Friday, September 22nd, 2017
Pakistan for strengthening ties with Russia
NEW YORK, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York. The two leaders discussed mutual efforts for strengthening of Pakistan-Russia relations and the prevailing international and regional security situation. The Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan’s desire for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia in diverse fields, emphasizing the need for promoting trade and economic cooperation. Lavrov suggested that the forthcoming Intergovernmental Commission should explore concrete measures for enhancing trade, investment and energy connectivity between RussiaRead More
At UN, Prime Minister Abbasi calls for end to ‘India-sponsored terror’ in Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, SEPT 21 (DNA) – Addressing the 72th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Prime Minister Shahid Khan Abbasi said that the world faces various challenges today including security. He said that renewed East-West tensions may engulf Europe in another Cold War. Peace and prosperity in Asia is threatened by emerging big power friction and rising tensions in South, East and West Asia. Abbasi said that the Middle East is wracked by war and violence – in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere. Although Daesh appears toRead More