Author: Dr Arif
Dr Arif
Dr.Arif is Editor of NSN.Asia. He is also a professor of Journalism. His journalistic writings and news stories focus on Silk Road Spirit of cooperation. His reports and analysis highlights the connectivity and exchanges in Eurasia, and geo-economic affairs of emerging Asia, Global South. See the details https://www.linkedin.com/in/drarifmedia/
China is making progress in promoting international logistics, the transport minister said on Wednesday in Beijing. For instance, the country has proactively expanded the international logistics network and made significant progress. International maritime routes connect major ports worldwide, with container vessels servicing over 100 countries and regions globally. China has consistently ranked at the forefront of global maritime connectivity for several years, according to Li Xiaopeng, the transport minister, at a news conference. In terms of air freight transportation, China’s international air cargo services reach more than 60 countries and regions worldwide, with Hong Kong and Shanghai standing out as…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday co-chaired the second meeting of the Consultation Mechanism between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of China and Thailand with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, in Beijing. Calling the two countries good neighbors, relatives and friends, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said China and Thailand have always upheld mutual trust and developed hand in hand. China has remained Thailand’s largest trading partner for more than 10 consecutive years and has become its largest source of foreign investment, Wang said, adding that the…
Sri Lankan Roadshow 2024, themed ‘Serendib the Golden Island’ in Muscat, Oman Sri Lankan Roadshow 2024 aimed for promoting Sri Lankan Culture, Tourism, and Trade By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia MUSCAT: Sri Lankan Roadshow 2024, themed ‘Serendib the Golden Island’ was hosted by the Embassy of Sri Lanka, together with the Sri Lanka Business Council Initiative (SLBCI) in Oman, on 5 July 2024 at the Oasis Mall, Muscat. Sri Lankan Roadshow 2024, themed ‘Serendib the Golden Island’ in Muscat, Oman July 4, 2024, NSN Asia Sri Lankan Roadshow 2024, themed ‘Serendib the Golden Island’ in Muscat, Oman July 4, 2024, NSN…
Korean Company, Hyundai Rotem, Eyeing a Business Contract of $1.6 billion for Providing 168 Trains to the Moroccan National Railways Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mohammed Abdeljalil, holds a meeting with his Korean counterpart, Sangwoo Park Hyundai Rotem aims to build a train manufacturing plant in Morocco and transfer related technology to the kingdom: Lee Young-bae The companies from Korea, Spain, France and China, also vying for the bidding. Railway network in Morocco is sophisticated, spanning over a length of 2,067 kilometers The Kingdom of Morocco aims modernization and expansion of the train network By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Marrakesh:…
Nishan Forum 2024 on World Civilizations Promoting dialogue, Cultural exchanges, Harmony Begins Tomorrow in hometown of Confucius Some 400 delegates, renowned scholars, cultural envoys across the world will gather in Qufu located in Shandong Province of China. Qufu is considered the cradle of Chinese Confucianism, promoting the construction of a more harmonious By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Beijing: The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, themed “Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization,” will commence from July10-11 in Nishan, Qufu county, the hometown of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher. Some 400 international guests from 63 countries, including representatives from international organizations, delegates from sister…
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Foreign Minister of Belarus Maksim Ryzhenkov in Beijing on Monday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with Belarus to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and promote the continuous deepening and solidification of the China-Belarus all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership. China is ready to take the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as an opportunity to work with all parties to carry forward the…
China’s BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle producer, has signed a deal with the Turkish Industry and Technology Ministry to make investments in Türkiye, News.Az reports citing Anadolu Agency. The firm is expected to build a factory in Türkiye with a capacity for manufacturing 150,000 vehicles, as well as a mobility and R&D center with a total investment of $1 billion, the ministry said Monday. The firm is expected to begin production at the end of 2026 and create 5,000 jobs directly in the country. On Monday, the parties signed the deal in a ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip…
Editor’s note: Muhammad Asif Noor, Founder, Friends of BRI Forum and Advisor to Pakistan Research Center, Hebei Normal University, China & Co-Founder, Alliance of China-Pakistan Research Centres. The recent meeting in Astana between the leaders of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Pakistan marks a significant step towards deeper political, economic, and military cooperation among the three nations. This trilateral relationship holds considerable promise for their future development. The cooperation among these three countries is rooted in a shared history and common strategic interests. Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Pakistan have demonstrated a consistent alignment on key international issues, such as the situations in Gaza,…
Azerbaijan: One of Azerbaijan’s primary foreign policy priorities is to strengthen relations with Turkic states. These relationships are rooted in shared ethnic and cultural heritage, language, historical ties, and mutual national values, forming a solid foundation for productive cooperation. In line with expanding these relations, an unofficial summit of the Organization of Turkic States was convened in Shusha on July 6, culminating in the signing of the Garabagh Declaration. Emphasizing the development of stable and diversified ties among Turkic states, the declaration underscores the importance of fully utilizing their potential across political, economic, transport, defense, humanitarian, educational, and cultural domains.…
Azerbaijan: The fifth meeting of the Organizing Committee has been held in connection with the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), Report informs. The meeting was addressed by the head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, chairman of the organizing committee Samir Nuriyev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, President of COP29 Mukhtar Babayev, assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Anar Alakbarov, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, assistant to the President of Azerbaijan – head of the…