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ARAB LEAGUE

1.Pakistan’s role in regional peace appreciated by Arab league

Islamabad, Wednesday, 20 September 2017         

Secretary General of Arab League Ahmad Gheit lauded Pakistan’s “constructive role” in regional stability and took stock of the situation in Kashmir and Palestine during his meeting with Foreign Minister Muhammad Asif. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

BAHRAIN

  1. Pakistan, Bahrain discuss bilateral ties

Islamabad, Sunday, 10 September 2017    

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain Javed Malik met with Deputy Prime Minister to discuss the bilateral cooperation in business and political sphere.  Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad  

  1. Bahraini delegation visits Pakistan 

Islamabad, Wednesday, 27 September 2017         

A high level Parliamentary delegation from Bahrain headed by Chairman Shura Council Ali Bin Saleh Al-Saleh visited Pakistan from September 25 to 27 to discuss bilateral relations and avenues for enhancement in security and intelligence-sharing. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

IRAN

  1. Pakistan Foreign Minister meets Iran PM

Islamabad, Monday, 11 September 2017   

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Asif held bilateral talks on issues of trade, investment, connectivity as well as border management with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during his day long visit to Tehran. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad   

  1. Iranian media delegation visits Pakistan

Islamabad, Monday, 18 September 2017   

Five-number media delegation from Iran paid a week-long visit to Pakistan to discuss the role of media in bilateral equation and interacted with dignitaries in Gwadar, Quetta and Gilgit during their stay. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

IRAN, TURKEY

  1. Iran, Turkey support Pakistan’s position on Afghanistan

Islamabad, Thursday, 14 September 2017

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Asif informed the media that Iran and Turkey “endorsed” Pakistan’s “stance and solution” to the Afghan issue, as expressed during the high level meetings. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

SAUDI ARABIA

  1. Riyadh and Islamabad discuss CPEC

Islamabad, Wednesday, 6 September 2017           

Saudi envoy to Pakistan Nawaf Al Malki held a meeting with Federal Minister for Defence Dastgir Khan and Secretary Defence Zameer-ul-Hassan Shah to deliberate over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and potential benefits to the Middle Eastern region.  Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad  

  1. Saudi envoy meets Pak interior minister

Islamabad, Tuesday, 19 September 2017   

In his meeting with Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf al Maliki highlighted the strong political, economic, historic and cultural ties between the two nations. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

TURKEY

  1. Punjab CM wishes Turkish PM, President on Eid

Islamabad, Monday, 4 September 2017     

In a telephonic conversation Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif conveyed Eid greetings to Turkish President Recep Erdogan and Turkish Prime Minister Bin Ali Yaldrim. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

  1. Punjab CM visits Istanbul  

Islamabad, Saturday, 16 September 2017 

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Turkey’s contribution towards Pakistan during his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul. Source: Daily Pakistan, Lahore

DEFENCE ISSUES: KUWAIT

  1. Kuwait Air force Commander attends military ceremony 

Islamabad, Friday, 29 September 2017      

Kuwait Air Force Commander Abdullah Yaqoob Al-Foudari attended the graduation ceremony of 119 Combat Support Course at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy in Risalpur, wherein 12 Under Training Officers of Kuwait Air Force also passed out.  Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

SAUDI ARABIA

  1. Riyadh and Islamabad discuss defines ties

Islamabad, Saturday, 16 September 2017 

Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister for Defence Abdullah Alayeesh held separate meetings with Naval Chief Muhammad Zakaullah and Air Chief Sohail Aman Islamabad, wherein bilateral issues and Pakistan’s role in regional security were discussed. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

TURKEY

  1. Turkish envoy meets Defence Minister

Islamabad, Wednesday, 6 September 2017           

In a meeting with the Minister for Defence Khurram Dastgir Khan, Turkish Ambassador Babur Girgin discussed defines cooperation and reiterated strong desire to strengthen the partnership. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad  

MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES: TURKEY

  1. Turkish Red Crescent visits Lahore

Islamabad, Friday, 1 September 2017        

Turkish Halal-e-Ahmar (Red Crescent) paid a goodwill visit to Lahore and held a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to discuss on-going bilateral projects such as Recep Tayyip Erdogan Trust Hospital and Emine-Recep Tayyip Erdogan School in South Punjab.   Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

  1. Turkey, Pakistan discuss health cooperation

Islamabad, Friday, 29 September 2017      

In his meeting with Member of Turkish Parliament Burhan Kayaturk held a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif lauded Turkey’s contribution towards healthcare sector in Punjab and discuss further prospects of mutual collaboration. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

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