PARIS, (DNA) – The Eiffel scholarship program is a tool developed and financed by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and designed to allow French higher education institutions attract the best foreign students in diploma courses at Masters’ and Doctorate/PhD level.
Pakistan supports Russia’s connection to CASA-1000 project
MOSCOW, NOV 06 (DNA) – Pakistan is ready to support Russia’s connection to the regional project for the supply of electricity from Central Asia to South Asia (CASA-1000). The government of Pakistan supports Russia’s involvement in the regional construction project of the CASA-1000 transmission line in case of the consent of other interested parties, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev, in China.
Ambassador of Azerbaijan meets Zobaida Jalal, Federal Minister for Defence Production
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Ali Alizada met with Ms.Zobaida Jalal, Federal Minister for Defence Production of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest. They also resolved to further expand bilateral cooperation especially in the field ofdefence proeuction.
Pak Army pays tribute to Kashmiri martyrs
RAWALPINDI: (DNA) – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Tuesday paid tribute to “Kashmiri martyrs of November, 6, 1947 and till date” on Kashmir Martyrs Day.
US Ambassador Alice Wells reaches Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The US Ambassador Alice Wells, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, has arrived in Islamabad, on Tuesday.According to a statement issued by FO Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal on Twitter, Ambassador Wells would hold meetings with the senior officials of the foreign ministry.
Xi pledges to open China’s markets wider to an impatient world
SHANGHAI (DNA) – President Xi Jinping on Monday pledged to widen access to China’s economy, while delivering a veiled rebuke to Trumpism, as he kicked off an import fair amid growing foreign accusations his government was backtracking on grand reform promises.
Indonesia for deeper trade relations with Pakistan, ENGGARTIASTO LUKITA
An Interview with the Trade Minister of INDONESIA
ANSAR MAHMOOD BHATTI IN JAKARTA
The Trade Minister of Indonesia Mr. Enggartiasto Lukita talked exclusively to Diplomatic News Agency (DNA) and CENTRELINE on the sidelines of the Trade Expo 2018, held in Jakarta. The minister in his interview wished to have even deeper and close trade relations with Pakistan, adding huge business potential exists between the two countries. The minister and hinted at concluding FTA with Pakistan in coming days. Excerpts from the interview are given below.
Indonesia makes Lonely Planet’s 2019 top-10 countries to visit
Courtesy Jakarta Post
Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, has been placed seventh in Lonely Planet’s top 10 countries to visit in 2019, highlighting the island-nation as a diverse destination. Lonely Planet, a BBC Worldwide-owned travel guide, published its Best in Travel 2019 book, with destination lists that include among others “Top Countries” that are tapped as the top vacation spots to visit next year.
Army chief visits National Counter Terrorism Center, Pabbi
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited National Counter Terrorism Center, Pabbi on last day of Pak – Russia Joint Training Exercise Druzhba III.The exercise focused on counter terrorism training of the Special Operation Forces of Pakistan and Ground Forces of Russian Federation while exchanging mutual counter terrorism experiences.
PM Imran Khan highlights Pakistan’s export potential at China import expo
SHANGHAI: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday addressed the inaugural session of China International Import Expo as a keynote speaker.During his keynote address at the Shanghai International Expo, Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted the significance of CPEC, saying China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has opened the vista of opportunities in the region. He added that CPEC is beneficial for both China and Pakistan and will connect to Middle East and wider Gulf region.
