The 8th Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad on 1 June 2026 saw both sides reaffirm commitments on trade, migration, and climate, but human rights and economic fragility remain hurdles.
Ukraine has offered Russia a truce on attacks against civilian targets in the Black Sea as strikes disrupt shipping and grain exports. With Ukrainian grain shipments down sharply, growing insecurity is raising concerns over regional trade and global food supplies.
Kyrgyzstan is entering a new chapter in its international engagement. Following its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, the country is preparing to play a more visible role on the global stage. In an interview with EUReflect, Ambassador Aidit Erkin, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, discussed Kyrgyzstan's priorities at the UN, regional cooperation in Central Asia, and the enduring importance of the Kyrgyz nomadic heritage.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply amid continuing hostilities. Only eight vessels were tracked on Tuesday, far below normal levels, while activity through Bab al-Mandab increased as operators adjusted to growing regional security risks.
Brussels — The Embassy of Pakistan turned Place Agora, at the foot of the Grand Place, into a one-day showcase of Pakistani culture, food and music, drawing families, local residents and cultural enthusiasts into the heart of the Belgian capital.
Muhammad Ali Pasha, an international award-winning author, received the certificate at a ceremony in Islamabad, underscoring cultural and diplomatic ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.
The €200 billion InvestAI initiative includes plans for AI gigafactories and exascale supercomputers, with a facility in Grenoble set to house over 100,000 next-gen accelerators.
Trump is shifting his Iran strategy toward economic pressure rather than immediate military escalation. As Tehran uses the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, Washington faces a difficult choice between maintaining pressure and creating space for a broader diplomatic settlement.
İran and the United States are locked in a critical dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran links a full reopening to sanctions relief and other concessions, while Washington seeks to restore shipping without weakening its broader position.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic and diplomatic role, deepen trilateral defence cooperation and advance collective security amid evolving challenges across the Middle East and South Asia.
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia strengthened their strategic partnership through the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, establishing a collective defence framework. Islamabad marked the historic accord by displaying the three nations’ flags, highlighting solidarity, security and regional stability.
A delegation led by Salih Sunelcan, Chairman of the Board of Avrupa Çocuk Rehabilitation Centers, visited rehabilitation centers in Uzbekistan to strengthen cooperation in special education and rehabilitation services for children with disabilities. The initiative focuses on professional capacity building, early intervention, digital child monitoring, family education, and the exchange of best practices to enhance the quality of rehabilitation services for children with disabilities.
