Greater Iran Puns

The long term deal involving multiple billion dollars would strengthen economic and political ties between both the nations. The deal came almost a week after US imposed collective sanctions on China along with EU, Britain and Canada. Western powers blacklisted four senior Chinese officials citing human rights abuses in Xinjiang. With Iran already battling with US sanctions for years, it made both Beijing and Tehran connect over a common grievance.

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Iran’s state media reported that during the meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Chinese diplomat said, “Relations between the two countries have now reached the level of strategic partnership and China seeks to comprehensively improve relations with Iran.”

Wang said, “Our relations with Iran will not be affected by the current situation, but will be permanent and strategic. Iran decides independently on its relations with other countries and is not like some countries that change their position with one phone call.”

The deal would make Iran part of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, which focuses on financing massive infrastructure projects all across the globe, including roads, railways, power plants and telecommunications. With regard to the Chinese multi-million dollars project, analysts believed that the “unbound geographical” nature of the project led to its exponential growth. It would help the Asia giant establish greater influence all across the world. China’s mega project stretches from East Asia to Europe.

Iranian foreign minister referred to China as “a friend for hard times” as latter has supported Tehran and criticised US sanctions crippling the Islamic Republic’s economy. Wang held a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani ahead of the signing of the agreement. “Under the new administration, the Americans want to reconsider their policy and return to the nuclear accord, and China welcomes their move,” Wang said.

Rouhani expressed gratitude for Chinese support towards his nation’s stand on 2015 nuclear deal signed between Iran and the world powers. ***“Cooperation between th

Beyond the neutrino emissions there is no other evidence to support this theory but from a scientific standpoint it is too strong to ignore. Neutrino data with the current detector systems isn't accurate enough to pinpoint exactly where in Iran the source is at present but researchers are certain it is within their borders. The scientific community has agreed to downplay their findings with the general public at this time however the full gravity of what is going on is being taken very seriously by international governments at the highest levels. Iran has remained silent on the matter, choosing to neither confirm or deny anything coming via both public or private diplomatic channels.

Here is the video for those that have not seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xipS91mvXEE

It is obvious that Pakistan should establish greater economic ties with Central Asia. This is already happening with CPEC and China's other initiatives in the region. But culturally speaking, Pakistan has been greatly influenced by Central Asia and Persia. This ranges from Mughal architecture to the history of Islamic conquests to Pakistan's languages. It makes sense to reaffirm those aspects of Pakistani culture for strategic purposes, and in my opinion, it would also have the added benefit of further separating Pakistan from India's cultural sphere.

To give a practical example of what I mean, one major initiative that could be started is the production of a show that teaches people about the Turco-Persian conquests into the subcontinent, including the Mughals. This is something that ties Pakistan and Central Asia, and maybe it could even help the Central Asian states fill their nationalistic void that Caspian Report talks about in the video above. Another example could be promoting craftsmen that make Turco-Persian and even Indo-Persian styles of handiwork. A final example is working with The Association for the Study of Persianate Societies and other similar organizations on research and academia in history, religion, philosophy, etc.

I should also mentioned that everything written above would not only bring Pakistan culturally closer with Central Asia, but also Iran and Turkey. Could have even helped with Western China relations but unfortunately that culture is being suppressed. But my point is, I rather see Pakistan form closer cultural ties with Central Asia, Turkey, and Iran, and promote its (Muslim) Turco-Persian and Indo-Persian cultural aspects rather than try to be a mini India or a wannabe America.

Thoughts?