China asks G20 countries to resolutely advance economic globalisation; calls for unity & cooperation
Saturday, 9 September 2023 Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday underlined the need for unity amongst the G20 members and called for cooperation, inclusion and resolute support for economic globalisation. Li, the number two ranked leader of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), is currently in New Delhi, deputing for President Xi Jinping, to attend the annual G20 summit being hosted by India from September 9-10.
Russian and Chinese naval forces have commenced a series of joint military exercises, titled 'Maritime Joint-2024,' in the Pacific Ocean. The three-day drills, which began near the Chinese city of Zhanjiang, aim to enhance the naval forces' capability to address security threats, maintain international and regional stability, and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, according to a statement from Beijing's Defense Ministry. Two vessels from Russia’s Pacific Fleet are participating in the exercises, as reported by the fleet’s press office on Monday via TASS. The participating crews are set to conduct a range of activities, including air defence exercises, drills involving anti-submarine aviation, resupply operations while underway, and sea rescue training.
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Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran's presidential run-off with 53.7% of the votes, campaigning on a platform of opening Iran to the world and promising unity. International leaders, including Putin and Modi, have congratulated Pezeshkian. Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince affirmed commitment to improving ties with Iran, while Azerbaijan's President Aliyev invited Pezeshkian to strengthen bilateral relations. Venezuela and China expressed optimism about Iran's future under Pezeshkian, and Iraq and Pakistan emphasised enhancing regional cooperation. Kuwait's Emir wished success for Iran's new president, and Syrian President Assad pledged to deepen strategic ties. Pezeshkian faces expectations to manage domestic challenges and international relations, with global leaders expecting Iran to play a stabilising role in the region under his leadership.
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Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, engaged in a series of bilateral meetings during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakhstan. He met with Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, emphasising strong ties. Putin also discussed trade and cooperation in energy and agriculture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Additionally, he held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting economic collaboration. Putin concluded by meeting with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the SCO Heads of State Council meeting in Astana on July 4th.
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China has initiated two days of military drills encircling Taiwan, branding them as "punishment" for "separatist acts." This move comes shortly after Taiwan's newly elected leader, Lai Ching-te, was sworn in. The ruling Communist Party of China maintains that Taiwan is part of its territory, despite never having controlled it, and has vowed to reclaim the island by force if necessary.
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