World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some outstanding international events in the past 24 hours.
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| Russia is seeking to promote relations with African countries, which view Moscow as a friendly country without colonial foundations on the continent. (Source: ABC News) |
Africa
* Russian President had a phone call with the leaders of three African countries: On March 26, the head of Niger's military government Abdourahamane Tiani had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two heads of state discussed the need to strengthen security cooperation to face current threats. They also discussed “global and multi-industry strategic cooperation projects”.
General Tiani thanked President Putin for Russia's "support" for Niger today as well as the country's fight for national sovereignty.
On March 27, the Kremlin announced that President Putin also had a phone call with the leaders of the Republic of Congo and Mali.
In a phone call with Mali military leader Assimi Goita - interim leader during the West African country's transition period, the two sides agreed to strengthen closer bilateral relations, especially in the areas of counterterrorism, agriculture, energy and mining.
Mr. Goita said he thanked Mr. Putin for providing free wheat, fertilizer and fuel to Mali.
In a phone call with leader of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso, the two sides agreed to strengthen political, economic and humanitarian relations between the two countries. (Reuters, Sputnik)
* The US promotes the resumption of Sudan peace talks between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and expressed hope that discussions could be held after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on April 18.
US special envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello noted, “anyone who thinks that either side is capable of an outright victory at this point should clearly understand that this is not the case.”
“A war of attrition is not only disastrous for civilians, but it can easily turn into a regional and sectarian war,” he added. (AFP)
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Asia Pacific
* The US should not "contain" China, according to Mr. Liu Jianchao, Member of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Foreign Relations Liaison Committee of the Communist Party of China, March 27.
Mr. Liu Jianchao, 60 years old, is considered by many to be the leading candidate to be China's next Foreign Minister.
Speaking at the forum in Singapore, he called for efforts to promote economic globalization, noting: “Asia must be careful not to become a testing ground for parallel systems. If so, long-standing industrial supply chains in the region could be disrupted and it will be even more difficult for Asia to achieve prosperity."
Assessing US-China relations, Mr. Liu Jianchao said that one of the reasons why the two countries are still facing difficulties is because "the US has not abandoned its policy of suppressing and restraining China", emphasizing the best way To mend the relationship is to promote dialogue and communication, which could raise America's perception of China. (SCMP)
* China-Nepal discussed bilateral cooperation: On March 26, in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a discussion with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal Narayan Kaji Shrestha.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China has always identified Nepal as an important direction in its neighboring foreign policy, and is ready to work with Kathmandu to promote high-quality cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road initiative as well as bringing strategic cooperative partnerships to a new level.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal Narayan Kaji Shrestha said that the country's new government values relations with China and is ready to cooperate with Beijing to promote Belt and Road Initiative cooperation as well as decide Join the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative (GDI). (THX)
* India conducts live-fire exercises in the Indian Ocean, around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, near the strategically important Strait of Malacca, scheduled to take place from March 29-30 in an area stretching 3 km.
The time of the above exercise coincided with the appearance of China's Vien Vong 3 space surveillance ship in this area. Experts predict that during this exercise, India may test-fire the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, deployed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (VNA)
* The US and South Korea strengthen cooperation to cope with North Korea: On March 27, a South Korean defense official said that this country and the United States are looking to establish a high-level consulting agency on defense technology cooperation as part of efforts to strengthen relations in the field of defense technology. this area.
If the advisory body is established, technologies expected to be discussed include robots designed to eliminate weapons of mass destruction and improvised explosive device (IED) disposal devices, which are expected to help deal with threats from North Korea.
Meanwhile, on the same day, South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that this country and the US had established a task force to effectively prevent North Korea from sponsoring illegal nuclear and missile programs. law of this country (Yonhap)
* 5 Chinese citizens died in Pakistan, in a suicide bombing targeting these people on March 26.
China has asked Pakistan to conduct an investigation and appropriately punish the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for "a thorough joint investigation, using all state resources."
He also asked military authorities to review security arrangements to protect Chinese citizens and their interests. (THX)
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Middle East
* Hezbollah-Israel retaliate against each other: On March 26, Hezbollah announced that three members of this movement were killed in Israeli attacks on Hebbariyeh in southern Lebanon.
On March 27, Hezbollah said it launched dozens of rockets at Kiryet Shmona, an Israeli town near the border with Lebanon, in response to the above attack.
Israel had no immediate response to the incident or details of any casualties or damage. (Reuters)
* It is necessary to establish a local government agency to manage the Gaza Strip after military operations ended, according to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
According to him, at that time, the Gaza Strip will not be under the management of Israel or the Palestinian Hamas movement, but local government agencies need to be established to carry out this work.
The Israeli Defense Minister also announced that one goal of his visit to the US is to "emphasize the importance of the relationship between the two countries because Israel shares "100% of values and 99% of interests with the US". (Sputnik)
* Israel announced the destruction of deputy leader of Hamas's armed wing Marwan Issa in an earlier airstrike this month.
Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari described Issa as "one of the organizers of the October 7 massacre" and the highest-ranking member of Hamas to be killed since the war in Gaza began. (AFP)
* Countries call for implementation of the resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed on March 25.
The Arab League (AL) and the Arab Parliament on March 26 welcomed the Security Council resolution. AL Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit emphasized the need to implement the resolution on the ground, halting military operations and Israeli aggression immediately and thoroughly.
AL assessed that this resolution "signaled a notable change in the international stance" on the conflict in Gaza, including the US stance.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on the same day also called for effective implementation of the Security Council resolution. (Anadolu, THX)
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Russia-Ukraine
* Russia attacked with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Shahed In Ukraine in just one night on March 26, 3 of them were shot down in the Kharkov, Sumy and Kiev areas, according to Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Mykola Oleshchuk.
"Air defense missile units, mobile fire groups, electronic warfare equipment... participated in repelling this air attack," Mr. Meatchuk said. (Reuters)
* Russia denies Switzerland's role in promoting peace in Ukraine: On March 26, Head of the Russian delegation in Geneva (Switzerland) Gennady Gatilov affirmed that Moscow does not oppose any negotiations to end the conflict.
However, Russia will not participate in the peace conference for Ukraine that Bern plans to organize, stating: “At this time, we see no opportunity for Switzerland to lead and organize such activities. We think that at this time, they have lost their neutral position." (Anadolu)
* The European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are not prepared for conflict with Russia, according to Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on March 26.
According to the diplomat, “none of the alliances that Spain participates in are offensive alliances, they are all defensive alliances.” (Euromaidan Press)
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Châu Âu
* Russia declared the head of Ukrainian military intelligence a legitimate target: On March 26, Director of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Alexander Bortnikov said that Director General of the General Directorate of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR) Kirill Budanov is a legitimate target of the Russian Armed Forces ( VS RF).
Mr. Bortnikov accused Ukrainian intelligence of facilitating the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall theater. (Reuters)
* Russia amended laws related to foreigners after terrorism Bloody March 22 left at least 3 people dead in the suburbs of Moscow.
The main content of the new law is to reduce the term of labor contracts with foreigners to 2 years for an employer. If the employment contract expires, the employee will have to leave the country on time.
A law firm will be established to monitor the stay of foreigners in the Russian Federation, act as a recruitment coordinator and a center for providing human resources to Russian companies. (TASS)
* NATO can shoot down if Russian missiles fly into alliance territory, according to Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Szejna on March 26. According to him, NATO is analyzing a series of different ideas, including the ability to shoot down the above missile.
However, this possibility only occurs with Ukraine's consent and taking into account the international consequences, when NATO missiles may hit Russian missiles outside the alliance's territory.
The Polish diplomat also said that Russia cannot impose any rules on NATO and that Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to get used to the fact that "on the side of NATO, on the side of democratic countries, the EU will began to have a certain tone when resolving the conflict in Ukraine." (The Kyiv Independent)
* Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network Conference (NAM PN) The third time was held in Geneva (Switzerland), bringing together 3 delegations representing member parliaments and international organizations.
In his opening speech, Chairman of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova – whose country holds the role of Chairman of NAM – expressed hope that the conference will contribute significantly to the further development of the Network and its cooperation. cooperation between member countries.
Praising the number of participants in the conferences of the NAM Parliamentary Network that has continuously increased since the inaugural conference in Madrid in 2021, Ms. Gafarova said, this demonstrates the intention to strengthen solidarity and cooperation between our parliaments”. (Azernews)
* Ukraine and Sweden strengthen nuclear cooperation: On March 26, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko met with Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch in Kiev.
Ukraine's Energy Minister said: "Cooperation in the nuclear field between the two countries is a top priority. We have shown other countries that the nuclear industry can have a future without Russia."
The two sides discussed the prospects for deeper cooperation between Ukraine and Sweden to push Russia out of the nuclear fuel and atomic technology market in Europe. (Ukrinform)
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Hungary announced that it would keep in touch with the Russian leader until the end, while the Czechs planned to send an Ambassador to Moscow |
Americas
* Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio prepares to visit the US: On March 26, the most senior National Security Advisors of the US and Japan discussed measures to strengthen the deterrence capacity of the US-Japan alliance in preparation for Mr. Kishida's visit to Washington. next month.
The White House said the two sides discussed logistical steps to “ensure the historic success” of the visit and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining cooperation, with an alliance “considered is a cornerstone for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.”
Advisors from the two countries also discussed ways to deepen cooperation with like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific region and other regions. (Kyodo)
* The US imposes sanctions on Houthi, Hezbollah and Quds: On March 26, the US Treasury Department imposed anti-terrorism sanctions on cases it described as providing financial and commercial support to the Houthi forces in Yemen and Iran's Quds Force. and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
According to a statement from the US Treasury Department, the sanctions target 6 entities, 1 individual and 2 oil tankers for participating in supporting the transportation of goods and financial transactions. (Reuters)
