North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, reaffirming Pyongyang's commitment to strengthening allied relations based on a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. She conveyed Kim Jong Un's greetings and pledged support for Russia's sovereignty and efforts to address the Ukrainian crisis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia for a state visit, met by President Prabowo Subianto. The visit, from July 6-8, aims to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on defense, maritime cooperation, and critical minerals trade.
Japan and the Philippines are strengthening defense and maritime cooperation due to shared concerns about China. This move, alongside an enhanced strategic partnership with Vietnam, is seen as creating a more integrated security front that could impact Beijing's planning in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in Beijing, pledging to enhance high-level exchanges and deepen cooperation. Wang emphasized strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership to bring certainty to a turbulent world.
A protest occurred after Japan and the Philippines agreed to a comprehensive strategic partnership, including security and maritime cooperation, prompting China to assert its EEZ and continental shelf rights in the area east of Taiwan.
Algerian MP Abdelkader Beriche highlighted the deepening Algeria-China comprehensive strategic partnership, emphasizing the Belt and Road Initiative's role in fostering shared prosperity. China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations, including Algeria, is expected to boost Algerian exports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China from May 19-20 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The leaders will discuss international and regional issues, sign a joint declaration, and Putin will also meet Premier Li Qiang for economic talks.
India and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious trade target of $25 billion by 2030. The pact includes expanded cooperation in defense, technology, and digital services, alongside efforts to boost agricultural trade and supply chain resilience.
