to repair regional ties 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Fiame said she wanted to make clear that while Samoa had signed some bilateral agreements with China, it hadn’t favored inking the big multilateral deal — at least not right away. Australia, China continue Pacific rivalry with island visits 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z If the Western-led initiative passes nearly unanimously, observers say it would send a powerful political message that is rare in the multilateral system. Ukraine health emergency sparks rival resolutions at WHO assembly 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z A draft of the proposed multilateral agreement obtained by the AP shows that China wants to train Pacific police officers, team up on “traditional and non-traditional security” and expand law enforcement cooperation. China falls short on big Pacific deal but finds smaller wins 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Trade Minister Ramesh Pathirana told Reuters the new budget "will set out a path for multilateral institutions and other lenders to track public finance targets and hopefully extend support to Sri Lanka". Sri Lanka's prime minister takes on crucial finance ministry portfolio 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z "China will hold intermediate and high-level police training for Pacific Island Countries through bilateral and multilateral means," the document seen by Reuters says. Exclusive: China seeks Pacific islands policing, security cooperation 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z The effort seeks to build on multilateral efforts such as the Abraham Accords, the regional entente between the state of Israel and several of its regional Muslim neighbors. Advocacy group seeks to elevate profile of Christians in Middle East region 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z One Western diplomat told Reuters: "We don't want to chase Russia from the multilateral system." Ukraine health emergency sparks rival resolutions at WHO assembly 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Moreover, Delhi is a partner with Beijing in several multilateral forums, including Brics - which also includes Russia, South Africa and Brazil. Quad summit: The China factor at the heart of the meeting 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z On Monday, Albanese said the relationship with China “will remain a difficult one”, while Australia’s alliance with the U.S. was “our most important along with our relationships in the region and our multilateral commitments”. Analysis-New Australian govt looks to SE Asia as it deals with 'difficult' China relationship 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The official, Saman Rathnayake, told Reuters that India, Japan and multilateral donors were helping to provide supplies, but it could take up to four months for items to arrive. Sri Lankan medicine shortage a death sentence for some, doctors say 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z But the country has still not given the multilateral treaty any teeth - it can't be implemented under Indian law. The curious case of kangaroo spotting in India 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z "We invite partner countries to sign a multilateral agreement and create a mechanism ensuring that everybody who suffered from Russian actions can receive compensation for all losses incurred," he said in a video address. Ukraine's Zelenskiy proposes formal deal on compensation from Russia 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z It’s not a “trade agreement” like the Trans-Pacific Partnership that Democrats abandoned in 2016, ceding the field to China, which quickly created its own multilateral group. Opinion | Biden seeks a new opening in a rattled Asia 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z “What’s clear is that the bilateral and multilateral support announced so far will not be sufficient to address Ukraine’s needs, even in the short term,” she said. Yellen Calls on Europe to Boost Ukraine Aid 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z “What is clear is that the bilateral and multilateral support announced so far will not be sufficient to meet Ukraine’s basic needs,” Yellen said. Yellen calls on allies to step up funding for Ukraine 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z She added that it was important to have a multilateral forum so countries could agree on how to interpret and apply the levies. Yellen Looks to Get Global Tax Deal Back on Track During Europe Trip 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z But under the new strategy, the Foreign Office will cut the percentage of UK aid spent on multilateral organisations down to just 25% by 2025. Foreign aid: Funding to be targeted at UK foreign policy priorities 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z “We are determined to accelerate a coordinated multilateral response to preserve global food security and stand by our most vulnerable partners in this respect,” it added. G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z Yellen also will deliver remarks to the Brussels Economic Forum 2022 on the war's impact on the global economic outlook and the future of multilateral. Yellen to meet Polish prime minister at start of trip to G7 finance meeting 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z “That good will” that accompanied the initial launch, said Mr. Nicolaou, has “not been matched with orders from the multilateral procurement agencies.” Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccine factory has not received a single order. 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Kao said ASEAN’s approach to the conflict has been “strategic” and should not be expected to mimic other big powers and multilateral organizations. Biden hosts Asian leaders at White House as Russia demands his focus 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z “We believe that China must stand up to defend the multilateral system that it benefited from in developing its country,” he said, noting the EU wants to “deepen our cooperation on a more assertive China.” Japan, EU agree to raise efforts on Russia, in Indo-Pacific 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Sri Lanka has approached the International Monetary Fund for a bailout, and will begin a virtual summit on Monday with officials from the multilateral lender aimed at securing emergency assistance. Sri Lanka runs low on gas as supporters rally for embattled PM 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z He favours a two-way approach that better suits Beijing but will frustrate advocates of the multilateral approach Robredo is likely to pursue. Explainer-What's at stake in the Philippines election? 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z In talks with multilateral agencies, Aspen was hoping orders would roll in at the beginning of 2022, in time for it to start producing commercial batches of the Aspenovax vaccine by the end of March. Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccine factory has not received a single order. 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z “I know that hard work, underpinned by science, underpinned by strong policy and yes, underpinned by multilateral and activist action, can lead to change.” How climate scientists keep hope alive as damage worsens 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z Sri Lanka has also requested forex liquidity support for state banks from the multilateral lender, the statement said. Sri Lanka in talks for $100 million emergency funding from AIIB - ministry 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z He is in favour of a bilateral approach to China, which suits Beijing better but will frustrate advocates of a multilateral approach, which Robredo would likely pursue. Explainer: What's at stake in the Philippines election? 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z It is not only harmful to individual nations, but it is having a blithering effect on multilateral cooperation to address global security, economic and climate issues. Ukraine emerges as our tumultuous world’s new ‘beacon of light’ 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Campbell said the United States would also increase support for multilateral engagement through the Pacific Islands Forum. United States to invite Pacific leaders to White House, ramp up diplomatic ties 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Yellen said she looked forward to seeing new private capital mobilization targets from the multilateral development banks, and their ideas on how to expand funding for infrastructure initiatives. Yellen urges development banks to mobilize private capital for G7 infrastructure push 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The Sri Lankan government has also appealed to multiple countries and multilateral organisations for bridge financing until the IMF comes up with its aid. Sri Lanka says World Bank agrees to provide $600 million in financial aid 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z "It looks very much like these countries are giving up on Western multilateral counter-terrorism assistance in place of something they will have more control over," said Aneliese Bernard, a former U.S. Park rangers enter fray in West Africa's battle with militants 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z The Biden administration deserves credit for laying the groundwork for multilateral sanctions, which are the only kind that have the hope of success. Opinion | Can Sanctions Really Stop Putin? 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z The National Rally leader also is wary of free-trade deals and would seek a more independent stance for France in the United Nations and other multilateral bodies. Le Pen’s far-right vision: Retooling France at home, abroad 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Boosting funding from multilateral development banks and creating facilities to attract more private capital would enable developing countries to take climate action, address the pandemic and manage the compounding food, fuel and debt crises. Development finance system needs urgent reforms, more money, to stave off disaster - public, private groups 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z "The PRC foreign affairs is heading to Honiara in the middle of May to sign multilateral agreements and cooperations with the Solomon Islands government," he said, referring to China. Chinese officials to travel to Solomon Islands to sign agreements, parliament told 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Asked about the letter, Erivaldo Gomes, the Brazilian Economy Ministry's secretary of international economic affairs, indicated that Brasilia would like Russia to remain part of discussions at multilateral organizations. Russia asks Brazil to help keep sway at IMF, World Bank 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z It participated in multilateral operations as part of NATO. Column: Why I won't cheer as Germany ends its antiwar experiment 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z In the heyday of globalization, multilateral organizations and global corporations seemed to be eclipsing nation-states. Opinion | Globalization Is Over. The Global Culture Wars Have Begun. 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z A related treaty for plants spells out how nations can exchange seeds, in return for sending a portion of any commercial revenues to a multilateral fund. ‘It’s a thorny issue.’ Why a fight over DNA data imperils a global conservation pact 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The State Department added that at Thursday's meeting the two sides also discussed Taiwan's contributions through its membership or "meaningful participation" in other multilateral forums. U.S. discusses 'opportunities' for Taiwan to participate at WHO meeting 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z “I felt that the whole multilateral world, the international framework for human rights, was just collapsing around me,” Ms. Yamin said. A Climate Warrior’s Journey From Summit Talks to Street Protests 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z After the Ukrainian and Russian leaders reached a “final agreement,” they would hold a multilateral conference where a deal would be signed, Chaly said. Ukraine-Russia talks stir optimism, but West urges caution 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z It also includes $1.6 billion for the Green Climate Fund, a multilateral initiative that seeks to help developing countries finance their clean energy transitions and respond to the impacts of rising temperatures. Biden Seeks Major Spending Boost for Global Climate Efforts 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The open-access system stays more or less unchanged and monetary benefits are collected in a global multilateral fund. ‘It’s a thorny issue.’ Why a fight over DNA data imperils a global conservation pact 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z "Our multilateral response demonstrates that the international financial system and economic marketplace are not open to those that fail to respect the core principles of territorial integrity and self-determination," Adeyemo said. U.S., allies to aim sanctions at more Russian sectors, supply chains-Treasury's Adeyemo 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z While not commenting specifically on the Polish statement, one U.S. source said separately that Russia had violated international norms and so there should be consequences for its dealings in multilateral forums. Poland pushes call for Russia to be excluded from G20 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z The multilateral bank said in a statement it will also help with the design of the new city, Nusantara, that President Joko Widodo wants to build in the eastern part of forested Borneo island. ADB to help Indonesia raise funding for new $32 bln capital city 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z After months of resistance to seeking IMF help, Rajapaksa’s government said on Tuesday it would begin talks with the multilateral lender next month after cabinet authorised the finance minister to draw up proposals. Protests flare in crisis-hit Sri Lanka as govt readies for IMF talks 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Then countries that contribute more to the open system can be rewarded from this multilateral fund. ‘It’s a thorny issue.’ Why a fight over DNA data imperils a global conservation pact 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The Obama administration in 2015 secured a multilateral with Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Top diplomat admits it’s ‘hard to understand’ why U.S. negotiating new nuclear deal with Iran 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z For the most part, it appears that companies have taken cues from the recent rollout of multilateral sanctions against Russia, including those imposed by the U.S. Mass exodus: Behind corporate America's unprecedented show of force against Putin's invasion 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z In a joint statement by all G-7 members, the world’s leading democracies vowed to work toward barring Russia from obtaining financing from major multilateral institutions including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Biden, Europe suspend Russia's trade status, ratcheting up economic pain for Putin 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z United Nations, and other international and multilateral peace-building agencies and efforts in order to support diplomatic solutions to the conflict in Ukraine. Ukraine: Diplomacy 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The European Union’s foreign policy chief Friday requested a “pause” in multilateral talks on reviving the nuclear deal with Iran, apparently after a last-minute Russian gambit threatened to torpedo the nearly completed pact. Iran nuclear deal on hold over last-minute snags 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Opposition hardliners, as well as their allies in the U.S., have started to chastise Biden for abandoning a multilateral policy of isolating Maduro. Pressure builds on Biden to repay Venezuela’s goodwill moves 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z They begrudge the multilateral lender for forcing Argentina to adopt severe austerity measures in the past and fear this deal will produce similar circumstances. Argentina reaches prospective deal to refinance $45B debt 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Inger Andersen, executive director of UNEP, called yesterday’s decision “the most significant environmental multilateral deal since the Paris accord” on global warming. Countries Pave the Way to End Plastic Pollution 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Further complicating the crisis is Ukraine's heavy debt burden, which totaled $94.7 billion at the end of 2021, including loans from multilateral institutions such as the IMF, and bilateral, private and domestic creditors. Ukraine tapped lion's share of IMF reserve allocation, debt pressures building 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z In a statement, the multilateral development bank said it had not approved any new loans to or investments in Russia since 2014, the year Russia annexed the Crimea region of Ukraine. World Bank halts all programs in Russia, Belarus 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Hua said Beijing wants multilateral talks to ease the mounting international tension over Ukraine. The Latest: Israel supports territorial integrity of Ukraine 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Zelenskiy said he was still pursuing diplomatic ways out of the crisis and welcomed Turkey's willingness to participate in multilateral talks, but said Ukraine would not cede any territory to Russia. Ukrainian president calls up reservists, launches programme of 'economic patriotism' 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Le Drian acknowledged concern over an emerging alliance between Russia and China “which is clearly defying the multilateral order.” EU forum puts crucial Indo-Pacific region squarely on radar 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Disproportionately impacting those who already suffer the most and will continue to suffer the most, pandemic-era exclusions mean that multilateral events can no longer be counted on to solve the existential challenges confronting the world. Vaccine Inequality Has Shut Vulnerable People Out of Plans to Save the Planet 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Since then, Western allies have seeded Ukraine and businesses operating there with over $48 billion in bilateral and multilateral economic support. Multinationals in Ukraine are ready for a conflict but staying put. 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z China said that it regretted the EU challenge and that it always upheld the multilateral trading system. EU launches WTO dispute against China over telecom patents 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Trade Representative's office, calling it "based on trade protectionism" and ignoring China's contribution to the multilateral trading system, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Friday. China opposes trade assessment report by USTR 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Even so, he said, “the time is now to reinvigorate our multilateral sanctions efforts and pursue new avenues, new ideas, new solutions for a diplomatic resolution.” Iran Nuclear Deal Inches Toward Revival but Faces Critics in U.S. 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Seeking to dispel reservations raised by some among the world's 20 biggest economies, Yellen said it would not siphon off money needed to strengthen the WHO, or create a new multilateral body. WHO calls for strengthened role as U.S. proposes new pandemic fund 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Prime Minister Ariel Henry asked multilateral groups and foreign representatives, many of whom will participate virtually, to help pay for the rebuilding of schools, hospitals and roads that were damaged by the quake. Haiti asks donors to help fund $2 billion earthquake rebuild plan 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z And whether you look at bilateral trade ties, or at a multilateral trade forum like the WTO, relations between the two largest economies in the world are a little bit stuck. US accuses China of 'serious harm' to workers through trade 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z In a statement, the four countries also said they reaffirmed their commitment to upholding and strengthening the "rules-based" multilateral trading system and to opposing "coercive economic policies" that run counter to this. Quad says condemns North Korea's missile launches, opposes 'coercive' economic policies 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z "Any action against China that isn't done in a multilateral way, isn't worked out with Europe and with our friends in Asia, will not be as productive," he said. New China tariff probe among options considered by Biden -U.S. Chamber 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z The Center for Global Development think tank said a review of 535 public-private infrastructure deals funded in the region in those years showed that China's investments dwarfed those of other governments and multilateral development banks. Chinese funding of sub-Saharan African infrastructure dwarfs that of West, says think tank 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z As a result, multilateral responses and global efforts to build resiliency in the supply chain for computer chips are most likely the best strategy, the report said. How the Computer Chip Shortage Could Incite a U.S. Conflict With China 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Albanese said the three pillars of a Labor government’s foreign policy would be Australia’s alliance with the United States, engagement with regional partners and engagement in multilateral forums including the United Nations. Australian opposition leader: China relations won’t change 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The three-day talks opened on Sunday with talks between the Taliban and members of Afghan civil society, followed on Monday by multilateral talks with western diplomats the EU, the U.S., Taliban talks in Oslo enter last day with bilateral format 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z “Right now there seems to be slightly greater interest coming from the United States on implementing tough multilateral sanctions than from Europe,” Murphy told reporters Monday. US, allies pledge unity on Russia; to do what isn’t as clear 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z "But if Western governments want to boost productive and sustainable investments to meaningful levels, they need to deploy their own development banks and press the multilateral development banks to make these investments a priority." Chinese funding of sub-Saharan African infrastructure dwarfs that of West, says think tank 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z In November, President Biden led a multilateral effort — which included Britain, Japan, South Korea, India and China — to release oil from national reserves. Energy Ended Up as a Good Bet Last Year. But Now What? 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z It doesn't help that there's little momentum behind multilateral deals at the World Trade Organisation. A trade deal with India in 2022 would be a big prize 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Humanitarian aid has continued as foreign governments attempt to prevent millions from starving, but is designed to bypass Afghan government channels and is mostly distributed by international multilateral institutions. Taliban increase payment in wheat as economic crisis deepens 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z To that end, he lamented the declining trust in multilateral diplomacy. Pope Francis calls anti-vaccine sentiment ‘baseless’ in his annual state-of-the-world speech 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Since taking power last May, Lasso has turned to multilateral organizations to secure the finance needed to boost Ecuador's economy, which was battered by the pandemic. Ecuador's Lasso to visit China in February for debt negotiations 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z “Putin thinks of himself as a leader of a kind of nationalist Orthodox conservative movement fighting the decadent, liberal and multilateral West. That has grown over time without question.” Putin dreams of a Russian ‘sphere of influence.’ Kazakhstan’s protesters are the latest to push back. 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z They would continue bilateral and multilateral approaches to nuclear arms control, it said. Russia, China, Britain, U.S. and France say no one can win nuclear war 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z "The German side's goal remains to achieve a swift reactivation of the Normandy format," the German government source said, referring to multilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany. Berlin and Kremlin envoys to meet over Ukraine, says source 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z For larger countries, key U.S. partners and multilateral organizations, our day-to-day international relations have become increasingly conducted by specialized agencies. Op-Ed: Why make Eric Garcetti ambassador to India? 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Russia says Kyiv has balked at multilateral negotiations designed to resolve the separatist crisis, but the G-7 ministers on Sunday said Russia is to blame for the soaring tensions of recent months. U.S., G-7 allies demand Russia pull back from Ukraine border, warn of ‘massive’ response 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z That is why the two of us have agreed to become joint chairs of a new multilateral fund to support independent journalism across the world. Opinion | Independent Journalism Is at Risk. Here’s How to Save It. 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z To deflect criticism in multilateral forums, Beijing has increasingly reappropriated contested ideas such as human rights and justified its actions by supplying alternative models. China trolls Biden summit with Harry Potter jokes and claims to be a democracy 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z The participants discussed multilateral policies to respond to the crisis, including a coordinated bank holiday, debt repayment grace periods, SWAP/REPO agreements and coordinated delinking from major currencies. EXCLUSIVE IMF, 10 countries simulate cyber attack on global financial system 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z She was steadfast in pursuing multilateral solutions to the world’s problems, a principle she set out at a military parade in her honor last week. End of an era: Germany’s Merkel bows out after 16 years 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z “In multilateral diplomacy there is the rule: nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. So changes are possible as a matter of principle.” U.S. warns it has ‘tools’ to deal with Iran if nuclear talks fail 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z "It’s absolutely important that we support multilateral trade and we don’t take it for granted," she said. Reforming global trade rules is tough but doable: WTO chief 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z He was among the leaders in the 1979 Tokyo Round of multilateral trade negotiations that cut tariffs and slowed the growth of other trade barriers on a range of goods in 102 countries. Michael Smith, a top U.S. trade representative, dies at 85 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Trump, who was skeptical about free trade and multilateral agreements, had threatened to withdraw from the organization. U.S. trade chief Tai pushes post-Trump vision for WTO ahead of Geneva talks 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z "We welcome other countries becoming more closely aligned through multilateral trade agreements, through bilateral trade agreements." New Zealand PM Ardern backs Five Eyes, open to other alliances 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z |
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