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Kashmir issue should be properly resolved in accordance with UN resolution: China

BEIJING, Oct 27 (APP): Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday said that the Kashmir issue should be properly resolved peacefully in accordance with the United Nations (UN) charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreement and stressed to avoid taking unilateral actions that could further complicate the situation.

Russia ready to help solve global challenges, open to cooperation — diplomat

BAKU, October 26. /TASS/: Russia acknowledges its responsibility to solve the many challenges on the global landscape and is ready to do its part to facilitate said problems, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said at the 15th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum in Baku on Thursday.

The minister said international relations have become fragmented recently but the globalization of processes "continues to be a reality in terms of shared challenges and tasks."

Vietnam Motor Show Held in Ho Chi Minh City

HANOI, Oct 27 (NNN-VNA) – The Vietnam Motor Show 2022, kicked off yesterday, in the country’s southern Ho Chi Minh City, with more than 120 models displayed.

The event, held after a two-year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attracted participation of 14 brands, namely Audi, Brabus, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Motors, Morgan, MG, RAM, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.

It also marks the first-time participation of vehicles from well-known brands, including trucks, large capacity vehicles and electric vehicles.

At Least 36 Injured From 6.4-Magnitude Quake In Northern Philippines

MANILA, Oct 27 (NNN-PNA) – A 6.4-magnitude quake that hit the northern Philippines late Tuesday night, injured at least 36 people and damaged buildings, the military said, yesterday.

Lt. Col. Elmar Salvador, spokesperson of the military’s northern command, said, the injured are from the Ilocos Norte and Abra provinces on the main Luzon island.

He said, no one died but the earthquake damaged several houses, century-old churches, school buildings and hospitals.

Russia's Sechin says Taiwan will return to China 'on schedule'

BAKU, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil giant Rosneft (ROSN.MM) and one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies, on Thursday heaped praise on China's leaders and said Taiwan would return to its "native harbour" on time.

Sechin said that decisions taken by the 20th Communist Party Congress, which cemented Xi Jinping position as the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong, would provide for a new level of development for the country.

China's Xi says willing to work with United States for mutual benefit

BEIJING, Oct 27 (Reuters) - President Xi Jinping said China is willing to work with the United States to find ways to get along to the benefit of both, Chinese state television reported on Thursday, ahead of a possible meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Indonesia.

As major powers, China and the United States should strengthen communication and cooperation to help provide stability to the world, Xi said in a message to an event of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations on Wednesday.

Pakistan seeks China’s help to become regional manufacturing hub: Ghulam Qadir

BEIJING, Oct 26 (APP): Trade and industrial cooperation between China and Pakistan under the umbrella of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is intended to make Pakistan a manufacturing and economic hub for the entire region, Commercial Counselor, Pakistan Embassy in China, Ghulam Qadir has said.

Cambodia, Singapore Signed MoU On Clean Energy Cooperation

PHNOM PENH, Oct 26 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia and Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday, on clean energy cooperation, said a statement from Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy.

The deal was inked via video link, between Cambodian Minister for Mines and Energy, Suy Sem and Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Tan See Leng.

“The MoU is an important step to further develop the energy sector in both countries and in the region,” Suy Sem said.

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