South Korean Foreign Minister Cho and Polish Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation on transregional security, including NATO-IP4 partnership with South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Poland is the largest recipient of Korean military equipment, and the two nations aim to further develop this cooperation by relocating production and technology transfer to Poland. They also discussed concerns about Ukraine, which lies on Poland's eastern border, and North Korea's support for Russia in the war. South Korea will provide an assistance package of over $2 billion to address Ukraine's urgent needs, building on last year's $400 million aid. Additionally, they explored expanding access to Polish food products in the South Korean market, with Poland becoming Korea's fifth largest trading partner within the EU and Korea the largest Asian investor in Poland as of 2024.
https://www.voanews.com/a/south-korea-poland-sign-deal-to-boost-economic-defense-cooperation/7999007.htmlEuropean Union officials should maintain a strong relationship with Turkey, focusing on areas such as defense and security, rather than solely addressing migration issues, according to recent statements made by EU officials.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/chp-leader-visits-brussels-to-promote-turkiyes-eu-accession-206555Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz has reaffirmed his country's commitment to combating terrorism, citing its sacrifices of over 80,000 soldiers and citizens in the fight against militancy. This statement comes after US President Joe Biden announced the arrest of a person involved in a 2021 bombing that killed American troops in Afghanistan. PM Shehbaz expressed Pakistan's resolve to partner with the US in securing regional peace and stability, despite the country's own history of losses in the war on terror.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40351389/pm-shehbaz-thanks-president-trump-for-acknowledging-pakistans-counter-terrorism-effortsUkraine's President Zelenskiy is working to repair ties with the US, a key military supporter, following a public disagreement over how to end the war in Ukraine. A meeting between Ukrainian and US officials has been scheduled, with Zelenskiy citing "positive movement" and hoping for results within the week. This comes after CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced that the US had paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40351428/zelenskiy-hails-positive-movement-in-relations-with-usRomania's government has allocated 2.5% of its GDP for defense, with plans to increase investments in this area. President Bolojan emphasized the need for a lasting peace in Ukraine and thanked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for Romania's contribution to collective defense. Rutte expressed support for strengthening NATO's presence in the Black Sea region, while also highlighting the importance of increased defense spending by European allies like Romania.
https://www.actmedia.eu/daily/in-phone-talk-with-president-bolojan-mark-rutte-reaffirms-nato-s-and-u.s.-commitment-to-article-5/112788Pakistan is under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif, who faces challenges such as a waning relationship with Russia and changing migration dynamics in Central Asia. The US is hosting top Philippine officials for a 2+2 ministerial meeting, marking the first since President Benigno Aquino III's administration. US Vice President Kamala Harris has assured the Philippines of an unwavering commitment, following a period of tension under Rodrigo Duterte. China's growing sea power in the Southwest Pacific has been demonstrated through live-fire exercises near Australia and New Zealand, prompting warnings from Beijing. The US has sided with Russia in a UN resolution condemning its Ukraine invasion for the first time, sparking debate among Asian countries. India has seen at least 12 of its citizens die fighting for Russia in Ukraine, while China's AI breakthroughs signal a new era of tech innovation.
https://thediplomat.com/2025/03/philippines-confident-on-us-alliance-despite-trump-disruptions-ambassador-says/Pakistani Chief Minister Gandapur met with Afghan Consul General Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir to discuss ways to ease tensions at the Pak-Afghan border. Efforts are underway to establish special facilitation desks for trade, education, and medical treatment. Discussions are ongoing with international organizations to issue health and education cards for Afghan nationals seeking medical treatment and education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The closure of the border is causing hardships to traders and transporters, and both sides agreed to reopen it as soon as possible.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1288231-gandapur-says-kp-govt-waiting-for-tors-approval-from-centreRussian parliamentarians have expressed skepticism about a proposed Ukrainian peace plan, with Foreign Affairs Committee head Anatoly Kosachev stating that Ukraine can only rely on Russia-US relations. Chairman of the International Affairs Committee Leonid Slutsky called the meeting "a failed attempt" to save Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's position, while former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized the gathering as a "shameful sight". In contrast, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain, Ukraine, France, and other countries would form a "willing coalition" to produce the plan. French President Emmanuel Macron proposed a partial one-month ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, excluding ground battles, which would cover air, sea, and energy infrastructure attacks.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1981993/russian-parliament-members-criticize-london-summit-on-ukraine-warEuropean leaders, including Sir Keir and French President Emmanuel Macron, have pledged support for Ukraine in its efforts to negotiate a peace deal with Russia. In response to US President Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, European countries are working together to propose a partial one-month truce on air, sea, and energy infrastructure. British and French troops may be deployed to Ukraine to help preserve the truce, but there is no guarantee of US involvement. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for the West to show Russia that it will not capitulate under pressure.
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