Author: Dr Arif

Azerbaijan is set to participate in “Tourism EXPO Japan 2024” (TEJ) in Tokyo, Japan’s capital. The State Tourism Agency has begun preparations for the event, which will run from September 26-29, Azernews reports. “Tourism EXPO Japan” is Japan’s largest travel exhibition, organized collaboratively by the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA), the Association of Travel Agencies (JATA), and the National Tourism Organization (JNTO). The exhibition showcases a wide range of tourism-related products and services, including destinations, attractions, accommodations, travel technology, and cultural experiences. It attracts exhibitors from various countries eager to tap into Japan’s tourism market and establish business connections…

China and Kazakhstan can increase cooperation in energy, agriculture, investment and mining, Azernews reports. This is stated in the article by Chinese President Xi Jinping “China and Kazakhstan: a common desire for new horizons”, who will visit Kazakhstan on a state visit on July 2-4. “The economies of China and Kazakhstan complement each other in their structure and have great prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation. We will intensify the coupling of the joint implementation of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative with the promotion of the economic course of a fair Kazakhstan, expand access for Kazakhstani goods to the giant…

Azerbaijan : The informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) scheduled to take place on July 5-6 in Shusha is a significant event for strengthening the solid ties and cooperation between Azerbaijan and other Turkic states. Such summits are crucial steps aimed at enhancing the economic, political, and cultural cooperation of the Turkic world. Shusha hosting this summit holds special importance. Recognized as the cultural capital of the Islamic World and Azerbaijan, Shusha occupies a unique place in Azerbaijani culture. Its liberation by Azerbaijan following the Second Garabagh War in 2020 has further increased its strategic and symbolic…

DONG XUE Astana, Kazakhstan “Back in 2013, Chinese president Xi Jinping proposed here for the first time building the Silk Road Economic Belt, which later evolved into the Belt and Road Initiative.” Eleven years on, I’m here for the first time to speak to faculty members who witnessed the speech first hand. Aray Saniyazova worked as secretary to the university president, and tells me she was the first person officially contacted at the institution about the high level visit. ARAY SANIYAZOVA Head Office, International Students and Scholars Services “On that very day, it was exciting, really exciting, we were all…

ACWA Power Signs Green Financing Agreements for Usd533 Million Tashkent Riverside Project In Uzbekistan The project includes a 500MWh battery energy storage system – the largest in Central Asia – and a 200MW solar plant Financing documents were signed with six lenders including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Islamic Development Bank, DEG, Proparco, Standard Chartered, and KfW-IPEX Bank By: Muhammad Arif London: Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, and first mover into green hydrogen, has signed green financing agreements for Tashkent’s Riverside power plant in Uzbekistan with a financial of the USD533, ACWA…

Pakistan Pavilion Showcases Attractive Textile Products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, France Pakistan Pavilion aims to promote textile exports to Europe: Ambasador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Pakistan Business Forum (France), and International Business and Professional Corporation of Great Britain sign cooperation MoU aimed at boosting commerce and trade activities, and promoting Made in Pakistan Products in France. By: Muhammad Arif Paris: Ambasador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan Pavilion at the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, being held in France, the fashion capital of the world. Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris till 3 July, 2024. Pakistan Pavilion is showcasing attractive textile products…

Etihad Cargo Expands Cooperation Partnership with SF Airlines to Boost Connectivity between Mega Hubs of Abu Dhabi, and Ezhou, Shenzhen Cities of China Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines agree to launch a new freighter service between Shenzhen, the tech city of China, and Abu Dhabi to boost cargo connectivity and capacity between China, the UAE. Robert Zhang, Commercial Director of SF Airlines, says, “We are excited to announce that the cooperated routes between Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines. Stanislas Brun, Vice President Cargo of Etihad Cargo, states, “By expanding this strategic partnership with SF Airlines, Etihad Cargo’s partners and customers…

UN Adopts China-Proposed Resolution on Enhancing International Cooperation for Capacity-Building of Artificial Intelligence for Developing Countries Resolution, co-sponsored by over 140 countries, advocates a fair and sustainable development of AI, The proposed resolution aims for bridging the AI divide China to Support Developing Countries in Faster Development of AI-related Capacities under the UN Framework By: Muhammad Arif Beijing: The 78th session of the UNGA, on July 1st, 2024 adopted by consensus the resolution “Enhancing international cooperation on capacity-building of artificial intelligence” proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 140 countries. According to official sources, the resolution reflects the extensive consensus…

Somon Air ,national airline of Tajikistan, plans to increase the per week flights frequency between Islamabad and Dushanbe , says General Director of “Somon Air” Abdulkosim Valiev. Management Team of Somon Air, Tajikistan’s National Carrier, Meets with the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan Somon Air of Tajikistan paved way for development of Air Silk Road between Tajikistan and Pakistan. By: Muhammad arif Islamabad: Ahead of the official visit of the Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shahboz Sharif to the Republic of Tajikistan, the manage team of Somon Air met with the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan Faisal Karim…

Pakistan Prime Minister to Arrive in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to Forge Bilateral Cooperation, Regional Connectivity Agenda includes Trans-Afghan railway project, linking Termez, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul, and Peshawar and Karachi port is considered vital for improving Tajikistan’s transport connectivity. By: Muhammad Arif Islamabad: To deepen bilateral cooperation, Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif would commence an official visit to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 2-3 July 2024, at the invitation of President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, according to PM Office. The visit is a part of regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Tajikistan. During the visit, both sides will engage in wide-ranging discussions on areas…