India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Wednesday, marking a rare interaction between senior officials of the two countries amid strained relations. The brief meeting took place at the residence of late former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, where both leaders were present to offer […]
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China steps in to ease Cambodia-Thailand tensions
China said it is actively mediating to reduce tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. Beijing is urging both sides to maintain peace and resume dialogue. The statement came amid concerns over recent border clashes. China’s foreign ministry said it has sent a special envoy to the region. Spokesperson Lin Jian said more details about the mediation […]
Dar holds talks with Iran and Turkiye on regional matters
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held separate telephonic conversations with his counterparts from Iran and Turkiye to discuss bilateral relations and key regional developments. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and coordinating views on issues affecting regional peace and stability. Read More: Pakistan, Iran discuss regional situation, bilateral cooperation In a […]
Afghanistan skips Iran regional talks
Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has declined to attend a special regional meeting on Afghanistan in Iran, despite receiving a formal invitation from Tehran ahead of the planned diplomatic gathering. The decision signals Kabul’s preference for existing engagement channels rather than newly created regional forums. The meeting in Tehran is expected to include special representatives from Pakistan, […]
Japan-PM calls Trump ‘extremely good friend’ after China row
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlighted her close bond with US President Donald Trump after a phone call on Tuesday. The conversation followed Takaichi’s controversial remarks suggesting Japan might act militarily if China attacked Taiwan. She said Trump told her, “Call me anytime,” emphasizing their strong personal and diplomatic connection. The call came amid growing […]
Lee pushes regional diplomacy in key G20 meetings
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the G20 summit in South Africa. He told Li he hoped to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing soon. Li said he would deliver the message to Xi. Lee stressed that communication is vital for building […]
ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur to address trade, conflicts, and East Timor’s accession
KUALA LUMPUR – Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and global partners, including US President Donald Trump, are set to convene in Malaysia from October 26 to 28 for a high-stakes summit focusing on trade, diplomacy, and regional security. The summit will bring together heads of state from ASEAN’s 10 member nations […]
PM, Hina Rabbani Khar discuss Pakistan’s foreign affairs, regional diplomacy
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Monday. During the meeting, views were exchanged about the country’s foreign affairs, particularly regional diplomacy. Ms. Khar briefed the Prime Minister about Pakistan’s participation in the recently held Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, […]