Turkish officials have expressed a willingness to help resolve the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Following a meeting between Turkish official Duran and Burhan, Turkey stated that it is ready to mobilize regional actors to aid in ending the crisis. The UAE has also welcomed Turkey's diplomatic efforts and offered to cooperate with them to find a comprehensive solution to the conflict. However, analysts warn that external involvement may prolong the suffering of Sudanese civilians who are already facing famine and displacement due to the war between Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, which has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced 12 million more.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/africa/sudans-army-chief-welcomes-turkish-offer-to-resolve-conflict-foreign-minister-saysUkraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha discussed key issues with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, including the conflict on the battlefield, security concerns in the Black Sea region and the situation in Syria and the Middle East. They agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership through coordinated efforts.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-ukrainian-top-diplomats-discuss-regional-conflicts-204364US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with senior officials from South Korea, Japan and France as part of a trip aimed at strengthening key alliances. In the talks with Seoul, he will discuss efforts to promote a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific region amid concerns over North Korea's military threats. He will also meet with Japanese officials to reaffirm the importance of the US-Japan alliance in addressing regional and global issues. Additionally, Blinken plans to address challenges in Europe and the Middle East with senior French officials as part of the bilateral partnership.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/blinken-to-visit-south-korea-to-reaffirm-ironclad-alliance-state-department/External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's support for Maldives' progress and prosperity in line with New Delhi's Neighbourhood First policy and vision SAGAR. During a meeting with Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, India signed agreements on implementing the next phase of High Impact Community Development Projects to promote growth in the Maldives and strengthen ties between both countries.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/will-continue-to-be-steadfast-supporter-of-maldives-progress-eam-jaishankar/Pakistan's newly appointed additional permanent representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, emphasized that his country aligns with the United Nations' stance on the Kashmir issue, which recognizes it as a disputed territory and promises the Kashmiri people the right to self-determination. In an exclusive interview with The News, Iftikhar stated that Pakistan remains committed to implementing this decision. He also highlighted Pakistan's dedication to playing a constructive role in promoting peace through the UNSC framework, despite criticizing the influence of veto powers held by major global players and structural flaws within the UN system. Asim Iftikhar has taken on the role of alternate envoy to the UN following his tenure as Pakistan's ambassador to France and will succeed Munir Akram as Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN after Akram's retirement.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268141-pakistan-reaffirms-commitment-to-un-charter-peace-objectives-as-non-permanent-sc-memberSomalia and Ethiopia have agreed to work together to resolve their dispute after months of escalating tensions. The agreement was reached in Turkey on December 11, with the two countries agreeing to begin technical negotiations by the end of February. Ethiopian troops are currently stationed in Somalia as part of an African Union peacekeeping mission and a bilateral arrangement. Their withdrawal is feared to weaken the fight against al-Shabab, an al-Qaida affiliate that has been waging an insurgency since 2007. The dispute has raised concerns about wider instability in the Horn of Africa, with Somalia drawing closer to Ethiopia's traditional rivals Egypt and Eritrea as a result.
https://www.voanews.com/a/ethiopia-defense-minister-visits-somalia-in-sign-of-detente-/7923213.htmlA coalition of organizations and community members, led by the American Coalition for Syria, met to discuss priorities for rebuilding a free, democratic, and prosperous Syria. The key objectives included reopening the US Embassy in Damascus, lifting sanctions, promoting economic recovery, ensuring humanitarian aid, and fostering unity among Syrian groups. Additionally, they aimed to address destabilizing actions from external actors, support transitional justice, and engage the Syrian diaspora in governance reforms. The meeting represented a renewed partnership between the US government and Syrian-Americans, with organizations such as Emgage, Syrian Christians USA, Tecore Networks, Americans for Free Syria, and the Syrian American Council participating.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/syrian-americans-and-the-honorable-antony-j-blinken-the-secretary-of-state-convene-in-washington-dc-to-discuss-syrias-future-post-assad-302342194.htmlUkrainian officials believe that with increased military support from Europe, particularly from key partners such as the UK and Norway, they will be in a stronger position to negotiate an end to the war. This would allow for a resolution that takes into account both Ukrainian interests and European security concerns.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3944816-ukraines-european-and-euroatlantic-integration-should-be-simultaneous-german-expert.htmlPakistan's deputy prime minister, Ishaq Dar, addressed a news conference highlighting the government's efforts to enhance the country's diplomatic footprint through bilateral and multilateral engagements. The government has made significant strides in this regard, including Pakistan's participation in international events such as the Nuclear Energy Summit, World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia, and OIC summit in Gambia. These interactions have led to increased investment opportunities, with indications of around $29 billion coming into Pakistan from countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Azerbaijan. The government has also made progress in addressing economic challenges, including reducing the policy rate to 13% and inflation below 5%. Additionally, remittances, foreign exchange reserves, and exports have seen an increase. Pakistan's participation in the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for two years will further enhance its diplomatic outreach and efforts towards dispute resolution and upholding the UN charter.
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