Saudi Arabia and France are strengthening their strategic partnership as they gear up to commemorate a century of diplomatic relations in 2026. According to French Ambassador Patrick Maisonnave, the ties between the two nations have seen significant growth, with collaboration extending to various sectors that align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
The evolving partnership now spans areas such as culture, tourism, artificial intelligence, technology, energy,...
A group of Labour MPs is urging Andy Burnham to reinstate the UK's overseas aid spending to its previous level of 0.7% of national income. They contend that maintaining robust international development funding is essential for Britain's foreign policy. The target, initially set under Gordon Brown's leadership, was reduced in 2020, but the MPs advocate for a gradual return to the 0.7% benchmark.
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