Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed held talks with Indonesian President in Abu Dhabi, discussing potential cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties. The meeting aimed to explore opportunities for mutual growth and development in various sectors, including trade and investment.
The Afghan Acting Ambassador expressed gratitude to the provincial government and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for their support to earthquake victims. The two sides discussed regional peace, mutual interests, and trade activities between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Gandapur emphasized the importance of dialogue for lasting peace in the region, highlighting the need to create employment opportunities and enhance trade. The Chief Minister reiterated his support for talks and negotiation to resolve the longstanding issue, with positive progress expected in this regard.
Bangladesh can benefit from China's new global trade realignment by diversifying its trade relationships. The country has been exploring alternative trade links with China, which could help mitigate the impact of US tariffs. India's Narendra Modi attended the SCO summit this year, sharing the dais with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, indicating a potential shift in global trade dynamics. This realignment could create new opportunities for Bangladesh to increase its exports to China and other participating countries, potentially boosting its economy.
G7 Finance Ministers meet to increase pressure on Russia. Minister François-Philippe Champagne chaired a meeting of G7 Finance Ministers on September 12 to discuss measures to pressure Russia into ending its war against Ukraine. Canada reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with allies to strengthen pressure on Russia and support Ukraine's long-term security and recovery. The ministers agreed to accelerate discussions on using immobilized Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukraine's defense and explore other mechanisms for further financial support. This comes after Canada, in coordination with the European Union and the United Kingdom, lowered the price cap on Russian oil by 12% earlier this month.
Taiwan's top China policymaker, Chiu Chui-cheng, warned that China is preparing for war to take Taiwan, citing a "domino effect" that would threaten US security. China aims to exclude US influence from the Asia-Pacific and replace the US as global leader, while Taiwan is a key player in the high-tech industry. The US has reaffirmed its commitment to Taiwan, but China claims sovereignty over the island and will defend national integrity.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng warned of a "domino effect" if China takes the island, threatening US security. In Washington on Friday, Chiu stated that China's Communist Party has refused to renounce force against democratically governed Taiwan. If Taiwan falls, it would exclude US influence from the Asia-Pacific and allow China to replace the US as global leader.
The EU is proposing a creative solution to the dilemma of seizing interest generated by Russian assets, without technically expropriating the capital sums. This could release a significant stream of additional funding for Ukraine's war effort, without legally risking the seizure of Russian assets.
French delegation meets with Ukrainian speaker to discuss joint defense projects and European integration. The meeting, attended by Gabriel Attal and Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade, focused on Ukraine's military assistance from France, support for European integration, and sanctions pressure on Russia. The parties explored the development of joint defense projects, including localizing high-tech system production in Ukraine, and discussed a potential strategic partnership agreement on critical resources, nuclear energy, and advanced technologies.
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, backed by the US, is faltering due to regional hostilities and global disinterest. The IMEC, envisioned as a bridge between India and Europe via the Gulf and Israel, is instead mired in deepening discord among its stakeholders. The UAE's relationship with Israel has rapidly deteriorated, a central aspect of the IMEC vision, amid the prolonged bloodshed and famine in Gaza. This discord is jeopardizing what was once hailed by Washington as a landmark in multilateral cooperation, with analysts warning that the corridor's transformative economic potential is being lost.