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EU doubts Syria's Presidential election in May will be free, fair
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union takes note of Syria's plan to hold a presidential election on May 26 but doubts this will be a free and fair vote, EU foreign policy spokesperson Peter Stano told Sputnik on Friday.
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US could take more action concerning Taiwan's defence: experts
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], April 18 (ANI): After the first US-Japan in-person summit in Washington on Friday, Taiwanese foreign policy experts have predicted that more action would be taken by the Joe Biden administration in relation to the defence of Taiwan.
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Philippines President Duterte urged to end 'policy of subservience' toward
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 17 (ANI): As Chinese coast guard ships continue to amass near a disputed reef in the South China Sea, Philippines lawmakers and foreign policy experts called on the country's President Rodrigo Duterte to end the "policy of subservience" towards Beijing.
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Russia, China protecting own interests; thwarting global response to Myanm
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 12 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday it was "no surprise" that Moscow and Beijing were blocking efforts at the UN Security Council to impose an arms embargo as the international efforts to halt the violence in Myanmar is yet to yield result
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US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer centres over weapons concerns
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 9 (ANI): The United States on Thursday restricted trade with top Chinese supercomputing centres, as these capabilities can be used for the development of modern weapons and national security systems.
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China rejects EU's statement on 'harassment' of BBC journalist
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 4 (ANI): China has rejected the statement from the European Union (EU) which accused Beijing of pressuring BBC correspondent and other foreign journalists, claiming that the remarks were not in accord with facts.
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EU condemns 'harassment' of foreign journalists by China
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 3 (ANI): The European Union (EU) has condemned what it called the "harassment" of foreign journalists in China after a BBC correspondent left Beijing citing increasing threats and pressure from the Chinese authorities.
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Will request Centre to change foreign policy to accept Myanmar refugees: M
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], April 1 (ANI): Days after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked four northeastern states including Mizoram to take appropriate action to prevent a possible influx of people from coup-hit Myanmar into India, Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Thursday said that he is s
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Pakistan: Bajwa Doctrine 2.0
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): The lofty position that an army chief enjoys in Pakistan almost compels him to enunciate a grand vision and share his pearls of wisdom about the entire gamut of governance and foreign policy.
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EU condemns crackdown on Myanmar protesters, threatens more sanctions
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 29 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned the Myanmar security forces’ response to the Saturday protests that left more than 100 people dead.
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EU, US agree to coordinate actions toward China
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): Amid deteriorating ties between Beijing and Washington, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday said that top EU and US diplomats agreed to launch a dialogue to form a coordinated approach towards China.
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EU foreign policy chief Borrell qualifies Russia as 'dangerous neighbour'
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 24 (ANI/Sputnik): EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell qualified Russia on Wednesday as a dangerous neighbour but called for continuing dialogue to discuss such issues as the Iran nuclear deal and the climate change.
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