Foreign relations

Saudi Arabia Extends Visa Policy to Welcome More Visitors from Around the World

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Friday, January 3, 2020
Politics by country, Human migration, Travel visa, Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia, Foreign relations, Foreign relations of Qatar, Foreign relations of India, Government, Visa policy of Saudi Arabia, Visa requirements for Saudi citizens

Visitors intending to benefit from the new regulation must have previously used the visa to travel to any one of these countries before entering Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • Visitors intending to benefit from the new regulation must have previously used the visa to travel to any one of these countries before entering Saudi Arabia.
  • Currently, citizens from 49 countries are eligible to apply for an e-Visa online or get a Visa of arrival into Saudi Arabia.
  • The tourist visa allows for a stay of up to 3 months per entry, with visitors able to spend 90 days a year in Saudi Arabia.
  • This is the latest step taken by Saudi Arabia to open its doors to tourists from different countries of the world.

Xinhua Silk Road: SCO International Round Table held in E China's Lianyungang to promote trade and logistics cooperation

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
International relations, Politics by country, Foreign relations, East China, Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Lianyungang, Logistics, Shanghai, Jiangsu, SCO

BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Round Table was held on Friday in Lianyungang, a port city in east China's Jiangsu Province, aiming to promote cooperation in trade and logistics among members of SCO.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Round Table was held on Friday in Lianyungang, a port city in east China's Jiangsu Province, aiming to promote cooperation in trade and logistics among members of SCO.
  • During the event, a joint statement was released to further expand channels of cooperation in trade and logistics among members of SCO and jointly build a cross-border international logistics transportation channel between Asia and Europe.
  • To facilitate logistics cooperation among SCO members, the event emphasized the important role of Lianyungang as a sea transportation base and a warehousing logistics center.
  • The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Logistics Enterprises B2B Meeting was also held in Lianyungang on Saturday which attracted 10 enterprises in China's logistics industry.

Xinhua Silk Road: SCO International Round Table held in E China's Lianyungang to promote trade and logistics cooperation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 12, 2019
International relations, Politics by country, Foreign relations, East China, Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Lianyungang, Logistics, Shanghai, Jiangsu, SCO

BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Round Table was held on Friday in Lianyungang, a port city in east China's Jiangsu Province, aiming to promote cooperation in trade and logistics among members of SCO.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Round Table was held on Friday in Lianyungang, a port city in east China's Jiangsu Province, aiming to promote cooperation in trade and logistics among members of SCO.
  • During the event, a joint statement was released to further expand channels of cooperation in trade and logistics among members of SCO and jointly build a cross-border international logistics transportation channel between Asia and Europe.
  • To facilitate logistics cooperation among SCO members, the event emphasized the important role of Lianyungang as a sea transportation base and a warehousing logistics center.
  • The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Logistics Enterprises B2B Meeting was also held in Lianyungang on Saturday which attracted 10 enterprises in China's logistics industry.

Visiongain Report: Next-Generation Energy Storage Technologies are Estimated 5,460.6 MW

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
International relations, Foreign relations, Energy storage, Renewable energy, Energy policy, Politics by country, Marketplace, Bric

It is essential reading for stakeholders in the power networks and energy storage markets.

Key Points: 
  • It is essential reading for stakeholders in the power networks and energy storage markets.
  • Do not miss an opportunity to remain informed of key market dynamics and investment opportunities.
  • -Mechanical and Electrochemical sub-markets are expected to be the fastest growing sectors in the Energy Storage market.
  • BRICS countries are projected to have the highest growth in the next-generation energy storage market.

Visiongain Report: Next-Generation Energy Storage Technologies are Estimated 5,460.6 MW

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
International relations, Foreign relations, Energy storage, Renewable energy, Energy policy, Politics by country, Marketplace, Bric

It is essential reading for stakeholders in the power networks and energy storage markets.

Key Points: 
  • It is essential reading for stakeholders in the power networks and energy storage markets.
  • Do not miss an opportunity to remain informed of key market dynamics and investment opportunities.
  • -Mechanical and Electrochemical sub-markets are expected to be the fastest growing sectors in the Energy Storage market.
  • BRICS countries are projected to have the highest growth in the next-generation energy storage market.

Sanctions Against Russian Oil and Gas: Pressure Continued - What does Next Year have in Store?

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
International sanctions, International relations, International sanctions during the Ukrainian crisis, Ukrainian crisis, Iran–United States relations, Economy of Iran, Foreign relations, Government of Russia, Sanctions against Iran

DUBLIN, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Sanctions against Russian Oil and Gas: Pressure Continued" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Sanctions against Russian Oil and Gas: Pressure Continued" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Almost five years ago Western countries imposed sanctions on the Russian oil and gas industry.
  • But the sanctions were not expected to produce an instant effect.
  • The new report deals extensively with the following issues:
    Innovations in the sanctions legislation: new sanctions measures and announced plans
    Limiting access to loans is one of the most distressing measures.

Russia-Brazil Business Council Discusses Prospects for Increased Trade Between the Two Countries

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Friday, November 15, 2019
Foreign relations, Foreign relations of Brazil, International relations, Andrey Guryev, Politics by country, PhosAgro, Bric

The forum's participants agreed that an economic breakthrough is needed to boost relations between the two countries.

Key Points: 
  • The forum's participants agreed that an economic breakthrough is needed to boost relations between the two countries.
  • It is this cooperation that will continue to contribute to economic, social, cultural and academic relations between the two nations.
  • We already cooperate in many areas of agriculture, but we need to move forward and spread our experience to stimulate trade between all BRIC countries.
  • Chairman of the Russia-Brazil Business Council and CEO of PhosAgro, Andrey Guryev, noted that business and government of the two countries need to work hard together to re-energise bilateral economic relations.

Russia-Brazil Business Council Discusses Prospects for Increased Trade Between the Two Countries

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 15, 2019
Foreign relations, Foreign relations of Brazil, International relations, Andrey Guryev, Politics by country, PhosAgro, Bric

The forum's participants agreed that an economic breakthrough is needed to boost relations between the two countries.

Key Points: 
  • The forum's participants agreed that an economic breakthrough is needed to boost relations between the two countries.
  • It is this cooperation that will continue to contribute to economic, social, cultural and academic relations between the two nations.
  • We already cooperate in many areas of agriculture, but we need to move forward and spread our experience to stimulate trade between all BRIC countries.
  • Chairman of the Russia-Brazil Business Council and CEO of PhosAgro, Andrey Guryev, noted that business and government of the two countries need to work hard together to re-energise bilateral economic relations.

China, Brazil promote BRICS cooperation despite contrary rumors

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Politics by country, Foreign relations, International relations, BRICS, Foreign relations of India, Foreign relations of Brazil, Foreign relations of China, Bric, New Development Bank, Jair Bolsonaro, Bric, 7th BRICS summit

For instance, the claim that Brazil, despite being the host country, intends to quit BRICS, and that the new Brazilian president has quite a tepid attitude towards the upcoming summit.

Key Points: 
  • For instance, the claim that Brazil, despite being the host country, intends to quit BRICS, and that the new Brazilian president has quite a tepid attitude towards the upcoming summit.
  • Although new Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro made remarks opposing globalization and stressed on "Brazil first", he is keenly aware that Brazil has gained enormous benefits from the BRICS cooperation.
  • Besides the New Development Bank, which has become a flagship brand of the BRICS, many new cooperation platforms, such as the BRICS Universities League and the BRICS Games, have been established to promote cultural exchanges.
  • ", has also gained great public attention, and made BRICS a hot social topic in China, Brazil and the other BRICS countries as well.

VEB.RF and BRICS Development Banks to Form Common Approaches to Financing for Infrastructure Projects

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Foreign relations, Politics by country, International relations, Foreign relations of Brazil, Foreign relations of China, Foreign relations of India, BRICS, Bric, Igor Shuvalov, Infrastructure

The Memorandum will establish a new ICM working group and promote the sharing of best infrastructure PPP practices between key BRICS development institutions.

Key Points: 
  • The Memorandum will establish a new ICM working group and promote the sharing of best infrastructure PPP practices between key BRICS development institutions.
  • VEB.RF Chairman Igor Shuvalov said"Currently, we see great interest in PPP projects, primarily in infrastructure projects.
  • In partnership with commercial banks and investors, VEB.RF is involved in national projects designed to support high value-added manufacturing, non-resource exports, urban agglomeration and infrastructure development.
  • VEB.RF coordinates activities of the largest national development institutions: Russian Export Centre, DOM.RF, RSMB Corporation, the Far East and Baikal Region Development Fund, MONOGORODA.RF.