Sentences with phrase «diplomatic spat»
A "diplomatic spat" refers to a disagreement or argument between two or more countries that is handled in a more polite or diplomatic manner, instead of becoming a full-blown conflict. Full definition
The recent diplomatic spat between Qatar and several other countries in the region has put Qatar Airways in a tough position.
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The recent diplomatic spat between Qatar and several other countries in the region has put Qatar Airways in a tough position.
Documents showing Pakistani intelligence agencies had maintained contact with the Taliban have prompted a major diplomatic spat, after prime minister David Cameron said Pakistan could not «look both ways» in the struggle against extremism.
In an escalating diplomatic spat between Venezuela and Panama, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has banned Copa Airlines from flying to the Bolivarian Republic.
And a diplomatic spat between Qatar and nearby Middle East nations has forced it to scrap flights to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, among others.
James Rubin, former U.S. assistant secretary of State for public affairs, said the outcome of the meeting is vague, but it appears Macron is trying to overcome a diplomatic spat by enlarging the issue.
Follow @bacchus88 Two of Australia's largest trading partners are embroiled in a diplomatic spat over disputed islands in the South China Sea.
March 19 — Russia has issued security guarantees to Arsenal fans planning to travel to Moscow for next month's Europa League clash with CSKA in the wake of the diplomatic spat over the poisoning of a Russian double agent on British soil.
A diplomatic spat has broken out over Bermuda's acceptance of four Chinese Muslim Uighurs released from the US detention centre at Guantanamo Bay.
In their first conversation since last month's diplomatic spat, the prime minister and the president discussed Brexit and events in the Middle East.