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New York, 21 December 2023 (WAI): At the UNAMA briefing on Afghanistan for the UN Security Council, Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, noted that although the interim Afghan government has calmed the country, peace in Afghanistan remains a strategic priority for Pakistan. During the Security Council briefing, Ambassador Akram described Kabul … Read more
Copenhagen, 22 December 2023 (WAI): On December 19, in Copenhagen, Denmark, the United States and Denmark agreed on a ten-year Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Denmark, revealed that the deal will let US soldiers and military hardware on Danish territory. I welcome the signing of the Defense Cooperation Agreement with … Read more
Gaza 20 December 2023 (WAI): Following the devastation of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, Dr. Tedros, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), voiced great concern and emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the Israeli military imprisoned several medical personnel during a four-day raid on Kamal … Read more
Islamabad, 20 December 2023 (WAI): Dr. Arif Alvi, the President, has emphasized the importance of stepping up commercial, economic, and cultural ties with Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, and Cyprus. In conversations with the High Commissioners and Ambassadors-designate of the Democratic Socialist of Sri Lanka, the Republic of Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Arab … Read more
Beijing, 21 December 2023 (WAI): A political discussion occurred in China between Secretary-General Jean Olinger of Luxembourg’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and Vice-Foreign Minister Deng Li of China. On December 21, Zhengzhou will have its first direct passenger route to Luxembourg. Travelers from Europe will be ecstatic to learn about the Zhengzhou-based Schengen … Read more
“Veto” is a term that frequently makes headlines in the complex realm of foreign diplomacy. A UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was recently blocked by the United States using its veto power. This decision will significantly impact the ongoing humanitarian situation in the region. The United Nations proposed the resolution demanding an immediate … Read more
Islamabad, 20 December 2023 (WAI): The 8th CPEC Media Forum was hosted today in Islamabad. The China Economic Net (CEN) and the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) collaborated on its organization. “Next decade of CPEC: Opportunities & learning from the past decade” was the forum’s subject. Chief guest at the occasion was the interim Minister of Information and … Read more
A significant advancement has been made in the debate on protecting religious emotions and freedom of expression/speech. That is the recent legislative action in Denmark to make burning religious materials, including the Quran, an illegal act. Denmark has approved a law aimed to address and prohibit the burning of religious texts in response to incidents involving such acts. A … Read more
San Jose, 15 December 2023 (WAI): President Chaves of Costa Rica and Foreign Minister Arnoldo Andre met with Deputy Secretary Richard Verma on December 14 to review the results of the US-Costa Rica High-Level Security Dialogue’s opening in San Jose. A media statement outlining strategies for strengthening US-Costa Rican cooperation on common objectives regarding security, … Read more
Riyadh, 14 December 2023 (WAI): Mohammed Aljadaan, the finance minister of Saudi Arabia, has been named the next Chairman of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), the IMF’s policy advisory body. Aljadaan will serve a three-year term beginning on January 4, 2024. As of January 3, 2022, Nadia Calvio, the First Vice President of … Read more
