Key International Diplomatic Events: July-August 2024

A comprehensive overview of key upcoming international diplomatic and political events scheduled between July and September 2024. The diary includes significant meetings, visits, and conferences involving high-level officials and global leaders from various nations and organizations, along with notable anniversaries and international observances.

A comprehensive look at key upcoming diplomatic and political events over the next few months highlights significant global activity. On Friday, July 26, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares will meet with Nasser Kamel in Barcelona, while Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will engage with her Chinese counterpart in Laos.

This period also sees robust engagement at various ASEAN meetings in Vientiane, where foreign ministers from multiple countries, including the US, Canada, Russia, and Turkey, will gather for discussions and conferences from July 27 onwards. Prominent leaders like US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will be present at these crucial diplomatic events.

Looking ahead, the diary also features key anniversaries, such as the 79th anniversary of the Hiroshima nuclear attack, international youth day, and world breastfeeding week. Major cultural events like the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Venice International Film Festival are also slated, showcasing a blend of political and cultural diplomacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)