Nazarbayev arrives in Washington
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Washington. During the Kazakh leader's visit, he will meet with US President Donald Trump and the representatives of political and business …
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Russia finally seized diplomatic initiative in Syria
Saudi Arabia and UN special envoy may support it
Lavrov and Guterres to meet in New York
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit New York on January 18-19, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. The minister will take part in the UN Security Council’s …
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Iran
The UN Security Council will meet Friday afternoon to discuss the crisis in Iran after the United States asked the body to address deadly protests there, Sputnik reports citing a source. "The UNSC meeting is scheduled for 3 …
Why did Trump recognize Jerusalem as Israel capital?
US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel caused a wave of criticism in the international community. In particular, eight countries-members of the UN Security Council will discuss current …
Putin briefs Security Council on Syrian talks in Sochi
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with permanent members of the Security Council, according to the Kremlin website. The meeting participants had a thorough exchange of opinions in the context of the President’s …
EU to strengthen control of Schengen borders
The EU Council adopted the regulation for an entry-exit system and the regulation amending the Schengen border code in relation to the entry-exit system. This system will register entry, exit and refusal of entry information of third …
Nazarbayev to open ceremony of Kazakhstan's accession to UN Security Council presidency
Chairman of the Kazakh Senate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Natalia …
Azerbaijan sends letter to Guterres on Karabakh conflict
Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the United Nations addressed a letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in pursuant to the “The situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan”, …
UN Security Council pushes Iraq and Kurds to hold talks
The UN Security Council urged the Iraqi government and regional leaders in Kurdistan to set a timetable for talks to end a crisis triggered by last month's Kurdish referendum on independence. The appeal from the top UN body came …
Russia blocks draft resolution extending UN-OPCW mandate in Syria
Russia has blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution extending the UN-OPCW Joint Mechanism’s mandate in Syria for another year, TASS reports. Along with Russia, the US-initiated document received a negative vote from …
Lavrov: resumption of UN Security Council’s sanctions against Iran impossible
Russia does not believe that the UN Security Council could renew sanctions against Tehran, which had been in place until the Iran nuclear deal was signed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "The return to …
UN Security Council calls on Iraq and Kurdistan to engage in dialogue
The UN Security Council expressed concern over recent reports of violence near the city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq. According to media reports, the city was reportedly seized by Iraqi Government forces from Kurds. …
Putin calls on UN to deal with regional conflicts (including Karabakh)
The United Nations should pay special attention to solving regional conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during presentation of credentials by envoys in the Kremlin. "The UN should pay special …
China supports Russia’s initiative to deploy UN mission to eastern Ukraine
China supported Russia’s proposal to deploy a United Nations mission to the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang said. "Yes, now the UN Security Council is discussing the …
Ismail Serageldin: "We do not need Karabakh war - we need peace"
Vestnik Kavkaza spoke with the director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, co-chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center Ismail Serageldin
Damascus calls on UN to stop US-led crimes
Damascus has urged the United Nations to take on its responsibilities concerning the establishment of international peace and security to put an end to the crimes against Syrians by the US-led coalition purportedly fighting the ISIS terrorist …
Kazakhstan condemns North Korea's nuclear tests
Kazakhstan condemns Pyongyang’s policy, saying it undermines collective efforts to ensure a nuclear weapons-free future of the planet, the country's representative said at the UN Security Council meeting. "The threat of …
Iran complains to UN Security Council about US sanctions
Iran has complained to the U.N. Security Council about sanctions the United States imposed on Iran in July, saying they breached Tehran's nuclear deal with major powers, the speaker of parliament Ali Larijani said. …
UN Security Council extends sanctions against ISIS
The United Nations Security Council has extended sanctions against the ISIS and Al-Qaeda by blacklisting eight individuals and companies. A US-drafted resolution was adopted unanimously on Thursday. Four more names will be added the …
