Washington. D. C., 31 January 2024 (WAI): Secretary of Defense of the United States (U.S.) Lloyd J. Austin III met with his counterpart, Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps of the United Kingdom (U.K.), to discuss pressing security concerns in the Middle East. The meeting focused on the escalating attacks by Iran-aligned militia groups … Read more
Rome, 30 January 2024 (WAI): Prime Minister of Ethiopia participated in Italy-Africa Summit held in Rome hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Prime Minister’s participation in the Summit, underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between African nations and Italy. The summit’s theme, ‘a bridge for an expected growth,’ highlights the shared commitment to fostering … 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
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
Almere, 19 December 2023 (WAI): The Pakistani community in Almere united and revered to commemorate the enduring legacies of two great leaders, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Pakistan Ambassador to the Netherlands, Suljuk Mustansar Tarar, attended the commemorative event and emphasized the visionary leadership these legendary personalities in Pakistani history embodied. The … Read more
Islamabad, 19 December 2023 (WAI): In a historic move, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly has adopted a resolution co-sponsored by Pakistan and the Philippines to foster interreligious and intercultural dialogue to promote a culture of peace. The resolution, initiated in 2004, underscores the importance of responsibly exercising the right to freedom of expression 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
Brussels, 14 December 2023 (WAI): In Brussels, Belgium, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller congratulated the European Council on its decisions on the expansion of the European Union (EU). The official statement from the US State Department made clear how committed and supportive the US is of the EU’s growth process. The development decisions were … Read more
Moscow, 14 December 2023 (WAI): Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, hosted the yearly “Direct Line” call-in session for Russian nationals and media on Thursday. This was the first year-end press conference since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, and it was held in conjunction with an annual news conference. The President covered many topics … Read more
