Anna van Densky from Brussels The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Libyan Interim government Abdulhadi Ibrahim Lahweej visited the European Parliament on October 15 to exchange opinions with MEP on the Libyan conflict resolution. Although the top diplomat had discussions behind closed doors, he was eloquent with Brussels press corps about the range of problems…
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Russian Ambassador Yakovenko left London
Russian Ambassador to the UK Alexander Yakovenko (65) has relinquished his duties in London and left for Moscow, the Embassy in the UK informed on August 24. 24 August Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Mr Alexander Yakovenko relinquished his duties and departed to…
Mogherini meets disgraced Borrell with open arms
Today the Foreign Affairs Council started with a discussion on current affairs, allowing ministers to review pressing issues on the international agenda. #migration @FedericaMog I’ll ask Member States to be consistent and put money on their political priorities. €4.5 bln already used for projects on the ground with good results; now risk of a gap….
French ambassador to Vanuatu dismissed for sexual assault
French ambassador to Vanuatu (pictured), accused of sexual assault, was removed from office. A woman had reproached him for caressing her buttocks several times on February 11 at an Economic Summit. The French government has terminated the duties of the ambassador to Vanuatu, which is the subject of a complaint for sexual assault, according to…
EU expects Turkey juridical reform
“The EU reaffirmed the importance of the relations between the EU and Turkey, a candidate country and a key partner and stressed the importance of open and frank dialogue, within the established framework, in order to address common challenges in areas of joint interest such as migration, counter-terrorism, energy, transport, the economy and trade. 🇪🇺🇹🇷Press…
Maduro expels Colombia diplomats
Venezuela has severed relations with Colombia and has expelled all diplomats from its Embassy, President Nicolas Maduro has announced, during a rally in Caracas. BREAKING: #Venezuela cuts off diplomatic, political ties with #Colombia – #Maduro — Ruptly (@Ruptly) February 23, 2019 Maduro had earlier closed the border with Colombia as a response to attempts by the…
Venezuela contact group stays EU diplomatic tool
The EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini confirmed the determination of the Foreign ministers to continue efforts for Venezuela crisis resolution through the international contact group. Apparently, the denial of entry to four Members of the European Parliament (MEP) will not deviate from the endorsed policy vis-à-vis Caracas. I regret entry to #Venezuela to #MEPs was denied….
France-Italy diplomatic clash over Yellow Vests
President Emmanuel Macron’s government recalled France ambassador to Rome Christian Masset on February 7 in an unprecedented act since World War II , saying it had enough with “repeated, baseless” attacks by Italian political leaders against France. DIRECT. La France dénonce des "attaques" sans "précédent" de l'Italie et rappelle son ambassadeur à Romehttps://t.co/vlXsFZStW7 pic.twitter.com/ySb2Loxs7K —…
Macron as “major producer” of fake news
The Russian Foreign Ministry will request official explanation from l’Elysée, as well as from the French Embassy in Moscow concerning a media-cited statement by President Emmanuel Macron alleging that Russian media is meddling in the republic’s affairs, namely Yellow Vests protests, Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. “If this piece of news cites everything correctly (and we will officially request…
Venezuela military intervention as “option”
President Donald Trump said military intervention in Venezuela was “an option” as Western nations increase pressure on Socialist leader Nicolas Maduro to step down, while Russia in its capacity of the UN Security Council permanent member warned against “destructive meddling.” “The level of technical equipment and training of the Venezuelan army is very high today….
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