NEW DELHI: India and the European Union are on the brink of finalising what officials are calling the “mother of all deals”, a landmark trade and strategic partnership aimed at strengthening economic and geopolitical ties. The announcement is expected during the EU-India summit next week in New Delhi, where European Commission President Ursula von der […]
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Pakistan, Iraq strengthen strategic partnership
Pakistan and Iraq have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on fighting extremism, terrorism, and narco trade, while exploring economic opportunities in trade, defence, IT, and pharmaceuticals. During a high-level meeting in Baghdad, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized Pakistan’s support for Iraq’s sovereignty, stability, and democratic progress, offering skilled manpower, digital governance expertise, […]
Pakistan, China strengthen strategic partnership ahead
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to review Pakistan–China relations and assess progress across political, economic, security, and cultural areas. He stressed that both nations must continue expanding cooperation with long-term strategic focus. During the meeting held in Islamabad, Dar emphasized that the 75th anniversary of diplomatic […]
China, Russia conduct joint anti-missile drills
China and Russia recently held their third joint anti-missile military drills on Russian territory in early December, the Chinese defence ministry confirmed. Officials said the exercises were routine and not aimed at any third party. Moreover, the ministry stated that the training was not linked to current international tensions. It added that the drills focused […]
Army chief hosts Türkiye’s energy minister for key talks
Turkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the General Headquarters, according to ISPR. Both sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, focusing on the energy sector and broader strategic collaboration. The discussion highlighted opportunities for joint projects […]
Egyptian FM visits Islamabad to strengthen ties
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for a two-day official visit, invited by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The visit underscores the historic and strong ties between Pakistan and Egypt. Senior officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs received Dr. Abdelatty, marking the […]
No big defense announcements expected during Putin’s India trip
India’s defense secretary Rajesh Kumar said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit will likely see no major defense announcements. Talks on the S-400 missile system are not expected to progress during the visit. India will focus on addressing delivery delays and clarifying timelines for pending orders. Kumar emphasized that India will continue to strengthen defense […]
Pakistan, Egypt set for major diplomatic push as FM arrives today
Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty arrives in Pakistan today for a two-day official visit. He is visiting on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The trip aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The Foreign Office says the visit reflects the deep and friendly ties between […]
Putin set for India visit on December 4-5 for talks with Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4-5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to discuss bilateral ties and key international issues. Officials say intergovernmental and commercial agreements will also be signed during the visit. Putin will meet Modi for talks and hold a separate meeting with Indian […]
PM Shehbaz departs for two-day official visit to Bahrain
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for a two-day official visit to Bahrain, aiming to further strengthen bilateral partnership between Pakistan and Bahrain. According to a Foreign Office spokesperson, the Prime Minister is traveling with a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministers, and other officials. Read more: PM Shehbaz to […]