S Korea, China, Japan Agree To Work For Free-Trade Bloc
Ahead of a three-nation summit this week-end involving South Korea, China and Japan, their trade ministers have agreed to work for creating a free-trade bloc as a part of efforts to spur economic partnership among the three Northeast Asian nations, said a joint statement Sunday.
Iran, Georgia Cancel Visas
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it has reached an agreement with Georgia to mutually cancel visa requirements.
US-China summit opens in Beijing
US and Chinese officials urge better co-operation at the start of high-level talks on trade and security in Beijing.
S Korea freezes trade with North
South Korea's president suspends trade with the North, after a report blamed Pyongyang for sinking a southern warship.
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan customs union talks fail
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir has announced that his proposed customs union with former Soviet republics Belarus and Kazakhstan will not come into force by its previously planned July deadline.
Iran sanctions won't stop missiles - Russian senator
The head of a parliamentary foreign affairs committee was quoted on Friday as saying that sanctions on Iran being discussed by world powers would not stop Russia from delivering S-300 surface to air missiles to Tehran.
Russia is getting its 'sphere' back
This week Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made his first state visit to Ukraine. After five years of cold relations between the two countries, this trip was meant to cement much warmer ties with Ukraine’s new, Moscow-friendly leader.
Iran letter to IAEA will advance nuclear talks: Brazil
Iran's letter to the IAEA confirming its deal with Turkey and Brazil over an exchange of uranium will advance negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said Friday.
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