Geurasia

15/10/2024 07:00

Beijing expresses concern to Israel, Iran over escalation in the Middle East

China told both Israel and Iran that it was deeply worried about another direct exchange of fire between them as the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) prepared for a retaliatory strike against the Persian state.

14/10/2024 19:48

Péter Szijjártó: the European Union has much to gain from cooperation with Central Asia

The Foreign Minister chaired a meeting of the EU-Kazakhstan Cooperation Council.

14/10/2024 16:00

Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks at the finish line

After decades of warfare, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan may finally be resolved. Armenian leaders have expressed optimism that they are ready to make peace as soon as possible.

13/10/2024 23:53

Serbia views BRICS membership as alternative to EU

Serbia views BRICS membership as a real alternative to joining the European Union, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin stated in an interview with German newspaper Berliner Zeitung.

11/10/2024 22:20

UAE – Big changes in Little Sparta’s foreign policy

We live in the age of deglobalisation thanks to the post-pandemic protectionism, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the ever-escalating US-China confrontation. In essence globalisation has not stopped, it has only moved to states where the great powers can still do business with each other, albeit indirectly.

11/10/2024 21:29

From protests to constitutional reform – five years in review

In 2024 june was five years on, Central Asia's largest country by territory has seen major political changes. Nursultan Nazarbayev, who has been in power since Kazakhstan's independence, stepped down as president in2019 and became the country's new president, Kashim-Zsomart Tokayev, hoping to retire and continue to lead the country while retaining his power.

11/10/2024 18:21

Viktor Orbán holds talks with the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, focusing on peace and the economy

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Zhaparov at the Carmelite Monastery.

03/10/2024 15:27

Introducing Turkish high-tech: fighter jets and drones take to the skies

One of the world's largest aerospace and technology exhibitions, Teknofest, has kicked off.

02/10/2024 17:43

Xi, Putin vow to expand practical cooperation as China, Russia mark 75 years of bilateral ties

The Chinese and Russian presidents have vowed to bolster bilateral ties and expand “all-round practical cooperation” as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

01/10/2024 23:23

Viktor Orbán: We condemn the attack against Israel

After Israel launched a ground offensive against Lebanon on Monday, Iran responded with a large-scale missile attack early Tuesday evening. According to local reports, Iran fired more than a hundred missiles towards Israel, triggering sirens across much of the country. Washington has announced that the U.S. Air Force will assist Israel in intercepting Iranian missiles. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán convened the meeting of the National Security Cabinet and condemned Iran’s attack.

27/09/2024 17:04

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan's next prime minister

Japan's governing party on Friday picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week.

27/09/2024 14:06

"Deepening cooperation with China is not a threat, but an opportunity"

This year, Hungary and China are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. To commemorate the occasion, a reception was held in Budapest on Thursday evening, where László Kövér, Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, delivered a speech to mark the anniversary.

26/09/2024 15:05

FM Szijjártó: Hungary's interest lies in maintaining a fair relationship with Russia

“It is in Hungary’s interest to maintain fair relations based on mutual respect and to further develop cooperation with Russia in areas not affected by sanctions,” Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stated on Wednesday evening in New York.

14/09/2024 16:30

The geopolitical significance of Lebanon in the Middle East

Lebanon, a small but important country on the Mediterranean coast, occupies a special place on the political and geopolitical map of the Middle East. The country’s history, its religious diversity and its political system fundamentally influence its regional role and its international relations.

13/09/2024 22:34

Malaysia Day celebrated with successful Budapest event

An Official Diplomatic Reception on the occasion of the 67th National Day / 61st Malaysia Day and in commemoration of the 55th Anniversary of the Establishment of Malaysia-Hungary Diplomatic Relations, as well as in promotion of Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship was held at the Budapest Marriott Hotel on the 12 September 2024.

11/09/2024 18:49

New bus service launched to protect London’s Jews

London transport authorities have introduced a new bus service linking two areas of the capital with large Jewish populations. This was necessary because the number of anti-Semitic crimes rose to an unprecedented level last year.