by Baqir Sajjad Syed in Dawn, December 31st, 2023ISLAMABAD: Mullah Sherin Akhund, a senior Afghan Taliban figure and governor of Kandahar province, is expected to arrive in Islamabad early next month in a fresh bid to resolve the stalemate in bilateral ties over the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) issue. Mullah Sherin’s interactions in Islamabad will include meetings with intelligence and Foreign Office officials. The visit follows efforts by the Afghan Taliban to reduce tensions with…
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Report in Dawn, November 1st, 2023ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador in Pakistan Donald Blome met caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, including the safe and efficient processing of Afghan citizens eligible for relocation or resettlement in the United States. According to US Mission spokesperson Jonathan Lalley, the ambassador highlighted the two countries’ mutual interest in ensuring the safety and security of refugees and asylum seekers, and the…
Report in Dawn, November 1st, 2023ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador in Pakistan Donald Blome met caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, including the safe and efficient processing of Afghan citizens eligible for relocation or resettlement in the United States. According to US Mission spokesperson Jonathan Lalley, the ambassador highlighted the two countries’ mutual interest in ensuring the safety and security of refugees and asylum seekers, and the…
Report in The Island, Oct 16, 2023Sri Lanka wants China to share with other creditors the terms of its recent $4.2 billion bilateral debt deal, a step needed to help the country speed up the process of restoring its finances over a year after it defaulted. Sharing the information would ensure transparency and assure other bilateral creditors that they’re getting a comparable deal, news agencies have quoted Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, as sayng…
by Anwar Iqbal in Dawn, Oct 2, 2023WASHINGTON: A move in the US Congress to prohibit assistance to Pakistan has been defeated by a clear majority as American lawmakers underlined the importance of their bilateral ties with Islamabad. Last month, Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles proposed an amendment to the US Appropriations bill, seeking to bar US defence assistance to Pakistan to discourage the ongoing crackdown on political dissent. The move was put to vote recently…
report in TOLOnews, Sept 28, 2023Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs said that baseless criticism by neighboring countries will negatively affect bilateral relations between Afghanistan and its neighbors. Speaking at the celebration ceremony of World Tourism Day in Kabul, the deputy Foreign Minister said neighboring countries are blaming Afghanistan for the spread of terrorism from its soil to gain the satisfaction of world powers, which is not a rational solution. “Criticizing…
report in Daily Times, Sept 27, 2023Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zeidang discussed various matters of mutual interest, encompassing bilateral relations, economic collaboration, and coordination. The determination to enhance bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors was reaffirmed, underlining the mutual benefits for both nations during the meeting, said a news release. Furthermore, the meeting underscored the imperative for joint endeavors aimed at promoting peace, prosperity, and development in the region. While extending…
report in Khaama Press, Sept 18, 2023Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has invited the Taliban administration, urging them to collaborate with Islamabad to bolster their bilateral relations. In a diplomatic overture, Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, has contacted the de facto administration (IEA) Prime Minister, Mullah Hasan Akhund, through a written communication. In his letter, Kakar underscored the deep historical and cultural ties that bind Pakistan and Afghanistan, emphasizing their shared religious and…
By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press online, August 26, 2023Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttagi, has officially invited Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, to Kabul. This invitation, confirmed by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, aims to facilitate discussions on critical bilateral matters. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that in a phone call with Muttagi, Abdullahiyan highlighted the recent release of an Iranian photojournalist and urged the resolution of previously raised issues. During the phone…
by AKM Zamir Uddin in The Daily Star, Jul 9, 2023Bangladesh is set to join a global effort that is seeking to cut over-dependence on the US dollar when it comes to settling foreign trades as the country commences to use the rupee to carry out bilateral transactions with India from July 11. The move may extend some respite to importers since they will be able to open letters of credits in the rupee to…
By Anil Giri in The Kathmandu Post, June 19, 2023With the northern neighbour fully relaxing its Covid restrictions, the frequency of bilateral engagements between Nepal and China has grown over the past few months. China has resumed all kinds of visits, junkets and trips while it is also sending politicians of various ranks to Kathmandu to assess the ground situation as the Communist Party of China (CPC) wants to renew its ties with the CPN-UML,…