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Diplomacy

Beijing becomes centre of global diplomacy as China hosts US, Tajik and Brunei leaders

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

13 May 2026-11:30
France-Armenia: Exclusive flight records raise questions over diplomacy, defence logistics - VIDEO

12 May 2026-15:48
Could Islamabad become the next center of US–Iran diplomacy?

Pakistan says Islamabad is increasingly likely to host future negotiations between the United States and Iran as diplomatic efforts continue to reduce tensions and revive dialogue between the two longtime rivals. Pakistani officials believe both Washington and Tehran view Pakistan as a relatively neutral and trusted intermediary capable of facilitating sensitive discussions.

12 May 2026-11:36
Iran will defeat Trump diplomatically as it did militarily, Khamenei advisor says

A senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has said the United States will not succeed against Iran diplomatically after, according to him, failing on the battlefield.

12 May 2026-09:51
China tightens its grip on Central Asia through Uzbekistan

Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov’s visit to China on 6–7 May 2026 goes far beyond routine bilateral diplomacy. At first glance, it is a working trip linked to the eighth meeting of the China-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Committee on Cooperation.

08 May 2026-07:31
Iran ready for diplomacy but will uphold national rights, Pezeshkian tells Macron

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that the Islamic Republic is ready to actively pursue diplomatic channels to end the war, while insisting on securing the rights of the Iranian people.

07 May 2026-13:14
U.S.–China: Five issues that could shape the fate of the global economy in May

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

07 May 2026-10:52
China sees ‘different’ Iran after war, Araghchi says after Beijing talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that China views Iran as having entered a new phase following the war, with strengthened international standing and prospects for expanded cooperation.

06 May 2026-15:37
Iran, Saudi FMs stress diplomacy in phone call amid regional tensions

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan have held a phone call in which both sides emphasised the importance of continued diplomacy and regional cooperation, according to Iranian media.

06 May 2026-12:47
Iran open to diplomacy if US drops “excessive demands”, foreign minister says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic is open to diplomacy if the United States drops what he described as its excessive demands and stops using threatening language.

02 May 2026-13:48