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Azerbaijan signs energy cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia
Europe, Middle East May 26, 2023 , by IRIA
Energy ministers from Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia met in Riyadh on May 24, 2023, to ink an energy cooperation agreement. The two countries agreed to increase cooperation in the field of petroleum, petrochemicals, and gas, as well as renewable energy.
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Japan has no plans to join NATO but acknowledges alliance’s liaison office in Tokyo
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 25, 2023 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that his country does not intend on joining the NATO alliance but acknowledged NATO’s plans to open a liaison office in Japan. Kishida’s comments came after speculations about NATO’s first liaison office in Asia.
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Poland to buy early warning aircraft from Sweden
Europe, News May 25, 2023 , by IRIA
Poland’s Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced that his country is in talks to finalize the purchase of early-warning aircraft from Sweden. Blaszczak did not reveal the number of aircraft or any other details about the deal.
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European Ministers agreed to increase military assistance for Ukraine, isolate Russia
Europe, News May 24, 2023 , by IRIA
European Union foreign and defense ministers held two separate meetings in Brussels to discuss measures to increase military assistance for Ukraine and isolate Russia.
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China and Saudi Arabia boycott G20 meeting hosted by India in disputed Kashmir region
Asia-Pacific, News May 24, 2023 , by IRIA
Despite the criticism from international rights groups and boycotts from G20 member states, India hosted more than 60 delegates for the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in the disputed Kashmir region.
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US signs defense and maritime deal with Papua New Guinea
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 23, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a defense and maritime surveillance agreement with Papua New Guinea during his visit on May 22, 2023. Blinken is in the region to bolster ties with leaders of Pacific islands.
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Brazil President Lula proposes UN summit to resolve Ukraine crisis
Americas, Europe, News May 23, 2023 , by IRIA
President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has proposed to hold a dedicated UN summit for Ukraine. According to Lula, it is inappropriate to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war in G7 or G20 formats. He said that this issue must be brought up with the UN Security Council.
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G7 leaders pledge long-term support for Ukraine and seek constructive ties with China
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US May 22, 2023 , by IRIA
G7 leaders gathered in Hiroshima with a unified vision to address global challenges. They expressed solidarity with Ukraine, emphasized disarmament efforts, and pledged to clean energy transition. They also called for “constructive” ties with China.
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US providing more HIMARS ammunition, anti-armor systems to Ukraine
Europe, News, US May 22, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Department of Defense announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine to meet the country's security and defense needs after President Biden's meeting with Zelenskyy in Japan, on May 21, 2023.
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Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to discuss security and stability of Middle East
Middle East, News May 21, 2023 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman hosted the leaders of the Arab world in Jeddah on May 19, 2023, for the 32nd Arab League summit. The main agenda of the meeting focused on reinforcing peace and stability in the region.