New press secretary appointed to Ombudsman’s Office

[ad_1] A new press secretary has been appointed to the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Report informs, citing the Ombudsman’s Office. According to the information, Emil Shahzade has been appointed head of the Information and Public Relations Department of the Ombudsman’s Office. He has worked in television… Continue reading New press secretary appointed to Ombudsman’s Office

US state secretary to meet Ukrainian FM in Washington

[ad_1] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Washington on August 5, Report informs referring to TASS. This is evidenced by the schedule of Blinken, circulated by the State Department on August 4. According to this information, the meeting is scheduled for 14:30 local time.… Continue reading US state secretary to meet Ukrainian FM in Washington

England’s health secretary tests positive for COVID-19

[ad_1] England’s health secretary Sajid Javid has tested positive for Covid-19 – despite having had two doses of a vaccine. Taking to Twitter on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Javid said: “This morning, I tested positive for Covid. “I’m waiting for my PCR result, but thankfully I have had my jabs, and symptoms are mild. “Please make… Continue reading England’s health secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Oil prices could ‘very easily’ top $100, says former US energy secretary

[ad_1] Oil prices could “very easily” hit $100 a barrel in the aftermath of the failed OPEC+ talks, former US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette told CNBC, Report informs. “You could very easily see oil hitting $100 a barrel — potentially even higher,” he said. On the flip side, it’s “equally possible” that prices could collapse… Continue reading Oil prices could ‘very easily’ top $100, says former US energy secretary

Secretary of State: Washington, Paris will not allow Chinese dominance

[ad_1] Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, speaking in an interview with “The New York Times” after a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France, said the United States and France were ‘on the same page’ in their determination to resist the possibility of a Chinese-led world order that would be “profoundly illiberal in nature.”… Continue reading Secretary of State: Washington, Paris will not allow Chinese dominance

US Secretary of Defense says new wars possible

[ad_1] Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, speaking at the House Armed Services Committee, said that when preparing proposals for the US defense budget, the possibility of new wars was taken into account, Report informs referring to the Pentagon website. “The Department must be ready to keep pace with our competitors… and, if necessary, to fight and… Continue reading US Secretary of Defense says new wars possible

US Defense Secretary holds phone talk with Turkish counterpart

[ad_1] US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke by phone with Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar on June 19, Report informs with reference to the US Department of Defense. The officials discussed bilateral cooperation and maintaining a continued diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. The US Secretary reaffirmed the importance of the longstanding US-Turkey defense… Continue reading US Defense Secretary holds phone talk with Turkish counterpart

Russian FM to discuss situation in Karabakh with OSCE Secretary General

[ad_1] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid in Moscow on June 21, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a weekly briefing, Report informs. “A wide range of issues on the current work of the OSCE in three dimensions (military-political, economic-environmental and human rights) of security will… Continue reading Russian FM to discuss situation in Karabakh with OSCE Secretary General

Secretary General: OSCE will take active part in South Caucasus

[ad_1] OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid met with Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani, Report informs, citing the Georgian Foreign Ministry. The OSCE official thanked Georgia for its support in restoring confidence between Azerbaijan and Armenia. “This was an example of successful cooperation between various participants, including the OSCE.” HM Schmid… Continue reading Secretary General: OSCE will take active part in South Caucasus

OSCE Secretary General to visit Georgia

[ad_1] OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid will pay an official visit to Georgia on June 14, Report informs with reference to the Georgian Foreign Ministry. During the two-day visit, the OSCE Secretary General will meet with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, and Speaker of the Parliament Kakha Kuchava. Helga Maria Schmid… Continue reading OSCE Secretary General to visit Georgia