Xi-Biden talk bolsters faith in stable ties
The consensus reached between the two heads of state set out tasks to be accomplished this year, and underlined the need for both to avoid potential major frustrations.
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PM Anwar, Prabowo discuss direction to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia ties
PM Anwar said during the meeting at his office in Putrajaya, he and Prabowo also took the opportunity to share their experiences and exchange views on their political journeys.
South Korea to chair first UN Security Council meeting with focus on cyber threats
The Arria-formula meeting will address topics such as ransomware and cryptocurrency theft, as outlined in a concept note for the meeting provided by the missions of South Korea,…
Pakistan will take steps to ensure security of Chinese nationals, President Zardari assures envoy
The meeting comes a week after five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver were killed in a suicide bombing while travelling between Islamabad and a hydroelectric dam…
Japan, US set to establish financial aid program for students
The Mineta Ambassadors Program is expected to establish a fund of $8.5 million (about ¥1.3 billion) to promote cultural exchanges between participants.
Biden, Kishida to discuss North Korea, trilateral cooperation with South Korea
The two leaders are stepping up defense cooperation amid growing security uncertainties due to North Korea's evolving military threats, China's growing assertiveness, and Russia's…
Mainland China offers aid to Taiwan after powerful earthquake
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office, emphasized the mainland is closely monitoring developments and has extended heartfelt condolences.
Indonesia supports Palestine’s full UN membership
The Palestinian Authority on Tuesday sent an application for full membership at the UN, where it has for the past 12 years been participating in but without the ability to vote on…
Japan, US to pledge greater ‘strategic cooperation’
The two countries will strengthen their joint production structure for defence equipment, in response to Japan’s easing of restrictions on defence equipment exports.
Mongolia to cooperate with China on combating desertification
By implementing this project, two countries will also mitigate climate change in the region, and increase afforestation to nine percent by intensifying the revival of green…