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Indo-Pak ceasefire and resolution of Kashmir issue
By Farooq Wani,
The current ceasefire between India and Pakistan countries surprised everyone in not only both these countries but the entire world. That the two nuclear states have agreed to end exchange of fire along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) has come as a big relief to those worried that the ongoing tension could escalate into an ugly situation.
Talks that were held by the respective Director General Military Operations [DGMOs] of the two countries agreed to end ceasefire violations on the LOC. This move will put an end to civilian casualties and create a more conducive environment for peace talks and negotiations. The ceasefire was largely praised by both domestic and foreign audiences and was considered a positive step in the overall South Asian security calculus, especially when the region is experiencing tensions arising out of China s muscle-flexing to establish its regional ascendency in th
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PODGORICA Montenegro says it needs help from the European Union to pay off a whopping $1 billion Chinese loan for a controversial road project that has left the Balkan country in a dire financial situation.
But EU spokeswoman Ana Pisonero told RFE/RL that the bloc does not repay loans from third parties, though she added that Brussels did have concerns over the socioeconomic and financial effects some of China s investments can have, as well as the risks of economic imbalances and debt dependency.
She did say, however, that the EU was willing to offer support through its $10 billion Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans. The Economic and Investment plan will help leverage funding from other public and private investors, including from the European Investment Bank at very favorable conditions, Pisonero said.
China and Pakistan will hold 100 events to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on May 21, 1951. A virtual ceremony will be simultaneously held in Islamabad and Beijing to mark this date.
On World Puppetry Day on March 21, the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing is going to hold a puppet show to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations with China at the China Puppet Art Theater in Beijing. This will be a joint initiative with the Rafi peer art theatre of Pakistan.