Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2020-10-21

  Ashgabat, Kabul reaffirm intentions to advance TAPI, infrastructure projects

  The new accords between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan are designed to 'facilitate the practical implementation' of the initiatives.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-09-08

  Pressure builds on Kremlin over its role in Navalny poisoning

  Nations around the world are demanding answers from Moscow about the attempted assassination of the Russian opposition figure.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-08-21

  Image of Chinese ambassador walking on backs of locals causes uproar

  The ambassador to Kiribati was pictured walking along the backs of young men who had lain on the ground in front of him. Many see this as emblematic of 'what China does with debtors'.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-07-08

  Russia, China veto Syria humanitarian aid measure amid war crimes accusations

  A UN investigation determined that Syria and Russia committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity during the battle for Syria's opposition-held Idlib.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-05-29

  Strong ties between Uzbek, Kazakh leaders forge unity after dam disaster

  Presidents Mirziyoyev and Tokayev reached out to each other after the incident and discussed the importance of continuing close co-operation to overcome new challenges and common threats.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-04-23

  Iran issues more threats to US ships in Gulf; US military vows response

  The threats come after IRGC Navy ships conducted aggressive maneuvers near US vessels last week.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-04-17

  Kazakhstan lodges protest with China over article questioning its sovereignty

  The article asserted that Kazakhstan is historically Chinese and is a 'vassal of the Qing Dynasty'. Observers say it is unlikely Beijing was unaware of the article.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-04-02

  Uzbekistan, Afghanistan reaffirm co-operation amid coronavirus pandemic

  Mirziyoyev and his Afghan counterpart Ghani vowed to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 and reaffirmed their commitment to establishing peace in Afghanistan.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-10

  US strategy for Central Asia to focus on regional independence

  The United States seeks a Central Asia free from 'malign actors' and empowered to pursue economic opportunities that will benefit all citizens in the region.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-03

  Pompeo stresses close ties with Central Asia during regional trip

  The US Secretary of State also emphasised that Central Asian be sovereign and independent, and push back against Russia and China's attempts at economic and military domination.