Middle East & Central Asia News
LAST UPDATE: June 19, 2025
Pakistan Army Chief Set for Rare Meeting With US President
Field Marshal Asim Munir met President Trump on June 18 in a rare high‑level visit, discussing regional security, including Iran and India .
Insight
This high-profile engagement signals Pakistan’s intent to balance ties with both the U.S. and China, and underscores its strategic relevance in regional geopolitics.
Economy Minister receives IMF delegation
On June 17, Armenian Deputy PM Tigran Khachatryan met IMF mission head Alexander Tieman to discuss the ongoing IMF-supported reform program and its implementation .
Insight
The visit demonstrates Armenia’s strong commitment to IMF-backed reforms, emphasizing macroeconomic stability and the drive to fulfill program benchmarks.
