Author: Dr Arif

Negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union (EU) have officially begun in Luxembourg. The move comes two years after both countries applied for EU membership in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Formal talks on Ukraine and Moldova’s accession to the European Union kicked off on Tuesday, in a development hailed as historic and set to bolster hopes both countries will one day become EU members despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a tweet on X, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, congratulated Moldova and Ukraine on the start of…

Middle Corridor: Azerbaijan Railways, Turkmen Railways to Boost Transportation Cooperation along Europe-Central Asia-China Routes By: Muhammad Arif Baku: Authorities from Azerbaijan Railways and Turkmen Railways have agreed to boos multimodal freight transportation along the Central Asia-Europe-Central Asia and China-Europe-China routes. This was revealed after the meeting of Chairman of the Azerbaijan Railways CJSC Rovshan Rustamov, who is on a working visit to Turkmenistan, and met with Chairman of the Turkmendemiryollary Agency (Turkmen Railways) Azat Atamuradov and with the country’s high-level delegation. Discussions during the meeting revolved around the strengthening of railway relations, increasing the volume of freight turnover between the…

China: The 15th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, in Dalian is not just a meeting ground for global leaders; it is a testament to China’s unparalleled capability in building cutting-edge infrastructure. As the first large international conference venue in China to achieve full coverage of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology and intelligent computing functions, it embodies the forum’s slogan, “Next Frontiers for Growth.” This infrastructure showcases China’s potential to spearhead new growth models, emphasizing both physical and digital advancements. The integration of 5G-A technology and intelligent computing at Summer Davos represents a significant…

Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra will pay her first state visit to China from June 25 to 29 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. The two heads of state are expected to meet in Beijing and Chinese Premier Li Qiang and China’s top legislator Zhao Leji are also set to hold meetings with Boluarte. China aims to consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and advance the China-Peru comprehensive strategic partnership through Boluarte’s visit, according to the Foreign Ministry. The last face-to-face meeting between Xi and Boluarte took place in November…

Astana summit 2024 in Kazakhstan to Foster Cooperation among the SCO States: Yerzhan Kistafin, Kazakhstan Ambassador Seminar “Astana Summit 2024: Strengthening the Partnership of SCO Member Countries”, held in Islamabad, Pakistan Key discussion points included current interaction and prospects for cooperation among SCO member countries, activities being implemented by Kazakhstan within the SCO. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s Annual Summit will be held from July 3-4, 2024, in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan By:  Muhammad Arif  Islamabad, June 21: An insightful round table session titled “Astana Summit 2024: Strengthening the Partnership of SCO Member Countries”, was organized by the Institute of Strategic…

Kazakhstan Invites Applications for Media Competition “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Media Competition is for people who write/picture/video different material about Kazakhstan. By: Muhammad Arif Astana: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Chief Editors’ Club has announced the opening of applications for the 9th edition of the “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” contest, a knowledge sharing contest for people who write/picture different material about Kazakhstan. This competition invites foreign journalists to submit their written or filmed works showcasing diverse aspects of Kazakhstan. Since 2014, the competition has curated text…

2024 Summer Davos Meeting Begins in Dalian City in Liaoning Province of China Chinese Premier, Li Qiang, President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and Deputy Secretary General of the UN Amina Mohammed to address the session on Day 1 of 2024 Summer Davos, known as the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, By: Muhammad Arif Beijing: The 2024 Summer Davos meeting began today (Tuesday, June 25 to 27 2024), at Dalian International Conference Center, in Liaoning Province of northeast China. The annual meeting of global leaders, known as the 15th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions, features the…

China and Vietnam vowed on Monday to promote the building of their bilateral community with a shared future to make more fruitful achievements and contribute to regional peace, stability and development. Premier Li Qiang and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the statement during their meeting in Dalian, Liaoning province. Both leaders are in the coastal city to attend the World Economic Forum’s 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or 2024 Summer Davos, which will open on Tuesday and run until Thursday. Li said that China and Vietnam share a profound friendship akin to “comrades and brothers”. Last…

COP29 opens opportunities to further expand initiatives in the transition to a green economy, Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Economy Sahib Mammadov said on Monday. He made the remarks while speaking during an opening ceremony of “5th Exhibition for the Promotion of Local Companies” in Baku, News.Az reports. “The hosting of a prestigious international event like COP29 in Azerbaijan this year, along with President Ilham Aliyev’s declaration of 2024 as the ‘Green World Solidarity Year,’ creates opportunities for further expansion of initiatives in the transition to a green economy,” he emphasized. He noted that, starting with establishing a legal framework for…

Azerbaijan expects an increase in the trade turnover with Egypt by the end of 2024, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Egypt Elkhan Polukhov said in an interview with the Egyptian Ahram Online, News.Az reports. The diplomat noted that Azerbaijani companies also have an interest in investing in the construction sector in Egypt. “There is a huge economic potential. According to our statistics in 2023, the trade reached a little over $13 million. We expect some increase in 2024,” he noted. “Both presidents highlighted that our communications need to be extended and intensified in areas such as pharmaceuticals, logistics, transportation, construction, oil and…