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Ads by Google Related Topics diplomatic immunity diplomatic relations diplomatic mission Diplomatic Service diplomatic corps diplomatic recognition      Diplomatic immunity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Testimony may not be compelled in any case. A particular problem with an intermittently amusing side is the immunity of diplomatic vehicles to ordinary traffic regulations such as prohibitions on double parking. The French Revolution also disrupted this system as the revolutionary state and Napoleon imprisoned a number of diplomats accused of working against France. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomatic_immunity   (1659 words)      Diplomacy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Diplomatic recognition is an important factor in determining whether a nation is an independent state. In some situations, such as between the United States and the People's Republic of China a large amount of diplomacy is done through semi-formal channels using interlocutors such as academic members of thinktanks. Currently, most nations, like the United States maintain, informal relations through de facto embassies with names such as the American Institute in Taiwan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomacy   (2493 words)      Vienna Conventionon Diplomatic Relations The immunity of a diplomatic agent from the jurisdiction of the receiving State does not exempt him from the jurisdiction of the sending State. Waiver of immunity from jurisdiction in respect of civil or administrative proceedings shall not be held to imply waiver of immunity in respect of the execution of the judgment, for which a separate waiver shall be necessary. The immunity from jurisdiction of diplomatic agents and of persons enjoying immunity under Article 37 may be waived by the sending State. http://www.oas.org/legal/english/docs/ViennaConvDiplomRelat..htm   (5668 words)      Gray (1937) The diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela, 1830-1864 The diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela, 1830-1864 Gray (1937) The diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela, 1830-1864 http://www.getcited.org/pub/101549424   (22 words)      [No title] The expenses of the said imprisonment and maintenance of the prisoners, and the cost of the proceedings, shall be borne by such foreign government, or by its consul, vice consul, or commercial agent requiring such imprisonment. Such immunity may be established upon motion or suggestion by or on behalf of the individual, or as otherwise permitted by law or applicable rules of procedure. 30, which related to protection for officers and buildings, jurisdiction of offenses and penalties, and permitted picketing, are of particular application to the District of Columbia. http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/22C6.txt   (1860 words)      Prime Minister on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with China - August 29, 1997 Today, I think that the time is right, and I wish to brief you on the Government’s position on the China question. We have, however, offered to maintain commercial relations with the Republic of China. We must vigorously pursue a course of action which will bring maximum benefit to our country. http://www.stlucia.gov.lc/primeminister/statements/1997/pmonchina.htm   (1529 words)      Chinese Politics - Political System, Constitution, Foreign Policy, Foreign/Diplomatic Relations (China) In the 1970s, the door was opened, allowing normal relations between China and the United States, and China's legitimate seat in the United Nations and the Security Council was restored. If a dispute cannot be solved right away, it may be put aside for the time being, and common ground be sought while reserving differences. Any country seeking to establish diplomatic relations with China must show its readiness to sever all diplomatic relations with the Taiwan authorities and recognize the government of the PRC as the sole legal government of China. http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/china/politics.htm   (1128 words)      Diplomatic Relations (from Vatican City) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia The term is derived from the Greek word diploma, meaning “doubled” or “folded.” Besides the documents of legal and administrative import withwhich it is properly concerned, diplomatics also includes the study of other records such as bills, reports, cartularies, registers, and rolls. Getting and keeping a good reputation is the primary purpose of public relations. Provides access to related councils and brief profiles of its associate cities such as Armidale in Australia, Changchun in China, Hatsukaichi in Japan, and Wairappa in New Zealand. http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-209762   (979 words)      Lindsay, Diplomatic Relations between the United States and Great Britain Bearing on the Return of Negro Slaves, ... Envoy of the United States to London, was authorized to treat with Canning on the oft-discussed question. Obviously, then, both Great Britain and America understood that the Seventh Article would be fulfilled by Great Britain only when the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Articles were fulfilled by the United States. It provided, moreover, that the money was to be paid in Washington, in the current money of the United States, in two installments; the first twenty days after the British Minister in the United States should have been officially notified of the ratifications of the convention, and the second August 1, 1827. http://www.dinsdoc.com/lindsay-1.htm   (7070 words)      No. 2/1976: DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS AND IMMUNITIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1976 to have and enjoy in the State any inviolability, exemptions, facilities, immunities, privileges or rights provided for in relation to them by an international agreement to which the State or the Government is or intends to become a party. —(1) This Act may be cited as the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Act, 1976. (2) The Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act, 1967, and this Act may be cited together as the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Acts, 1967 and 1976. http://www.acts.ie/zza2y1976.1.html   (171 words)      ASIL Insights: Diplomatic Immunities in Iraq [4]   Under articles 29-31 of the Convention, diplomatic agents and their property enjoy broad immunities from interference and from the criminal and civil jurisdiction of the receiving State, though their immunities may be waived by the sending State under article 32. [5] Article 44 requires the receiving State to enable diplomats and their families to leave the country if there is a deterioration in relations or an armed conflict between the sending and receiving States; article 45 requires the receiving State to protect a sending State’s mission premises even in an armed conflict. Boucher’s statements raise issues under the Convention on Diplomatic Relations (“the Convention”).  Its purpose “is not to benefit individuals but to ensure the efficient performance of the functions of diplomatic missions as representing States.” http://www.asil.org/insights/insigh109.htm   (722 words)      People's Daily Online -- China applauds Vanuatu's annulling proposal for diplomatic relations with Taiwan Facts again prove that Taiwan authorities' scheme to split the motherland is not welcome by the public and not promising, she said. The government reiterated Vanuatu's adherence to Resolution 2758 of the United Nations General Assembly as well as the one-China policy included in the 1982 communique on establishing diplomatic relations between Vanuatu and the People's Republic of China (PRC), said Zhang. Vanuatu reiterated that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is a province of China, the PRC government is the only legitimate government representing the whole China; the Vanuatu government will not have political linkage in any form with Taiwan. http://english.people.com.cn/200411/12/eng20041112_163646.html   (366 words)      East Asian Studies Document:  PRC-US diplomatic relations, 1979 Within this context, the people of the United States will maintain cultural, commercial, and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan. The People's Republic of China and the United States of America have agreed to recognize each other and to establish diplomatic relations as of January 1, 1979. The People's Republic of China and the United States of America will exchange ambassadors and establish Embassies on March 1, 1979. http://www.isop.ucla.edu/eas/documents/Jnt-Com2.htm   (262 words)      Diplomatic relations between Japan and North Korea There are signs this hardline message has been heard loud and clear in Pyongyang. Near-term prospects for the establishment of diplomatic relations across the Japan Sea appear dim, but Pyongyang does seem anxious to secure better ties with the United States, as evidenced by talks held with American officials in early September in Berlin. However, concern over Pyongyang's missile-development programme is sparking calls in Tokyo for tighter curbs on bilateral trade and financial transactions. http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/diplomatic_relations_tokyo_nkorea.htm   (1186 words)      FULL Diplomatic Relations with the Greater Zartanian Empire On behalf of His Royal Majesty, King Bruno II, and the Greater Zartanian Empire, I bid greetings to the United Democratic Republic of Utania. After reviewing the state of relations between our two states, as well as the benefits and detractions of expanding or limiting those relations, the Ministry of Foreign Relations, with the support of the Royal Zartanian Armed Forces and His Royal Majesty, has reached a decision regarding our diplomatic relations with Utania. The Zartanian government believes that Utania is an honorable state, engaged in seeking peaceful relationships with other states, and that an elevation of our relations can only benefit our two countries. http://www.jaggedblue.com/utania/diplomacy/UDipKTZ03.html   (438 words)      CBS News U.S. Renews Relations With Libya June 28, 2004 17:55:53 The announcement was made in Tripoli by Assistant Secretary of State William J. Burns, after talks with Gadhafi, and also at the State Department. Relations with Libya took a sudden lurch forward after Gadhafi started shipping parts of his weapons program to the United States. Libya has long been on the State Department's list of terror-exporting countries. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/06/28/world/main626501.shtml   (668 words)      Future Home Page The U.S. Department of State is led by the Secretary of State and includes about 48,000 American and foreign employees around the world. This site is managed by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Explore some of the most important foreign relations issues. http://future.state.gov   (373 words)      Handbook of Texas Online: DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS OF REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Worley, "The Diplomatic Relations of England and the Republic of Texas," Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association 9 (July 1905). A military convention with the revolting Mexican state of Yucatan was then made, but this diplomatic threat was ineffective as Yucatan soon renewed its allegiance to Mexico. This was done on October 2, 1838; the Texas Senate approved of the withdrawal on January 23, 1839. http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/DD/mgd1.html   (1742 words)      CNN - Serbia, Bosnia to open diplomatic relations - Oct. 3, 1996 But international sanctions against Serbia and diplomatic pressure by the United States and its allies finally persuaded Milosevic to abandon the effort. For the first few years of the war it was Milosevic who had financed and supported Bosnian Serb attempts to create their own state. The announcement, made by French President Jacques Chirac, came after a Paris summit marking the first one-on-one meeting between Serbia's Slobodan Milosevic and Bosnia's Alija Izetbegovic since war in the region broke out four years ago. http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9610/03/bosnia.summit   (529 words)      Fletcher-Ginn-Diplomatic Relations Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (23 May 1969) Vienna Convention on Consular Relations; and Protocols (24 Apr 1963) Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations; and Protocols (18 Apr 1961) http://fletcher.tufts.edu/multi/diplomatic.html   (75 words)      Ethiopia, Portugal Strive to Re-establish Diplomatic Relations Emperor Haile-Selassie had written a letter to the then Portugal president demanding independence for Angola and Mozambique, which was rejected by the Portuguese government. Ethiopia and Portugal are now expected to sign the first bilateral agreement on cultural relations soon. “Because the letter stated that diplomatic relations between the two countries would be terminated unless Portugal liberated its colonies, Portugal was forced to close its Embassy in Addis and leave,” Ambassador Barros said. http://www.addistribune.com/Archives/2003/05/09-05-03/Ethiopia.htm   (411 words)      Bhutan's Foreign Policy and Relations: Bhutannewsonline.com Canadian and Bhutanese representatives to the United Nations exchanged letters in a final step to establish relations in New York on Bhutan will cross-accredit its Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York as a non-resident ambassador to Canada. Consular relations were also established with Hongkong and Singapore in 1982 and Macaw in 1985. http://www.bhutannewsonline.com/foreign-relations.html   (985 words)      International Law Commission: Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 International Law Commission: Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 http://www.un.org/law/ilc/texts/dipfra.htm   (9 words)      FSM Diplomatic Relations List Countries With Which the Federated States of Micronesia Has Established Diplomatic Relations http://www.fsmgov.org/diprel.html   (20 words)      Canada-Dominican Republic Relations Dominican Republic‘s membership in the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS) is certainly an important factor in developing closer relations with Canada. Presidential elections were held in May 2004 and resulted in a sweeping victory for former President Leonel Fernández (1996-2000). This situation intensified the already tense border relations between the two countries. http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/latinamerica/dominicanrepublicrelations-en.asp   (542 words)      100th Anniversary of U.S.-Bulgarian Diplomatic Relations September 19 marks the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Bureau of Public Affairs > Press Relations Office > Press Releases (Other) > 2003 > September http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2003/24206.htm   (277 words)      Department of State Washington File: Text: House Resolution Hails Diplomatic Relations With East Timor The President and Secretary of State of the United States should "use all diplomatic resources at their disposal to ensure that those officials responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes against the East Timorese people are held accountable, and that the Indonesian Government fully cooperates with the East Timorese judicial system," the measure says. Department of State Washington File: Text: House Resolution Hails Diplomatic Relations With East Timor (G) expresses a commitment to maintaining appropriate restrictions and prohibitions in law on military assistance, training relations, and technical support to the Indonesian Armed Forces; http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/hyper/2002/0523/epf407.htm   (1131 words)      CNN.com - UK to open diplomatic relations with N. Korea - October 19, 2000 He has made improved relations with the North one of the main planks of his presidency since taking office in 1998. Cook's announcement on Thursday came at the start of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Seoul where the 15 EU leaders are expected to endorse the efforts of Kim Dae-jung to improve relations between his democratic country and the communist North, and to work toward their eventual reunification. British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook said the UK, which has never held formal relations with the communist state, had received "an approach" from North Korea last month and that it would "respond positively" to it. http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/10/19/britain.korea.02   (844 words)      EU to establish diplomatic relations with Democratic People's Republic of Korea The European Commission, in consultation with the Member States of the European Union, has decided to establish diplomatic relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the European Communities. MIDDAY EXPRESS - News from the Press and Communication Service's midday briefing - 14 / 05 / 2001 It is hoped that this will facilitate the European Union's efforts in support of reconciliation in the Korean Peninsula, and in particular in support of economic reform and easing of the acute food and health problems. http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relations/north_korea/intro/14_05_01.htm   (131 words)      diplomatic relations Suppose that on Election Day this year you could vote on key issues as well as candidates. Please tell me whether you would vote for or against each one of the following propositions: Would you vote for or against: re-establishing US diplomatic relations with Cuba? http://www.fiu.edu/orgs/ipor/cuba2000/q76.htm   (45 words)      CNS STORY: Diplomatic relations with China still possible, Vatican official says Vatican sources said that although not explicitly stated, one could assume that these were bishops who, although belonging to the government-sponsored Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, managed to secretly reconcile with the pope. In the past, church officials have said the Vatican's two main conditions for diplomatic relations were the free appointment of bishops in China and freedom for Chinese Catholics to maintain religious links to Rome without government control. One source said Pope John Paul privately recognized many of the Patriotic Association's bishops over the course of his pontificate. http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0503693.htm   (800 words)      Media Release: DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA Media Release: DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA Australia's decision comes after the recent round of senior officials' talks in Pyongyang from 23-25 February 2000, the first such meeting in the DPRK since diplomatic relations were interrupted in 1975. I am pleased to announce that Australia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have agreed to resume diplomatic representation on a non-resident basis, ending, from today, nearly 25 years of interrupted relations. http://www.dfat.gov.au/media/releases/foreign/2000/fa035_2000.html   (268 words)      Philippine-China Relations - Philippine Embassy in Beijing The growing bilateral relations were highlighted by the state visit to China of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 29-31 October 2001. In May 2000, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, the two countries signed a Joint Statement defining the framework of bilateral relations in the 21st century. The Philippines and China established diplomatic relations on 9 June 1975 with the signing of the Joint Communiqué by leaders of the two countries. http://www.philembassy-china.org/relations   (384 words)      Zionist Organization of America - September 24, 2003 - ZOA To Bush: Break U.S. Diplomatic Relations With Syria, In ... ZOA National President Morton A. Klein said: "It is unthinkable for the United States to maintain normal diplomatic relations with a regime that spies on the U.S. Army, sponsors anti-American terrorists, and is facilitating the murder of American soldiers in Iraq. The ZOA works to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations, educates the American public and Congress about the dangers that Israel faces, and combats anti-Israel bias in the media and on college campuses. The ZOA supports the Syrian Accountability Act, (sponsored by U.S. Representatives Eliot Engel [D-NY] and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL]) which provides a menu of diplomatic and economic sanctions for the president to impose on Syria if the Syrians continue occupying Lebanon, sponsoring terrorism, and developing chemical and biological weapons. http://www.zoa.org/pressrel/20030924a.htm   (472 words)      Uruguay to reestablish diplomatic relations with Cuba MONTEVIDEO, November 10 (PL).—Tabaré Vázquez, the president elect of Uruguay, has announced that his administration is to reestablish its diplomatic relations with Cuba, broken off in April 2002 by the current government of Jorge Batlle. Vázquez communicated to his FA co-leaders that “moves” have been made in the last few days so that on March 1, when he assumes the country’s presidency, diplomatic links with Cuba can be reestablished. That restoring of relations will be a motive for rejoicing among Uruguayans, one of the leaders accompanying the newly elected president told Prensa Latina today. http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/cuba/uruguay-04.htm   (213 words)      USATODAY.com - Steady violence threatens Iraq's diplomatic relations Until Iraq's elections this spring, Arab states took the position that the country was not fully sovereign, and therefore full diplomatic missions were not possible. Since then, there's been some foot-dragging, both because of the dangers to diplomats in Baghdad and lingering concerns about the legitimacy of the new government, which relies on the U.S. military for its security. The attacks, which also followed Saturday night's kidnapping of Egypt's ambassador-designate to Iraq, occurred as some Arab and Muslim states were finally moving toward a full diplomatic relationship with Baghdad. http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005-07-05-csm-iraq-diplomacy_x.htm   (741 words)      Steps Toward Re-establishing Diplomatic Relations, 1950-1960 Throughout the decade, the governments of Bulgaria and the Unites States stood on opposing sides. After being admitted to the United Nations in 1955, Bulgaria began careful but persistent efforts to restore diplomatic relations with the U.S. Those efforts coincided with a reevaluation of U.S. strategy towards the Soviet block countries that finally made the reestablishment of relations possible in late 1959. In addition to some long-standing financial claims, the Donald Heath case of 1950 and its aftermath hampered the improvement of relations. http://www.usembassy.bg/anniversary/III_steps.html   (185 words)      Jordan, Moldovia establish diplomatic relations ANKARA (Petra) — An agreement was signed Friday in Ankara to establish diplomatic relations between Jordan and Moldovia. A Royal Decree was issued last August providing for the establishment of diplomatic ties with Moldovia at the ambassadorial level. http://www.jordanembassyus.org/062098004.htm   (66 words)      Tehran resumes diplomatic relations with Cairo The official source added that the decision will be announced during one or two days waiting for the completion of certain administrative measures. The Iranian call to normalize diplomatic relations with Egypt follows a 23 year of severed relations, and came after the government in Cairo gave asylum to the toppled Shah of Iran, Muhammad Rida Bahlawi, in 1980, and its signing of a peace agreement with Israel in 1979. Relations deteriorated strongly between the two countries after Egypt had supported Iraq in its war against Iran from 1980 to 1988. http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/040107/2004010702.html   (257 words)      Kuwait resumes diplomatic relations with Baghdad - Jun. 30, 2004 Deal struck to hand over Saddam to Iraq: court Following the transfer of sovereignty to an Iraqi government on Monday, "the state of Kuwait announces the re-establishment of diplomatic relations with its Arab republic sister," a Kuwaiti foreign affairs spokesman said in a statement run by the official KUNA news agency. Kuwait, which served as a staging post for US and British forces during last year's invasion of Iraq, which toppled Saddam, has established good relations with the Iraqi interim authority, which succeeded his regime. http://www.inq7.net/wnw/2004/jun/30/wnw_4-1.htm   (349 words)      Turkey - San Marino Diplomatic Relations Upgraded The diplomatic relations between the two countries which were at the level of consuls were upgraded to ambassador level in line with a decree published in the Official Gazette. The two countries signed the agreement on upgrading their diplomatic relations on July 11th, 2005 in Rome. A Nigerian airliner on a scheduled flight is missing and presumed crashed, officials said. http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=69026   (153 words)      Centenary of Ethio-Germany diplomatic relations to be celebrated She said Germany is supporting environmental protection projects in Tigray, Amhara and Oromiya States to help the country’s effort towards ensuring food security. The Ambassador, who pointed out the closer relationship of the two countries since the beginning of trade relations hundred years ago, said that the centennial would be marked by holding various cultural event exhibitions and trade discussion’s in Addis Ababa and Berlin. The Ambassador noted that Germany is also rendering support to technical schools and has given special consideration to capacity building. http://www.waltainfo.com/EnNews/2004/Jun/24Jun04/Jun24e4.htm   (302 words)      Resumption of Egyptian - Iranian diplomatic relations shortly Egypt said yesterday that the resumption of relations with Iran is a "natural" matter, and that declaring it might be made very soon, whereas Tehran stressed that this measure has entered the final "Protocol" phase. The resumption of relations between Cairo and Tehran is expected to end the last disagreement took place between Egypt and Islamic states because of the peace accord Egypt had finalized with Israel in 1979. Diplomatic sources said that the meeting was successful. http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/040109/2004010909.html   (252 words)      COMMUNIQUE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS The Sultante of Oman and the Republic of South Africa, desirous to enhance the bonds of friendship, have resolved to establish formal relations based on the principle of mutual respect for each other's sovereignty and non-interference in each other's affairs in accordance with the United Nations Charter. These relations will be based on the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961. The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of South Africa, in issuing this Joint Communique, look forward to closer co-operation in order to serve the interests of both countries and their people. http://www.polity.org.za/govdocs/pr/1995/pr1004b.html   (147 words)      Asian Political News: N. Korea, Turkey establish diplomatic relations Turkey, whose troops fought in the Korean War in the early 1950s under the U.N. flag, is the latest nation to establish diplomatic relations with the communist state. Diplomatic ties between the two countries ''will contribute to deepening mutual understanding and trust between the two peoples and developing the bilateral relations in various fields,'' it said. KCNA quoted an official government press statement as saying the two countries have decided to establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0WDQ/is_2001_July_2/ai_76443895   (361 words)      Catholic World News : Vatican Establishes Diplomatic Relations With Angola "The Holy See's decision to grant the request of the Angolan government to establish diplomatic relations represents a just reward to the parties, for so long adversaries, which patiently and at high cost have removed the many obstacles on the road to peace," the Vatican said in a statement. VATICAN CITY (CWN) - The Holy See established diplomatic relations with Angola Tuesday, a sign that times have changed in the former Marxist-ruled African country following the Cold War and a decades-long civil war that is ongoing. The announcement came as Pope John Paul received President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who had urged the ties during the Holy Father's visit to the country in 1992. http://www.cwnews.com/news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=5424   (195 words)      FSM establishes Diplomatic Relations with Ireland New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): October 27, 2004 - The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Government of Ireland enter into diplomatic relations with the signing of a Joint Communiqué between the Ambassadors of the two countries in New York on 27 October 2004. Federated States of Micronesia establishes Diplomatic Relations with Ireland Ambassador Ryan expressed the hope that when traveling to Europe, FSM experts in such fields would include on their itineraries visits to Ireland to meet with their counterparts. http://www.fsmgov.org/fsmun/pr102704.html   (182 words)      Caribbean Net News: Dominica severs diplomatic relations with Taiwan The Dominican leader acknowledged leaving his nationals in the dark on the matter, saying ''confidentiality was required because at that time we had formal relations with Taiwan.'' We have concluded that the clear truth is there is but one China,'' he said in a live address on local radio stations. Skerrit said economic reasons and an overhaul of his island's foreign policy led to Roseau giving Taipei the boot after twenty years of relations. http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/2004/03/30/taiwan.htm   (596 words)      MAURITANIA NOT THE THIRD MUSLIM NATION TO ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL While we welcome the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mauritania and Israel, this statement must be corrected. This upsets Indonesian and other Islamic fundamentalists, who would rather wage a worldwide holy war (jihad) against the Jewish State. Rustam Issaev, has stated: "We Uzbeks rejoice that the Jewish People has returned to the Land of Israel after 2000 years of exile, in fulfillment of both Biblical and Qur'anic prophecies." http://www.rb.org.il/islam/commentary/islam21.htm   (574 words)      Iraq, Saudi Arabia resume diplomatic relations The two states closed their embassies at the initiative of the former Iraqi president, following the invasion of the of the Iraqi army of Kuwait in 1990 which was followed by the second Gulf war in 1991, led by the US with the participation of more than 30 countries. Al-Faisal met with the Iraqi prime minister in Jeddah and they discussed bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern between the two countries. For his part, the Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said that Saudi Arabia and Iraq decided during the meeting in Jeddah to resume their diplomatic relations after severing them under the rule of the former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/040729/2004072912.html   (250 words)

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