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Central Asia
Russian PM to meet Kyrgyz leaders in Bishkek
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in Bishkek for an official visit for talks with Kyrgyz leadership and to take part in a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) meeting. “Kyrgyzstan and Russia have not many topics, requiring a rapid response,” the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev…
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West Asia
Erdogan reminds Germany’s Namibia Genocide
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed Germany over the parliament resolution on the historical events which recognizes the relocation of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire as “genocide.” He spoke at Sebahattin Zaim University on June 5 and said that Germany blackmailed Turkey by this resolution. He called out the Germans…
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East Asia
Russia ranked 60th according to World Citizenship Index
Russia has been ranked 60th out of 161 according to the citizenship quality, the results of Henley & Partners Consulting Company research. The company launched a global ranking report of nationalities examined based on the scale of economy, human development, peace, and stability. From an external viewpoint, the index looks…
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West Asia
The Nazi Salute of Armenia
The German Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution by declaring the killings of Armenians by Ottomans in 1915 a genocide. Turkish authorities called this initiative as irrational and recalled its ambassador to Berlin, Hüseyin Avni Karslioglu. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent letters of thanks to the President of Federal Republic…
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West Asia
Important analysis about Caucasus region released
An important analysis about the South Caucasus region has been published by The Caucasus Edition: – Journal of Conflict Transformation. The paper named “The Role of Global and Regional Actors in the South Caucasus” has been written by the distinguished analysts on Caucasus region. Analysts Orhan Gafarli, Arevik Anapiosyan and…
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West Asia
A short look at the 25 years of Georgia’s independence
For the Republic of Georgia, this year is the special one. After living 70 years in the Soviet Union, Georgia celebrates its 25 years of independence. It was a hard path. But despite this country wants to move forward and it has own strategic plans, like membership process with EU…
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West Asia
Armenia, Iran to cancel visa regime
Armenia and Iran plan to sign an agreement to cancel visa regime. The draft document is on the agenda of the Armenian government meeting, which will be held on June 2, Tehran Times reports. Two countries aim at the further development of relations between the two countries, strengthening mutually beneficial…
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East Asia
China-New Zealand ties at historic high
By Li Feng and Bao Jie from People’s Daily Relations between China and New Zealand are at their best since the two countries established diplomatic relations 44 years ago, said Liu Qibao, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, during his three-day trip to New Zealand. The…
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East Asia
Media cooperation highlights China-Australia ties
By Bao Jie from People’s Daily China-Australia ties will be further intensified as their media cooperation increases following the signing of a series of agreements in Sydney on Friday. Senior officials from both sides, including Liu Qibao, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and Gary Quinlan,…
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East Asia
Australian sinologists positive on ties with China
By Li Feng from People’s Daily China and Australia should intensify collaboration in politics, economy, culture as well as peoples based on their current sound ties, Australian experts on Chinese studies expressed their optimism over bilateral ties at a symposium held in Sydney on Friday. “Australia-China relations are good overall”,…
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