Sentences with phrase «diplomatic efforts»

And the hope is that their latest diplomatic efforts will help more farmers across the world pursue similar solutions.

Mattis made clear that the US was nearing the end of its rope in dealing with North Korea, saying: «We're exhausting all possible diplomatic efforts in this regard.»

So, Epic has been working on a really extensive diplomatic effort on Fortnite to lead the way to interconnecting all users on behalf of all developers.

Burns, who has recently been giving Trump credit for diplomatic efforts with China and North Korea, said the White House needs to separate any U.S. response in Syria and the American relationship with Russia, which has been militarily supporting the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

In the Forbes interview, done Friday, Trump responded to criticism that he's undermined his secretary of state through his often provocative tweets that have interfered directly with ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Despite these developments, 2017 was effectively a «lost year» for international diplomatic efforts to retain meaningful human control of weapons systems, compared to the tentative advances made in 2014 - 2016.

In going it alone, the president framed his program in terms of what he could accomplish solely with regulatory power of the executive branch in three areas: cutting carbon pollution using the Clean Air Act; preparing the US for the worst impacts of climate change through investment in infrastructure and technology; and leading diplomatic efforts to address the issue internationally.

The violence in South Sudan has since December 2013 claimed the lives of more than 10000 people - a death toll that is rapidly rising as diplomatic efforts have failed to broker a short - term cessation of hostilities, let alone a longer term political solution.

Diplomatic efforts between Beijing and Vatican City have remained strained over resistance to the Vatican's insistence that the Pope should have authority to name Chinese bishops, a move China views as an infringement on its sovereignty.

There is a huge diplomatic effort going on in Latin America.

Above all, Meles has personally overseen extensive diplomatic efforts to peacefully manage the secession of South Sudan.

This agreement, and the Arctic Science Ministerial meeting, held at the White House on 28 September 2016, are examples of how science and research across borders can advance diplomatic efforts through soft power, rather than coercion.

Tillerson said the U.S. is engaged in a very active diplomatic effort to halt Kim's pursuit of a nuclear weapon that could strike the U.S. mainland.

He said the Obama administration has led «intense diplomatic efforts» among the 20 countries involved.

Bilateral diplomatic efforts may buy time for the Iran deal, but it is likely to collapse anyway, analysts say.

U.S. intelligence experts say Pyongyang believes it needs the nuclear weapons to ensure its survival and have been skeptical about diplomatic efforts, focusing on sanctions, to get Pyongyang to denuclearize.

It also ruins nascent diplomatic efforts, raises fears of war or a pre-emptive U.S. strike and casts a deeper shadow over the security of the Winter Olympics early next year in South Korea.

Still, Evans said, those recent irritants could have — and likely should have — been handled via diplomatic efforts.

The Foreign Office is continuing diplomatic efforts in the South Caucasus despite an announcement from Russian president Dmitry Medvedev that he has ordered an end to the military operation.

The man who spearheaded US diplomatic efforts on North Korea until his unexpected retirement earlier this month said the North Koreans were «surprised» that Trump agreed to meet with leader Kim Jong Un so quickly.

Britain is part of a broader diplomatic effort to secure consensus from the international community over action against Assad.

Earlier, the prime minister had warned diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear dispute with Iran must be stepped up.

The United Kingdom, France and Germany tried desperately to convince the U.S. not to withdraw from the Iran deal, which is a signature achievement of EU foreign policy that took a decade of painful diplomatic efforts to seal.

Russia's G8 partners have condemned Moscow's military build - up in Ukraine amid fresh diplomatic efforts to avert a dangerous escalation of the crisis.

Stefanik also said she had faith in Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, whom the lawmaker lauded as an independent voice in the administration, walking a line between being an «effective advocate» for the Trump administration's policies while also pushing back on perceived efforts to undercut diplomatic efforts from the White House.

«The bottom line is the United States does not want conflict in outer space,» says Frank Rose, assistant secretary of state for arms control, verification and compliance, who has led American diplomatic efforts to prevent a space arms race.

We will continue to engage in vigorous diplomatic efforts to urge France to halt its nuclear testing, which could cast a cloud on otherwise sound Japan - France relations.»

A slowing economy in China — a major purchaser of Indonesia's commodities — has been a blow to Indonesia's own economy, and Jokowi has spent a considerable amount of time and diplomatic effort trying to bolster it.

Movie review: The scathing new documentary follows the final year of the Obama administration's diplomatic efforts around the world.

He cited the recent cross-platform announcements for Fortnite as the result of a huge diplomatic effort Epic made behind the scenes with Microsoft and Sony, but he also went on to say that negotiations continue to allow PlayStation 4 gamers to play with Xbox One (currently prevented due to Sony's existing policy) and he's positive the day will come when this wall crumbles, too.

Can't fault optimism if it is backed by a serious diplomatic effort to engage countries, and so far I think we are seeing that diplomacy unfold.

Politicians from many countries invested significant diplomatic effort to make it happen - apparently.

Despite reportedly strong diplomatic efforts by the German presidency, and support from across Engagement Groups, no consensus could be reached on the matter.

«However, we continue to closely watch the situation and support the ongoing diplomatic efforts to hold those who use chemical weapons, in Syria and otherwise, accountable,» it said.

«We face the requirement now for a massive international diplomatic effort to set up humanitarian safe enclaves.

North Korean leader Kim Jong - un told a visiting Chinese diplomat yesterday that he is committed to denuclearisation, China's foreign ministry said, as diplomatic efforts to bring lasting peace to the Korean peninsula gather pace.

As Australia's chief scientist, Ian Chubb, pointed out, «It stands to reason, then, that scientific expertise should be a fundamental part of diplomatic efforts.

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«While a regional military conflict with significantly negative market impact is plausible, the long history of market response to military strikes and operations along with diplomatic efforts to contain the North Korean threat suggest most likely outcome is a negligible market impact,» he added.

Citing tax reform sensitivity, diplomatic efforts and national security, centrist aides moved to postpone any potential action, sources familiar with the matter said.

Pressure is mounting on the president to deliver tangible results in his diplomatic efforts with Pyongyang after CIA Director Mike Pompeo's secret meeting with the Kim regime.

He added: «Most importantly, every diplomatic effort must be used to press for a political solution in Yemen.»

Diplomatic efforts are focused on Brazil, India and South Africa, a Foreign Office source confirmed.

In his Burma speech, president Obama left no doubts as to where Washington will concentrate its diplomatic efforts in the nearest future:

After all, there is much Pompeo, Bolton and Trump can agree on: they view international organizations, like the United Nations, as an affront to American sovereignty, they favor militaristic solutions to international problems, and, they scorn foreign aid and the State Department's diplomatic efforts.

This diplomatic effort needs to be continued if Kenya is to make the most of the potential of the north.

A consistent focus on diplomatic efforts to halt the violence which is killing 5,000 a month should be buttressed by continued leadership towards the humanitarian response.