CHINA

1. Pakistan gears up for PM Sharif’s visit to China in May

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2500166/pakistan

2. China ready to work with Pakistan to promote practical cooperation under CPEC, GDI: Luo Zhaohui

https://www.app.com.pk/global/china-ready-to-work-with-pakistan-to-promote-practical-cooperation-under-cpec-gdi-luo-zhaohui/

3. China, US reach five points of consensuses following Wang-Blinken meeting

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/04/26/china-us-reach-five-points-of-consensuses-following-wang-blinken-meeting/

4. President seeks stronger economic, cultural ties with China

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2463817/president-seeks-stronger-economic-cultural-ties-with-china

5. China, Pakistan should engage in greater counter-terrorism cooperation to combat hostile forces: Khurshid Kasuri

https://www.app.com.pk/global/china-pakistan-should-engage-in-greater-counter-terrorism-cooperation-to-combat-hostile-forces-khurshid-kasuri/

6. Nawaz Sharif heads to China for low-key visit

https://www.dawn.com/news/1829099

7. Pakistan, China sign multiple MoUs

https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Apr-2024/pakistan-china-sign-multiple-mous

8. Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China

https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/planning-minister-prof-ahsan-iqbal-chaired-the-preparatory-meeting-for-china-pakistan-economic-corridor-cpec-preceding-the-13th-joint-cooperation-committee-jcc-meeting-and-an-imminent-high-level/

9. China launches first Hangor class submarine made for Pakistan

https://www.samaa.tv/2087313736-china-launches-first-hangor-class-submarine-made-for-pakistan

 

CENTRAL ASIA

1. Blinken backs Armenia, Azerbaijan peace moves in leader calls

https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2024/04/29/blinken-backs-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-moves-in-leader-calls/131377

2. Kazakhstan tourism year in China launched in Beijing

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202403/1309836.shtml

3. Turkmenistan committed to complete TAPI energy project

https://www.nation.com.pk/28-Apr-2024/turkmenistan-committed-to-complete-tapi-energy-project

4. Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan establish Supreme Interstate Council

https://en.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/3890921.html

5. President of EBRD arrives in Tajikistan to sign green lending projects

https://en.trend.az/casia/tajikistan/3892145.html

6. Azerbaijan-Pakistan transit and preferential trade agreements underway: envoy

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1180173-azerbaijan-pakistan-transit-and-preferential-trade-agreements-underway-envoy

7. Shanghai Cooperation Organization talks boosting cooperation

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/shanghai-cooperation-organization-talks-boosting-cooperation/3203465

8. Turkmen delegation in Kabul for trade talks

https://pajhwok.com/2024/04/24/turkmen-delegation-in-kabul-for-trade-talks/

 

EAST ASIA

1. S. Korea, US lay out respective visions for new defense cost-sharing deal: US negotiator

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240427050030

2. S.Korea, US, Japan agrees to enhance cooperation in export controls

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/skorea-us-japan-agrees-to-enhance-cooperation-in-export-controls/3202714

3. Japan’s 2024 Diplomatic Bluebook sketches out cooperation orientation with ASEAN

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/japans-2024-diplomatic-bluebook-sketches-out-cooperation-orientation-with-asean/284705.vnp

4. RI, Malaysia propose ASEAN-GCC collaboration for new economic power

https://en.antaranews.com/news/312075/ri-malaysia-propose-asean-gcc-collaboration-for-new-economic-power

5. Việt Nam attends 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials’ Meeting

https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1654708/viet-nam-attends-20th-asean-russia-senior-officials-meeting.html

6. Why India’s Global South ambitions must turn to Southeast Asia

https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/why-india-s-global-south-ambitions-must-turn-southeast-asia

7.  Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1182631-yen-sinks-to-34-year-low-after-bank-of-japan-holds-interest-rates-near-zero