Syria receives with interest the decision on its resuming participation of Arab League’s meeting: FM

Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates affairs said that Syria received with interest the decision taken by the Council of the League of Arab which met at the level of foreign ministers in Cairo.

Iran closes border with Iraqi Kurdistan over referendum

Iran has shut its border with Iraqi Kurdistan in response to its independence referendum, the foreign ministry has said.

„Beleidigend für Weltgemeinschaft“ - Athen empört über Islamgebet in Hagia Sophia

Hagia-Sophia-Kathedrale, die als historisches Museum gilt und weltlichen Charakter hat, ist am Mittwoch ein islamischer Gottesdienst, Namas, und eine Koran-Verlesung abgehalten worden, berichtet das Portal „Russian Athens“.

Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry: The real aim of US aggression is to weaken the Syrian Arab Army

An official source at the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said that the real aim of the US condemned aggression on Syria is to weaken the Syrian Arab Army in its war against terrorist groups as it serves Israel’s interest and the terrorist organizations of Jabhat al-Nusra and ISIS which are used by the United States to achieve its goals in Syria.

China Respects Assad Gov't, Syrian People Should Decide Fate : Foreign Ministry

China respects Syrian President Bashar Assad's government but believes that the Arab republic's population should decide its fate, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday.

China voices concern about North Korea statements on ICBM test

 China expressed concerns regarding North Korea's repeated threats to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile, according to Xinhua news agency.

UK foreign minister: 'Millions will not accept Assad'

British foreign secretary Boris Johnson accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of being responsible for the “overwhelming majority” of 400,000 deaths during the five-year “slaughter” in Syria.

France calls for immediate UN Security Council meeting on Aleppo violence

French foreign affairs minister Jean-Marc Ayrault called on Tuesday for an immediate United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo, which has been devastated by fighting.

Iran Cautions Turkey against Violating Iraq's Sovereignty

Iran warned Turkey against the violation of Iraq's sovereignty, stressing that any anti-terrorism effort in the Arab country needs Baghdad's approval.

Russian FM to Summon Dutch Ambassador Over MH17 Probe Report. Netherlands summons Russian envoy over MH17 probe criticism

The Russian Foreign Ministry will summon on October 3 Dutch Ambassador in Moscow Renée Jones-Bos to present additional reasoning behind Russia's refusal to accept the findings of a Dutch-led probe into the crash of the Malaysian Flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine in 2014, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Friday.

France says supports unveiling Russia-US Syria truce deal: Moscow

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault told Moscow Saturday that Paris supports the release of a Russia-US deal on the Syrian settlement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Moscow Examines Kiev’s Note Refusing Russian Legislative Vote in Ukraine

Moscow is deliberating a response to Kiev’s official note declaring that it would be impossible to hold Russian legislative elections at its diplomatic missions in Ukraine this week, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told RIA Novosti on Monday.

Ukraine issues note of protest over Putin’s trip to Crimea

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry once again sent a note of protest to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday in connection with a trip to Crimea by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

French foreign Minister: «Boris Johnson is a liar, with their backs against the wall»

The French foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault named his newly appointed British colleague Boris Johnson a «liar, pressed to the wall,» and argued that the United Kingdom needs to be honest and reliable, Minister for foreign Affairs.

Kremlin expects Boris Johnson to adopt a more diplomatic rhetoric in his new position

Moscow thinks that newly-appointed UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will adopt a more diplomatic rhetoric in the future in comparison with some of his previous statements, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.

Boris Johnson será el ministro de Exteriores del Reino Unido

El exalcalde de Londres Boris Johnson fue nombrado este miércoles nuevo titular de Exteriores del Reino Unido por la primera ministra, Theresa May.

China refutes 'incursion' in disputed border region

China' s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said Wednesday that Chinese frontier guards carried out routine patrols on the China-controlled side of border with India.

Okinotori Atoll EEZ : China opposes Japan's illegal "island" claims

China on Friday said it does not recognize Japan's self-declared exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Okinotori Atoll.

Minister’s proposal to seek investors among refugees causes backlash

Alternate Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas caused uproar on Sunday when he suggested potential investors may be found among refugees and migrants.

Indonesia accuses China of violating its territorial waters

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi lodged a protest with the Chinese ambassador, after summoning him over the incident that occurred on Saturday in Natuna Islands, situated to the north of Borneo islands, Efe news reported.