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Pak PM Shehbaz - President Biden meeting likely during Pak PM's US visit
According to the report by The News, the premier will reach the US on September 19 for a hectic five-day visit during which he will also hold meetings with the heads of the international Monetary Fund and World Bank. The Prime Minister, who will be accompanied by key members of his federal cabinet is scheduled to address the UNGA on September 23.
At UNGA, Biden to present ideas for expanding Security Council membership
Giving a basic outline of US plans for "moving the needle forward" on reforms, Thomas-Greenfield said on Friday that "the President will present a bit more on this in his speech. We will advance efforts to reform the UN Security Council that includes forging consensus around sensible and credible proposals to expand Security Council membership." Thomas-Greenfield, is a member of Biden's cabinet, said while briefing reporters about the country's priorities for the Assembly session, which will draw leaders from several countries.
Pakistani rupee continues losing ground against USD
The US dollar closed at 235.88 PKR on Thursday, and on Friday opened higher, after the local currency devalued by 0.96 PKR, or about 0.41 per cent, Xinhua news agency reported citing official figures issued by the SBP.
Russia-China is an increasingly unequal relationship
This is an increasingly unequal relationship. Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, which has not gone according to plan, has weakened Russia, BBC reported. The Kremlin admits that the Russian army has suffered "significant losses", while Western sanctions are putting the economy under intense pressure. In the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Samarkand on the sidelines of the SCO summit, Putin conceded that China has "questions and concerns" about the situation in Ukraine.
PM Modi meets Iranian President Raisi, discusses Afghanistan
This was their first meeting since President Raisi assumed office in 2021 and the two leaders discussed many important issues pertaining to the bilateral relationship, and expressed their desire for strengthening the relationship further. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that India-Iran bilateral ties are marked by historic and civilisational connections, including strong people-to-people contacts.
UN General Assembly exclusively allows Ukrainian President to speak at General Debate
Representatives of all other member states and observers will have to be physically present at the General Assembly Hall if they wish to make a statement at this year's General Debate. The decision on Friday said that Ukraine may submit a pre-recorded statement of its head of state, which will be played in the General Assembly Hall at the General Debate.
SCO meet adopts Samarkand Declaration, takes several decision for closer ties
The declaration underlined that "new approaches are required to promote more equitable and effective international cooperation and sustainable economic development" and that the member states "reaffirm their commitment to a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world order based on the universally recognized principles of international law, multilateralism, equal, common, indivisible, comprehensive and sustainable security, multicultural and civilisational diversity, mutual benefit and equal cooperation among states with a central coordinating role for the UN".
'We want all of this to end': Putin to Modi on Ukraine conflict
During the bilateral meeting between both the leaders on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Samarkand, Putin was quoted on Friday as saying, "I know about your position on the conflict in Ukraine, and I know about your concerns. We want all of this to end as soon as possible. We will keep you abreast of what is happening there." The Russian President said this after Modi told him that "today's time is not the time for war".
President Putin warns Russia's 'restraint' in Ukraine may change
So far, Moscow has shown "restraint" in its reaction, but that may change, the Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday at a press conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is currently underway, RT reported.
Would be a big mistake to ignore Afghanistan this time around: Pakistan PM Shehbaz at SCO
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the remarks as he addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) meeting in Samarkand on Friday, Dawn reported. At the outset of his address, the premier deviated from the text of his speech as he talked about Afghanistan.
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