Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, July 29

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TEHRAN -- Iran's foreign ministry urged on Thursday neighboring Azerbaijan and Armenia to overcome tensions and conflicts, and vowed to offer "any kind of assistance" to broker a lasting peace between the two countries.

In a statement published on the ministry's official website, spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed Iran's concern over continuing border clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia. (Iran-Azerbaijan-Armenia)

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KUWAIT CITY -- Washington is fully prepared to continue negotiation with Iran to return to the Iranian nuclear agreement, visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said here on Thursday.

Blinken made the remarks after he met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues. (Kuwait-U.S.-Iran Nuke Deal)

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JERUSALEM -- Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has kept its rating for Israel at A+, with a stable outlook, the Israeli Finance Ministry said on Thursday.

According to a Fitch report, Israel's rating balances a diversified, high value-added economy, which proved resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic, strong external finances and solid institutional strength against a high government debt. (Israel-Fitch)

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TUNIS -- Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed Ridha Gharsallaoui as the new interior minister, the presidency said on Thursday.

During the inauguration ceremony, the new minister "took the constitutional oath before the president," reads a presidency statement. (Tunisia-New Interior Minister-Appointment) Enditem

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