Sunday, November 18th, 2018
China’s Xi intends to visit North Korea next year, South Korea says
SEOUL, (DNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping intends to visit North Korea next year after receiving an invite from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea said on Saturday, which would make Xi the first Chinese leader to do so since 2005. Xi told South Korean president Moon Jae-in in a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Papua New Guinea that he would “make time” to visit North Korea next year. Xi added that China would continue to play a constructiveRead More
Pakistan-EU Joint Commission held in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The 9th meeting of the annual Pakistan – European Union Joint Commission was held in Islamabad on 16 of November 2018. It was preceded by meetings on trade; development cooperation; and democracy, governance, the rule of law and human Rights from 13-15 November 2018. The Joint Commission provided an opportunity to exchange views on the priorities of the newly-elected government and to discuss ongoing and future cooperation in areas such as peace and security, migration, trade, human rights, development, energy, climate, education, governance and regional connectivity. TheRead More
FM Qureshi discuss bilateral ties with Norwegian counterpart
ABU DHABI, (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his Norwegian counterpart, Ms. Ine Eriksen Soreide, on the sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi. Recognizing the positive developments in bilateral relations, the two Foreign Ministers stressed upon the need to further promote bilateral relations in all areas of mutual interest, including political, economic, trade and investment, education, culture and parliamentary exchanges. Foreign Minister Qureshi invited Norwegian companies to invest in Pakistan in renewable energy, water and waste management, fisheries, and ports and shipping, and emulateRead More