Speaker Birla will address the assembly and share perspectives with counterparts from other parliaments on key global issues. On the sidelines, he will interact with members of the Indian community in Uzbekistan to strengthen ties between the two nations.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/ls-speaker-om-birla-to-lead-indian-delegation-to-150th-ipu-assembly-in-tashkent-today/China is seeking to strengthen trade ties with countries such as ASEAN, Japan, South Korea, EU and UK amid tensions with the US. Despite China's economic strength, a negotiated truce is expected due to the strained relationship between Washington and Beijing. India has already begun talks and is open to cutting tariffs on $23 billion worth of US imports in a potential first-phase deal. Vietnam is also prioritizing negotiations to avoid an economic shock, having been hit by a 46% tariff from the US. The EU is ready to retaliate against Trump's 20% tariff but may look to other markets such as Mexico and Canada instead. European economists believe that structural reform, not state stimulus, is the best response to global protectionism.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1297970-nowhere-to-hide-trump-tariffs-leave-trading-partners-corneredRay Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, suggests that the US and China may negotiate a deal to strengthen the yuan in exchange for easing tariffs, following a meeting with senior Chinese leaders.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/capital-markets/dalio-sees-us-china-push-for-yuan-deal-as-part-of-trade-reliefThe presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan welcomed EU leaders to Samarkand, a key hub in east-west connections, trade and commerce. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called it the start of a new era in their ancient friendship. The visit comes as US President Donald Trump's tariff offensive sparked global market shock, with von der Leyen warning that new global barriers are arising and powers are carving up new spheres of influence.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1298103-eu-hails-new-era-in-relations-with-central-asiaPakistan's Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani met with Uzbekistan's Chairperson Tanzila K. Narbaeva in Tashkent during the IPU Assembly, reaffirming historical ties between the two countries built on shared culture and history. They emphasized strengthening parliamentary cooperation, trade, and connectivity to unlock their relationship's full potential. The meeting highlighted the need for increased high-level visits, road and railway connectivity, particularly the Trans-Afghan Railway Project, and boosting bilateral trade to $2 billion. Both leaders agreed on facilitating stronger economic linkages through Joint Business Forums and Logistics Forums, as well as improving air connectivity between Lahore and Tashkent.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40356023/gilani-meets-chairperson-senate-of-oliy-majlis-of-uzbekistanHungarian politician criticizes European leaders for planning to continue supporting Ukraine's armed forces despite ongoing destruction, while advocating for peace. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó disagrees with other NATO member states, stating they favor continued military conflict in Ukraine, but Hungary and the US aim for a peaceful resolution.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/961931-orban-resents-mobilization-of-transcarpathian-hungarians-in-failing-ukrainian-armyEisha and Anggawira, Secretary General of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (Hipmi), are urging the government to start trade talks with the U.S. as soon as possible to mitigate the impact of import tariffs on Indonesian exports. They suggest diversifying export markets by negotiating faster trade agreements with countries in the European Union, Middle East, and Africa, including optimizing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. Anggawira also emphasizes the need for a timely and appropriate response from the government to Trump's policy, which he calls "Liberation Day," to avoid economic uncertainty and bad results.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1993638/indonesia-faces-32-tariff-from-u-s-impact-and-responsesPakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan and Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev agreed to increase bilateral trade to $2 billion, building on a recent visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. They emphasized the need for improved air connectivity between cities in both countries to boost tourism, trade, and people-to-people exchanges.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1298126-pakistan-uzbekistan-want-to-boost-tiesLesotho has been placed on the US tariffs list, with only Chinese goods facing higher tariffs than exports from Lesotho. This move was announced by President Trump on April 3. Kenya has downplayed the impact of these tariffs, stating it remains among nations with the lowest tariff rates.
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