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Regional peace can unlock trade, investment and technology gains: Iftikhar Malik
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UrduPoint
· Jun 22, 2026
Pakistan's successful global peace diplomacy matter of pride for entire nation, PM aide
Pakistan's successful global peace diplomacy matter of pride for entire nation, PM aide
KrASIA
· Jun 30, 2026
Hong Kong courts GBA-ASEAN connector role as trade and investment ties grow
Speakers at the GBA-ASEAN Summit framed the city as a two-way platform for capital, trade, technology, and expansion.
Tehran Times
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran, Turkey eye deeper economic cooperation as ICCIMA pushes economic diplomacy
TEHRAN- During a meeting with the Head of the Turkey–Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group, the Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said that expanding economic, social, and cultural cooperation among nations can help prevent conflicts and wars. He stated that economic diplomacy should be employed as an instrument for promoting peace.
DawnNews English
· Jul 7, 2026
Pakistan & Kyrgyzstan Strengthen Strategic Partnership | Boost Trade, Investment & Security Ties |
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions focused on expanding trade, investment, regional connectivity, and security cooperation. The talks reflect growing efforts to deepen economic engagement and enhance collaboration across multiple sectors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #kyrgyzstan #trade #investment #centralasia #diplomacy #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
The Economic Times
· Jul 9, 2026
India, Afg discuss trade, agri & connectivity
India, Afg discuss trade, agri & connectivity
Trend News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Digitalization and investment redefine Uzbekistan–South Korea partnership
Digitalization and investment redefine Uzbekistan–South Korea partnership
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 21, 2026
Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability
Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Armenia's Pashinyan backs stronger energy links with Türkiye and Azerbaijan
Prime minister says deeper regional integration could support green transition and energy security
Daily Sabah
· Jun 23, 2026
Can Pakistan's peacemaker role in Iran war give it economic boost?
Pakistan's role in facilitating a peace agreement during the U.S.-Iran war has earned it broad diplomatic praise, potentially opening doors to economic advantages. However, an...
South China Morning Post
· Jul 12, 2026
Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan
Capital from the Gulf region is showing signs of flowing into Asia, according to Hong Kong’s finance chief, as bilateral trade between the Middle East and the city rose 35 per cent in the first five months of the year. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong and the Middle East had deepened ties in the areas of the economy, trade, finance, innovation and technology (IT), and culture over the past few years. While trade between the Gulf Arab States and...
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 27, 2026
Regional meeting focuses on sustainable innovation, digital integration
Regional meeting focuses on sustainable innovation, digital integration
TASS
· Jun 24, 2026
Russia attaches great importance to improving relations with India — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the two countries were working to expand trade and economic relations
Euronews
· Jul 1, 2026
Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana
In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 7, 2026
Modi, Prabowo push deeper cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths
The two countries also signed nearly a dozen agreements covering critical minerals, technology, food security, medicines and maritime security during Modi’s visit to Jakarta
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
By Ariba Shahid and Saad SayeedKARACHI, June 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and the U.S. in the Swiss town of Buergenstock last weekend, the culmination of Pakistan's months-long role in one of the world's most consequential diplomatic negotiations.
Russia Today
· Jul 8, 2026
As US attention drifts, India and Japan move closer
Tokyo and New Delhi are expanding ties in defense, infrastructure and critical minerals to protect their long-term interests Read Full Article at RT.com
Libyan News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Takala meets with Meliqta to discuss the latest political and security developments in the country
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Arab Times Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran, Pakistan Stress Security Cooperation During Pezeshkian Visit
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir emphasized the need to expand bilateral cooperation and strengthen regional securit...
The Tribune
· Jul 10, 2026
PM Modi expresses “heartfelt gratitude” to Australia upon departure
PM Modi noted that the momentum of the partnership will benefit both nations.
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
China's pawn in the Middle East? : How Beijing 'uses' Pakistan to sell weapons
China's pawn in the Middle East? : How Beijing 'uses' Pakistan to sell weapons
BERNAMA
· Jul 7, 2026
Business : Ningbo Showcases Smart Manufacturing At Colombo Cultural Exchange
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The cultural exchange event, Encounter Insight: Dialogue Between Ningbo, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka, brought together representatives from the two port cities to discuss integrated port-city development and bilateral economic and trade connectivity.
Foreign Policy
· Jun 24, 2026
The Middle East’s Great Divergence Is Underway
With economic and security interests split between great powers, the region is beginning to consider a third path.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 24, 2026
What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?
Pakistan sees strategic opportunity in the US-Iran thaw, including trade, energy access and renewed regional relevance.
ANTARA News
· Jul 2, 2026
RI, Kazakhstan eye new trade corridor to boost economic ties
Indonesia and Kazakhstan have agreed to pursue the development of a bilateral trade corridor to strengthen economic ...
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 13, 2026
Volta’s peaceful coexistence key to sustainable development – Regional Minister
James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has described the Region’s enduring peace and social cohesion as key to sustainable development, commending the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) for its research on national cohesion.
India Today
· Jul 6, 2026
Trade, defence, temple diplomacy: What Indonesia expects from PM Modi's visit
Trade, defence, temple diplomacy: What Indonesia expects from PM Modi's visit
Korea Times News
· Jul 9, 2026
Quebec sees Korea as Indo-Pacific gateway for AI, batteries, aerospace
Quebec sees Korea as Indo-Pacific gateway for AI, batteries, aerospace
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion
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Related coverage for "Regional peace can unlock trade, investment and technology gains: Iftikhar Malik": UrduPoint — Pakistan's successful global peace diplomacy matter of pride for entire nation, PM aide. KrASIA — Hong Kong courts GBA-ASEAN connector role as trade and investment ties grow. Tehran Times — Iran, Turkey eye deeper economic cooperation as ICCIMA pushes economic diplomacy. DawnNews English — Pakistan & Kyrgyzstan Strengthen Strategic Partnership | Boost Trade, Investment & Security Ties |. The Economic Times — India, Afg discuss trade, agri & connectivity . Trend News Agency — Digitalization and investment redefine Uzbekistan–South Korea partnership. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability. Anadolu Agency — Armenia's Pashinyan backs stronger energy links with Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Daily Sabah — Can Pakistan's peacemaker role in Iran war give it economic boost?. South China Morning Post — Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan. Borneo Bulletin — Regional meeting focuses on sustainable innovation, digital integration. TASS — Russia attaches great importance to improving relations with India — Kremlin spokesman. Euronews — Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana. The Hindu BusinessLine — Modi, Prabowo push deeper cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths. Al-Monitor — Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?. Russia Today — As US attention drifts, India and Japan move closer. Libyan News Agency — Takala meets with Meliqta to discuss the latest political and security developments in the country. Arab Times Online — Iran, Pakistan Stress Security Cooperation During Pezeshkian Visit. The Tribune — PM Modi expresses “heartfelt gratitude” to Australia upon departure. Times of India — China's pawn in the Middle East? : How Beijing 'uses' Pakistan to sell weapons. BERNAMA — Business : Ningbo Showcases Smart Manufacturing At Colombo Cultural Exchange. Foreign Policy — The Middle East’s Great Divergence Is Underway. Al Jazeera — What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?. ANTARA News — RI, Kazakhstan eye new trade corridor to boost economic ties. MyJoyOnline — Volta’s peaceful coexistence key to sustainable development – Regional Minister . India Today — Trade, defence, temple diplomacy: What Indonesia expects from PM Modi's visit. Korea Times News — Quebec sees Korea as Indo-Pacific gateway for AI, batteries, aerospace. Utusan Malaysia — Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion

