JERUSALEM -- Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said Wednesday that Israel is willing to make more efforts to further develop the Israel-China relationship.

Rivlin made the remarks when he received the credentials presented by the new Chinese ambassador to Israel, Cai Run, at the president's residence. (Israel-China-Ambassador)

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TEHRAN -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday called for full implementation of the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, commonly known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), according to official IRNA news agency.

"The JCPOA must be implemented well. We want the implementation of the same JCPOA document, neither a word less nor a word more," Rouhani made the remarks in a cabinet meeting, adding that Iran doesn't want "a JCPOA plus."

Rouhani stressed that the new round of talks about the nuclear deal should aim to map out three steps. (Iran-Nuke Deal-Implementation)

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AMMAN -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday stressed the country's full support toward all efforts to reach a political solution in Libya.

The Jordanian official made the remarks in a phone call with his Libyan counterpart Najla Mangoush.

He said Jordan would continue to support a political solution that Libyans agree on and can protect the country, realize the aspirations of its people and maintain security and stability. (Jordan-Libya-Solution)

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ISTANBUL -- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan replaced the trade minister and appointed chiefs of two newly established ministries, according to a presidential decree published on the Official Gazette on Wednesday.

Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan was removed from the post and replaced by Mehmet Mus.

Derya Yanik was appointed as head of the family ministry, and Vedat Bilgin took the post as the labor minister. (Turkey-Minister-Appointment) Enditem

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