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Iraq hosts summit with Jordan, Egypt
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi welcomed Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi and His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to Baghdad for a summit of regional leaders in June 2021.
The leaders discussed a…
Kazakhstan Confirms Partnership with NATO, U.S.
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Kazakhstan strengthened relations with NATO and United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in a series of meetings in the summer of 2021 that corresponded with the drawdown in Afghanistan.
In September 2021, Margulan…
Uzbeks Celebrate Diplomatic Successes on 30th Anniversary
On the 30th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraged the country’s leaders to continue its role as a strong regional security partner.
“We support Uzbekistan’s continued pursuit of bold…
Pakistan Discusses Security with Saudi Foreign Minister
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia announced cooperation on security issues relevant to both countries, including Afghanistan, the end to the civil war in Yemen and economic relations.
In July 2021, Pakistani Foreign Minister…
Turkmenistan Secures EU Assistance
Turkmenistan has stressed cooperation with the European Union in the fields of security, sustainable development and humanitarian aid. Those efforts intensified in December 2021 when Ashgabat hosted an international conference “Politics of…
Oman Brokers Peace Talks in Yemen
In a development that could reduce violence from years of civil war, an Omani delegation arrived in Sanaa in June 2021 to negotiate terms for a cease-fire between the legitimate Yemeni government and Houthi rebels.
Houthi leaders…
Kuwait Strengthens Relations with Turkey
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Kuwait commandos traveled to Turkey for a 10-day military exercise with a Turkish Special Operations unit in July 2021. The Kuwait 25th Commando Brigade, commanded by Col. Nasser Masoud Al Otaibi, sought to improve combat…
Jordan Reinforces Relations with U.S.
Reaffirming the enduring resilience of the partnership between the United States and Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and his son His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein ibn Abdullah visited U.S. President Joe Biden at…
Securing the World Cup in Qatar
The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee signed a memorandum of understanding in July 2021 with the International Center for Sport Security (ICSS) to collaborate on security, safety planning and capacity building for 2022 FIFA World Cup. …
Egypt Promotes Interfaith Dialogue
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To advance peaceful coexistence in Egypt, a delegation from the Episcopal Church in Alexandria visited Al-Azhar in Cairo to promote the formation of a center for Islamic-Christian studies.
Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb,…