EU Parliament reaches provisional agreement to increase security and enhance border management

Today, the Belgian presidency of the Council and European Parliament negotiators have provisionally agreed on two…

More than 1,140,000 applications for asylum are submitted to EU countries in 2023 an 18% increase compared to 2022.

 The EU+ countries In 2023 received 1.14 million applications for international protection, reaching a 7-year high.…

EU long-term budget for 2021-2027: The Council adopted three legislative acts related to the revision of the EU multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027.

The Council today adopted three legislative acts related to the revision of the EU multiannual financial…

OIC appealed to the International Court of Justice to condemn the rapid settlement activities in East Jerusalem and the Israeli attacks against Muslim and Christian holy sites in the Al-Quds.

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr Hissein Brahim Taha, today, Monday 26 February…

Olof Skoog is the next new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for human rights.

Today the Council appointed Olof Skoog as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for human rights succeeding Eamon Gilmore whose…

The Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers has been held in Istanbul, Turkey

The Final Communiqué of the Extraordinary Session of Islamic Conference of Information Ministers of the Member…

World Bank’s strong support to help Bangladesh achieve its vision of upper-middle income status by 2031- World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde.

World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde today concluded her first visit to Bangladesh, reiterating the…

EU has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and will help it on its path towards EU membership.

A Joint Statement by the President of the European Council said that today marks a tragic…

WFP’s Humanitarian Response to Rohingya Crisis Receives US$5.4 Million New Funding Boost from Japan.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has received a new contribution of US$5.4 million from the Government…

The TradeTech Forum is going to take place on 27 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The World Economic Forum will convene 300 ministers, business leaders, trade leaders and experts, as well…

Council and the EU Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal to set EU air quality standards.

The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal to set…

25 OIC Member States are scheduled to submit their pleadings during the public hearings held by the International Court of Justice.

The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, will lead a…

WFP and Bangladesh emphasis working together closely.

The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Ms. Cindy H. McCain lauded…

Ambassador Tarig Ali Bakheet participated in the meeting of the Special Envoys for Afghanistan in Doha Chaired by the Secretary-General of the UN.

The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Afghanistan, Ambassador…

The EU Council approved conclusions reaffirming its unwavering support for the Belarusian people’s quest for a free, democratic, sovereign and independent Belarus.

The Council today approved conclusions reaffirming its unwavering support for the Belarusian people’s quest for a free, democratic,…

We desperately need a just and sustained peace for Ukraine, for Russia and for the world – UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the Munich Security Conference.

Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024  : Calling for a new global order that works for all,…

The Council and EU Parliament reached an agreement on a revised directive on ship-source pollution to ensure safer and cleaner shipping in the EU.

To ensure safer and cleaner shipping in the EU, the Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators…

Council and EU Parliament representatives have reached a provisional agreement on a regulation to prolong an interim measure to combat online child sexual abuse.

Council and EU Parliament representatives have reached a provisional agreement on a regulation to prolong an…

The EU announced an additional €5.5 million in humanitarian aid to support the displaced Karabakh Armenians.

The EU-Armenia Partnership Council met for the fifth time in Brussels on 13 February 2024. It was chaired…

The EU Council in coordination with international partners decided to ban any transactions related to the management of reserves as well as CBR assets.

The Council today adopted a decision and a regulation clarifying the obligations of Central Securities Depositaries…