European Union
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the implementation of a deal to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, which was reached with Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar. The deal aims to ease the suffering of 2.3 million people in the coastal enclave who have endured over 21
Foreign policy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed Washington's enduring commitment to ASEAN, describing the regional bloc as the "preeminent mechanism" for US engagement in the Indo-Pacific. Rubio emphasized ASEAN's central role in shaping the US foreign policy approach to the region, asserting that
Foreign ministers
Russian Foreign Minister S.V. Lavrov will attend meetings in Kuala Lumpur as part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a key partner in Russia's Eurasian security architecture. The 20th anniversary of the Russia-ASEAN summit marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship, with a focus
Foreign ministers
On July 7, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Mauritania Tang Zhongdong paid a visit to Mauritanian Foreign Minister Marzouq, marking a significant occasion in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The establishment of diplomatic relations in 1965 has been a cornerstone of their friendship, with China appreciating Mauritania's
Foreign ministers
Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kestutis Budrys met with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp in the Netherlands to discuss key foreign policy and security priorities, regional stability, and growing bilateral investment. The meeting reaffirmed the countries' commitment to closer defense cooperation and strategic alignment. Lithuania and the Netherlands emphasized
Cabinet officials
The Republic of Azerbaijan marked the professional holiday of the diplomatic service employees with an official reception and concert program at the Gulustan Palace on July 8. The ceremony brought together high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov, and dignitaries from various government agencies and diplomatic missions.
Foreign ministers
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to discuss critical issues in the Middle East, particularly in the Gaza Strip and Iran. The conversation centered on the latest ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, the humanitarian situation
Cabinet officials
The United States government has revised its visa reciprocity policy for Nigerian citizens, a significant departure from the agreement reached under former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, in 2023. The new policy, which takes effect immediately, will issue single-entry visas with a three-month validity period to most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visitors
Cabinet officials
Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kestutis Budrys convened a meeting with diplomatic missions and international organizations on July 7, marking the country's annual evaluation of foreign policy achievements and future challenges. The Minister stated that ending Russia's war against Ukraine is crucial for Lithuania's
Foreign ministers
The UK has re-established diplomatic relations with Syria after a 14-year hiatus, following the collapse of the Assad regime. Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Damascus to renew the UK and Syria's diplomatic relationship and to commit to supporting the new Syrian government in rebuilding the country's
Cabinet officials
The 9th meeting of Azerbaijan's diplomatic service bodies, held under the theme 'Azerbaijan's Foreign Policy After the Restoration of Sovereignty: Priorities and Challenges,' was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov and Assistant to the President Hikmet Hajiyev. The
Foreign ministers
As the United Kingdom takes steps to re-establish diplomatic relations with Syria, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has emphasized that a stable Syria is in the UK's interests. This move comes after a decade of conflict, with Lammy meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani
