CHINA

1. Pakistan’s sesame export to China surpasses $290 million mark in 2023

https://www.app.com.pk/global/pakistans-sesame-export-to-china-surpasses-290-million-mark-in-2023/

2. KP Govt, China sign MoU for digital skills training

https://moib.gov.pk/News/60136

3. New govt to ink loan accord with China for ML-1

https://www.dawn.com/news/1813194

4. China and Pakistan jointly manufacture Hangor class submarine

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/02/14/china-and-pakistan-jointly-manufacture-hangor-class-submarine/

5. Aramco refinery likely to be included in CPEC framework

https://cpecinfo.com/aramco-refinery-likely-to-be-included-in-cpec-framework/

6. China to step up patrols near Taiwan after 2 killed in deadly boat incident

https://www.dawn.com/news/1815207/china-to-step-up-patrols-near-taiwan-after-2-killed-in-deadly-boat-incident

7. Norinco in China unveils turreted truck-mounted 155mm howitzer

https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2024/02/15/norinco-in-china-unveils-turreted-truck-mounted-155mm-howitzer/

8. China will be a ‘force for stability’ in turbulent world, Munich moot told

https://www.dawn.com/news/1815096

CENTRAL ASIA

1. Azerbaijani president’s landmark visit to Türkiye

https://caliber.az/en/post/223697/

2. Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss export of agricultural products

https://azertag.az/en/xeber/azerbaijan_pakistan_discuss_export_of_agricultural_products-2910520

3.  Participating countries discuss dev’t of Belarus-Russia-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan transport corridor

https://en.trend.az/casia/kazakhstan/3864090.html

4. Kazakhstan’s Trade Turnover Reaches $139.8 Billion in 2023

https://astanatimes.com/2024/02/kazakhstans-trade-turnover-reaches-139-8-billion-in-2023/

5. Tajikistan Boosts Electricity Exports to Afghanistan Despite Domestic Rationing

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Tajikistan-Boosts-Electricity-Exports-to-Afghanistan-Despite-Domestic-Rationing.html

6.  Meeting on Afghanistan Held in Bishkek, Islamic Emirate Not Present

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-187418

7. Turkmenistan, Iran discuss development of transport via Azerbaijan

https://www.azernews.az/business/221789.html

8. Uzbekistan, Pakistan discuss transport, communication projects in Afghanistan

https://en.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/3852600.html

EAST ASIA

1. U.S. Marines from Japan arrive in S. Korea for joint regular drills

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240215008300315

2. Bad news for big economies as UK, Japan slide into recession

https://www.dawn.com/news/1814611/bad-news-for-big-economies-as-uk-japan-slide-into-recession

3. Malaysia and Pakistan eye closer economic partnership under FTA and ASEAN integration

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1153994-malaysia-and-pakistan-eye-closer-economic-partnership-under-fta-and-asean-integration

4. Maritime security named key feature in ASEAN-India cooperation

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/maritime-security-named-key-feature-in-aseanindia-cooperation/279513.vnp

5. ASEAN-Prague Committee donates food to Czech Federation of Food Banks

https://www.mdn.gov.mm/en/asean-prague-committee-donates-food-czech-federation-food-banks