Keywords: International negotiations


Autonomous Weapons: International Negotiations Strained by Divergences Between Washington and Moscow

The discussions underway in Geneva regarding the regulation of autonomous weapons may not lead to an agreement. The reservations expressed by the United States and Russia complicate the search for consensus among the 128 States Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, as the rise of......

Iran: Netanyahu Dismisses Any Prospects for a Diplomatic Agreement with Tehran

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep skepticism on Tuesday evening regarding any negotiations with Iranian leaders. Reflecting on his discussions with Donald Trump, he stated that he believes no diplomatic compromise can be reached with Tehran. The tone remains particularly harsh......

Switzerland and China: Agreement Reached to Modernize Their Free Trade Treaty

Switzerland and China have completed their negotiations to update their free trade agreement. The new arrangement is set to significantly expand Swiss companies' access to the Chinese market, with nearly all Swiss exports expected to benefit from duty-free entry. A Strengthened Trade Agreement Switzerland......

Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland pause with no nuclear talks held, state TV says

Early-stage diplomatic discussions involving Iran and the United States held in Switzerland have reportedly proceeded without addressing Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to Iranian state media, highlighting the complexity and sensitivity surrounding ongoing negotiations. The talks, taking......

Pakistani minister visits Iran after postponed Tehran–Washington talks

Pakistan’s Interior Minister has arrived in Iran for high-level discussions following the postponement of planned talks between Tehran and Washington in Switzerland, according to Iranian media reports. The visit comes amid renewed diplomatic activity involving regional mediation efforts aimed......

Japan calls for swift US–Iran agreement amid rising regional tensions

Japan has urged the United States and Iran to reach a rapid agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, following recent failed diplomatic talks between the two countries. Speaking on Monday, Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara stated that Tokyo hopes for a “final agreement”......

US Vice President Jd Vance visits Pakistan for talks with Iran

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad to lead a high-level delegation in sensitive negotiations with Iranian officials, as efforts intensify to end weeks of conflict in the Middle East. The talks, hosted by Pakistan, come amid deep mistrust between United States and Iran. Pakistani authorities......

Cuba asserts president’s term not negotiable in talks with US

A senior Cuban official confirmed on Friday that the nation’s political system and the term of President Miguel Diaz-Canel are not open for negotiation in ongoing discussions with the United States. During a press briefing, Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio stated, “I can......

White House discusses Greenland acquisition with Danish and Greenlandic envoys

White House officials met with representatives from Denmark and Greenland on Thursday to explore paths toward U.S. control over the Arctic island, amid President Trump's persistent pursuit. Discussions reportedly touched on potential cash payments to residents as one avenue forward. Jesper Møller......