Friday, December 27th, 2019
Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Russia on February 5, official says
The President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Russia on February 5, the first deputy foreign minister Ilkhom Nematov told RIA Novosti. “The visit will take place at the beginning of February … This is due to the protocol, especially the New Year. But, they say, it could happen on February 5. We are preparing for this: both the sides are preparing. Personally, the president, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev, attaches great, exclusive importance for the comprehensive development and strengthening of relations with Russia. We have an unprecedented increase in trade volume. The politicalRead More
Accession to WTO is Uzbekistan’s immediate political goal – Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that foreign investment into Uzbekistan will reach US$ 7 billion in the year-end. The Uzbek leader noted the firm intention to further enhance “the long-term strategic partnership ties” with Japan. He drew attention to the fact that Uzbekistan has rich mineral resources of gold, uranium and copper, and called on Japanese companies to invest in Uzbekistan resources development projects. Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave high appraisal to Japanese high-end technologies which will help manufacture goods with high added value in Uzbekistan. He also mentioned the US$ 6Read More
President, pm express grief over Tragic plane crash at Almaty airport
The President, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister have conveyed their sympathies and condolences over the tragic plane crash in Almaty airport at Kazakhstan in which 12 people lost their lives and several were injured.In separate messages to their respective counterparts, the President and the Prime Minister have expressed solidarity with the Government and people of Kazakhstan and shared the grief and pain of their Kazak brethren. They also prayed for the early recovery of those injured.
Qualifying races of Saadia Khan Ski Cup held at PAF Ski Resort Naltar
NALTAR, DEC 27 (DNA) – The qualifying rounds of Saadia Khan & Children Ski Cup culminated successfully at Naltar Ski Resort. A large number of ski enthusiasts and locals witnessed the thrilling and spectacular competitions. Prominent national skiers from all over the country contested for their place in the main rounds of the competition. Players demonstrated their skills at best under the freezing temperatures and treacherous slope. Pakistan Air Force has developed the resort at par with the world class standards by providing all possible facilities of international caliber. TheRead More
Iran, Russia, China start joint maritime drill in Indian Ocean, Gulf of Oman
TEHRAN, DEC 27 (DNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and China started on Friday their joint military maneuver in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. Iran’s Navy’s Deputy Operations Officer announced the deployment of large naval maneuvers of the three countries Iran, Russia, and China in the northern Indian Ocean. Gholamreza Tahani at the press conference of the military drill said: The Indian Ocean region is very secure thanks to the authority of the Iranian navy forces comprising of army and IRGC. A variety of tactical exercisesRead More
High treason case: Pervez Musharraf challenges special court verdict in LHC
ISLAMABAD – Former president and top military official Pervez Musharraf on Friday has challenged special court’s treason case verdict in Lahore High Court (LHC). According to details, the ex-president adopted the stance that the decision was announced in hurry as a case against the formation of special court is already under hearing in LHC. Our religion, constitution and law don’t allow to disrespect corpses. Fair and transparent trial is right of everyone, he added. The former military official further requested the court to issue orders to stop implementation on theRead More