Costa Rican president Oscar Arias asked Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama to postpone a private visit to the country, citing that Arias won't be in the country to receive him. However, many bloggers believe that the request coincided with a planned official... ...full story at Global Voices
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Dalai Lama reiterates demand for autonomy »
YouTube video Chennai, January22 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Wednesday reiterated demand for autonomy for Tibet. Dalai Lama on a two-day visit to southern India delivered a talk on 'Peace and Happiness' at the Madras University Centenary Auditorium on... |
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Costa Rica 'proud' of ties with PRC » People's Daily Costa Rican President Oscar Arias said he feels honored that his country is "the first Central American country to establish formal diplomatic ties with the great country of the People's Republic of China (PRC)". Arias said this at a mee ... |
| 18 Nov 08 |
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Chinese president ends visit to Costa Rica » People's Daily Chinese President Hu Jintao ended his state visit to Costa Rica and left San Jose on Monday for Havana to continue his five-nation trip. During his visit, Hu and his Costa Rican counterpart Oscar Arias Sanchez held talks on expansion of friendly... |
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Costa Rica: Arias in China » Global Voices Cristian Cambronero of Fusil de Chispas [ES] writes about Costa Rica president Óscar Arias' welcome during his recent visit to China. |
| 12 Nov 08 |
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Costa Rican president hails ties with China » People's Daily Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Sanchez has praised his country's relations with China, saying the upcoming visit to Costa Rica by President Hu Jintao would be "historic." The visit is of great "importance" as the two countries have great... |
| 13 Mar 09 |
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Costa Rica begins construction of stadium donated by China » People's Daily Costa Rican President Oscar Arias and Chinese ambassador to Costa Rica Wang Xiaoyuan set on Thursday the first stone of the new National Stadium of Costa Rica, which is a donation by China. Costa Rican sports authorities, Costa Rican cabinet... |