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Added on the 30/08/2023 12:22:49 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Senior US officials led by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken hold a press conference alongside Mexican authorities in Mexico City during talks on tackling drug smuggling and migrant flows, amid signs of diplomatic frictions over a US plan to extend a controversial border wall. SOUNDBITE
The German and Chinese delegations arrive in the meeting hall and take their seats ahead of talks between the two countries in Berlin. German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is hosting Chinese Premier, Li Qiang, on Tuesday as he seeks to recalibrate cooperation with Beijing. Li, on his first trip abroad since being named premier in March, has been tasked with shoring up China's sputtering post-Covid economy. IMAGES
German and Chinese officials, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, pose for a group photo in Berlin ahead of talks between the two countries. Berlin is seeking to recalibrate relations with Beijing after branding it a "systematic rival". IMAGES
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang holds talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo. Qin's visit is aimed at boosting Chinese ties with the Philippines, which is currently staging its largest-ever military exercises with the United States. IMAGES
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang arrives at the airport in Manila on a visit that aims to boost ties with the Philippines, which is staging its largest-ever military exercises in conjunction with the United States. Philippine officials say Qin is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos on Saturday after an initial meeting with his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.