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Russian and US chemical weapons experts and top diplomats will attend a meeting on the Syrian crisis later today that will be held in Switzerland, Russia’s foreign minister said Thursday.
Read More »Iraq to reinstate bilateral ties with Turkey
Turkey and Iraq have reached an agreement to reinstate bilateral ties, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi stated in a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Cemil Çiçek.
Read More »Pakistani PM’s to discuss economic relations during Turkey visit
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to Turkey will mainly focus on economic cooperation and he will encourage Turkish business leaders to invest in the country, the Foreign Ministry said. Nawaz Sharif will pay a three day official visit to Turkey from September 16-18 at the invitation of his …
Read More »Turkish PM doubtful on Assad’s pledge to hand over chemical weapons
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday he was doubtful that President Bashar al-Assad would fulfil his pledge to put Syria’s chemical weapons under international control, and said he was buying time for new “massacres”.
Read More »France remains prepared for Syria strikes if diplomatic solution fails
France said Wednesday it would remain poised to launch military action against Syria over its use of chemical weapons despite ongoing attempts to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
Read More »Pakistani PM to visit Turkey
Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, will pay a three-day official visit to Turkey from next Monday for talks on bilateral relations, focusing on economic cooperation, state media reported on Wednesday.
Read More »Bulgaria and EU should have the same position on Syria, says Bulgarian President
It is very important for Bulgaria and Europe to have a common position on Syria,” said Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, speaking at the opening of the XI International Conference Security in Southeast Europe – In Search Of Smart Solutions held in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia.
Read More »Obama to try diplomatic solution on Syria’s chemical weapons
President Barack Obama pledged on Tuesday to explore a diplomatic plan from Russia to take away Syria’s chemical weapons, but voiced skepticism about it and urged Americans to support his threat to use military force if needed.
Read More »Moldovan PM meets Polish counterpart to discuss EU perspective
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his Moldovan counterpart Iurie Leanca met to discuss Poland’s support for Moldova’s efforts for closer cooperation with the European Union and the abolition of the EU visa regime on
Read More »EU calls on Syria to destroy chemical weapons without delay
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Wednesday said “a strong response” was needed to the use of chemical weapons and urged Damascus “without delay” to show readiness to destroy them. Delivering his annual “state of the union” speech before the European Parliament, Barroso said “the use of chemical
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