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Arab News
09-08-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan, Tajikistan wrap up counterterrorism drill, hail training and diplomacy gains
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan concluded a joint counterterrorism exercise on Saturday, said the military, with Islamabad expressing satisfaction over having met 'all training and military diplomacy objectives.' The two countries have stepped up security collaboration in recent years to combat militancy and cross-border crime. Earlier this year in May, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, in Dushanbe to discuss bilateral strategic cooperation and expressed a resolve to strengthen their counterterrorism partnership and jointly work to prevent human smuggling and other organized crime. 'Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise Dosti-II was conducted from 4-9 August 2025 at Fakhrobod Base, Tajikistan,' the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. 'Two combat teams from the Light Commando Battalion, Pakistan Army, and four combat teams from Tajikistan Special Forces participated in the exercise. All training and military diplomacy objectives were achieved successfully.' The exercise concluded with a ceremony attended by Pakistan's Defense Attaché in Tajikistan as chief guest alongside senior Tajik military officials. Troops from both sides 'displayed the highest standards of professional excellence,' ISPR said. The statement informed the training focused on refining counterterrorism drills, procedures and techniques through joint operations. Pakistan and Tajikistan enjoy close bilateral ties, underpinned by trade, energy and connectivity projects such as the CASA-1000 electricity transmission line, which will deliver surplus hydropower from Central Asia to Pakistan. The two countries are also members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Islamabad views Dushanbe as a gateway to the Central Asian market, while Tajikistan sees Pakistan as its route to the Arabian Sea via ports in Karachi and Gwadar.
Leaders
04-07-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Tajik President Meets with CEO of Saudi Fund for Development
President Emomali Rahmon of the Republic of Tajikistan met today with Sultan Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), who is currently visiting the country. The meeting highlighted the long-standing development partnership between Tajikistan and the SFD, which spans more than two decades. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and exploring opportunities to finance key sectors essential to the country's growth. During his visit, Al-Marshad is expected to sign a development agreement targeting the transportation and communication sector. He will also participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new educational project. Since launching its operations in Tajikistan in 2002, the SFD has financed 14 development initiatives through concessional loans totaling over $323 million, contributing significantly to improvements in critical areas and enhancing the quality of life in the country. Related Topics : Saudi Arabia's Cultural Development Fund to Showcase Cultural Innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka A Look into the Tasks of Saudi National Development Fund Chambers Federation Discusses Launch of Georgian Bank in Saudi Arabia Saudi Crown Prince receives Georgia's Prime Minister in Riyadh in an official session of talks Short link : Post Views: 19 Related Stories
Nikkei Asia
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Xi Jinping urges immediate de-escalation in Israel-Iran conflict
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev pose for a picture at the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on June 17. (Kazakh Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters) CK TAN TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday denounced Israel's military action against Iran and urged parties to work toward de-escalation. Xi also offered to mediate to restore stability in the Middle East in his first remarks on the conflict.
The Australian
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Australian
China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement Central Asia ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Central Asian leaders at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, his second trip to the region in under a year as Beijing competes with Russia for influence there. The summit in Astana brings together Xi -- who arrived in the Kazakh capital on Monday -- and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Under Russia's orbit until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the five countries of Central Asia have courted interest from major powers including China and the United States since becoming independent. The region is rich in natural resources and strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. In a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday, Xi called for the two countries to "scale up trade and investment and expand cooperation in emerging sectors", Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. The two sides should "advance high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and foster new drivers of growth in clean energy, green minerals and artificial intelligence", Xi reportedly said. In talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Xi said Beijing "firmly supports Tajikistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and security", according to Xinhua. The Chinese leader also held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, according to Beijing's state media. While Central Asian leaders continue to view Russia as a strategic partner, ties with Moscow have loosened since the war in Ukraine. The five nations are taking advantage of the growing interest in their region and coordinating their foreign policies. They regularly hold summits with China and Russia to present the region as a unified bloc and attract investment. High-level "5+1" format talks have also been organised with the European Union, the United States, Turkey and other Western countries. "The countries of the region are balancing between different centres of power, wanting to protect themselves from excessive dependence on one partner," Kyrgyz political scientist Nargiza Muratalieva told AFP. - Biggest trade partner - Russia says China's growing influence in the region does not pose a threat. "There is no reason for such fears. China is our privileged strategic partner, and the countries of Central Asia, naturally, are our natural historical partners," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday. But China has now established itself as Central Asia's leading trading partner, far outstripping the EU and Russia. Central Asia is also an important target for China in its Belt and Road initiative -- which uses huge infrastructure investments as a political and diplomatic lever. Construction of the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China railway and the China-Tajikistan highway, which runs through the Pamir Mountains to Afghanistan, are among the planned investments. New border crossings and "dry ports" have already been built to process trade, such as Khorgos in Kazakhstan, one of the largest logistics hubs in the world. "Neither Russia nor Western institutions are capable of allocating financial resources for infrastructure so quickly and on such a large scale, sometimes bypassing transparent procedures," said Muratalieva. Kazakhstan said last week that Russia would lead the construction of its first nuclear power plant but that it wanted China to build the second. "Central Asia is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, uranium, gold and other minerals that the rapidly developing Chinese economy needs," Muratalieva said. "Ensuring uninterrupted supplies of these resources, bypassing unstable sea routes, is an important goal of Beijing," the analyst added. - Human rights - China also positions itself as a supporter of the predominantly authoritarian Central Asian leaderships. At the last Central Asia-China summit, Xi called for "resisting external interference" that might provoke "colour revolutions" that could overthrow the current leaders in the region. "Beijing sees the stability of the Central Asian states as a guarantee of the security of its western borders," Muratalieva said. Central Asia border's China's northwestern Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of having detained more than a million Uyghurs and other Muslims, part of a campaign the UN has said could constitute "crimes against humanity". burs-mjw/je/jhb
News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement Central Asia ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Central Asian leaders at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, his second trip to the region in under a year as Beijing competes with Russia for influence there. The summit in Astana brings together Xi -- who arrived in the Kazakh capital on Monday -- and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Under Russia's orbit until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the five countries of Central Asia have courted interest from major powers including China and the United States since becoming independent. The region is rich in natural resources and strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. In a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday, Xi called for the two countries to "scale up trade and investment and expand cooperation in emerging sectors", Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. The two sides should "advance high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and foster new drivers of growth in clean energy, green minerals and artificial intelligence", Xi reportedly said. In talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Xi said Beijing "firmly supports Tajikistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and security", according to Xinhua. The Chinese leader also held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, according to Beijing's state media. While Central Asian leaders continue to view Russia as a strategic partner, ties with Moscow have loosened since the war in Ukraine. The five nations are taking advantage of the growing interest in their region and coordinating their foreign policies. They regularly hold summits with China and Russia to present the region as a unified bloc and attract investment. High-level "5+1" format talks have also been organised with the European Union, the United States, Turkey and other Western countries. "The countries of the region are balancing between different centres of power, wanting to protect themselves from excessive dependence on one partner," Kyrgyz political scientist Nargiza Muratalieva told AFP. - Biggest trade partner - Russia says China's growing influence in the region does not pose a threat. "There is no reason for such fears. China is our privileged strategic partner, and the countries of Central Asia, naturally, are our natural historical partners," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday. But China has now established itself as Central Asia's leading trading partner, far outstripping the EU and Russia. Central Asia is also an important target for China in its Belt and Road initiative -- which uses huge infrastructure investments as a political and diplomatic lever. Construction of the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China railway and the China-Tajikistan highway, which runs through the Pamir Mountains to Afghanistan, are among the planned investments. New border crossings and "dry ports" have already been built to process trade, such as Khorgos in Kazakhstan, one of the largest logistics hubs in the world. "Neither Russia nor Western institutions are capable of allocating financial resources for infrastructure so quickly and on such a large scale, sometimes bypassing transparent procedures," said Muratalieva. Kazakhstan said last week that Russia would lead the construction of its first nuclear power plant but that it wanted China to build the second. "Central Asia is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, uranium, gold and other minerals that the rapidly developing Chinese economy needs," Muratalieva said. "Ensuring uninterrupted supplies of these resources, bypassing unstable sea routes, is an important goal of Beijing," the analyst added. - Human rights - China also positions itself as a supporter of the predominantly authoritarian Central Asian leaderships. At the last Central Asia-China summit, Xi called for "resisting external interference" that might provoke "colour revolutions" that could overthrow the current leaders in the region. "Beijing sees the stability of the Central Asian states as a guarantee of the security of its western borders," Muratalieva said. Central Asia border's China's northwestern Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of having detained more than a million Uyghurs and other Muslims, part of a campaign the UN has said could constitute "crimes against humanity". burs-mjw/je/jhb
