Author: Dr Arif

BRUSSELS – Janusz Wojciechowski, the European Commissioner for Agriculture, has spoken highly of the milestone achievement and promising future of the agricultural cooperation mechanism between the European Union (EU) and China. “I believe that our Geographical Indications (GIs) Agreement is defined by success,” Wojciechowski said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua, calling it a “milestone in EU-China cooperation” as it is so far the first and only significant bilateral trade agreement in force between the two sides. China and the EU inked the GIs agreement in late 2020, aiming to enhance bilateral trade of agri-food products and provide better protection…

CHENGDU : Amid major global challenges such as climate change and energy shortages, China’s experience in pursuing green development can offer useful inspiration to countries around the world, experts said. They made these remarks at the Global Urban and Rural Development Forum of Boao Forum for Asia, which opened Friday in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province. At the opening ceremony, Ban Ki-moon, chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), stressed that both urban and rural areas in Asia must pursue green development, noting that rural development can also be green, digital, and sustainable. “In the implementation process…

Air China Increases Flights on the London-Beijing Route to Foster Air Silk Road Connectivity between China and the UK Air China’s direct route between the Beijing Capital Airport and London Gatwick Airport aims to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and the UK in trade and tourism By; Muhammad Arif London, June 2:  A new line of Air Silk Road connectivity between Chinese capital, Beijing, and world’s financial capital, London, has been launched by Air China as it added a direct route between the Beijing Capital Airport and London Gatwick Airport, UK, on Saturday. A ceremony for this new route…

Turkey: Egyptian Industry and Trade Minister Ahmed Samir Saleh has said Egypt wants to increase cooperation with Türkiye, while Turkish business circles voiced optimism that the bilateral trade volume may rise to $20 billion. In July, Türkiye and Egypt jointly announced their decision to increase diplomatic representation to the level of ambassadors after 10 years of tension in a move to accomplish the ongoing normalization process and restore ties. Saleh this week attended the Türkiye-Egypt Round Table Meeting hosted by Rifat Hisarciklıoğlu, the president of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB). Speaking at the gathering, the Egyptian minister…

Azerbaijan: President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) Rovshan Najaf met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Alim Bayel, Azernews reports citing SOCAR. It was noted that Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan successfully cooperate in all areas, including the energy sector. In this regard, the dynamic development of relations between SOCAR and Kazakh companies was emphasized. At the meeting, an exchange of views took place on the current state of cooperation between SOCAR and KazMunayGas, the transit of Kazakh oil through the territory of Azerbaijan, opportunities for cooperation in the framework of production projects and other issues of…

China: Representatives from South China’s Hainan province expressed their readiness to enhance exchanges and collaboration with South Korea during the Hainan Free Trade Port promotion event held in Seoul on Friday. It was the first time in six years that Hainan held a large-scale, comprehensive promotion event in the city. The event, which brought together over 200 delegates from the government, business, tourism, aviation, and media sectors, fostered dialogue and networking and explored new avenues for partnership and growth between Hainan and South Korea. In the opening speech, a representative from Hainan province used “outgoing,” “progressive,” “energetic,” and “noteworthy” to…

China: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote speech at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum is “forward-looking”, reinforcing China as a “pivotal partner” for the Arab world, analysts said. They praised the forum as “exceptionally important” and for “setting a new standard for international partnerships” as it underscored challenges confronting the world, like the need for a two-state solution to the Middle East issue while also giving importance to new areas of cooperation in artificial intelligence, health and research work. Gamal Dobahi, a journalist based in Southeast Asia, said ties between China and the Arab world have reached an unprecedented level due…

China Woos Arab States by Deepening Cooperation amid Failures of Western Powers to Tackle the Middle East Crisis China to Host the 2nd China-Arab States Summit in 2026 By: Muhammad Arif BEIJING, May 30: China and Arab states have agreed to deepen multifaceted cooperation, and step up the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future at the end of 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum (CASCF) that held in Beijing, China. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, and delivered a keynote speech…

US Tech Giant, Google, to Invest $2 billion in Malaysia for Developing Data Center, a Google Cloud Hub By: Muhammad Arif Jakarta: US information technology giant, Google, plans to invest $2 billion in Malaysia, developing its first data center and a Google Cloud hub at a business park in central Malaysia’s Selangor state. Earlier, another US tech-giant Microsoft’s recent announced to put $2.2 billion over the next four years into building Malaysia’s new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Hailing the investment, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said “Google’s investment as a sign of faith in Malaysia’s governance and economy”. Anwar further…

Dubai’s International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) to Fund a Monorail Link in Maldives By: Muhammad Arif Male: The Maldives government has awarded a contract to Dubai’s International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) to establish a monorail link between Kaafu Atoll Funadhoo, Velana International Airport, and the capital city, Malé. Maldives’s Minister of Economic Affairs Mohamed Saeed revealed that preliminary work, including relocating the existing fuel farm in Funadhoo, has already commenced. “The project will be completed within 18 months,” said the minister, adding that all necessary drawings and other preparatory works are being carried out simultaneously with the construction of buildings.…