![Deputy Commander of the Land Forces of the Azerbaijan Army and Pakistan Army delegation strengthen military ties, sign staff talks deal to boost joint exercises and expertise. [Image via Azerbaycan 24]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/17376328292022930338_1200x630-1737703323.webp "17376328292022930338_1200x630-1737703323")
Deputy Commander of the Land Forces of the Azerbaijan Army and Pakistan Army delegation strengthen military ties, sign staff talks deal to boost joint exercises and expertise.
![Turkish President Erdogan to visit Pakistan on Feb 12 for HLSCC, focusing on trade, defense, and strategic cooperation. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1275887_2114678_Erdo_akhbar.webp "1275887_2114678_Erdo_akhbar")
Turkish President Erdogan to visit Pakistan on Feb 12 for HLSCC, focusing on trade, defense, and strategic cooperation.
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Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Saudi Arabia, seeking Gulf support for reconstruction and stability.
![US investor Gentry Beach highlights respect for leadership of Pakistan and announces billion-dollar investments by the US administration. [Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/679aa93e29bf0.webp "679aa93e29bf0")
US investor Gentry Beach highlights respect for leadership of Pakistan and announces billion-dollar investments by the US administration.
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The first Muslim woman ambassador of Sri Lanka, Roshan Sithara Khan, begins her diplomatic mission in Qatar.
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The Pakistan visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is rescheduled for mid-February amid reported Indian pressure.
![Deputy PM Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to China, strengthening ties and economic cooperation through CPEC. [Image via X/@ForeignOfficePk]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GiXaPrbXwAA8SP0-768x514-1.webp "GiXaPrbXwAA8SP0-768×514")
Deputy PM Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to China, strengthening ties and economic cooperation through CPEC.
![Catherine West meets Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to discuss poverty, regional development, and digital transformation. [Image via News First]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WEB-2025-01-28T081605-779019.webp "WEB – 2025-01-28T081605-779019")
Catherine West meets Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to discuss poverty, regional development, and digital transformation.
![Sri Lanka and UAE discuss enhancing trade ties, investment, and business opportunities at Dubai Chamber meeting. [Image via Daily FT]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image_2408524d8f.webp "image_2408524d8f")
Sri Lanka and UAE discuss enhancing trade ties, investment, and business opportunities at Dubai Chamber meeting.
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Iran says no messages exchanged with the US under Trump; nuclear talks with Europe focus on reviving JCPOA framework.