Mari Elka Pangestu, Special Advisor for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation to the President of Indonesia, has stressed the importance of ASEAN, RCEP, and other regional trade platforms in helping Asian nations build resilience against tariffs imposed by the United States.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi a delegation from the Arab Parliament, headed by its president, Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi.
A group of 10 Bangladeshi youth nominated by the Interim Government of Bangladesh participated in the BIMSTEC Young Leaders' Summit, hosted by the Government of India from September 9 to September 11 in Guwahati, Assam, the Indian High Commission said in a statement on Thursday.
The WHO has confirmed nine new polio cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan and warned of rising cross-border transmission risks. It urged stronger regional cooperation and wider vaccine access, especially in conflict zones, as experts cautioned that decades of progress could be lost without urge
Chinese President Xi Jinping met SCO foreign ministers in Beijing and called for stronger regional cooperation. He highlighted China's commitment to the SCO, praised its growth, and urged unity amid global uncertainty. Xi also looked forward to the upcoming SCO Summit in Tianjin later this y
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has underlined India's increasing involvement in the Indo-Pacific region, guided by its SAGAR vision, Security And Growth for All in the Region. The government stressed its commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific that resp
Doha hosted UN-led talks with Afghan authorities and global partners to boost private sector growth and fight narcotics. Ministries discussed health, banking, and poverty issues. *Tolo News* said the meetings aimed to coordinate international support and strengthen regional cooperation for A
U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga warned that Afghanistan has become a terrorist safe haven again, posing threats to South and Central Asia. He cited rising violence by groups like ISIS-K and TTP, and urged stronger regional cooperation and a review of U.S. counterterrorism strategies, Khaama P
India chaired the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue in Delhi, where External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held productive and wide-ranging discussions with counterparts from five Central Asian countries. Key themes included regional security, terrorism, connectivity, technology, developmen
India's MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh is visiting Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to strengthen ties and attend key climate and biodiversity conferences. He highlighted glacier melt risks, India's environmental efforts, and held talks on trade, security, and regional cooperation as part of India's "Conn
JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha led a parliamentary delegation to meet ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta. Both sides strongly condemned all forms of terrorism and emphasized the need for regional cooperation to combat terrorism and maintain peace and security.
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim emphasised BRICS as a unifying force for the Global South and pledged to advance a green agenda within ASEAN, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and stronger regional cooperation as Malaysia prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025.