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Lavrov to meet with top diplomat of Libyaâs Government of National Accord on Dec 30
The Russian and Libyan top diplomats also plan to discuss relations between the two countries in various fields
MOSCOW, December 24. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold a meeting with top diplomat of Libya’s Government of National Accord Mohamed Siala in Moscow on December 30, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday. On December 30, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold a meeting with the foreign minister of Libya’s Government of National Accord, who will be on a working visit to Moscow, she said.
US urged to move soon on Iran deal By MO JINGXI | China Daily | Updated: 2020-12-23 09:32 State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. [Photo/Xinhua]
Agreement can get back on track with its unconditional return, Wang Yi says
The United States should unconditionally return to the Iran nuclear deal as soon as possible and lift its sanctions on Iran and third-party entities and individuals, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
On the basis of a US return, Iran should also come into full compliance with the nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, he said.
Four years after UN Resolution 2334 was passed, Israel continues settlement expansion
President’s spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh.
RAMALLAH, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 (WAFA) - Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for President Mahmoud Abbas said - four years after UN Resolution 2334 was passed - that Israel is continuing with its settlement expansion, taking advantage of international silence and the non-implementation of relevant resolutions recognized by the international community.
Marking four years since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, the spokesman affirmed that Israeli settlements built in Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under international law and constitute a major obstacle to achieving a two-state solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace.
2020 did not bring significant progress for the agenda of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and the COVID-19 pandemic even caused significant setbacks for women’s rights. But there were also a number of highlights, write Brigitta von Messling and Tobias Pietz.
Brigitta von Messling heads Team Training at the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF). Tobias Pietz is the deputy head of the Analysis Division at ZIF.
Twenty years ago, the United Nations Security Council emphasised the importance of women’s participation in peace processes with the adoption of Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
4th Anniversary of Anti-Israel UN Security Council Resolution 2334
Posted on This December 23
rd is the fourth anniversary of the infamous United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, which declares that “the establishment of settlements by Israel in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, has no legal validity and constitutes a flagrant violation under international law.” The Obama-Biden administration broke with the longstanding practice of both Democratic and Republican administrations to protect Israel from one-sided, anti-Israel United Nations resolutions when it refused to veto Resolution 2334 and abstained instead. Biden was reportedly involved behind the scenes in pushing the resolution forward for approval, including purportedly pressuring Ukraine to vote for the resolution rather than abstain. Biden has not expressed any regret since then for his participation in the Obama-Biden administration’s decision to sell out Israe