Southeast Asian governments on Wednesday urged China and rival superpower the United States to hold back from “provocative actions” that could inflame tensions, saying they were watching the situation around Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
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US Senate Passes Bill to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief stalemate over the measure that had infuriated advocates and inspired some to camp outs…
Read moreASEAN ratchets up criticism of Myanmar junta as Russian FM visits Naypyidaw
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ratcheted up its criticism of member state Myanmar’s junta on Wednesday, as Russia’s top diplomat visited Naypyidaw despite international outrage of the regime’s execution of four prominent democracy a…
Read moreSix More Nations Sign TAC
This afternoon, six more countries signed the Instrument of Accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). The six nations are the Kingdom of Denmark, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Sultanate of Om…
Read moreExpectation for solutions to ASEAN and Global Issues Pinned in 55th AMM and Related Meetings
The 55th ASEAN Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings are expected to find proper solutions to facing problems in the region and the world.Top agenda – security, economic recovery, climate change among other issues are set to place on the table in 55t…
Read moreASEAN Foreign Ministers Appreciate AICHR’s Achievements
ASEAN Foreign Ministers have lauded the achievements of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in enhancing human rights protection.They made the appreciation in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Interface Meeting with AICHR Represent…
Read moreCambodia Voices Concerns over Tension in Taiwan Strait
The spokesperson of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings H.E. Kung Phoak has shared Cambodia’s concerns over the tension in Taiwan Strait as the U.S. House Speaker H.E. Ms. Nancy Pelosi is expected to pay a visit to Taiwan. “…
Read moreCambodia, Greece Discuss Relations Enhancement
Cambodia and Greece have discussed ways to further strengthen their relations and cooperation.The discussion took place between H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and visiting …
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