Diplomatic News

Russia’s FM Lavrov meets UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah on two-day visit to Abu Dhabi

Russia’s FM Lavrov meets UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah on two-day visit to Abu Dhabi

05 Nov 2022

The UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Abu Dhabi, signaling stronger ties between the two countries.

The meeting was to discuss the existing strategic partnership and bilateral efforts to “enhance prospects for more collaboration across all fronts,” the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Thursday.

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“During the talks, the... Read More

Tourism and sports development issues discussed in Uzbekistan

Tourism and sports development issues discussed in Uzbekistan

30 Jan 2020

Today, the global tourism market amounts to nearly 9 trillion dollars. Every tenth in the world works in this area.

According to studies, tourists prefer to visit those countries where flight time does not exceed 5 hours. About 60 states and a population of 3 billion people are located in this radius around our country. Of these, nearly 360 million people travel annually. This is a huge tourism market.

Last year, 6.7 million tourists visited Uzbekistan. More than 10... Read More

Uzbek parliamentary elections: Intl observers repose confidence in polls arrangements

Uzbek parliamentary elections: Intl observers repose confidence in polls arrangements

25 Dec 2019

According to the provisional data, deputies to the Legislative Chamber were elected in 128 out of 150 constituencies. Yesterday were announced the preliminary results of the elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis.

On 24 December, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Mirzo-Ulugbek Abdusalomov at a press briefing announced the results:

Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan – 43 seats; Milliy Tiklanish Democratic Party – 35 seats; Adolat Social... Read More
Uzbekistan holds a high-profile and transparent parliamentary election

Uzbekistan holds a high-profile and transparent parliamentary election

24 Dec 2019

After Shavkat Mirziyoyev became the Uzbek president in 2016, the country has paid a series of efforts to reform and focusing on economic development, and this election was also a chance for the government to show its achievements and prove itself to the outside world that the country is stable, peaceful, developing and the whole society has strong desire to open and reform.

These are the first parliamentary elections held since Shavkat Mirziyoyev secured a win in the December 2016... Read More

Experience the Best of Azerbaijan this winter

Experience the Best of Azerbaijan this winter

14 Dec 2019

Whether you're looking for a snow-filled ski retreat, some festive indulgence or just family time to explore a new city with your loved ones, Azerbaijan has something special for every type of traveller.With an exceptional combination of relaxation and adventure, Azerbaijan has much to offer and many sites of interests sure to leave a lasting impression.

Azerbaijan’s winters are magical, transforming the Caucasus Mountain range into a winter paradise. Skienthusiasts will find... Read More

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Gargash meets with Chinese official

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Gargash meets with Chinese official

12 Nov 2019

Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, met today with Hu Heping, Communist Party Secretary of Shaanxi Province, China.

Gargash and Heping discussed cooperation and ways to enhance bilateral relations in all fields between the UAE and China.

The UAE is a key component of the Belt and Road Initiative, said Hu Heping, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, CPC, in Shaanxi province, the People’s Republic of China, during a... Read More

A briefing at the MFA on the outcome of the XVIII Summit of the Heads of States and Governments of the Non-Aligned Movement

A briefing at the MFA on the outcome of the XVIII Summit of the Heads of States and Governments of the Non-Aligned Movement

30 Oct 2019

On October 28, 2019, a briefing was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the foreign policy course of Turkmenistan.

The briefing was attended by the heads of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations working in Turkmenistan, representatives of local and foreign media accredited in the country.

Besides the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Ms. E.Panova and Head of the UN... Read More

UAE’s 100,000 Russian-speakers, values of tolerance bind Russia and UAE: Russian diplomat

UAE’s 100,000 Russian-speakers, values of tolerance bind Russia and UAE: Russian diplomat

13 Oct 2019

(WAM) -- A large Russian-speaking community in the UAE and the value of tolerance have brought Russia and the UAE further closer, said a Russian diplomat, emphasising that "The UAE is one of the most important partners of Russia in the Middle East."

"The UAE is hosting a Russian-speaking community of around 100,000 people, of whom about 40,000 are Russian nationals and 60,000 are citizens of former Soviet states. They foster people-to-people relations between the two great countries... Read More

Modern world in the view of Russian foreign policy

Modern world in the view of Russian foreign policy

29 Sep 2019

Charge d'affaires of Russia in the UAE Mr. Yuri Vidakas delivered a lecture at the University of Abu Dhabi on the subject “Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation”. During the lecture Mr. Yuri Vidakas highlighted the concept of foreign policy of the Russian Federation, the Russian position on the Middle East burning issues, as well as bilateral cooperation between Moscow and Abu Dhabi.

 

The World is going through fundamental challenges related to the emergency of a multipolar... Read More
Azerbaijan: The new destination every wedding planner should know

Azerbaijan: The new destination every wedding planner should know

19 Aug 2019

From its cool climate to its ethereal mountain slopes, Azerbaijan’s natural beauty is a true romantic backdrop for destination weddings. With developed infrastructure, experienced wedding planners, picture-perfect weather, beautiful locations and luxurious hospitality chains, Azerbaijan is the perfect option for a destination wedding.

Known as the ‘Pearl of the Caucasus’, Azerbaijan combines modern architecture with an old-world charm. An Eastern city with a Western outlook, Baku is... Read More

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