China's spring diplomacy injects more positive energy into global peace, prosperity

STORY: China's spring diplomacy injects more positive energy into global peace, prosperity DATELINE: April 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, CEO, Islamabad-based Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research & Development 3. various of the views in Iran 4. various of the views in Saudi Arabia 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KHALED HAMADE, Lebanese military and political analyst 6. various of the views in China STORYLINE: From late March to early April, leaders and officials from multiple countries traveled to Beijing to firm up their partnership with China. Observers believe that Beijing's intensive diplomatic drive this spring has sent to the wider world community an uplifting message of dialogue, peace and cooperation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, CEO, Islamabad-based Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research & Development "I'm confident that China has become the epi

China-mediated Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement contributes to regional security: Lebanese expert

STORY: China-mediated Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement contributes to regional security: Lebanese expert DATELINE: March 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Saudi Arabia-Iran Talks 2. various of Saudi Arabia 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): KHALED HAMADE, Military and political analyst, Lebanon 4. various of Iran STORYLINE: As announced by China, Saudi Arabia and Iran on Friday, the latter two have reached a deal which includes the agreement to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and missions within two months. A Lebanese military analyst has said the agreement will have positive effects on the whole region while hailing China's contribution to peace and stability. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): KHALED HAMADE, Military and political analyst, Lebanon "There is no doubt that the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran with Chinese mediation to resume diplomatic relations constitutes a big change on international relations and in the situation and stability in the re

Obstacles remain for Lebanon-Israel maritime border talks

STORY: Obstacles remain for Lebanon-Israel maritime border talks DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:23 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meetings between Amos Hochstein and Lebanese President Michel Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Najib Mikati 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMOS HOCHSTEIN, U.S. Energy Envoy 3. various of UN peacekeepers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KHALED HAMADE, Military and political analyst, Lebanon 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): KHALED HAMADE, Military and political analyst, Lebanon 6. various of a UN vessel in Naqoura STORYLINE: U.S. Energy Envoy Amos Hochstein said on Friday that he is optimistic about the reaching of an agreement on border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel, and "very good progress" was made in this regard, but more work needs to be done to reach an agreement. Hochstein's remarks came after he met at Baabda Palace with Lebanese President Michel Aoun before leaving Beirut. He also met with Prime Minister Najib Mikati an