Author: Dr Arif

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan launch construction work of a new railway project, aiming for the revival of the ancient Silk Road. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Friday inaugurated the construction of a new railway. China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will; work as a strategic bridge between East and West, open up the region as a supply route to Europe, and promote regional connectivity and prosperity. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia BEIJING: “I am convinced that China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project will not only strengthen ties between the peoples of the East and West but also make a significant contribution to the development of our region”, said Sadyr Japarov while…

Russia, Azerbaijan vow to accomplish Eurasian connectivity Azerbaijan, Russia sign a cooperation agreement for the development of transit cargo transportation via INSTC Azerbaijan, Russia sign a cooperation agreement for the development of transit cargo transportation through the “North-South” International Transport Corridor, a network of roads and railways building Eurasian connectivity Baku: The Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Russian Federation have signed a cooperation agreement for the development of transit cargo transportation through the North-South International Transport Corridor. According news sources, the main goal of the agreement, which defines the terms of cooperation on the…

Saudi Ministry of Media Hosts 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗤 Impact Makers Forum in Riyadh Forum aims at redefining the role of influence in the rapidly evolving digital landscape More than 300 influencers from around the world are attending the forum Famous influencers and content creators like Luke Korns, the renowned travel blogger, are attending the Impact Makers Forum in Riyadh Travel vlogger, Drew Binsky, boasts over 12 MILLION followers and 4 BILLION views across social media Khaby Lame, the world’s top TikToker with 162.4M followers, attends the Impact Makers Forum in Riyadh ImpaQ forum sees signing of 50 agreements and initiatives worth over…

German-French rail operators, DB and SNCF, launch new high speed rail route, boosting connectivity between Berlin and Paris New high speed rail route symbolizes German-French friendship and cooperation Berlin-Paris high speed rail route is the backbone of a united Europe’: Richard Lutz, CEO of Deutsche Bahn The journey time from city centre to city centre takes around eight hours. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Berlin: Symbolizing German-French friendship and cooperation, German rail operator Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) and France’s SNCF have launched a new high speed rail route, boosting connectivity between Berlin and Paris. The new high speed rail route also…

 Doha Forum 2024 concludes with calls for commitment to international cooperation Doha Forum 2025 is scheduled for 6-7 December 2025, in Doha, Qatar Doha Forum aims for pursuit for solutions through dialogue and diplomacy By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia DOHA: The Doha Forum 2024 concluded here on Sunday, providing several key takeaways such as multiple conversations on shaping future, commitment to international cooperation, necessity of Innovation for resolving the pressing challenges, engaging all stakeholders in dialogue and inclusion of global voices for collective action for building a shared future of mankind. exchange of ideas, dialogue, diplomacy was the key spirit of…

World Bank Board Approves $660 million financing for rail connectivity in Türkiye World Bank’s financing for modernizing and expanding rail connectivity will make Türkiye logistics hub of Eurasia says Humberto Lopez, World Bank Country Director for Türkiye. Railway Project is a key part of Trans-Caspian International Transport Route linking China, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Türkiye, and the European Union through rail and sea   Washington: The World Bank Board today approved $660 million in financing to support Türkiye’s efforts to expand electric rail transportation that will help improve the efficient movement of goods across the country, boost exports, create…

Global South Academic Forum 2024 concludes in Shanghai with calls for expanding cooperation to achieve the progress and development in nations of Global South. Theme of the forum was “The Global South and Global Modernization,” Global South Academic Forum 2024 brought together leading scholars and media professionals to share their insights on social and economic issues from the perspective of the Global South. Shanghai: The Global South Academic Forum, themed “The Global South and Global Modernization,” concluded on Friday in Shanghai with calls for expanding cooperation to achieve the progress and development in nations of Global South. The Global South…

 Russia-Pakistan Vow to Bolster air, rail, and road connectivity as Russia Hosts 9th Meeting of IGC in Moscow Russia-Pakistan sign 8 bilateral documents in the fields of energy, education, medicine, trade during the IGC held in Moscow The 9th Meeting of the Russia-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation concludes in Moscow. Pakistan, Russia positively assess the prospects of expanding bilateral connectivity which would not only benefit Pakistan and Russia but the whole region. Russia and Pakistan review all bilateral cooperation initiatives in the transportation sector, including air, rail, and road. The 10th Meeting of the IGC…

Riyadh Hosts ‘One Water Summit’ to Enhance Sustainability of Water Resources Kingdom had contributed $6 billion in supporting 200 water-related projects in more than 60 developing countries around the world: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Saudi Arabia to Host World Water Forum 2027 Says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday hosted ‘One Water Summit’ in the capital city, Riyadh, to address the global scarcity of water resources and the related challenges. The One Water Summit is being held alongside the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United…

China to expand cooperation partnerships for building Maritime Silk Road China is willing to share its ocean development achievements and experiences with all countries, work for even closer blue partnerships, build the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road: Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister “Dialogue is the way and confrontation just leads to misery” says Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy Participants emphasized the need to foster ‘dialogue and cooperation’ during interactive sessions of 5th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance that concluded in Sanya City of South China’s Hainan Province By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Sanya: China is willing to share its ocean development achievements…