All articles tagged with #diplomatic thaw
Amid regional diplomacy and shifting influences, Syria and Lebanon are cautiously exploring improved ties with Israel, with high-level meetings and potential peace initiatives, while regional powers like the US and Saudi Arabia seek to facilitate stability and economic cooperation, despite ongoing sectarian and geopolitical tensions.
India and Canada are moving towards restoring diplomatic relations nearly two years after a deep rift caused by the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Nijjar, with plans to appoint new ambassadors, restart trade talks, and resume visa services, following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit.
Turkey and Egypt are set to discuss various issues, including the war in Gaza, at a summit in Cairo, aiming to extend their recent diplomatic thaw. Despite past disagreements and regional competition, the two countries have been working to improve relations, with a focus on economic ties, trade, tourism, and energy. While the impact of their cooperation on the situation in Gaza may be limited, both countries are seeking areas of common practical interest and economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector.
The United States has deported a group of migrants to Venezuela following a diplomatic thaw between the two countries. This move comes as part of the Biden administration's efforts to address the immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border. The deportation of migrants to Venezuela is significant as it marks a shift in US policy towards the country, which has been under economic and political turmoil for years.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit China for a series of meetings with senior officials, including Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. The trip comes four months after Blinken’s initially planned visit was scuttled by the furor over a Chinese spy balloon found traversing the United States. The Biden administration hopes this trip will be at least the first step toward an eventual summit between President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. However, some GOP lawmakers argue that Blinken’s trip effectively rewards Beijing for bad behavior.