security cooperation

Pakistan chaired the 12th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Border Services, discussing joint border operations 'Solidarity-2025' and planning 'Solidarity-2026'. Participants included representatives from Belarus, India, Iran, and other SCO member states, with Iran's border guard commander emphasizing interest in expanded security cooperation. Pakistan is set to assume the SCO Council of Heads of State chairmanship in September.

Ukraine’s prime minister stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy led a government reorganization focused on US security cooperation and EU accession. The restructuring aims to accelerate weapons deliveries and strengthen diplomatic ties amid intensified Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure and ongoing Russian attacks prolonging the war.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for constructing a modern cricket stadium in Jeddah, adhering to international standards. The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision and includes joint infrastructure and technical collaboration. A separate security cooperation memorandum was also signed between the two countries.

India's PM Narendra Modi is set to be the Guest of Honor at the Golden Jubilee of Seychelles' National Day. His visit aims to strengthen maritime, security, and economic cooperation between the two nations.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro arrived in Israel for a five-day state visit aimed at deepening political, economic, and security cooperation between the two regions.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Myanmar's military-backed president Min Aung Hlaing, reaffirming India's commitment to continued engagement despite Western sanctions. The discussion focused on trade, defense, security cooperation, and addressing issues like cybercrime and human trafficking.

Japan's defense minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, rejects accusations from China of pursuing new militarism and emphasizes Tokyo's efforts to advance security cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.

Japan and South Korea are planning their 3rd Lee-Takaichi Summit to strengthen security, energy, and strategic cooperation. The initiative comes in response to Trump's recent visit to Beijing, indicating regional concerns about geopolitical shifts.