Author: Dr Arif

 Doha Forum 2024 concludes with calls for commitment to international cooperation Doha Forum 2025 is scheduled for 6-7 December 2025, in Doha, Qatar Doha Forum aims for pursuit for solutions through dialogue and diplomacy By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia DOHA: The Doha Forum 2024 concluded here on Sunday, providing several key takeaways such as multiple conversations on shaping future, commitment to international cooperation, necessity of Innovation for resolving the pressing challenges, engaging all stakeholders in dialogue and inclusion of global voices for collective action for building a shared future of mankind. exchange of ideas, dialogue, diplomacy was the key spirit of…

World Bank Board Approves $660 million financing for rail connectivity in Türkiye World Bank’s financing for modernizing and expanding rail connectivity will make Türkiye logistics hub of Eurasia says Humberto Lopez, World Bank Country Director for Türkiye. Railway Project is a key part of Trans-Caspian International Transport Route linking China, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Türkiye, and the European Union through rail and sea   Washington: The World Bank Board today approved $660 million in financing to support Türkiye’s efforts to expand electric rail transportation that will help improve the efficient movement of goods across the country, boost exports, create…

Global South Academic Forum 2024 concludes in Shanghai with calls for expanding cooperation to achieve the progress and development in nations of Global South. Theme of the forum was “The Global South and Global Modernization,” Global South Academic Forum 2024 brought together leading scholars and media professionals to share their insights on social and economic issues from the perspective of the Global South. Shanghai: The Global South Academic Forum, themed “The Global South and Global Modernization,” concluded on Friday in Shanghai with calls for expanding cooperation to achieve the progress and development in nations of Global South. The Global South…

 Russia-Pakistan Vow to Bolster air, rail, and road connectivity as Russia Hosts 9th Meeting of IGC in Moscow Russia-Pakistan sign 8 bilateral documents in the fields of energy, education, medicine, trade during the IGC held in Moscow The 9th Meeting of the Russia-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation concludes in Moscow. Pakistan, Russia positively assess the prospects of expanding bilateral connectivity which would not only benefit Pakistan and Russia but the whole region. Russia and Pakistan review all bilateral cooperation initiatives in the transportation sector, including air, rail, and road. The 10th Meeting of the IGC…

Riyadh Hosts ‘One Water Summit’ to Enhance Sustainability of Water Resources Kingdom had contributed $6 billion in supporting 200 water-related projects in more than 60 developing countries around the world: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Saudi Arabia to Host World Water Forum 2027 Says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday hosted ‘One Water Summit’ in the capital city, Riyadh, to address the global scarcity of water resources and the related challenges. The One Water Summit is being held alongside the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United…

China to expand cooperation partnerships for building Maritime Silk Road China is willing to share its ocean development achievements and experiences with all countries, work for even closer blue partnerships, build the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road: Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister “Dialogue is the way and confrontation just leads to misery” says Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy Participants emphasized the need to foster ‘dialogue and cooperation’ during interactive sessions of 5th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance that concluded in Sanya City of South China’s Hainan Province By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Sanya: China is willing to share its ocean development achievements…

Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies offer lucrative incentives for Chinese companies to explore joint ventures in agriculture sector says Pakistan’s ambassador in Beijing, Khalil Hashmi Ambassador Khalil Hashmi invites Chinese companies to explore joint ventures in agriculture and food processing of Pakistan Mayor Liu Jianjun of Weifang, Shandong Province lauds efforts of Ambassador Hashmi Mayor for accelerating the growth of agricultural cooperation between Pakistan and Weifang region Mayor Liu lauded the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing for their efforts in facilitating such impactful engagements and emphasized the importance of fostering deeper ties in agriculture and food processing. Some 29 agro enterprises from…

Visit of President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Islamabad to Foster Connectivity between Belarus and Pakistan Belarus and Pakistan have signed draft for cooperation on international road transport Pakistan and Belarus trade volume ranges around $ 25-95 million annually Pakistan and Belarus to sign cooperation agreements and MoUs during the visit of President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Islamabad Islamabad: Pakistan and Belarus are expected to bolster cooperation partnership, especially in international road transportation, as Belarusian President, Aleksandr Lukashenko undertakes his official visit to Islamabad, from 25-27 November, 2024. The visit of President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko at the invitation of…

Dubai Future Forum 2024 Convenes Global Connectivity of Futurists Some 150 leading thought leaders gather in Dubai to explore opportunities for shaping humanity’s future  “The Dubai Future Forum’s outcomes will guide governments, societies, and institutions worldwide as they plan their futures”, says Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia DUBAI: The Dubai Future Forum 2024, held from 19-20 November at the Museum of the Future, convened the global connectivity of 150 thought leaders and 2,500 experts in Dubai;…

World Internet Conference, WIC2024, Summit Opens for Advancing Digital Silk Road Connectivity  WIC2024 opens in Wuzhen city of Zhejiang Province of China The theme of WIC 2024 is “Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future — Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace”   Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang calls for promoting cooperation in AI, big data, blockchain for advancing internet development, building Digital Future By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Hangzhou, Nov. 20: The 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, themed “Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future — Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace,”…