Eurasia

United States and Russia push for Syrian peace at G8 Summit

Russia and the United States agreed at a G8 summit Monday to push for Syria peace talks, even if Presidents Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama made clear their deep differences over the conflict. Gathered with other leaders of the world’s top industrialised countries in Northern Ireland, Obama

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Upcoming elections in Albania are crucial for democracy, EU officials say

Two EU top officials said on Monday that the parliamentary elections in Albania on June 23 represent a crucial test for the country’s democratic institutions and its progress towards the European Union. “We continue to monitor closely the preparations of the elections

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UAE and Montenegro discuss economic cooperation

The first meeting of the UAE-Montenegro Joint Economic Committee (JEC), which has been concluded in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, focused on laying the foundations for a new start of economic relations between the two countries, in trade, agriculture, investment, food industries, transport, tourism and SMEs in particular.

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Georgia and Azerbaijan regional situation and military cooperation

On Monday Azerbaijani Defence Minister Safar Abiyev met with Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Alasania, who is in Azerbaijan on a visit. During the meeting, the ministers discussed Azerbaijani-Georgian relations, the perspectives of military cooperation and the military and political situation in the region.

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Belgrade and Pristina to continue dialogue

Belgrade and Priština will continue a key phase in their dialogue in Brussels on Monday, when ministers will discuss electric energy and telecommunications. The week will be marked by a series of intensive talks between working groups, while Ivica Dačić and Hashim Thaci are expected to meet on June 20.

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