Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of Iran Hassan Rouhani will discuss a long-term settlement to the conflict in Syria, it said in a statement. The three presidents also plan bilateral meetings, it added. Russia, Turkey and Iran are guarantors of a cease-fire deal in Syria and have been mediating a peace process for the Syrian crisis since 2016. … [Read more...] about Putin-Erdogan-Rouhani summit set for Feb. 14 in Sochi
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Russia, Turkey, Iran leaders to meet in Russia on Feb 14 – RIA
It gave no further details but Putin said last month he would convene such a gathering to discuss the situation in Syria, where Russia and Turkey have been trying to create a de-escalation zone. This information was confirmed by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. Earlier, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt авavusoglu said that the next trilateral summit with the participation of Russia, Iran and Turkey was scheduled for February 14. … [Read more...] about Russia, Turkey, Iran leaders to meet in Russia on Feb 14 – RIA
SPORTS IN BRIEF 14/2
Davis Cup qualifiers start today in Da Lat Ngo Quang Huy will face Aqeel Khan of Pakistan in the first Davis Cup qualification match in the Asia/Oceania Zone Group II in Da Lat today, Feb 14. The second match will see Viet Nam's No 1 seed Nguyen Hoang Thien take on Muhammad Abid. Duo Le Quoc Khanh and Trinh Linh Giang will play Asiam Qureshi and Aqeel Khan in the doubles tomorrow. On Sunday, Thien will meet Khan Huy will face Abid. All the matches will be broadcast live on Lam Dong TV, HTV The thao and K+PC. Tennis player Hoang Thien to be trained in Taiwan Taiwan’s Integration Sports CEO Jeff Hsu has signed a February 13 contract offering free tennis training to emerging Vietnamese tennis star Nguyen Hoang Thien. Apart from coaching, Hoang Thien will also be sponsored to compete at 25–30 tournaments. Hoang Thien has been a standout performer at national tournaments after almost one year of training at Integration Sports. He secured second place at the 2013 National … [Read more...] about SPORTS IN BRIEF 14/2
Document suggests ceasefire from Feb 14 may be in Ukraine deal
A document seen by Reuters at talks on the Ukraine crisis suggested the sides may agree to end fighting in eastern Ukraine with a ceasefire starting on Feb. 14, the withdrawal of heavy weapons and the creation of a security zone. It was unclear whether the English-language document, found in the palace where talks between the leaders of France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia were taking place, was a final agreement, a discussion document or a draft agreement. It was entitled: "A package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements" and dated 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 12. It detailed 13 points for the agreement. The leaders have been talking through the night to try to find an agreement to end fighting between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian troops in eastern Ukraine, in a conflict which has killed more than 5,000 people. The document also called for Ukraine to take full control of its border with Russia by the end of 2015 and the withdrawal and disarmament of foreign arms, … [Read more...] about Document suggests ceasefire from Feb 14 may be in Ukraine deal
Sino-European cultural exchanges enhanced in 2009
Dec. 25, Taking strength from their political and economic ties, cultural exchanges between China and Europe were greatly enhanced in 2009, which analysts said should promote understanding and trust between the two sides. At two main cultural events in Europe, China was chosen as the guest of honor this year, namely the Europalia China art festival in Belgium and the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany. The ongoing Europalia China art festival, which opened on Oct. 8, will last until Feb. 14, 2010. About 50 exhibitions and 450 art shows will be staged in more than 70 cities in Belgium and four neighboring countries of the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg and Germany. The exhibitions and performances highlight four main themes: Immortal China, Contemporary China, Colorful China, and China and the World, which aim to give European audience a full picture of China's traditional and contemporary arts. As to the decision to choose China as the guest country of the four-month cultural event, … [Read more...] about Sino-European cultural exchanges enhanced in 2009