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Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the Philippines on Monday involving maritime drills in the South China Sea where Manila and Beijing have sparred over maritime borders, Report informs via

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The Alma-Ata Declaration of December 1991 is enshrined as the basis for the border delimitation process that is finally starting between Azerbaijan and Armenia. According to the agreement reached on April 19 at a meeting of the relevant commissions of the two countries, in the delimitation process the parties will be based on this document, and this basic principle will be recorded in the draft Regulations.

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In a significant move to bolster regional ties, the Iranian President is embarking on a diplomatic tour to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The visit, which begins early Monday morning, comes at the invitation of the Pakistani and Sri Lankan heads of state.

Islamabad: First Stop on the Diplomatic Journey

Upon his arrival in Islamabad, the President will be engaged in a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening economic and political relations. A private meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on the agenda, followed by a joint session with top delegates from both nations.

The President’s itinerary also includes discussions with Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and engagements with scholars, intellectuals, and economic activists across various Pakistani cities. These meetings are expected to address regional and global developments, with a focus on combating terrorism and enhancing bilateral trade.

Sri Lanka: Inauguration of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Project

The tour will continue with a one-day visit to Sri Lanka, where the President will join Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the official inauguration of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Project. This ambitious project, valued at approximately $500 million, features two dams and a 120-megawatt power plant and is expected to significantly boost Sri Lanka’s civil engineering capabilities.

The project aims to improve irrigation for 5000 acres of agricultural land, transfer 145 million cubic meters of water, and generate 290 GW/h of power annually. Over 400 Iranian engineers have been instrumental in the project, contributing to its design and execution.

A Step Towards Enhanced Cooperation

This tour marks a pivotal moment in Iran’s diplomatic efforts in the region. The President’s engagements are set to pave the way for deeper cooperation between Iran and its South Asian counterparts, promising a new chapter in their bilateral relations.

The United States could begin transferring long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine “by the end of the week,” pending White House approval of the military aid package recently passed in the House of Representatives, US Senator Mark Wa

Ersin Tatar, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, announced his intention to visit Azerbaijan in the near future during his address at a ceremony commemorating the 47th anniversary of the establishment of the Northern Cyprus Taekwondo, Ka

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