CPSC Monitor (March 24, 2025)

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CHINA

1. Pakistani, Chinese companies ink MoU to boost e-commerce collaboration

https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Mar-2025/pakistani-chinese-companies-ink-mou-to-boost-e-commerce-collaboration

2. Pakistani furniture captivates crowds at China expo

https://islamabadpost.com.pk/pakistani-furniture-captivates-crowds-at-china-expo/

3. Pakistan Embassy, Beijing Commemorates the National Day of Pakistan

Beijing: March 20, 2025

https://pid.gov.pk/site/press_detail/28366

4. China offers aid to Pakistan for treating injured after train attack in Balochistan

https://english.news.cn/20250320/d94877c567f9429ea0d2810930617b75/c.html

5. Art exhibition in Pakistan’s Islamabad strengthens Pakistan-China cultural bonds

https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250322/4c65dc1f442941d98cfb5767bf3a5e0f/c.html

6. First-ever cargo flight from China lands at Islamabad airport

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2535828/first-ever-cargo-flight-from-china-lands-at-islamabad-airport

7. China an engine of economic development in Asia, says FM spokesperson

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-21/China-an-engine-of-economic-development-in-Asia-says-FM-spokesperson-1BVq8gErdle/p.html

8. China reaffirms support for Pakistan’s uplift, counterterrorism efforts

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1294748-china-reaffirms-support-for-pakistan-s-uplift-counterterrorism-efforts

9. Iran, Russia, China discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme at Beijing meeting

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/14/iran-russia-china-discuss-tehrans-nuclear-programme-at-beijing-meeting

10. China seeks foreign capital old and new to bolster changing economy

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/foreign-firms-welcome-share-chinas-development-says-foreign-ministry-2025-03-20/

11. Pakistan Navy Launches Second Hangor-class Submarine in China

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/03/pakistan-navy-launches-second-hangor-class-submarine-in-china/

12. AI for the many: China’s experiment in tech-driven equality

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-23/AI-for-the-many-China-s-experiment-in-tech-driven-equality-1BZ2CekXxHG/p.html

13. New policy measures unveiled to encourage consumption, drive economic growth

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-18/New-policy-measures-unveiled-to-encourage-consumption-1BQgfobfzrO/p.html

 

CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO

1. Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40353206

 
2. Uzbekistan, Pakistan Expanding Trade Amid Connectivity Challenges

https://thediplomat.com/2025/03/uzbekistan-pakistan-expanding-trade-amid-connectivity-challenges/

 
3. Uzbekistan embassy hosts spirit of Nouroz with cultural buoyance, vibrant colours

https://pakobserver.net/uzbekistan-embassy-hosts-spirit-of-nouroz-with-cultural-buoyance-vibrant-colours/

 
4.  Pakistan Welcomes the Signing of the Treaty on the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Kyrgyz-

Tajik Border

https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/pakistan-welcomes-the-signing-of-the-treaty-on-the-delimitation-and-demarcation-of-the-kyrgyz-tajik-border

 
5. Minister Shafay meets delegation from Azerbaijan

https://www.app.com.pk/business/minister-shafay-meets-delegation-from-azerbaijan/

 
6. Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to its participation in SCO

https://24.kg/english/323216_Kyrgyzstan_attaches_great_importance_to_its_participation_in_SCO/

 
7. Pakistani ambassador offers condolences to Azerbaijan over avalanche tragedy

https://www.azernews.az/nation/239404.html

 
8. Azerbaijan’s President greets PM on Pakistan Day; says mutual ties to grow through joint efforts

https://www.app.com.pk/national/azerbaijans-president-greets-pm-on-pakistan-day-says-mutual-ties-to-grow-through-joint-efforts/

 
9. Pakistan extends condolences to Azerbaijan after deadly avalanche claims soldiers

https://report.az/en/foreign-politics/pakistan-extends-heartfelt-condolences-to-azerbaijan-after-deadly-avalanche-claims-soldiers/

 
10. Current level of strategic partnership with Pakistan is very satisfying – President Ilham Aliyev

https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/4021746.html

 
11. Turkmenistan, Pakistan explore high-impact energy projects for regional growth

https://en.trend.az/business/energy/4021322.html

 
12. Preparations for 2025 SCO summit in full swing: Foreign Ministry official

https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4678546-preparations-for-2025-sco-summit-in-full-swing-foreign-ministry-official

 
13. Azerbaijan’s COP29 platform amplifies marginalized voices in climate resilience efforts

https://www.azernews.az/nation/239407.html

 
14. Strengthening Ties: Pakistan’s Economic Potential within the ECO

https://islamabadpost.com.pk/strengthening-ties-pakistans-economic-potential-within-the-eco/#google_vignette

 
15. Central Asia Planning to Launch Schengen-Like Visa for Tourists

https://propakistani.pk/2025/03/20/central-asia-planning-to-launch-schengen-like-visa-for-tourists/#google_vignette

 

 

EAST ASIA

1. China, Japan reach 20 key consensus points, pledge to deepen economic collaboration

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1330692.shtml

2. Wang Yi meets Japan-China friendship groups to enhance ties

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-24/Wang-Yi-meets-Japan-China-friendship-groups-to-enhance-ties-1BZDYhXKKkg/p.html

3. Japan launches Joint Operations Command to unify 3 Self-Defense Force branches

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3893/

4. Japan, China hold high-level economic dialogue for first time in about 6 years

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250322_16/

5. Acting President Han vows to address urgent issues after reinstatement

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/113_394788.html

6. Presidential office welcomes court’s reinstatement of acting president

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/113_394791.html

 

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