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During his official visit to Islamabad, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed their commitment to closer ties, signing major cooperation agreements and emphasizing a shared vision for regional peace and Muslim unity.
During an official visit to Islamabad on 3 August, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed shared views on regional and global developments.
At a joint press conference, both leaders stressed the importance of peace and stability, stating that the security of their nations is closely connected.
Twelve agreements were signed between the two countries, covering areas such as science, technology, transportation, justice, industry, economy, trade, tourism, and agriculture.
These accords aim to boost knowledge exchange, economic collaboration, and people-to-people connections, paving the way for stronger regional integration.
In their joint statement, Iran and Pakistan called on the international community, including the UN Security Council, to abandon double standards and actively prevent aggression, war, and civilian casualties, especially in Muslim countries.
The visit reflects both nations’ commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting cooperation in the Muslim world.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources reported a significant movement of U.S. military aircraft towards the Middle East in recent hours. Dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refuelling tankers and heavy transport aircraft were observed heading eastwards, presumably to staging points in the region.
Snow and ice stalled travellers in northwest Europe on Wednesday, forcing around a thousand to spend the night in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport but delighting others who set out to explore a snow-blanketed Paris on sledges and skis.
Diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalated as Japan slams China's export ban on dual-use goods. Markets have wobbled as fears grow over a potential rare earth embargo affecting global supply chains.
Two people have been killed after a private helicopter crashed at a recreation centre in Russia’s Perm region, Russian authorities and local media have said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face a strong response from the United States if its authorities kill protesters amid ongoing unrest.
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Türkiye’s United Nations envoy called on the international community on Thursday to maintain strong support for the elimination of Syria’s remaining chemical weapons, stressing that the task is both a legal obligation and a critical priority for regional security and humanitarian protection.
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