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Arab News
4 hours ago
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan, UK agree to increase cooperation at multilateral fora
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his British counterpart David Lammy on Sunday agreed to enhance cooperation in multilateral fora, particularly the UN Security Council, state-run media reported. Pakistan and the UK enjoy cordial relations. These ties have translated into the two nations harboring cooperation in military, economic, and educational sectors, with the latter hosting a large Pakistani diaspora. The conversation between the two diplomats follows Lammy's first official visit to Pakistan last month, where he met the country's top officials following Pakistan's dangerous military standoff with nuclear-armed rival India. 'They exchanged views on further enhancing bilateral cooperation in multilateral fora, particularly at the UN Security Council,' state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. The state media said both leaders agreed to maintain contact. They also agreed to meet on the sidelines of the high-level events scheduled to be held later this month at the United Nations, New York, the state broadcaster said. The UK is one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council along with China, US, Russia and France. The Security Council seeks to maintain international peace and security in accordance with the principles of the UN and investigates any dispute or situation which might lead to international friction. The UK was one of several countries actively engaged in restoring calm between India and Pakistan after the two neighbors were engaged in conflict for four days last month. India blamed Pakistan for being involved in an April 22 attack on a tourist resort in the part of Kashmir administered by Delhi. Islamabad denied involvement and called for an international probe into the incident. After India struck multiple Pakistani sites on May 6 with missiles, describing them as 'terrorist camps,' the two sides traded missiles, artillery and drone strikes for four days before Washington brokered a ceasefire between the two on May 10. Tensions between both nations continue to persist, with Pakistan warning it would respond to any further violations of its sovereignty by India.
Times of Oman
7 hours ago
- General
- Times of Oman
"Global South must cooperate against terrorism," says former Ethiopian PM after meeting Indian delegation
Addis Ababa: The all-party delegation led by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule, met with the former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn in Addis Ababa late on Friday. The delegation had arrived at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia on Friday, where they were received and welcomed by the Ambassador of India to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai. The delegation also includes Rajiv Pratap Rudy (BJP), Vikramjit Singh Sahney (AAP), Manish Tewari (Congress), Anurag Singh Thakur (BJP), Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu (TDP), Anand Sharma (Congress), V Muraleedharan (BJP), and former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin. The delegation discussed bilateral cooperation, regional development, and the global fight against terrorism. After meeting the all-party delegation, the former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said, "Terrorism is a global problem and as a global community we need to cooperate and coordinate to fight against terrorism. The African Union has very good regulations as far as fighting terrorism is concerned, and especially when terrorism is state-sponsored, it is a very dangerous one. We need to find a way to fight terrorism... Global South, especially, has to cooperate and be strong in the fight against terrorism." Speaking after the meeting, Sule called the interaction "excellent," lauding Desalegn's five-decade-long engagement with Ethiopia's political and economic landscape. "They have seen a lot of conflict here. They have seen ups and downs in their economy and growth. But under his leadership, they had double-digit growth and many infrastructure projects--be it beautiful dams, railways, industrial parks," Sule noted, drawing parallels between India and Ethiopia's shared developmental aspirations. "We had a detailed discussion and told him what happened in Pahalgam. The attack on India's soul is just not accepted. And we all must commit ourselves to zero tolerance against any terrorism anywhere in the world. India will not accept any terrorist attacks anymore," Sule stressed, underlining the main theme of the delegation's engagements across the region. Sule also welcomed Ethiopia's inclusion in the G20 during India's presidency last year, calling it a significant milestone in India-Ethiopia ties. "It's very important for us to come here today to talk to them. We were very warmly received and reassured that in this journey of eradication of terrorism, Ethiopia still stands together solidly with India," she said. Commenting on Ethiopia's bilateral relations with Pakistan, Sule said that terrorism must be opposed globally, regardless of geopolitical alignments, "I think globally, everybody agrees that there has to be zero tolerance against terrorism. So I think we are very hopeful that when it comes to terrorism, we all stand united, whoever the other country may be, but we will not accept any terrorism anywhere in the world anymore." Meanwhile, echoing similar views, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, a member of the delegation, highlighted the need for decisive action against terror-sponsoring states. "We don't find the difference between terrorist organisations and the states sponsoring terrorism, we see the similarities in them. We will not be restraining ourselves, but for the security of the country, for the safety of the country, we will try to eliminate the threat of this terrorism wherever it is in whichever country that is sponsoring it," he said. The visit, part of India's broader diplomatic outreach following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, aimed to deepen bilateral ties and convey India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism.
Malay Mail
11 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Anwar, Singapore leaders discuss border, energy and regional cooperation during one-day visit
SINGAPORE, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed key bilateral issues with Singaporean leaders, including border and maritime affairs, renewable energy, and regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, as he wrapped up his one-day working visit, yesterday. Anwar paid a courtesy call on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at The Istana and also held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, before flying home. 'We also reviewed ongoing projects, such as the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, set for completion by late 2026, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to boost regional growth,' he posted on Facebook. Anwar is optimistic that the visit will strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore for mutual benefit. Meanwhile, Wong, in a Facebook post, said he looked forward to continuing the two countries' close partnerships for the benefit of the people. During the visit, Anwar delivered a special address at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue. He also received courtesy calls from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Boeing Global President Dr Brendan Nelson. — Bernama
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman and EU hold 5th round of political consultations
Muscat: The fifth round of political consultations between the Sultanate of Oman and the European Union's External Action Service was held at the Foreign Ministry. The Omani delegation was led by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign for Political Affairs, while the European side was headed by His Excellency Olaf Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs at the European External Action Service. During the session, both parties reviewed existing relations between Oman and the European Union and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation through strategic partnerships and economic agreements. They also exchanged views on key regional and international issues of mutual interest. The consultations were attended by Her Excellency Roua bint Issa Al-Zadjali, Oman's Ambassador to Belgium and Head of its Mission to the European Union, Annette Weber, the European Union's Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, and several officials from both sides.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 180 bilateral business meetings in Manila
Memorandum of Understanding signed with Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to enhance bilateral cooperation Salem Al Shamshi: ' Our trade mission to the Philippines comes as part of our ongoing drive to enable meaningful international expansion for local companies and strengthen investment ties with business communities worldwide. ' Non-oil trade between Dubai and the Philippines reached a value of AED 3.1 billion i n 2024. A total of 2,15 4 businesses from the Philippines were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce at the end of 2024, reflecting annual growth of 37%. Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised 180 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and their counterparts in the Philippines. The meetings in Manila marked the first stop of the chamber's trade mission to Southeast Asia, which includes both the Philippines and Thailand, and forms part of the 'New Horizons' initiative aimed at supporting the global expansion of local companies into promising international markets. The trade mission to the Philippines featured representatives from 17 private sector companies in Dubai, spanning a diverse range of sectors including food and beverages, agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, hospitality, human resources and services, industrial lubricants, investment, and perfume retail. Salem Al Shamsi, Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, said: 'We are dedicated to fostering new avenues for trade between Dubai and high-potential global markets. Our trade mission to the Philippines comes as part of our ongoing drive to enable meaningful international expansion for local companies and strengthen investment ties with business communities worldwide. These efforts enhance Dubai's position as a global trade hub and contribute to the sustained growth of its non-oil exports.' As part of the mission, Dubai Chamber of Commerce hosted a business forum in Manila entitled 'Doing Business with the Philippines' The event was hosted in collaboration with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Manila, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Philippines Board of Investment, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Export Marketing Bureau, and the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai. The forum featured remarks from H.E. Mohamed Obaid Al Qataam Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines; H.E. Enunina V. Mangio, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Ms. Ma. Anna Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investment. During the forum, which was attended by 314 participants, Dubai Chambers signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to enhance cooperation, strengthen bilateral trade relations, and explore new areas of collaboration between the business communities in Dubai and the Philippines. Dubai Chambers also delivered a presentation showcasing Dubai's strategic advantages as a global business hub, highlighting potential areas for cooperation between the two markets and the competitive value proposition Dubai offers to Filipino companies. Non-oil trade between Dubai and the Philippines reached a value of AED 3.1 billion in 2024. The number of active Filipino companies registered with Dubai Chamber of Commerce reached 2,154 by the end of last year, representing year-over-year growth of approximately 37%. Dubai Chamber of Commerce has identified several high-potential export sectors from Dubai to the Philippines, including leather, car parts, fertilisers, flat-rolled iron/steel, organic chemicals, and flooring materials. The chamber also highlighted promising sectors for Dubai-based companies to invest in within the Philippines, including tourism, agri-industries, telecommunications, logistics, and healthcare. About Dubai Chamber of Commerce Established in 1965, Dubai Chamber of Commerce continues to represent, support, and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai, create a stimulating business environment, and promote the emirate as a global business hub. The chamber is one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, which was restructured under a decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
