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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Beijing from May 23-26 for discussions on bilateral relations and issues of common concern, including mediation efforts in the Middle East conflict. China stated it will collaborate with Pakistan to contribute to peace and stability in the region, supporting Pakistan's role as a mediator.

European diplomats, led by EU Ambassador Véronique Lorenzo, have expressed strong confidence in Prime Minister Balendra Shah's reform agenda and commitment to Nepal's development. Following a meeting in Kathmandu, the delegation noted Shah's clear vision and structured roadmap for implementing impactful transformations in the country, signaling a new phase of cooperation.

Pakistan has rejected an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the Abraham Accords, stating the proposal conflicts with its fundamental ideology and national outlook. Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif clarified that Pakistan would not support any agreement that deviates from its basic national principles, questioning the long-term credibility of normalizing relations with Israel.

Mohd Firdaus Azman, Malaysia's Chargé d’Affaires to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Ramjee Yadav, Nepal's Minister for Youth, Labour, and Employment. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions centering on cooperation in youth engagement, labor agreements, and employment opportunities between Malaysia and Nepal.

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met with Juan Antonio March Pujol, the Non-Resident Ambassador of Spain to Nepal, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation, particularly in the tourism sector. The meeting also explored expanding collaboration in areas of shared interest between the two nations.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated that regional countries will no longer serve as shields for U.S. bases, asserting that the U.S. is losing its former position in the region. These remarks come amid ongoing exchanges between Iran and the United States aimed at reaching a deal to end a regional war, with a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.