Funeral diplomacy is nothing new. The funeral of a political pope like Francis is a great occasion for informal and discreet exchanges between world leaders under the cover of Vatican walls and condolences. There are similar examples of this in recent history.
Central Asia and the EU announced a strategic partnership at the Samarkand summit, focusing on transport, energy and digital projects to boost regional cooperation.
The talks come a day before US officials are set to meet with Russia’s delegation.
In a report published by the Washington Post, Baykar, a leading Turkish defence firm, was accused of sending a cache of weapons and ammunition worth $120 million to the Sudanese army between August and November last year.
The Italian prime minister made the comments after holding talks with the UK’s prime minister in London ahead of the summit on European defence and Ukraine.
A unique dance performance staged in AlUla’s desert, marked the pre-opening of Villa Hegra, a Saudi-French cultural institution that aims to unite arka, heritage, and community.
The Italian minister spoke of cooperation between Syria and Italy in crucial sectors, but EU sanctions imposed over the last decade of conflict remain an obstacle to progress.