World can’t afford another Cold War era: PM Shehbaz
He also said that constructive engagement with all countries could promote peace and security as well as development and connectivity in the region.
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Kishida, Biden affirm cooperation on 2-Plus-2 economic talks
The two also agreed to support a plan to set a ceiling on Russian oil prices as part of economic sanctions.
G-7 aims to raise $600 billion to counter China’s Belt and Road
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Vietnam, Hungary’s parliaments sign new cooperation agreement
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G-20 environment ministers to issue joint communiqué pushing climate action
The working group previously met for its first session in Yogyakarta in March, and will conclude at the G-20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Bali in August.
MSDF training vessel docks in London, marks 120th anniversary of Japan-UK alliance
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Vietnam will help Mozambique ensure food security: President
With bilateral trade only US$200 million, the President suggested that both promote trade to a level commensurate with their market size.
Albanese, Ardern say ‘in lockstep’ on Pacific, climate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also said the two countries shared concerns about the Pacific as China pushes to expand its influence in the region.
Ukraine war will disrupt gas market long term, Russia’s nuclear energy may be hit
US energy specialist Ernest Moniz posits that if Russia loses significant market share, “other players such as China, Japan, Europe and the US will have to step in”.
Stalemate with Russia ‘not an option’: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky further said the ultimate aim is the "full de-occupation of our entire territory".