Saudi Arabia on Sunday (October 19) welcomed the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan following the recent border clashes. Besides, he also appreciated the mediation of Qatar and Türkiye, who helped in the talks held in Doha.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said that this agreement will work to immediately implement the ceasefire and create the necessary mechanism to maintain long-term peace between the two countries. “The Saudi Foreign Ministry welcomes that Pakistan and Afghanistan signed an immediate ceasefire during the talks in Doha and agreed to establish mechanisms to ensure lasting peace and stability,” the statement said.

Saudi Arabia supported

Saudi Arabia supported all efforts to promote peace and security and reiterated its promise to ensure stability and prosperity for the people of Pakistan and Afghanistan. “The state supports all efforts that bring peace and stability and is committed to ensuring security, stability and prosperity for the people of both countries,” the statement said, adding that the Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the agreement will reduce tensions along the shared border of the two countries. The statement further said, “We hope that this step will help in ending the tension on the border.”

What did Qatar say?

Earlier, Qatar had told that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and further meetings will be held to maintain it. The Doha talks mediated by Qatar and Türkiye are being considered a major diplomatic success in this matter. A day before the talks, Pakistan had violated the ceasefire in Afghanistan’s south-eastern province of Paktika, killing 17 people, including three Afghan cricket players. Many civilians were harmed in the air strikes.

What did Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar say?

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also welcomed the ceasefire and said that the next meeting will be held in Türkiye, in which both sides will work on monitoring and stabilization of the ceasefire.

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The tariff policy of US President Donald Trump not only affected the worldwide business, but has also improved the relations between India and China standing on two different poles in Asia. Meanwhile, the relationship that was spoiled after the Galwan struggle, was started by Chinese President Xi Jinping. For this, he also sent a secret letter to President Draupadi Murmu, in which the desire was expressed to improve India-China relations.

From June 2025, backchanle communication between India and China started. In this, the two countries discussed the issues related to long stuck issues, especially the Galwan Valley Conflict. During the visit of China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India in August, the two countries agreed to resolve border disputes and increase trade cooperation. China has assured India’s concerns, especially about the import of fertilizer, rare metals and tunling machines.

The world’s eyes on Modi-Jinping meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping will meet during the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on 31 August. This is going on Modi’s visit to China after seven years. Earlier, PM Modi last visited China in 2019. Possible issues are expected to be discussed between the two leaders, which is as follows:

• Concrete steps on reducing border disputes.
• Increasing business partnership and investment.
• To ensure regional stability and peace.

Trump’s tariff bites in relations with America!

The US has imposed 25% additional tariffs on India, which has increased tension in relations between the two countries. Many American analysts and Republican leaders have also criticized the decision. In such an environment, increasing the partnership between India and China is considered beneficial for the economic interests of both countries.

Trump has imposed strong tariff on China

India and China together can reduce tariff barriers. The arrival of the two countries together will promote investment and development in Asia. Apart from this, dependence on America will decrease and India-China will be able to work on their common interests.

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Russia-ukraine war: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his special envoy Steve Witchoff achieved “significant progress” in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, after the meeting, he also informed European colleagues.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “My special messenger Steve Witchoff had a very useful meeting with Putin. Everyone agrees that this war should end now, and we will work in this direction in the coming days and weeks.”

Jailonsky said this
Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky said he interacted with Trump over phone, in which he agreed that “the end of war is necessary.” He also stated that European leaders were also involved in this call, and thanked him for his support for Ukraine. Jailonsky said, “We discussed the conversation held in Moscow. Ukraine will protect its freedom. We need a permanent and reliable peace. Russia should end the war he started himself.”

Jailonsky had made serious allegations

President Volodimir Jailonsky has said that the mercenary soldiers of China and Pakistan are fighting with the Russian army. Jailonski’s statement came after meeting Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Vovchansk direction. He said that the soldiers of the region have mentioned the participation of the merits of China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and African countries in the war and vow to respond.

On the social media platform X, Gelnsky wrote, “Today, I was with those who protected our country in the Vovchank area.” We talked to the commanders about the status of the advance front, protecting Vovachank and dynamics of war. Our military war in this region is reporting the participation of mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and African countries in the war. We will answer this. The Ukrainian President thanked the soldiers who fought for the country and presented them state awards.

(With IANS input)

Wmcc meets in beijing: India and China on Wednesday (March 25) discussed many important aspects to further improve bilateral relations. It was especially emphasized to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year and restore direct flights between the two countries. Both sides agreed to take concrete steps to promote mutual communication and cooperation so that citizens of both countries could get more facilities.

In this meeting held in Beijing, the officials of the Ministry of External Affairs considered mutual interests and concerns. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, during the talks, it was agreed to carry forward the talks in a ‘step-by-step’ manner and make mutual relationships more stable. The relations between the two countries became tense after the clash in the Galwan Valley in 2020, but now concrete steps are being taken towards improving them.

Discussion on important issues in high level meeting

The meeting was led by Gauranglal Das, Joint Secretary, East Asia Division, Ministry of External Affairs of India and Liu Jinsong, Director General of Asian Affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry. In this conversation, the strategic relations between the two countries were reviewed and the progress after the 23rd meeting on the Indo-China border issue was considered. The Ministry of External Affairs said that since the meeting of leaders of India and China in October last year, there has been a positive change in bilateral relations.

Cultural and diplomatic relations will be promoted

During the meeting, both sides discussed the necessary preparations to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025. Apart from this, it was also agreed to restore direct flight, promote dialogue between media and think-tanks and to arrange to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. These steps will not only strengthen the relations between the two countries but will also help in increasing closeness at cultural and social level.