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The establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly marked the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye, signifying the establishment of a new Turkish state and the victory of democracy over the old regime. Read my story and subscribe for more: https://lnkd.in/dSsFVsVc

Are Kosovo-Serbia starting a detente? Is Belgrade inching towards the West? Tomorrow in Rome an informal and sharp discussion with Strategic Balkans at the Foreign Affairs Club on the opportunities for a decisive integration push of the Balkans till the Black Sea.

PANELISTS; Ambassador Monica Juma, EGH National Security Advisor, Republic of Kenya Professor Karuti Kanyinga, Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE: In a time of increasing geopolitical tensions and conflicts, such as those in Sudan and Gaza, Kenya and Norway continue to work collaboratively on the global stage to promote peace and security. Both nations act as bridge builders between geopolitical divides, striving to maintain a balanced multilateral order. Norway’s recent recognition of the state of Palestine, alongside Spain and Ireland, highlights its active role in Middle Eastern politics. Concurrently, Kenya leads in peace and security efforts within the Horn of Africa and globally, including a planned police contingent deployment to Haiti. The partnership between Kenya and Norway extends to the climate agenda and the blue economy, both bilaterally and multilaterally. Norwegian companies are increasingly investing in Kenya, particularly in agriculture, agri-technology, ICT, startups, and renewable energy sectors, with Norwegian state entities investing approximately USD 500 million in Kenyan companies.

What has been built in South Africa is extraordinary considering the abyss we were contemplating ahead of the first free and fair elections in 1994, particularly in the province we are based, KwaZulu-Natal. It took South Africans on all sides being more determined to come together and form something new than to hold onto the status quo including privilege, access and security that excluded others. It seems to me that ultimately in Israel-Palestine the only sustainable future is for moderates from all sides to find one another and be determined to forge something new that has the potential to bring prosperity to all. The struggle for the realisation of that goal in South Africa is still very real, but we are at least on that journey. The sooner Israel-Palestine can marginalise the radicals and find each other as moderates committed to a sustainable future together, the sooner the area is on the path to a solution. The question is whether there is the possibility of a groundswell of moderates who can find each other or whether the radicals will continue to win out by radicalising one generation after another through violence and destruction. Foundational to the determination of that possibility is the worldview of each side and whether those worldviews are able to sustain hospitality and acceptance of the Other and therefore sustain any peace that can be forged.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang would make an official visit to Pakistan next month, in October, marking the first visit by a Chinese Prime Minister in 11 years. Scheduled for October 14 to 16, his visit includes bilateral talks in Islamabad and participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. The visit aims to enhance Pakistan-China relations and is expected to yield several new agreements. #China #Pakistan #LiQiang #BilateralRelations #SCOSummit #ChinaPakistanFriendship #DiplomaticVisit #ChinaPakistanTies #PakistanChinaCooperation #SCO #InternationalRelations #ChinaInPakistan #PakistanDiplomacy #TradeAgreements #PakistanChina

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan is set to embark on an official visit to Pakistan on July 11th at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to a Foreign Office press release, President Aliyev will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss various mutual interests and enhance bilateral cooperation. The visit is expected to witness the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding. This visit underscores the strong relationship and high-level dialogue between the two nations. #PakistanAzerbaijanRelations #BilateralCooperation #Pakistan #Visit

As European nations increase and renew their ties with Trinidad and Tobago the opportunity for mutual economic growth should be realized.

💼 #ModiCabinet 3.0 | The erudite S Jaishankar has returned as the Union Minister of External Affairs in PM #NarendraModi's cabinet ministers. He was among the first 10 ministers, who were sworn in after PM #Modi took oath on June 9. ➡️ S Jaishankar has emerged as a prominent figure in India’s diplomacy over the past five years, navigating a rapidly changing global landscape. As the first Foreign Secretary to assume the role of external affairs minister, he played a pivotal part in shaping India’s foreign policy amid a series of global challenges. More details here👉 https://lnkd.in/dAsTzTXc

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ms Kamikawa Yoko is paying an official visit to Nepal on 5 May 2024. She is visiting Nepal at the cordial invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release today. During her visit, she will pay courtesy calls to President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda. #JapanNepalRelations #DiplomaticVisit #ForeignAffairs #YokoInNepal #BilateralRelations #DiplomaticRelations #InternationalVisit #JapanNepalCooperation #DiplomaticMission #BuildingBridges

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev will visit Pakistan on July 11th at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During the visit, President Aliyev will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss mutual interests and enhance bilateral cooperation. The visit is expected to include the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding, highlighting the strong relationship and high-level dialogue between the two nations. #PakistanAzerbaijanRelations #BilateralCooperation #Pakistan #Visit