Cheuk Yui (Thomas) Kwong 鄺卓睿 توماس

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[Cheuk Yui (Thomas) Kwong 鄺卓睿 توماس @k_cyui]

My latest op-ed on Lianhe Zaobao.

https://t.co/76bc7FbGBR

[Winston Peters @NewZealandMFA]

The Minister today met UAE Minister of State Saeed Al Hajeri for a working lunch. The UAE is an important partner for NZ in the Middle East region.

The Minister reiterated NZ’s condemnation of Iran’s recent unprovoked attacks against civilian infrastructure in the UAE.

Minister Al Hajeri shared the UAE’s perspectives on efforts to deescalate conflict in the Middle East.

The two Ministers discussed ways of deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the Pacific, Antarctica and ways of increasing exchanges between our horse racing sectors.

Minister Al Hajeri is conducting a three day visit to Auckland and Waikato that includes a number of ministerial and business calls.

@Saeed_Hajeri
@UAEEmbassyNZ

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[د. ماجد محمد الأنصاري Dr. Majed Al Ansari @majedalansari]

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law.
We reassure that Qatar’s air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles. A detailed statement regarding the circumstances of the attack will be issued later by the Ministry of Defense.
We also emphasize that the continuation of such escalatory military actions will undermine security and stability in the region, dragging it into situations that could have catastrophic consequences for international peace and security.
We call for the immediate cessation of all military actions and for a serious return to the negotiating table and dialogue.
Furthermore, the State of Qatar was one of the first countries to warn against the dangers of Israeli escalation in the region. We have consistently called for diplomatic solutions to be prioritized and have stressed the importance of good-neighborliness and avoiding escalation.
We reaffirm that dialogue is the only way to overcome the current crises and ensure the security of the region and the peace of its people.
The base had been evacuated earlier, following established security and precautionary measures, given the tensions in the region. All necessary steps were taken to ensure the safety of personnel at the base, including Qatari Armed Forces members, friendly forces, and others. We confirm that no injuries or human casualties resulted from the attack.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar @MofaQatar_EN]

Qatar, US Strengthen Strategic Relations during President Trump's Visit to Doha

#MOFAQatar

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan:

“With the Astana process, we had provided a break in the ongoing conflict in Syria and time for the regime to make peace with its people, but it did not take advantage of this.

Especially in recent months, the rejection by the Syrian regime of the initiative launched by our President in anticipation of the upcoming process in Syria led to developments that proved us right.”

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

NEW: Syrian refugees in Turkey have already started to return to Syria. A rebel news channel says hundreds returning today

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

A Syrian celebrating the fall of Assad in Turkey’s Adana:

“It is time to return to our country. We will miss Turkey. The bond of friendship remains between us.”

“Thank you all very much. If we made a mistake, I apologize on behalf of all Syrians “

[Middle East Eye @MiddleEastEye]

🔴 #BREAKING: Assad government has fallen, army command says
https://t.co/A0wJFk5v9u

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

BREAKING- Erdogan says he hopes Syrian rebels’ march to Homs and Damascus will continue without any accidents and troubles.

“We had called Assad. We said, let's determine the future of Syria together. We did not receive a positive response.”

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

BREAKING — Erdogan says the is now a new reality in Syria, politically and diplomatically.

“Syria belongs to the Syrians along with all their ethnic and religious diversity.”

“The Syrian people will determine the future of their country”

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

BREAKING — Erdogan says Assad regime couldn’t understand the value of Turkey’s invitation for talks

“Turkey is standing in the right side of the history”

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

NEW: Erdogan for the first time signals that he is open to run for another term if the public wants it, which would require a constitutional amendment

“As long as God grants us life and our nation approves, we will continue to serve Turkey and the Turkish nation.”

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

“Interesting”

Erdogan for some reason decides to express his feelings in English after seeing this 1920s Egyptian wood cabin that had been gifted to Ataturk, which has secret drawers

[Australian Institute of International Affairs @AIIANational]

"The killing of Yahya Sinwar marks a pivotal moment in the Israel-Hamas conflict. But does his death signal a turn toward resolution, or will it fuel further chaos and violence?", discussed by @k_cyui and @amirulasraf25

Read more at Australian Outlook👇
https://t.co/Lg8CWyPRDa

[Amirul Asraf @amirulasraf25]

“One Sinwar falls, another will rise."

💥 In our latest analysis,@k_cyui and I explore the ripple effects of Yahya Sinwar's death on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Does it mark an end, or just another chapter?

https://t.co/CZLGPZIPRA

#israel #Hamas #Iran #yahyasinwar #Palestine

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

Very impressive compilation of locally designed and produced Turkish air defense systems.

A combined use of these systems will make up “the steel dome,” for the air defense of Turkey

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

UPDATE: 5 people dead, 22 wounded in Ankara attack

• Turkey blames PKK
• Turkish military, intel hit PKK targets in Syria and Iraq
• Popular Kurdish politician Demirtas condemns the Ankara attack
• Comes amid efforts to restart peace talks

https://t.co/iLGYGsxlvL

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

Turkish Foreign Minister: "Israel-Iran war is highly probable. As a country, we must be ready, the regional countries must be ready. "

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

NEW: Turkish public support for the EU and Nato significantly surges after Ukraine war

• Support for the Nato has increased from 25% in 2019 to 42% earlier this year. 

• 56% of Turks support Turkey’s EU membership, a first since 2015

https://t.co/J6Va93O47Q

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

BREAKING — The last moments of Yahya Sinwar captured by a drone

[Cheuk Yui (Thomas) Kwong 鄺卓睿 توماس @k_cyui]

RT @ragipsoylu: Concerning for Turkey: Large number of Syrians reportedly fled Lebanon into Syria and now trying to reach Turkish-controlle…