Friday, April 26th, 2019
Azerbaijan to host 5th World Forum on Intercultural dialogue
BAKU, APR 26 (DNA) – Against this challenging global context, the Government of Azerbaijan in partnership with UNESCO, UNAOC, UNWTO, the Council of Europe and ISESCO will host the 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue under the motto of “Building dialogue into action against discrimination, inequality and violent conflict” on 2-3 May, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 5th World Forum will examine the critical role of Intercultural Dialogue as an actionable strategy for building human solidarity and helping localities counter the violence and discrimination in diverse communities. Moreover, the 2ndRead More
Pakistan-China friendship invincible in every challenge: PM Imran
BEIJING (DNA) – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said Pakistan-China friendship is invincible in every challenge. The premier addressed the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing and said Gwadar is turning into a commercial hub. He stated that Pakistan and China are cooperating with each other in many sectors. Imran Khan added that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is moving towards its next phase. The Belt and Road Forum helped Pakistan to reduce its power crisis, he said. The premier affirmed that Islamabad is providing attractive opportunities toRead More
Belt and Road Forum opens in Beijing
BEIJING: (DNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday opened Second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. Addressing the opening session, Xi said BR projects need to be transparent and fiscally sustainable. There will also be “zero tolerance” for corruption, Xi said at a Belt and Road summit, adding that the initiative “is not an exclusive club”. Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to abolish subsidies to firms that impede fair competition — addressing a major bone of contention in US trade talks. Xi repeated past promises to lower tariffs, increase importsRead More