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Iran And Iraq Joint Press Conference - Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (R) and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein attend a joint press conference in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 18, 2026. Araghchi attended a joint press conference in Tehran with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, following discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran And Iraq Joint Press Conference - Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (R) and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein attend a joint press conference in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 18, 2026. Araghchi attended a joint press conference in Tehran with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, following discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran And Iraq Joint Press Conference - Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (R) and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein attend a joint press conference in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 18, 2026. Araghchi attended a joint press conference in Tehran with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, following discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran And Iraq Joint Press Conference - Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (R) attends a joint press conference in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 18, 2026. Araghchi attended a joint press conference in Tehran with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, following discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran And Iraq Joint Press Conference - Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (R) shakes hands with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein at a joint press conference in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 18, 2026. Araghchi attended a joint press conference in Tehran with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, following discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Zelensky Meets with Giorgia Meloni in Rome

Handout photo shows the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky embraces Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after bilateral discussions at the Quirinal Palace, on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Zelensky Meets with Giorgia Meloni in Rome

Handout photo shows the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after bilateral discussions at the Quirinal Palace, on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Zelensky Meets with Giorgia Meloni in Rome

Handout photo shows the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after bilateral discussions at the Quirinal Palace, on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Zelensky Meets with Giorgia Meloni in Rome

Handout photo shows the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after bilateral discussions at the Quirinal Palace, on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal State Visit Cyprus

Delegation discussions led by the President and Minister Veldkamp of Foreign Affairs. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. NL Beeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal State Visit Cyprus

Delegation discussions led by the President and Minister Veldkamp of Foreign Affairs. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. NL Beeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal State Visit Cyprus

Delegation discussions led by the President and Minister Veldkamp of Foreign Affairs. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. NL Beeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal State Visit Cyprus

Delegation discussions led by the President and Minister Veldkamp of Foreign Affairs. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. NL Beeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal State Visit Cyprus

Delegation discussions led by the President and Minister Veldkamp of Foreign Affairs. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. NL Beeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erdogan says Türkiye ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace summit during Zelensky's visit

STORY: Erdogan says Türkiye ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace summit during Zelensky's visit SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting 2. various of the joint press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 4. various of cargo ships in the Black Sea 5. various of cargo ships passing through the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. various of the joint press conference STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Friday that Türkiye offers to facilitate a peace summit that would include Russia to solve the current Ukraine crisis. Erdogan made the remarks during a joint press conference with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following their discussions at Istanbul's Dolmabahce Palace. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "Türkiye will continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine while working for a

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Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An attendee walks past a billboard of AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was held at Bletchley Park on Nov. 1 to 2. The Chinese delegation attending the summit participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues, promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative, and carried out bilateral talks with relevant countries. Top 10 world news events in 2023 1. Generative AI accelerates industrial transformation The number of monthly active users of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, reached 100 million in January. Generative AI represented by ChatGPT is developing rapidly, and this revolutionary tool excels in solving tasks such as content creation. Tech giants from multiple countries are competing to pour investment into AI research and development and accelerate the integration of their products with AI applications. As an important driving

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Iraqi president visits Cyprus for 1st time

STORY: Iraqi president visits Cyprus for 1st time SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of a press briefing STORYLINE: Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid paid an official visit to Cyprus on Monday, the first ever since the eastern Mediterranean island gained independence 63 years ago. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said at a joint press conference that the visit by an Iraqi president is both historic and symbolic. Rashid underlined that the visit "could lay the foundation for the further consolidation of a new era in bilateral relations between the two friendly countries." The Cypriot president highlighted various areas of cooperation with Iraq, such as the economy, investment, security and combating terrorism. Their discussions also extended to the situation in the Middle East and the crisis in Gaza, he said. Rashid said that Iraq would like to see an increase in Cy

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China calls for AI safety cooperation at summit

STORY: China calls for AI safety cooperation at summit SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit STORYLINE: The Chinese delegation attending the AI Safety Summit in the United Kingdom (UK) has called for exchange and cooperation among countries on artificial intelligence (AI) safety and international governance issues. Wu Zhaohui, China's vice minister of science and technology, spoke at the opening plenary session of the summit on Wednesday, and the Chinese delegation participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues. The Chinese delegation promoted China-proposed Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative launched at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing on Oct. 18, and will carry out bilateral talks with relevant countries. The delegation underlined that the summit provides an important platform for dialogue, and opportunities for exchange and coop

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BRITAIN-BLETCHLEY PARK-AI SAFETY SUMMIT-CHINESE DELEGATION

(231102) -- BLETCHLEY PARK, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhaohui (R), China's vice minister of science and technology, addresses AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 1, 2023. Wu spoke at the opening plenary session of the summit on Wednesday, and the Chinese delegation participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues. The Chinese delegation promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative launched at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing on Oct. 18, and will carry out bilateral talks with relevant countries. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-BLETCHLEY PARK-AI SAFETY SUMMIT-CHINESE DELEGATION

(231102) -- BLETCHLEY PARK, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhaohui (2nd L), China's vice minister of science and technology, attends AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 1, 2023. Wu spoke at the opening plenary session of the summit on Wednesday, and the Chinese delegation participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues. The Chinese delegation promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative launched at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing on Oct. 18, and will carry out bilateral talks with relevant countries. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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Türkiye sends humanitarian aid to Gaza

STORY: Türkiye sends humanitarian aid to Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish military aircraft carrying medical and relief aid that will be delivered to Gaza (courtesy of Turkish Defense Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish military aircraft landed in Egypt on Friday, carrying medical and relief aid to be delivered to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, local media reported. The humanitarian aid is being handed over to Egyptian authorities for delivery, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported. Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued on Thursday a press release announcing the official visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Egypt from Oct. 13-14. According to the ministry statement, the visit aims to facilitate discussions on all facets of the bilateral relationship between Türkiye and Egypt, and views on current regional and international developments will be exchanged. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis escorts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on arrival for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Romanian President Klaus Iohannis escorts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on arrival for bilateral discussions at the Cotroceni presidential palace, October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Bucharest

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for bilateral discussions on October 10, 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian PM reaffirms commitment to EU recovery plan

STORY: Italian PM reaffirms commitment to EU recovery plan DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen at Palazzo Chigi STORYLINE: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the challenges of economic growth and European migration policy in Rome on Monday. Meloni reaffirmed Italy's commitment to the European Union's (EU) National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NPRR), which provides Italy with around 200 billion euros (215 billion U.S. dollars) in grants and low-interest loans as long as the country follows through with a series of reforms to make its economy stronger and more sustainable. Von der Leyen is holding a series of bilateral discussions with EU leaders ahead of the Feb. 9-10 meeting of the European Council, scheduled specifically to discuss European economic growth and migration. It comes as the bloc faces challenges ranging from high inflati

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Former Japanese PM Fukuda meets China's Xi

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Fukuda said April 7, 2013, that he spoke with Xi at a regional forum in Boao, southern China, but there were no substantive discussions on bilateral issues.

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Roos reiterates Futemma issue should be resolved 'expeditiously'

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos gives a speech at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2009. Ross reiterated that the issue of a U.S. military base in Okinawa Prefecture should be resolved ''expeditiously,'' but declined to comment on how Japan's decision to continue discussions even after next year would affect the bilateral relationship.

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N. Korean negotiator says U.S. showed 'positive change'

BEIJING, China - North Korean nuclear negotiator Kim Kye Gwan (2nd from left) and his South Korean counterpart Chun Yung Woo (far right) smile as they come out of a Beijing restaurant after their talks on Jan. 23. Kim said he was satisfied with bilateral talks he held with his U.S. counterpart Christopher Hill in Berlin last week, adding that he saw ''a positive change'' in U.S. attitude during their discussions.

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N. Korean negotiator says U.S. showed 'positive change'

BEIJING, China - North Korean nuclear negotiator Kim Kye Gwan (L) and his South Korean counterpart Chun Yung Woo (R) speaks with reporters after their talks in Beijing on Jan. 23. Kim said he was satisfied with bilateral talks he held with his U.S. counterpart Christopher Hill in Berlin last week, adding that he saw ''a positive change'' in U.S. attitude during their discussions.

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Chief N. Korea delegate refuses nuclear arm talks for now: paper

BEIJING, China - Kim Kye Gwan (C), North Korean chief delegate to the six-party talks, is driven back the North Korean Embassy in Beijing after the third day of multilateral and bilateral discussions on Dec. 20. A newspaper published by a pro-Pyongyang group in Japan said Kim has refused to discuss the ''nuclear arms'' issue unless the United States drops its ''hostile'' policy against his country. (Pool photo)

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N. Korean chief envoy arrives in Japan for security conference

NATITA, Japan - Kim Kye Gwan, North Korea's top delegate to the six-country nuclear talks, is surrounded by journalists on arrival at Narita Airport, east of Tokyo, on April 7 discussions with his six-party talks counterparts, who will gather in Tokyo for an academic conference on security. ''We would not reject a request by the United States for bilateral talks,'' said Kim, who is the country's vice foreign minister.

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Japan-S. Korea study panel begins first meeting on FTA

SEOUL, South Korea - Japanese representatives attend a bilateral meeting with South Korea in Seoul on July 9 to study the feasibility of concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The two-day meeting, the first of its kind, will focus on setting schedules and deciding how to proceed with discussions in the future.

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Red Cross talks between Japan, N. Korea begin in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Delegates from the Japanese and North Korean Red Cross societies begin two days of discussions in Beijing on Dec. 19 on humanitarian issues as part of stepped-up efforts to normalize bilateral ties. They are expected to discuss such issues as missing Japanese nationals and Japan's food aid to North Korea in the first set of meetings at the Japanese Embassy. The Japanese society's Vice President Tadateru Konoe is second from R, while his North Korean counterpart Ho Hae Ryong is second from L.

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Barshefsky urges Japan to resume insurance talks early

U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky (R) urged Japan on May 13 to reopen bilateral negotiations on insurance at an early date. She made the request in her meeting with Japanese Financial Supervisory Agency Commissioner Masaharu Hino (L) at the agency building. Hino was reluctant to agree to resuming the talks, saying all discussions were completed at negotiations in April.

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Jordanian, Georgian FMs discuss ways to boost ties, cooperation

STORY: Jordanian, Georgian FMs discuss ways to boost ties, cooperation DATELINE: May 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Top diplomats from Jordan and Georgia held talks in Amman on Sunday, discussing means to foster bilateral relations and expand cooperation. During the meeting, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his Georgian counterpart Ilia Darchiashvili expressed the keenness to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation, especially in the fields of the economy, culture, education, defense, agriculture, and tourism, according to a statement by the Jordanian Foreign Ministry. The two sides also called for direct flights between the two capitals -- Amman and Tbilisi -- to promote tourism in the near future, the statement said. Discussions also covered regional and international developments, mainly the Palestinian cause and efforts exerted to resolve the current crises. The Georgian minister expressed

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Canada, U.S. hold trade talks

STORY: Canada, U.S. hold trade talks DATELINE: May 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of the press conferenceSOUNDBITE (English): MARY NG, Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development STORYLINE: Trade officials of Canada and the United States held talks Thursday in Ottawa. According to an announcement made at a press conference, Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, hosted the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai for the first of two days of bilateral talks, which began Thursday afternoon. Ng said that the pair would be heading to the Greater Toronto Area on Friday to hold meetings with businesses that are key to the export relationship with the United States. Ng said the discussions will focus especially on the manufacture of electric vehicles. SOUNDBITE (English): MARY NG, Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export

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Ukraine ready to discuss "non-NATO models"

STORY: Ukraine ready to discuss "non-NATO models" DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: LVIV, Ukraine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): CHEN WENXIAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHEN WENXIAN, Xinhua correspondent "NATO countries are not ready to discuss having Ukraine in the organization and Kiev is ready to discuss 'some non-NATO models,' Fox News reported on Sunday. David Arakhamia, a member of the Ukrainian delegation for talks with Russia, told Fox News 'The response that we are getting from the NATO countries is that they are not ready to even discuss having us in NATO, not for the closest period of five or 10 years. We would not fight for the NATO applications. We would fight for the result, but not for the process.' Arakhamia was quoted as saying 'We are ready to discuss some non-NATO models... We are open to discussing such things in a broader circle, not only in bilateral discussions with Russia, but also with other partners.' Ukraine and Russ

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Cambodian, Malaysian PMs vow to further enhance cooperation in post-pandemic era

STORY: Cambodian, Malaysian PMs vow to further enhance cooperation in post-pandemic era DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meetings between Cambodian and Malaysian prime ministers STORYLINE: Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and his visiting Malaysian counterpart Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday vowed to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era for mutual benefits. The commitment was made during their around two-hour talks at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. Speaking at a joint press conference after the meeting, Hun Sen said the discussions touched on bilateral relations and cooperation in trade and investment, defense and security, tourism, education, labor, and the post-pandemic economic recovery. According to Hun Sen, trade volume between the two countries was valued at over 500 million U.S. dollars in 2021, up from 442 million dollars in the yea

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N. Korean chief envoy arrives in Japan for security conference

NATITA, Japan - Kim Kye Gwan, North Korea's top delegate to the six-country nuclear talks, is surrounded by journalists on arrival at Narita Airport, east of Tokyo, on April 7 discussions with his six-party talks counterparts, who will gather in Tokyo for an academic conference on security. ''We would not reject a request by the United States for bilateral talks,'' said Kim, who is the country's vice foreign minister. (Kyodo)

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N. Korean negotiator says U.S. showed 'positive change'

BEIJING, China - North Korean nuclear negotiator Kim Kye Gwan (2nd from left) and his South Korean counterpart Chun Yung Woo (far right) smile as they come out of a Beijing restaurant after their talks on Jan. 23. Kim said he was satisfied with bilateral talks he held with his U.S. counterpart Christopher Hill in Berlin last week, adding that he saw ''a positive change'' in U.S. attitude during their discussions. (Kyodo)

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N. Korean negotiator says U.S. showed 'positive change'

BEIJING, China - North Korean nuclear negotiator Kim Kye Gwan (L) and his South Korean counterpart Chun Yung Woo (R) speaks with reporters after their talks in Beijing on Jan. 23. Kim said he was satisfied with bilateral talks he held with his U.S. counterpart Christopher Hill in Berlin last week, adding that he saw ''a positive change'' in U.S. attitude during their discussions. (Kyodo)

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6-way talks extended a day, differences remain

BEIJING, China - Japan's chief delegate Kenichiro Sasae speaks with reporters back at his hotel after the third day of multilateral and bilateral discussions at the six-party talks aimed at resolving the North Korean nuclear standoff in Beijing on Dec. 20. He suggested that the six-way process is progressing slowly because North Korea is sticking to the issue of U.S. financial sanctions. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)