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Iraqi Prime Minister: Iraq signed an agreement with the US Chevron Corporation, including the development of four exploration blocks and other oil fields.On August 20th, the European Council held a video conference in Washington to discuss Ukraine, held on August 19th local time. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kallas stated after the meeting that EU leaders are committed to achieving a lasting peace that protects Ukraine and Europes vital security interests. Kallas stated that the EU will continue to take measures against Russia, with the next round of sanctions against Moscow expected in September. Kallas stated that these issues have been placed at the top of the agenda for discussions between EU foreign and defense ministers next week.On August 20, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, at the Prime Ministers Office in New Delhi. Wang Yi stated that the successful meeting between the two leaders in Kazan last October ushered in a new era of China-India relations. The two sides have diligently implemented the important consensus reached by their leaders, propelling bilateral relations into a new process of improvement and development. This hard-won situation deserves to be cherished. His attendance at the Special Representatives Meeting on the Boundary Question in India is also a prelude to high-level interactions between the two countries. After comprehensive and in-depth communication, we reached consensus on resuming dialogue mechanisms in various fields, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, upholding multilateralism, jointly addressing global challenges, and opposing unilateral bullying. On the border issue, we reached new consensus on conducting regular management and control, maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas, properly handling sensitive points, and initiating boundary demarcation negotiations where conditions permit.Jean Laurent Poitou has been appointed CEO of Ipsos.Fitch Ratings: The potential growth rate of developed economies has been raised to 1.6%.
