Russian steel giant Novostal-M seeks to expand cooperation with Egypt

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Greek scholars hail Global Civilization Initiative as significant to harmonious development

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Kono holds talks with foreign ministers from developing countrie

Kono holds talks with foreign ministers from developing countrie

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono (L) holds talks with his counterparts from developing countries on the sidelines of a two-day meeting of the Group of Eight (G-8) foreign ministers that began in Miyazaki on July 12.

Kono holds talks with foreign ministers from developing countrie

Kono holds talks with foreign ministers from developing countrie

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono (L) holds talks with his counterparts from developing countries on the sidelines of a two-day meeting of the Group of Eight (G-8) foreign ministers that began in Miyazaki on July 12.