South China Sea issue only for parties concerned: China
September 3rd, 2012 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 3 (IANS) The South China Sea issue should be resolved by the parties directly concerned, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Monday.Speaking at a regular press briefing, ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka, China seek to strengthen military ties
September 1st, 2012 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
Colombo, Aug 31 (IANS) Sri Lanka and China have sought to strengthen their military ties, the Sri Lankan defence ministry said Friday.The remarks followed a meeting between Chinese Defence ... Read more...
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China opposes military intervention in South China Sea
July 31st, 2012 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 31 (IANS) China has indisputable sovereign rights over the South China Sea islands and their adjacent waters, and the country opposes any military intervention in this area, a ... Read more...
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India, Indonesia back freedom of navigation in South China Sea (Lead)
July 27th, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Against the backdrop of growing Chinese assertiveness in southeast Asia, India and Indonesia discussed tensions in the South China Sea and backed freedom of navigation ... Read more...
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India, Indonesia back freedom of navigation in South China Sea
July 27th, 2012 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Against the backdrop of growing Chinese assertiveness in southeast Asia, India and Indonesia discussed tensions in the South China Sea and backed freedom of navigation ... Read more...
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Reopening NATO routes in Pakistan’s interest: PM
July 5th, 2012 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 5 (IANS) The decision to reopen the routes for passage of NATO supplies to Afghanistan via Pakistan was taken in the best interests of the country following the ... Read more...
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Pakistan issues guidelines on exporting conventional arms
July 3rd, 2012 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 3 (IANS) Pakistan has promulgated guidelines on the export of conventional arms and ammunition, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.The initiative reflects the abiding commitment of Pakistan to ... Read more...
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US congratulates Egyptian president-elect
June 25th, 2012 - 3:16 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 25 (IANS) Describing Egypt's presidential election as a "milestone" in country's transition to democracy, the White House Sunday congratulated Egyptian president-elect Mohamed Morsi over his win, Xinhua reported.Morsi ... Read more...
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Ties with India important, says Myanmar’s state-run daily
May 30th, 2012 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 30 (IANS) Myanmar's official media said Wednesday that the country attaches importance to relations with India and stressed that "India needs Myanmar, and Myanmar also needs India, ... Read more...
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‘Media in India, Pakistan should not use hate language’
May 22nd, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Urging the Indian and Pakistani media not to use words such as "traditional rivals", a seminar of mediapersons from the two countries called for creating an ... Read more...
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Iran seeks regional cooperation for Persian Gulf’s security
April 30th, 2012 - 6:23 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, April 30 (IANS) Iran has called for regional security cooperation to maintain the security of the Persian Gulf, ISNA news agency reported.Speaking during a ceremony held Sunday to mark ... Read more...
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World Bank calls for more trade within South Asia
April 20th, 2012 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 20 (IANS) South Asia needs more political will to embrace regional trade cooperation for the benefit of the lagging region, said a senior World Bank official.Isabel Gurrero, ... Read more...
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Pakistan hopes Manmohan-Zardari talks will push peace (Lead)
April 5th, 2012 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad/New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India has maintained a studied silence over the forthcoming meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari even as Islamabad ... Read more...
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Zardari visit: Pakistan hopes for peace; says no compromise on Kashmir
April 5th, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 5 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday said the forthcoming meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will contribute to intra-regional peace, but made it ... Read more...
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Improve ties with India, Gilani to Salman Bashir
March 7th, 2012 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has told Salman Bashir, who has been named Pakistan's high commissioner to India, to pay special attention to improving ties.Gilani ... Read more...
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‘Pakistan improving ties with India’
March 6th, 2012 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 6 (IANS) Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar says Pakistan was improving ties with neighbouring countries, including India.She said improving ties was vital for regional peace, Associated Press ... Read more...
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Iran sanctions not constructive approach: China
January 26th, 2012 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 26 (IANS) China Thursday said economic sanctions on Iran were not "constructive approaches".The European Union Monday agreed to place an embargo on Iran's oil exports and to introduce ... Read more...
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China, Saudi Arabia vow to enhance ties
January 16th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Riyadh, Jan 16 (IANS) Visiting Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz have vowed to enhance bilateral relations.Wen, who arrived here Saturday after an official ... Read more...
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India offers $100 million credit line to Mali
January 11th, 2012 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) India Wednesday offered a $100 million line of credit to Mali for developing a power transmission project in the land-locked West African country as ... Read more...
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Pakistan wants strong economic ties with Sri Lanka
November 30th, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Pakistan has sought stronger economic ties with Sri Lanka so as to enhance trade between the two countries.President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday said Pakistan values its ... Read more...
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Khar briefs Chinese, Russian counterparts on NATO attack
November 28th, 2011 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 28 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar spoke to her Chinese and Russian counterparts Monday evening and briefed them about the NATO attack on a Pakistani border ... Read more...
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India, Iran cooperation can help regional peace: Ahmadinejad
November 7th, 2011 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, Nov 6 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that cooperation between India and Iran on regional issues can help peace and stability in the region, Mehr news ... Read more...
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Pakistan, Iran to cooperate on security
September 29th, 2011 - 12:58 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Pakistan and Iran have vowed to work together for regional peace and stability besides agreeing to cooperate on security and border management.Iran's Interior Minister Mostafa ... Read more...
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China vows to stand by Pakistan
September 27th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Chinese Vice Premier Meng Jianzhu Tuesday told Pakistan that Beijing will keep on supporting Islamabad and the cooperation to eliminate terrorism will continue. The assurance ... Read more...
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India, Japan to continue robust defence ties
September 21st, 2011 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) India Wednesday conveyed to Japan that defence ties between the two countries will continue to be robust and that New Delhi attached great importance to ... Read more...
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China, Bangladesh pledge closer military ties
September 15th, 2011 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 15 (IANS) China and Bangladesh Thursday pledged to strengthen military ties when visiting chief of army staff of the Bangladesh Army General Muhammad Abdul Mubeen met Chinese Defence ... Read more...
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Iran, Pakistan to boost bilateral trade
September 13th, 2011 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Sep 13 (IANS) Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said Tehran and Islamabad have agreed to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion in the coming years, ... Read more...
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Turkey to strengthen relations with Pakistan
August 12th, 2011 - 6:04 am ICT by IANS
Ankara, Aug 12 (IANS) Turkey has vowed to consolidate its relations with Pakistan.Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated this during a joint press conference after holding talks with his Pakistani ... Read more...
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China to hike anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan
August 3rd, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 3 (IANS) China will step up its anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan to ensure regional peace and stability, Xinhua reported Wednesday."China and Pakistan have forged excellent cooperation in anti-terrorism," ... Read more...
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Zardari, Karzai pledge to battle terror
July 20th, 2011 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 20 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have reiterated their commitment to continue the ongoing fight against terrorism till the restoration of regional peace.A ... Read more...
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India eyes larger regional role with SCO membership
June 15th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) As the 10th summit of the China and Russia-dominated Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) began in Kazakh capital Astana Wednesday, India is looking for full membership ... Read more...
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China not to use force in South China sea dispute
June 14th, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 14 (IANS) China has said it will not resort to use of force to resolve maritime border disputes in the South China Sea, BBC reported.Several Asian nations claim ... Read more...
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China calls for immediate ceasefire in Libya
June 9th, 2011 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 8 (IANS) China Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya and the initiation of political measures to resolve the crisis in the country, Xinhua reported."It is ... Read more...
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China hopes to see US-Pakistani ties improve: daily
May 18th, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 18 (IANS) Beijing hopes to see US-Pakistan relations improve, a Chinese daily said Wednesday as Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's visits China a fortnight after Osama ... Read more...
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UN chief urges restraint from Israel, Arab sides
May 16th, 2011 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, May 16 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for restraint from all sides in Israel and Lebanon and urged them to refrain from "provocations", Xinhua reported.The ... Read more...
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