In this edition: France steps up diplomatic efforts in the deadlocked Middle East peace process; Iraqi PM Talabani is in Paris to attract foreign investment, notably in oil; and Dubai is more determined than ever to become a global air transport hub.
Following a meeting with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on the last stop of his Asian tour Thursday, visiting US President Barack Obama vowed to press ahead with North Korean negotiations, but with a new approach.
The presidents of China and the US have both vowed to fight protectionism and heal the imbalance in their economic relations, but it is still unclear how they plan to bridge a growing rift on trade.
US President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, say they have agreed to work together on pressing issues ranging from climate to nuclear proliferation, but tensions remain on the thorny topic of trade.
Pomp and circumstance was on display as France welcomed Iraqi President Jalal Talabani during his state visit Monday, while French and Iraqi officials got down to the business of nailing bilateral defence and economic deals.
Jalal Talabi, the Iraqi President, begins a five days State visit in Paris. He is due to sign several accords including one on military cooperation. Jalal Tarabi is thought to welcome more warmly the French help to reconstruct his country.
US President Barack Obama addressed an assembly of university students in Shanghai on Monday in an effort to engage the younger generation and allay the misgivings some Chinese citizens harbour about US goals in the region.
Taking on the Mideast diplomatic flurry in Paris, the upcoming EU presidential vote, the NATO mission in Afghanistan, Franco-German relations and US President Barack Obama’s Asian tour in FRANCE 24’s weekly news analysis roundup.
Taking on the Mideast diplomatic flurry in Paris, the upcoming EU presidential vote, the NATO mission in Afghanistan, Franco-German relations and US President Barack Obama’s Asian tour in FRANCE 24’s weekly news analysis roundup.
