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Cambodia, Slovakia hold 1st talks to discuss bilateral ties, int'l matters

April 11, 2013 08:17
The first consultative meeting between Cambodia and Slovakia was held here on Tuesday to discuss ways to promote bilateral ties and exchange views on regional and international issues.The meeting was co-chaired by Cambodian Secretary of State for Foreign Ministry Ouch Borith and the visiting Slovakian Deputy Foreign Minister Peter Burian.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ouch Borith said on bilateral relations, the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in politics, economics, trade, tourism and education.He said, in the meeting, he presented the Slovakian

Japan's diplomatic report emphasizes security ties with U.S.

April 5, 2013 16:36
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday submitted to a cabinet meeting an annual diplomatic report that emphasizes the importance of Japan-U.S. security ties in maintaining stability in the Asian-Pacific region. The report, also known as the Diplomatic Bluebook, said the Japan-U.S.

UPDATE 2-North Korea blames U.S. for tension on peninsula

February 27, 2013 08:30
(Adds remarks by South Korean envoy) By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - North Korea accused the United States on Wednesday of contributing to an "unpredictable" situation on the divided Korean peninsula and abusing its power in the U.N. Security Council to impose its "hostile policy" against Pyongyang.

N. Korea warned US, as Kerry faces first crisis

February 12, 2013 18:15
New US Secretary of State John Kerry faced his first global crisis Tuesday as North Korea defied UN resolutions to carry out its third nuclear test. Just 12 days into his tenure as America's top diplomat, Kerry found himself making late night calls to Asian counterparts after Pyongyang went ahead with an underground detonation of a nuclear device. "The DPRK did inform us at the State Department of their intention to conduct a nuclear test, without citing any specific timing prior to the event," State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters. "We were advised."

China summons N. Korea ambassador, firmly opposes blast

February 12, 2013 11:00
China summoned the North Korean ambassador on Tuesday to express "firm opposition" to Pyongyang's nuclear test and said the North had gone ahead with the blast "despite widespread opposition from the international community". "We strongly urge the DPRK (North Korea) to honour its commitment to denuclearisation, and not to take any actions which might worsen the situation," the foreign ministry said in a statement on its website, using the North's official name.

China expresses 'firm opposition' to N. Korea blast

February 12, 2013 09:15
China expressed "firm opposition" to North Korea's nuclear test on Tuesday, saying it had gone ahead with the blast "despite widespread opposition from the international community". "We strongly urge the DPRK (North Korea) to honour its commitment to denuclearisation, and not to take any actions which might worsen the situation," the foreign ministry said in a statement on its website, using the North's official name.

China expresses 'firm opposition' to N. Korea blast

February 12, 2013 06:33
China on Tuesday expressed "firm opposition" to North Korea's nuclear test, saying its wayward ally had gone ahead with the blast "despite widespread opposition from the international community". "We strongly urge the DPRK (North Korea) to honour its commitment to denuclearisation, and not to take any actions which might worsen the situation," the foreign ministry said in a statement posted on its website, using the official name for the North.
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