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Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss boosting bilateral relations, regional issues

STORY: Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss boosting bilateral relations, regional issues SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Presidential palace 2. various of the meeting and the signing ceremony STORYLINE: During a joint press conference with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on Saturday, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that the visit is significant, reflecting the two countries' interest in enhancing their bilateral relations in the coming period, based on their historical ties. Both sides confirmed their aspiration to continue working together to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields, discussing coordinating regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as boosting economic and trade relations by utilizing opportunities available. A signing ceremony of agreements was held in the fields of electrical and renewable energy, economy, information and communication t

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Egypt, Serbia discuss bilateral ties, military cooperation

STORY: Egypt, Serbia discuss bilateral ties, military cooperation DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the discussion 2. a picture of the Egyptian presidential statement 3. various of the discussion STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Milos Vucevic met in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties as well as military and security cooperation. During the meeting, Sisi said Egypt values its historical ties to Serbia and reiterated Egypt's commitment to advancing cooperation in various domains that include the defense sector, according to a statement released by the Egyptian presidency. "Egypt seeks to advance the two countries' partnership on the basis of their potentials," the president was quoted by the statement as saying. The two sides also discussed global issues of common concern, particularly the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and its far-reaching geopo

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Tunisian president, Italian PM discuss bilateral ties, illegal immigration

STORY: Tunisian president, Italian PM discuss bilateral ties, illegal immigration DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Tunisian President meeting with Italian PM STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied met on Tuesday with visiting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss bilateral ties and the illegal immigration problem. During the meeting, Saied praised the close friendship and cooperation between Tunisia and Italy, recalling the historical memories of the rapprochement between the two peoples, said a statement issued by the Tunisian presidency. The two officials focused on issues of common interest, including the illegal immigration issue, it said. "The phenomenon of illegal immigration is worsening day by day and can only be solved through a collective action," Saied was quoted as saying. He noted the existence of criminal networks that engage in the trafficking of human beings and organs, whether in African countries or in nort

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Japanese Deputy PM Aso, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang

BEIJING, China - Combination photo shows Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso (L) speaking with reporters after attending a meeting of finance ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Beijing, China, on Oct. 22, 2014, and Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli speaking at the APEC finance ministers' meeting. Aso had a chat with Zhang on the sidelines of the meeting, telling him that the first official meeting between the top leaders of the two countries should be held the following month to mend relations badly strained by territorial and wartime historical issues.

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Japan lawmakers, China vice president agree to improve ties

BEIJING, China - A group of Japanese lawmakers, including Kiyohiko Toyama (R) of the New Komeito party and Democratic Party of Japan's Goshi Hosono, attend a press conference in Beijing, China, on Aug. 18, 2014, after meeting with Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao. Both sides agreed the two countries need to mend bilateral relations damaged over territorial and historical issues.

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Ex-PM Murayama to give speech in Seoul

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who will visit Seoul for three days from Aug. 21, 2014, and deliver a speech on historical issues between Japan and South Korea.

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China's 4th-ranked politician meets Japan's SDP head

BEIJING, China - China's fourth-highest ranking Communist Party member Yu Zhengsheng (R) meets with Japan's Social Democratic Party head Tadatomo Yoshida on June 24, 2014, in Beijing. The meeting was held at a time when the two countries are struggling to mend relations badly frayed over territorial and historical issues. (Pool photo by Yomiuri Shimbun)

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China's 4th-ranked politician meets Japan's SDP head

BEIJING, China - China's fourth-highest ranking Communist Party member Yu Zhengsheng (R) meets with Japan's Social Democratic Party head Tadatomo Yoshida on June 24, 2014, in Beijing. The meeting was held at a time when the two countries are struggling to mend relations badly frayed over territorial and historical issues. (Pool photo by Yomiuri Shimbun)

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Top Chinese foreign office spokesman holds press meet

BEIJING, China - Qin Gang, chief spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, speaks at a regular press conference in Beijing on April 21, 2014. He played down the impact of China's seizure of a vessel owned by a major Japanese shipping firm on bilateral relations already strained over territorial and historical issues, saying it is just "a common commercial contract dispute."

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Rally in S. Korea on anniversary of Japan's WWII defeat

SEOUL, South Korea - An effigy of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen at a rally against the Japanese government over territorial and historical issues, held by a South Korean conservative group in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Aug. 15, 2013, the anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

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Rally in S. Korea on anniversary of Japan's WWII defeat

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of a South Korean conservative group set fire to signs in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul at a rally against the Japanese government over territorial and historical issues, on Aug. 15, 2013, the anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

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Japan, S. Korea begin 2nd round of history talks

TOKYO, Japan - Yasushi Toriumi (R), professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo, and Cho Kwang (C), professor of Korea University's College of Liberal Arts, speak at a news conference in Tokyo on June 23 after a meeting of Japanese and South Korean historians on historical issues of the two countries.

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Ban expresses regret over historical issues to Japan's Aso

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Ban Ki Moon (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso shake hands in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 14 prior to their talks.

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Jiang, Kan agree to work for 'common understanding'

Naoto Kan (L), leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan, and Chinese President Jiang Zemin hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 5. They agreed on the importance of developing a common understanding on historical issues related to the 1937-1945 Sino-Japanese War. Kan was on an eight-day trip to China starting April 29 to meet top Chinese officials.

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Ethiopia urged to harness tourism sector potential

STORY: Ethiopia urged to harness tourism sector potential DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of an exhibitionvarious of people attending the event on tourism and technologySOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NASISE CHALI, Ethiopian Minister of TourismSOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): SHIMELIS ABDISA, President of Ethiopia's Oromia regional state STORYLINE: Experts and policymakers attending an event on tourism and technology have called for concerted efforts to harness Ethiopia's untapped potential in the tourism sector. They made the call Wednesday during the opening of the Tourism and Technology Week that aims to create a policy discussion platform for tourism-related issues, enhance networking opportunities for tourism digital champions and innovators, as well as bring together partners in the tourism sector. Ethiopian Minister of Tourism Nasise Chali said that Ethiopia is working to add value to its natural and historical tourist attraction sites so as to fu

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China to seek political settlement of Ukraine issue: FM spokesperson

STORY: China to seek political settlement of Ukraine issue: FM spokesperson DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China always decides its position and policy based on the merits of the matter and stands on the side of peace and justice. China always maintains that the Ukraine issue has a very complex historical context and all parties' security concerns should be respected. All should completely discard the Cold War mentality, seek full resolution of the Ukraine and other related issues through dialogue and negotiation and eventually put in place a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism. For some time, China has actively promoted the political settlement process of the Ukraine issue. During a phone conversation with French Preside

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Ban expresses regret over historical issues to Japan's Aso

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Ban Ki Moon (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso shake hands in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 14 prior to their talks. (Kyodo)

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Ban expresses regret over historical issues to Japan's Aso

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Ban Ki Moon (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso shake hands in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 14 prior to their talks. (Kyodo)

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China's ties with Japan still "fragile," says Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attends a press conference in Beijing on March 16, 2016, following the closure of the annual session of the National People's Congress. Li said China's relations with Japan have improved somewhat but remain far from ideal due to disagreements over historical issues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's ties with Japan still "fragile," says Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attends a press conference in Beijing on March 16, 2016, following the closure of the annual session of the National People's Congress. Li said China's relations with Japan have improved somewhat but remain far from ideal due to disagreements over historical issues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's ties with Japan still "fragile," says Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attends a press conference in Beijing on March 16, 2016, following the closure of the annual session of the National People's Congress. Li said China's relations with Japan have improved somewhat but remain far from ideal due to disagreements over historical issues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's relations with Japan still "fragile," says Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang tells a press conference in Beijing on March 16, 2016 that China's relations with Japan have improved somewhat but they are not yet solid enough, due to disagreements over historical issues. The press conference followed the closure of the annual session of the National People's Congress. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's relations with Japan still "fragile," says Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang tells a press conference in Beijing on March 16, 2016 that China's relations with Japan have improved somewhat but they are not yet solid enough, due to disagreements over historical issues. The press conference followed the closure of the annual session of the National People's Congress. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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JCP leader Shii to visit S. Korea

Japanese Communist Party leader Kazuo Shii attends a press conference on Oct. 19, 2015, at the party headquarters in Tokyo, ahead of his visit to South Korea. Shii said he will underline the importance of Japan addressing its disputes with its neighbor over historical issues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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JCP leader Shii to visit S. Korea

Japanese Communist Party leader Kazuo Shii attends a press conference on Oct. 19, 2015, at the party headquarters in Tokyo, ahead of his visit to South Korea. Shii said he will underline the importance of Japan addressing its disputes with its neighbor over historical issues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Park wants Abe statement to uphold views of past governments

South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman Noh Kwang Il makes remarks in Seoul on Aug. 10, 2015, on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's statement to be issued later in the week on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The South Korean ministry said that the Japanese government is urged to clearly state it is upholding the historical perception of past governments and resolve issues arising from the past history. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China urges Japan to accept its growing power for better ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a political forum in Beijing on June 27, 2015. Wang told the forum that Japan's acceptance of its neighboring country's growing power and a sincere attitude toward wartime historical issues are necessary to improve bilateral relations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, S. Korea foreign ministers hold talks amid lingering tensions

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and his South Korean counterpart Yun Byung Se shake hands at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul before their talks on March 21, 2015. They aim to explore the possibility of arranging the first summit between their current leaders amid lingering tensions over wartime historical issues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China urges Japan to address history issues at ministers' meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida arrives at Gimpo International Airport in Seoul on March 20, 2015, for talks with his counterparts from China and South Korea. China called on Japan to take the next day's trilateral meeting as an opportunity to address historical issues that have impeded relations with Beijing and Seoul. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China calls on Japan to address history issues at ministers' meeting

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives at Gimpo International Airport in Seoul on March 20, 2015. China called on Japan to take a trilateral meeting the next day as an opportunity to address historical issues that have impeded relations with China and South Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, S. Korea foreign ministers hold talks amid lingering tensions

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (far R) and his South Korean counterpart Yun Byung Se (far L) hold talks at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul on March 21, 2015. They aim to explore the possibility of arranging the first summit between their current leaders amid lingering tensions over wartime historical issues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FM Wang sees history issues as unavoidable at 3-nation summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stresses at a symposium in Beijing on Oct. 27, 2015, that historical issues cannot be avoided at a summit meeting of leaders from Japan, China and South Korea, scheduled to be held in Seoul on Nov. 1. In a speech at the symposium, he called on Japan to show repentance over its "wrongdoings in the past," alluding to brutalities by Japanese soldiers in China before and during World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, S. Korea begin 2nd round of history talks

TOKYO, Japan - Yasushi Toriumi (R), professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo, and Cho Kwang (C), professor of Korea University's College of Liberal Arts, speak at a news conference in Tokyo on June 23 after a meeting of Japanese and South Korean historians on historical issues of the two countries. (Kyodo)

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Japan, S. Korea leaders meet in N.Y

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak hold their first meeting in New York on Sept. 21, 2011. They agreed to seek ''future-oriented ties'' between the two countries, steering clear of territorial and historical issues during their meeting. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

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Japan, S. Korea leaders meet in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - South Korean President Lee Myung Bak (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) head to their first meeting in New York on Sept. 21, 2011. They agreed to seek ''future-oriented ties'' between the two countries, steering clear of territorial and historical issues during their meeting. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

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Japan lawmakers, China vice president agree to improve ties

BEIJING, China - A group of Japanese lawmakers, including Kiyohiko Toyama (R) of the New Komeito party and Democratic Party of Japan's Goshi Hosono, attend a press conference in Beijing, China, on Aug. 18, 2014, after meeting with Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao. Both sides agreed the two countries need to mend bilateral relations damaged over territorial and historical issues. (Kyodo)

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Ex-PM Murayama to give speech in Seoul

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who will visit Seoul for three days from Aug. 21, 2014, and deliver a speech on historical issues between Japan and South Korea. (Kyodo)

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China's 4th-ranked politician meets Japan's SDP head

BEIJING, China - China's fourth-highest ranking Communist Party member Yu Zhengsheng (R) meets with Japan's Social Democratic Party head Tadatomo Yoshida on June 24, 2014, in Beijing. The meeting was held at a time when the two countries are struggling to mend relations badly frayed over territorial and historical issues. (Pool photo by Yomiuri Shimbun)(Kyodo)

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Japan-S. Korea in talks

Kenji Kanasugi, director general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, arrives at Gimpo airport in Seoul on Aug. 29, 2019, to discuss trade and historical issues with his South Korean counterpart Kim Jung Han. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan-S. Korea in talks

Kenji Kanasugi, director general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, arrives at Gimpo airport in Seoul on Aug. 29, 2019, to discuss trade and historical issues with his South Korean counterpart Kim Jung Han. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Head of new institute in N. Korea talks about ties with Japan

File photo taken in September 2015 in Pyongyang shows Cha Song Il, a senior North Korean diplomat serving as head of a newly established institute in the country. In a recent written interview with Kyodo News, Cha said the Institute for Japan Studies was set up to teach North Korea's younger generation "correct recognition" of outstanding and historical issues between the two countries. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jiang, Kan agree to work for 'common understanding'

Naoto Kan (L), leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan, and Chinese President Jiang Zemin hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 5. They agreed on the importance of developing a common understanding on historical issues related to the 1937-1945 Sino-Japanese War. Kan was on an eight-day trip to China starting April 29 to meet top Chinese officials.