The Diplomatic Insight July 2025 is Here!

Exclusive interview on Pak-Kazakh ties, insights from the SCO Digital Economy Forum, & Pakistan's debut at the Venice Architecture Biennale

July 22, 2025

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This July, we reflect on the importance and relevance of cooperation as complex challenges.

This edition highlights a multi-faceted approach to foreign policy, weaving together diplomatic initiatives, forward-looking technological proposals, and significant cultural interventions.

Let’s dive in!

_________ Highlights from This Issue:

🌍 Kazakhstan and Pakistan Strategic Partnership: An Exclusive Interview with Ambassador H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin
Ambassador Kistafin reflects on two decades of bilateral cooperation in diplomacy, trade, education, and cultural exchange, and outlines the roadmap for future collaboration.

💻 SCO’s Digital Economy 
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is cooperating beyond security. Here’s how it is driving inclusive growth across member states through e‑commerce, fintech, and cross‑border data flows.

🖼️ Venice Biennale Architettura 2025 
A curated tour of Pakistan’s pavilion, showcasing architectural responses to climate resilience, heritage preservation, and community‑driven design.

💡 The Rise of the Global South in Multilateral Institutions
How emerging economies are reshaping global governance and diplomatic norms.

Also in This Edition:

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years of ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations
A special feature on milestones and future collaboration between the two regional blocs.

🏛️ Spotlight: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Bridging Divides
How arts, education, and heritage foster mutual understanding in polarized times.

🎓 Inside the Celebration of Rwanda’s 31 Liberation Day in Islamabad The Embassy of Rwanda hosted a vibrant reception to commemorate its 31st Liberation Day, celebrating the nation's remarkable journey of resilience, recovery, and transformation since 1994.

 Peace and Prosperity Take Root in Tajik-Kyrgyz Relations 
A historic state visit and the landmark Khujand Declaration signal a new era of friendship and cooperation between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, built on a shared will to resolve border issues and strengthen regional ties.

And much more! Discover for yourself!

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