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The /asian_telegraph w us /theasiantelegraph /company/theasiantelegraph ollo May 18 - 24, 2018 F .theasiantelegraph.net Vol # IX Issue XX Asian Telegraph Weekly / Islamabad General Zubair, Claudio Graziano discuss matters of mutual interests Bashar al-Assad Jeff Bezos Pakistan's Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff A Leader with Firm Dedication A n A m e r i c a n t e c h n o l o g y Committee (CJCSC), General Zubair e n t r e p r e n e u r, i n ve s t o r, a n d Mahmood Hayat who is on an official visit Born on September 11, 1965, Syrian President philanthropist, who is best known as to Italy, met on Monday with the Chief of Bashar al-Assad is the second son of former the founder, chairman, and chief the Italian Defense General Staff, General Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, and his wife executive officer of Amazon, the Claudio Graziano, at the Defense General Anisa. world's . Staff Headquarters. Next on Page 02 Next on Page 2 Next on Page 07 PM Abbasi Urges UNSC to General Bajwa Holds Talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Al-Nahyan Implement Resolutions on Palestine on Defense Cooperation Asks for unity among OIC ranks Pak-UAE commit to further cement ties rime Minister (PM) people and Government of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General P S h a h i d K h a q a n P a k i s t a n f o r t h e Qamar Javed Bajwa met with Crown Prince Abbasi has urged the United establishment of a viable, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Nations Security Council i n d e p e n d e n t a n d t h e UAE's Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed ( U N S C ) t o wo r k f o r c o n t i g u o u s s t a t e o f bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan in the capital implementation of its Palestine. of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, resolutions on the Palestine- PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi according to the Inter-Services Public Israel dispute and put an end was addressing the 7th Relations (ISPR). to the horrific abuse of Extraordinary Organisation human rights at the hands of Islamic Cooperation During his tour of the United Arab Emirates of occupant forces. (OIC) Summit hosted by (UAE), the third one within 15 months, Condemning the human Turkey, to discuss the grave General Bajwa explored paths of reinforcing defense cooperation, as well as matters of rights violations by the situation in the aftermath of collaboration across the defense domain. mutual interest and regional issues. They occupying Israeli forces, PM b la ta n t h uma n righ ts Palestine. its embassy in Israel from The COAS and the crown prince exchanged exchanged views on the regional and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi also violations by the occupying PM also condemned the Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Ramazan greetings alongside" best wishes international developments as well. reiterated the support of the forces in the state of United States' move to shift Continued on Page 2 for their two people. Some diplomats expressed hope that Gen Gen Bajwa expressed gratitude to Sheikh Bajwa's visit would help strengthen the UAE- Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the Pakistan linkages. China Appreciates Pakistan's humanitarian assistance the UAE provides to The UAE and Pakistan recently signed a Pakistanis living there and the highly valued $200-million cooperation agreement to development projects implemented in execute Phase III of the UAE Pakistan Anti-Terrorism Endeavors, Pakistan in line with the UAE President Assistance Program (UAE PAP), which aims Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's at providing humanitarian assistance to directives. Pakistanis and support their development for says General Zhang The two dignitaries discussed bilateral a better future. Continued on Page 3 Europe Reassures Iran of Commitment to Nuclear Royal Wedding Deal Sans US A Big Day at the Frogmore House on Windsor Estate The European Union's energy chief has tried to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were finally wife. Prince Harry told Meghan that they married in a royal wedding ceremony on make “great team and added that she reassure Iran that the bloc Saturday May 19, attended by 600 invited “navigated everything with such grace,” and remained committed to guests, tons of members of the public, and then said, “I can't wait to spend the rest of my salvaging a nuclear deal watched by an estimated 1.9 billion people life with you.” with Tehran despite United worldwide. Prince Charles, who escorted his new States (US) President “We will try to intensify our Donald Trump's decision Vice Chairman of the Pakistan are iron brothers, Afterward, the newly married Duke and daughter-in-law part of the way down the flows of trade that have Chinese Central Military all-weather friends and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their nuptials aisle, also reportedly gave a nice speech at the to exit the accord and re- been very positive for the Commission (CMC) Gen strategic partners. We share away from the cameras afternoon reception. impose sanctions. Iranian economy.” Iran's Zhang Youxia called on the tradition of mutual during a private lunch Charles spoke of the T h e E u r o p e a n nuclear chief Ali Akbar Chief of the Army Staff understanding, mutual f o r t h e i n v i t e d man his “darling old Commissioner for Energy Salehi said his country Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at trust and mutual support. ceremony guests. Harry” had grown and Climate, Miguel Arias hoped the EU would the General Headquarters “China deeply appreciates There was another into, but he also Canete, delivered the manage to salvage the 2015 (GHQ). the achievements of p r i v a t e e v e n i n g cracked a joke about message during a visit to deal, in which Tehran The meeting was followed Pakistan Army in counter- reception for 200 close c h a n g i n g P r i n c e Tehran and said the 28- agreed to curb its nuclear by delegation-level talks. t e r r o r i s m a n d t h e friends and family, Harry's diapers as a nation European Union program in return for the During the meeting, successful operation in hosted by Prince k i d . O n e g u e s t (EU), once the biggest lifting of most Western matters of mutual interest, various fields. China values Charles at Frogmore remarked, “Prince importer of Iranian oil, sanctions. regional security and the efforts of the Pakistan House on the Windsor Charles made a really hoped to boost trade with “We hope their efforts enhanced bilateral defense Army in fighting against all estate. Thankfully, for those of us who (for gracious speech, it was amazingly endearing. Iran. materialize, America's cooperation came under terrorists' groups including some reason) were not on the guest list, He's got a wonderfully dry sense of humor.” “We have sent a message to actions show that it is not a discussion. Gen Bajwa said East Turkistan Islamic reports about what went down at the exclusive Elton John performed and apparently sang our Iranian friends that as that relations with China Movement. The China- trustworthy country in affairs have emerged. After the ceremony, “Your Song” and “Tiny Dancer,” which was long as they are sticking to international dealings,” were based on mutual trust P a k i s t a n E c o n o m i c the (nuclear) agreement the and confidence. Corridor (CPEC) is equally guests of the fancy nuptials headed to a lunch nice, as well as “Circle of Life,” which was Salehi said in Tehran. reception. There, Prince Harry reportedly from The Lion King. Europeans will fulfill their S i n c e T r u m p ' s Highlighting the Pak-China beneficial to both China commitment. And they and Pakistan.” gave an emotional speech, during which he The lemon elderflower cake Meghan and announcement on May 8 defense and security said the same thing on the cooperation, General Both sides also signed professed his love and admiration for his new Prince Harry selected Continued on Page 10 a b o u t t h e U S e x i t , other side,” Canete said. Zhang said, “China and Continued on Page 2 Europe Continued on Page 03 President Trump raises doubts ‘Pakistan committed to SCO ideals over 12 June talks. for durable peace, stability and Speaking at the White House, prosperity in the region' President of the United States of America, Donald National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd) meeting, after joining SCO as full member Trump stated there was a Nasser Khan Janjua says as a new Member in June 2017, for the first time. “very substantial chance” that State of SCO, Pakistan is fully pledged to While talking about the security situations, his upcoming summit with the Organization's ideals and objectives Nasser Khan Janjua indicated that given the North Korean leader, chance that it won't work out, for durable peace, stability and prosperity the scale and dimension of security Kim Jong-un, could be but that's OK,” he added. “It in the SCO region challenges in postponed. The US President doesn't mean it won't work and beyond. t h e S C O raised doubts over the timing out over a period of time, but H e r e p r e s e n t e d r e g i o n , of the summit, due in it may not work out for June P a k i s t a n a t t h e m e m b e r Singapore on 12 June, while 12.