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Large US Delegation at Munich Conference Underscores Bipartisan Support for Ukraine

Nearly 50 lawmakers from both major US political parties on Friday attended the start of Europe's premier annual security conference to affirm bipartisan support for US aid to Ukraine. Four delegations of Democratic and Republican leaders and members of the Senate and House converged as one of the largest groups…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

Ukraine's Zelensky pleads for increased support at Munich Security meeting

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged world leaders to speed up support for his country. Zelensky spoke at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, as Germany pushed allies to deliver crucial tanks ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 17, 2023

'Not the time for dialogue' with Russia's Putin, Macron says at Munich summit

French President Emmanuel Macron said Kyiv's Western allies were "ready for a prolonged conflict" in Ukraine as world leaders gathered at the Munich Security Conference on Friday to renew their vow to back Kyiv against Russian forces ahead of the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion. Read our live blog to…

France 24 · Feb 17, 2023

Top U.S., China diplomats weigh first meeting since balloon drama

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is considering meeting top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference starting this week, in what would be their first face-to-face talks after the United States shot down what it said was a Chinese spy balloon and other flying objects, sources said.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Russia

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will attend the Munich Security Conference this month and plans to visit several countries including Russia, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

Alimi Heads to Europe to Coordinate Peace Efforts in Yemen

The head of the Yemeni Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, left Aden for Riyadh ahead of his European tour, including Belgium and Germany, to coordinate the stalled peace efforts with the Houthi militia. According to a source in the Yemeni presidency, Alimi was scheduled to hold discussions with senior European officials…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 12, 2023

Amirabdollahian in Beirut, Says Iran Ready to Build 2 Power Plants

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian expressed on Thursday his country’s readiness to contribute in building two power plants in Lebanon, each with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts. The minister said he had discussed the offer during his meeting with Prime Minister Najib Mikati on the sidelines of the Munich Security…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2022

Palestine Expresses Reservations over Statements on Normalizing Ties with Israel

The Palestinian Authority on Sunday expressed reservations about a clause referring to the Arab normalization with Israel in the final statement of a quadripartite meeting held Saturday in Munich, Germany. A meeting for Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Jordan, France and Germany was held Saturday on the sidelines of the Munich…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022

Saudi, European, American Officials Discuss Iran's Nuclear File

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abullah held talks on Sunday with several ministers and political leaders on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. He met with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell for talks on Saudi-European relations and ways to bolster them in all fields.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022

UAE Minister: Investment in Oil, Gas Ensures Energy Security

Investment needs to focus on the lowest-cost, lowest-carbon oil and gas resources, said the United Arab Emirates Industry Minister, Sultan al-Jaber, at the Munich Security Conference. "For our collective security, the world will need to continue using all energy options for a long time," he was quoted as saying according…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2022