Author: Dr Arif

The two countries also agreed to promote investment co-operation in green development during President Sheikh Mohamed’s visit The UAE and China signed agreements to boost co-operation in investments, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), industry and technology, and tourism during President Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to Beijing on Thursday. The two countries also agreed to promote investment co-operation in green development, according to a report by state news agency Wam. The announcement comes as the UAE, the Arab world’s second-largest economy, continues to bolster its ties with China, the world’s second-largest economy. The UAE is China’s largest trading partner in the…

Azerbaija: Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov had a telephone conversation with his UAE counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Azernews reports. During the telephone conversation, the sides discussed the progress achieved as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries, prospects of cooperation both in bilateral and multilateral frameworks, as well as regional and international issues. Additionally, FM Bayramov thanked for the recent aid in the amount of $5 million provided by the UAE to Azerbaijan’s Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) to address the landmines problem, which remains one of the biggest threats in the post-conflict period in the region.…

Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China marks a significant milestone in the ever-strengthening bond between Pakistan and China. As Pakistan navigates its path towards technological advancement and economic development, this trip is poised to unlock numerous opportunities and pave the way for a transformative era of Pakistan-China cooperation. The historical relationship between Pakistan and China has been characterized by unwavering mutual support and a shared vision for regional stability and development. This visit by Sharif serves to reinforce these ties, demonstrating Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with China. In an era dominated by rapid technological…

Türkiye will seek to join the BRICS group of nations: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Fidan will attend the China-led BRICS+ meeting in Russia next week to explore new cooperation opportunities Ankara is now considering BRICS as an alternative platform for regional integration Russia welcomes Turkey’s reported desire to become part of the BRICS group of nations Türkiye has long been waiting to become a member of the European Union By: Muhammad Arif Istanbul: Türkiye will seek to join the BRICS group of nations and intends to bring up the issue at an upcoming meeting of the economic bloc’s foreign-ministers…

China’s technologies and low-cost products in fields like new energy have become a driving force for global energy transition, helping countries to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce carbon footprints, Pakistani experts have said. ISLAMABAD – Pakistani officials and experts are of the view that the country needs to collaborate with China under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to expedite green transition, promoting low-carbon development and countering adverse impacts of climate change. China’s technologies and low-cost products in fields like new energy have become a driving force for global energy transition, helping countries to achieve carbon neutrality and…

YINCHUAN – Zhang Hong’en packed a suitcase of grass seedlings from northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, traveled thousands of miles to Mauritania in West Africa and planted them in soil. In just 50 days, the magic grass grew to more than an adult person’s height, with each cutting seedling divided into a dozen tillers. Three months later, the plants reached 4 meters high, providing abundant fodder for local livestock. Dubbed “the grass of happiness” by many countries, the giant Juncao from China is a high-yield feed crop with the potential to diversify the diets of livestock. “Growing the grass…

ISTANBUL – A senior delegation from China’s Sichuan hosted a conference here on Monday to strengthen the province’s economic and trade ties with Türkiye. The China (Sichuan) – Türkiye Economic and Trade Exchange Conference lured over 100 distinguished Turkish and Chinese guests, including business leaders and government officials. Addressing the conference, Wang Xiaohui, secretary of the Sichuan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, said the event enabled Turkish businessmen to know better about the Sichuan market and to explore chances to enter. He noted that fostering cooperation across various fields, particularly in green energy, will allow the two…

The Minister of Energy, accompanied by delegations led by Turkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan within the framework of the Baku Energy Week, held a meeting, Azernews reports citing the Ministry of Energy. During the meeting, satisfaction was expressed with the gifts strengthening the energy cooperation of Azerbaijan-Turkiye brotherhood and strategic partnership. It was noted that the leaders of both countries attach great importance to Azerbaijan-Turkiye energy cooperation. The role of joint energy projects in the oil and gas sector in ensuring the energy security of the region and European…

Organising Committee of COP29 Holds Meeting for Preparation Progress, Action Plan Climate Change Conference in Baku Baku: The Organising Committee of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change held its fourth meeting on Monday: Samir Nuriyev, the Head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan and Chairman of the Organising Committee, briefed attendees on the progress made on the implementation of the COP29 Action Plan since the last meeting, in accordance with the directives of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev. The Chairman of the Organising…

Kazakhstan and China Sign a Cooperation Deal of $1.5bn Copper Smelter Construction Astana: Kazakhstan and China have signed a cooperation deal aimed to construct a smelter with a capacity of 300,000 tons of copper per year. The deal was signed during a meeting between Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Chairman of China Nonferrous Metal Mining Xi Zhengping June 3, according to the Prime Minister’s press service. The trilateral agreement was signed between KAZ Minerals Smelting LLP, China Nonferrous Metal Industry’s Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. (NFC),  and NFC Kazakhstan LLP. The plant will be built near the village…