As Dushanbe and Riyadh are seeking to enhance bilateral and multilateral relations, a high-level Tajik diplomat unveiled a joint action plan that would represent a road map between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asian countries for 2023-2027, stressing that the geopolitical conditions have necessitated the establishment of a new formula for cooperation between the two regions.
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The year 2022 was extraordinarily volatile for the Middle East. The Russia-Ukraine conflict worsened the food security crisis in the region. Both the United States and Russia stepped up their diplomatic engagement in the region, rallying more support from their respective allies. To reduce dependence on Russian oil and gas, Europe's major powers strengthened cooperation with Middle Eastern countries. India has vigorously expanded its footprint in the Middle East, playing a pivotal role in the Quad (a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan and the United States) and the I2U2 Group (a grouping of India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the US).Amid the major power competition, Middle Eastern countries have maintained their strategic autonomy, upholding the principles of strategic hedging and a restructuring and re-balancing of power. Overall, Middle East players have moved from confrontation to detente, but the situations are still intense in certain parts. M
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Shoura Council Speaker Mishaal Al-Sulami met with EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore and his accompanying delegation in Riyadh on Monday. Al-Sulami emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Saudi Arabia and the EU, affirming the council’s concern for the protection of human rights as evidenced by its