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Asian, European FMs voice strong support for Iran nuclear deal
Nov 22, 2017 10:08Foreign ministers of the Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM) have backed the multinational deal on the Iranian nuclear program, calling on all the relevant parties to honor their obligations under the international document.
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ASEAN summit opens in Philippine capital amid anti-US protests
Nov 13, 2017 05:35Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are taking part in a two-day summit the Philippine capital, Manila, amid tight security and heavy police presence in the face of anti-US protest rallies.
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Philippine leader criticizes Western meddling at ASEAN summit opens
Apr 29, 2017 09:12The annual summit of Southeast Asian leaders opens with a speech by Philippine president, who took an indirect swipe at the Western states for meddling in the affairs of regional states.
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Philippines prefers dialog, not confrontation with China in dispute
Sep 10, 2016 11:08Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to lead a “soft” and independent course in dealing with its territorial dispute with China, saying he is “not fan” of the United states and its regional policies.
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China wants US out of South China Sea dispute
Sep 08, 2016 09:47China has implicitly urged the United States not to meddle in the South China Sea territorial dispute, saying Beijing is eager to work with South Asian countries to settle the issue.
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Japan’s Abe 'seriously concerned' about China's territorial claims
Sep 07, 2016 13:08Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Tokyo is “seriously concerned” about China’s claims in the East and South China seas.
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29th ASEAN Summit enters day 2 in Laos
Sep 07, 2016 03:35The leaders of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), who have gathered for the 29th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos, have agreed to improve the bloc’s cooperation with its strategic partners, including China, the United States, Japan and South Korea.
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ASEAN leaders open regional summit in Laos capital
Sep 06, 2016 08:30Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have kicked off a regional summit with different topics on their agenda, including the South China Sea dispute.
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Obama backs down from Duterte showdown at ASEAN summit
Sep 06, 2016 02:48US President Barack Obama has canceled a planned meeting with his Filipino counterpart Rodrigo Duterte after the latter insulted him with vulgar and undiplomatic language.
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Iran resolved to open new chapter in ASEAN cooperation: Deputy FM
Jul 30, 2016 01:07Iran is determined to open a new chapter in its cooperation with the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour says.