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Singapore and Vietnam continued to deepen their strategic partnership during a meeting between Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Le Hoai Trung. The meeting aimed to review the progress of bilateral cooperation, exchange views on regional
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Indonesia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism, emphasizing the importance of ASEAN and the United Nations working together to demonstrate strength in collaboration, not confrontation. At the 15th ASEAN-United Nations Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Minister for Foreign Affairs Sugiono highlighted the need for practical and forward-looking cooperation, particularly
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Vietnam's Foreign Minister, Le Hoai Trung, met with his counterparts from Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines on October 27, during the 47th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meetings aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation between the countries, particularly in economic, cultural, and scientific areas.
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The Afghan Foreign Minister, Mr. Muttaqi, shaking hands with Indian Foreign Minister, Mr. Jaishankar, in New Delhi during a week-long visit, exemplifies the complexity of the regional geopolitical environment. The two leaders, representing diametrically opposed ideologies, have historically berated each other but are now united in their animosity towards Pakistan.
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Vietnam's Foreign Minister, Le Hoai Trung, met with counterparts from Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27, reaffirming commitment to strengthening regional relations and cooperation. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits. Vietnam'
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As the Trump era comes to an end, the India-US relationship appears to be slowly recovering from a tumultuous period characterized by strained ties and a significant deterioration in relations. Despite efforts to reach a trade deal and a recent push to finalize an agreement, analysts are cautious about the
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Saturday emphasized the importance of maintaining a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to maintain regional stability. The two ministers discussed preparations for an upcoming international conference on rebuilding and reconstructing Gaza, to be held in Cairo in November,
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Former Indian foreign secretary Shyam Saran has expressed concerns that India-US relations may not return to their previous upward trajectory despite progress on trade talks. Saran cautioned that the changing geopolitics, including the US's diminished focus on the Indo-Pacific strategy, and President Trump's outreach to Pakistan,
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The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, brought together foreign ministers from the ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste to discuss the current geopolitics and geoeconomic situation. The ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force (AGTF) presented its 2025 ASEAN Geoeconomics Report (AGR 2025), which proposes a strategy for the
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Despite global uncertainties and escalating rivalries among major powers, ASEAN continues to stand firm and deliver results, according to Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The regional bloc's unity and resilience have allowed it to withstand external pressures and preserve stability amid an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.
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New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, made headlines by delivering a speech at the Oxford Union Debate, where he argued that the country's courts undermine democracy. This marks the first time a sitting New Zealand MP has participated in the debates since David Lange's
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As the international community observes United Nations Day, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, reiterated the country's commitment to working with member states and the UN system to promote peace, development, and human dignity. In a message on the Day, Senator Dar
