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Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India marks the highest-level engagement since 2021, signaling a pragmatic shift in regional diplomacy and a potential realignment of Afghanistan's regional relations, especially with India, amidst deteriorating ties with Pakistan and changing regional dynamics.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited Bangladesh, marking a historic step in improving relations, with plans to sign trade agreements, enhance connectivity, and promote regional cooperation amid easing tensions and renewed diplomatic engagement.
Japan has emerged as a trusted partner and a vital hedge against the rival powers of America and China for many South-East Asian countries. With significant foreign direct investment, infrastructure projects, and long-term consistency in aid and development, Japan has built substantial influence in the region. While competition from China and other countries is growing, Japan's soft power, proactive role in regional security, and deepening ties with ASEAN members indicate a shift towards a stronger and more strategic relationship.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, marking the first visit by a top Saudi official to the country since the start of the civil war in 2011. The visit comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region, including a recent visit by Syria's foreign minister to Saudi Arabia and discussions among Arab countries about ending Syria's isolation and its possible return to the Arab League. Al-Assad is hoping that normalisation with wealthy Gulf states could bring economic relief and money for reconstruction.
Iran's top security official is set to visit the UAE, marking a significant step in the thawing of regional relations. The visit comes amid ongoing negotiations between Iran and world powers over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, and signals a potential shift towards greater cooperation between the two countries on security issues.