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ISLAMABAD, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, held the 6th round of the China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue at the foreign ministers' level in Islamabad on Thursday.

The Chinese diplomat noted that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership has steadily advanced, acquiring greater strategic significance. The Chinese Foreign Minister congratulated Pakistan on its July presidency of the UN Security Council, its advocacy of justice for developing countries, and the enhancement of Pakistan's international status and influence.

China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and prepare for high-level interaction in the second half of the year, so that the construction of a community of shared future for China and Pakistan continues to take the lead in China's construction of a community of shared future for its neighbors, the Chinese Foreign Minister said.

In addition, Wang Yi continued, China supports Pakistan in developing and strengthening its national strength to fundamentally enhance its ability to respond to domestic and external challenges. The two sides should jointly uphold the multilateral trading system and oppose unilateral bullying.

M. I. Dar, for his part, said that the bilateral strategic dialogue was held in a timely manner and is a concrete manifestation of the unbreakable friendship between the two countries. Friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy and a national consensus, the diplomat stressed, adding that the Pakistani side will continue to fully support China's work as the current chairman of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and jointly promote the successful holding of the Tianjin Summit of the organization.

The Pakistani side expects further deepening of practical cooperation with China in various fields and continuous enrichment of the content of Pakistan-China relations of all-weather strategic cooperation and partnership, noted M.I. Dar.

The Pakistani Foreign Minister added that his country will firmly support the construction of a Pakistan-China community of shared future, support the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.

Pakistan will make every effort to combat all forms of terrorism and take all measures to ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and workers in Pakistan, M.I. Dar said.

The two sides also held an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of mutual interest. –0–

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Tbilisi, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — Financial cooperation between China and Georgia will promote the development of bilateral trade, expansion of investment cooperation and implementation of major infrastructure projects, Chinese Ambassador to Georgia Zhou Qian said in an interview with the Georgian business publication Business Press News on Thursday.

Answering a question about the prospects for cooperation between the financial systems of the two countries, the diplomat emphasized that the expanded presence of Chinese banks in Georgia will contribute to the wider use of the Chinese yuan in international settlements, which, in turn, will make bilateral trade and investment activities more convenient and stable.

"Financial cooperation is an important element in strengthening Chinese-Georgian relations. In March of this year, the President of the National Bank of Georgia, Ms. Natia Turnava, visited China, where a historic meeting of the heads of the central banks of the two countries took place, following which a memorandum of cooperation was signed," Zhou Qian emphasized.

In addition, the ambassador spoke about the introduction of Chinese payment platforms in Georgia and noted that if the use of Chinese payment systems Alipay and WeChat Pay becomes possible in this country, “this will increase the interest of Chinese tourists in Georgia.” –0–

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ISLAMABAD, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called on China and Pakistan to advance their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership guided by the "four constancies" principles.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the statement in Islamabad during a joint press conference with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar following the 6th round of China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue at the level of foreign ministers.

Wang Yi said the dialogue was held in a warm and brotherly atmosphere, with the two sides reaching consensus on almost all issues through comprehensive and in-depth strategic communication.

Strategic cooperation between China and Pakistan is of great significance to the common development of the two countries as well as regional peace and stability, Wang said, noting that the unbreakable friendship between the two countries is growing stronger day by day, and the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership is solid.

The Chinese Foreign Minister stressed that China and Pakistan will always adhere to the principles of the “four constancies,” the first of which is to constantly maintain a high level of mutual trust and mutual support.

He noted that the two sides agreed to use the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries as a strategic guideline, continuously strengthen and deepen strategic mutual trust, and firmly support each other in protecting their fundamental interests.

Wang Yi stressed that the two sides will always focus on development, mutual benefit and win-win, adding that China and Pakistan agreed that the current priority of bilateral cooperation is to jointly build a high-quality China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and create its upgraded "version 2.0".

According to him, the two sides will step up efforts to deepen cooperation in three key areas, including industry, agriculture and mining, and will effectively improve the well-being of the Pakistani people, cultivate Pakistan's self-reliant development potential and enhance the resilience of its economy.

Referring to the recent natural disaster caused by heavy rains in Pakistan, Wang Yi said China shares the feelings of the Pakistani people and plans to immediately provide emergency humanitarian aid to Pakistan.

China and Pakistan will always safeguard security and improve people's livelihood, Wang stressed, noting that China highly appreciates Pakistan's tireless efforts and enormous sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and believes that its anti-terrorism efforts will ultimately succeed.

According to the Chinese Foreign Minister, the Pakistani side will effectively protect the security of Chinese citizens, projects and institutions in the country, while continuing to further deepen cooperation with China in the areas of counter-terrorism and security, as well as strengthen cooperation in regional anti-terrorism affairs.

He added that the two sides will also actively promote exchanges and cooperation in areas such as education, youth and culture to strengthen public support and the social foundation of China-Pakistan friendship.

In addition, China and Pakistan will continuously strengthen coordination and jointly respond to challenges, Wang Yi stressed, adding that under conditions where the regional situation in South Asia is closely linked with global changes, the two sides agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation in regional affairs, build cooperation based on the Asian values of peace, cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, and jointly build a peaceful, calm, prosperous, beautiful and friendly Asian home.

The parties will firmly defend the results of the victory in World War II, adhere to genuine multilateralism and oppose all forms of unilateral bullying, the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry noted.

China and Pakistan will regard the Initiative on Global Development, the Initiative on Global Security and the Initiative on Global Civilization as important platforms and tools, actively strengthen the unity and cooperation of countries in the Global South, and jointly promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive economic globalization that benefits everyone, making unremitting efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind, Wang Yi concluded. –0–

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THE HAGUE, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — The presidency of the Assembly of States Parties, which oversees the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Thursday expressed "deep concern" and condemned new U.S. sanctions on ICC judges and deputy prosecutors.

The sanctions, announced Wednesday by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, target ICC judges Kimberly Prost of Canada and Nicolas Guillou of France, as well as deputy prosecutors Nazhat Shamim Khan of Fiji and Mame Mandia Niang of Senegal. Sanctions were previously imposed on four other judges and ICC prosecutor Karim Khan.

The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties said the move was a “regrettable attempt to obstruct the Court and its staff in the exercise of their independent judicial functions.”

These measures “constitute an affront to the independence of the court and the integrity of the Rome Statute system,” the presidency said in a statement. –0–

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JERUSALEM, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he had instructed officials to begin "immediate negotiations" to free hostages held in Gaza and end the war, while vowing to approve military plans to capture Gaza City. –0–

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BERLIN, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — A Ukrainian citizen identified as Sergei K. has been detained in Italy for his alleged involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022, the German Prosecutor General's Office said on Thursday.

According to the department's statement, the arrest was made last night in the Italian province of Rimini on the basis of a warrant issued by the Federal Supreme Court of Germany.

The man is suspected of coordinating the operation and participating in a group that allegedly planted explosive devices on pipelines.

According to the warrant, the suspect and his accomplices transported the explosives aboard a sailing yacht sailing out of the German city of Rostock. The vessel was leased from a German company using intermediaries and forged documents.

The explosions occurred on September 26, 2022, causing serious damage to the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.

The suspect faces charges including complicity in organising explosions and unconstitutional sabotage. He is expected to be extradited from Italy to Germany, where he will appear before an investigating judge at the Federal Supreme Court, the statement said.

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ISLAMABAD, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — At least 30 people were injured in a fire that broke out at a fireworks factory in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Thursday, rescue and law enforcement officials said.

A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory caused a massive fire that injured about 30 people and caused significant damage to nearby buildings and cars, police said.

Immediately after the incident, rescue teams, fire crews and ambulances immediately arrived at the scene, and all victims were taken to the nearest hospitals.

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion and subsequent spread of the fire. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — Declassified archives released by the Russian government provide further evidence that Japanese invaders used germ warfare in China during World War II, leaving no room for denial, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Thursday.

According to declassified archives, during World War II, the Japanese invaders developed plans to attack the Soviet Union from northeast China and use biological weapons capable of destroying large numbers of troops. They formed a special unit in the Chinese city of Harbin, Unit 731, which conducted research into bacterial diseases including plague, anthrax, and cholera, and carried out continuous experiments on humans, holding Chinese, Russian, and Japanese prisoners sentenced to death for this purpose.

The Japanese invaders, Mao Ning said, had grossly violated international law by waging brutal bacteriological warfare against the Chinese people during World War II, conducting experiments on humans, and committing atrocities against humanity.

Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese diplomat stressed that only by honestly acknowledging its history can Japan earn respect.

“We call on the Japanese side to deeply analyze its history of aggression, sincerely respect the feelings of the people of China and other affected countries, completely sever ties with militarism, take concrete measures to get rid of its toxic legacy, and refrain from repeating the mistakes of history,” she added. -0-

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BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — The 13th China-Russia International Ophthalmology Forum was held in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, this month.

The purpose of the forum was to exchange knowledge and experience of colleagues from China and Russia, discuss issues of technological innovation in the field of eye health protection and strengthen cooperation in the field of ophthalmology, writes the Heilongjiang Daily.

The forum was attended by about 50 leading specialists from both countries: scientists, doctors, teachers of medical universities, developers of medical technology and equipment. In addition to delivering thematic reports, they also conducted an analysis of difficult-to-treat cases of diseases and training in microsurgical operations.

One of the main outcomes of the forum was the joint release by the participants of the New Plan for Cooperation in Eye Health along the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to enhance technological innovation, train qualified professionals and build a multi-level and multi-sector cooperation network to ensure that ophthalmic knowledge and technology can benefit the wider society.

The forum was organized by the China Association for the Transformation and Promotion of Rehabilitation Technology, Harbin Medical University (HMU), the Chinese-Russian Association of Medical Universities, and the Ophthalmology Clinic of the First Hospital at HMU. -0-

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Kyiv, August 21 /Xinhua/ — The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry destroyed a Russian army boat on Wednesday using an air-launched missile, the GUR press service reported on Facebook on Thursday.

The ship was in the Black Sea off the coast of the Kherson region of Ukraine. All five crew members died.

In addition, on the night of Thursday, the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of Ukraine destroyed a Russian rolling stock with fuel and lubricants near the Dzhankoy railway station in Crimea, the SOF reported on Telegram. –0–

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