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Arab News
27-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan, China discuss regional security, agree to strengthen multilateral institutions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese delegations on Thursday discussed regional and international security, reiterating their commitment to strengthen multilateral institutions such as the United Nations, the Pakistani foreign office said. These discussions took place during the fifth round of the Pakistan-China Consultations on Multilateral Issues in Beijing on Thursday. The Pakistani delegation was led by Special Secretary (UN) Ambassador Nabeel Munir while the Chinese side was headed by Shen Bo, director general of the Department of International Organizations and Conferences of the Chinese foreign ministry. The discussions took place amid regional tensions in South Asia and Middle East following India's conflict with Pakistan in May, and Iran's recent military confrontation with Israel. Though both conflicts resulted in a ceasefire, they triggered fears of a wider war breaking out in the region. 'During the consultations, the two sides exchanged views on a broad spectrum of issues pertaining to the United Nations, in particular matters related to regional and international peace and security on the agenda of the UN Security Council,' Pakistan's foreign office said. 'The two sides expressed satisfaction at the strong convergence of views on all issues of mutual concern, and reiterated their commitment to continue working together for strengthening multilateral institutions, especially the United Nations.' The foreign ministry said Munir separately met China's Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu on the sidelines of the consultations. The two sides expressed their desire to continue working together to take the 'historic relations' between Pakistan and China to new heights, the statement said. China enjoys cordial relations with Pakistan and is also a major ally and investor of Islamabad. Bejing has invested in a multi-billion-dollar project that connects China and Pakistan through a network of highways, railways and pipelines. Since its initiation in 2013, CPEC has seen tens of billions of dollars funneled into massive transport, energy and infrastructure projects in Pakistan. But the undertaking has been hit by Islamabad struggling to keep up its financial obligations as well as attacks on Chinese targets by militants. While Pakistan has a historic rivalry with nuclear-armed India, Beijing's border disputes with New Delhi also means that its ties with India are frosty. Pakistan and China enjoy military, defense and economic ties as Beijing remains wary of India's influence in the region.
Business Recorder
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Challenge of terrorist groups: Pakistan, Russia reaffirm cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have expressed mutual reaffirmation to strengthen cooperation in the face of shared challenges posed by terrorist groups, recognising that collective efforts remain essential to maintaining regional and global stability. Both sides have stated that all efforts must be brought together to defeat the menace of international terrorism. This was agreed at the 11th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism, which was held in Moscow on 22nd April 2025, said the Foreign Office on Tuesday. Pakistan's delegation was led by the Special Secretary (United Nations), Nabeel Munir, while the Russian side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin. The two countries held an in-depth exchange of views on the global and regional terrorism landscape, with particular attention to the evolving threat posed by terrorism in Afghanistan and the region. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan, Russia resolve to strengthen cooperation amid surging ‘terrorism' in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Senior officials from Pakistan and Russia on Tuesday agreed to strengthen cooperation in the face of evolving 'terrorism' in Afghanistan and the region, Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement. Pakistan and Russia have both struggled with threats from armed militant groups. Islamabad complains about increasing 'cross-border' attacks by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) that it says originate from Afghanistan, allegations denied by Kabul. Russia also faces threats from Daesh militants. On Mar. 22, 2024, a deadly attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow killed over 140 people and injured several. The attack, claimed by Daesh militants, was one of the deadliest in Russia in recent years. Both sides discussed counter-terror strategies during the 11th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism in Moscow on Tuesday. Pakistan's delegation was led by Special Secretary (United Nations) Nabeel Munir, while the Russian side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Vershinin, for talks that will go on till Wednesday. 'The two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on the global and regional terrorism landscape, with particular attention to the evolving threat posed by terrorism in Afghanistan and the region,' Pakistan's foreign affairs ministry said. 'The discussions focused around the increasingly transnational nature of terrorism and the growing need for adaptive and cooperative strategies.' The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their resolve to strengthen cooperation amid shared challenges posed by militants. The two delegations also recognized that collective efforts remain essential to maintaining regional and global stability, the Pakistani foreign ministry said. Both sides decided to hold the working group's next meeting in 2026. Pakistan and Russia held the last meeting of the working group on Nov. 16, 2023, during which Moscow and Islamabad discussed national strategies and measures in combating 'terrorism.' The platform provides both sides an opportunity to share their experiences and best practices in battling militancy.
