KABUL -- Afghan government's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Wednesday welcomed India's recent decision to upgrade its mission in Kabul to an embassy, saying such a step would increase bilateral trust and cooperation.
Speaking to the local media Tolonews, Mujahid said the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will work to further expand its relations with India. (Afghanistan-India-Diplomacy)
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BANGKOK -- Thailand's former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her resignation as Pheu Thai Party leader on Wednesday, a move that follows a Constitutional Court ruling that previously removed her from office.
In a statement, Paetongtarn expressed her intention to initiate a comprehensive "overhaul" of the party before the next election. (Thailand-Former PM-Resign)
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JAKARTA -- Indonesia and South Africa have pledged to deepen economic cooperation as leaders of the two countries issued a joint press statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia would like to strengthen bilateral relations in key economic sectors, highlighting the importance of trade, agriculture, energy, and education. (Indonesia-South Africa-Economic Cooperation)
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MANILA -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda and Japan Financial Services Agency Commissioner Yutaka Ito signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday to strengthen financial sector development in Asia and the Pacific.
The agreement focuses on helping the region's emerging economies deploy more technology for financial inclusion, develop their capital markets, and embrace measures to build more resilient and stable financial systems, the Manila-based bank said in a press release. (Philippines-ADB-Japan) Enditem
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