A curated selection of public diplomacy-relevant news from a global cross-section of English-language media outlets, including independent, corporate-owned, and state-sponsored sources. The stories featured don't necessarily represent CPD's views nor have they been verified by CPD.

Fostering Japan-Oman Cultural Relations

Ambassador of Japan George Hisaeda hosted a lunch at his residence in honour of the 14 Oman-Japan Student Forum members who recently visited Japan. The trip took place further to a joint communique issued during the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Oman in January, which stressed the importance of cultural exchange and interaction between the youth of Japan and Oman.

Tags: japan, oman, Cultural Diplomacy, cultural exchange, education diplomacy

Pope Brings Together Imams and Rabbis

Sunday’s gathering of the pope, Peres and Abbas saw delegations of Rabbis (mostly Israeli) and Muslim Imams (mostly Palestinian) sitting in one section of the spacious Vatican garden while high ranking Catholic clergy sat in one long line in another side of the garden.  Facing them, at some distance, to the left and right of the pope, were Abbas and Peres – all three in stately chairs spaced almost embarrassingly well apart.

Tags: faith diplomacy, pope francis, mahmoud abbas, shimon peres, judaism, islam, vatican city, catholicism

We Need to Bring Back the World's Fair

The website of the Bureau of International Expositions, a group that is sort of like the International Olympic Committee for these things, explains that today's expos – the term "fair" was retired in 1967 – have "become a unique platform for international dialogue, for public diplomacy and for international cooperation". Which is to say, really safe and boring.

Tags: world expo, nation branding, silicon valley

Foreign Minister Promises China's Support for India's Economic Growth

During an official visit designed to show Beijing's interest in improving relations with its neighbour, Mr Wang emphasised that the two countries see eye-to-eye on most issues.  China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has promised his country's support to help India improve its economic development.

Tags: foreign assistance, aid diplomacy, china, india, economy, government diplomacy

Iran to Expand Cultural Ties with Sri Lanka, Mexico

The ambassadors of Sri Lanka and Mexico have met with Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati during separate meetings in Tehran to discuss the expansion of cultural cooperation, the Culture Ministry announced in a press release on Saturday.

Tags: iran, sri lanka, mexico, Cultural Diplomacy

PRCAN Mourns Akunyili, Says She bolstered Nigeria's Reputation

The Public Relations Association of Nigeria joins millions of Nigerians to mourn the passage on Saturday June 7 Consultants of a former Minister of Information, Prof Dora Akunyili and states that Mrs Akunyili through her life’s work contributed positively to boosting Nigeria’s reputation in the comity of nations.

Tags: nigeria, soft power, nation branding, public opinion

Pope Kicks Off Mideast Peace Summit of Prayer

Israeli and Palestinian presidents meet in an unprecedented prayer meeting with Pope Francis on Sunday, a gesture he hopes will “re-create a desire, a possibility” of eventually re-launching the Middle East’s stalled peace process.

Tags: vatican city, israel, palestine, conflict, faith diplomacy, pope francis, shimon peres, mahmoud abbas

Birmingham Emerges as Unlikely Tourism Hotspot

Birmingham has emerged as an unlikely tourism hotspot, boosted by the area's rich industrial heritage and strong air links.  “We have retail, shopping, arts and culture. Birmingham is at the edge of the Shakespeare country and has a rich industrial heritage,” said Mr Rami.

Tags: tourism, great britain, Cultural Diplomacy, soft power

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