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India and Egypt Strengthen Strategic Partnership

December 6, 2024

India and Egypt recently concluded their 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi. This meeting was co-chaired by Arun Kumar Chatterjee and Ambassador Ahmed Shaheen. The discussions aimed to enhance the existing relations between the two nations. Key ..

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ESIC Honoured at Asia-Pacific Social Security Forum

December 6, 2024

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recently gained recognition at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 3, 2024. ESIC received multiple awards for its contributions to social ..

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Finalise Border Agreement

December 6, 2024

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reached an agreement on December 4, 2024, resolving long-standing border disputes. The two countries share a 970-kilometre border that has been a source of conflict since the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991. Background of the Dispute The ..

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India and Kuwait Establish Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)

December 5, 2024

India and Kuwait have recently signed a Memorandum of About (MoU) to enhance their partnership. This agreement established a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) at the foreign ministers’ level, which took place during Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya’s ..

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Strengthening Nepal-China Relations in 2024

December 4, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met recently to enhance bilateral ties. Both leaders expressed a commitment to deepening their partnership, which coincides with the upcoming 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Historical Context China and ..

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US Announces New Military Aid for Ukraine

December 4, 2024

The United States has revealed a new military aid package for Ukraine, which totals $725 million and also includes critical supplies to enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities. The announcement comes amid growing tensions with Russia and aims to boost Ukraine’s military ..

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Italy Targets Becoming India’s Third-Largest EU Trade Partner

December 3, 2024

India and Italy have initiated a new “Cotton Route” initiative, which aims to enhance trade relations alongside the historic Silk Route. The initiative was announced by Italy’s Business Minister, Adolfo Urso, in Mumbai. Urso expressed aspirations for Italy to become ..

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AUKUS Pact’s Impact on New Zealand-China Relations

December 2, 2024

China’s ambassador Wang Xiaolong cautioned that New Zealand’s involvement in the AUKUS security pact could jeopardize its relationship with China, which comes as New Zealand evaluates its options regarding AUKUS. About AUKUS AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership formed in ..

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India, Bosnia and Herzegovina Hold 4th Foreign Office Consultations

November 29, 2024

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina recently conducted their fourth Foreign Office Consultations in Sarajevo. It was led by Arun Kumar Sahu from India and Tarik Bukvic from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants and Leadership The Indian delegation was headed by Arun ..

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India Re-Elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2025-2026

November 29, 2024

India has been re-elected to the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2025-2026 term. This reaffirmation of India’s role marks its commitment to global peace efforts, which was made by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on ..

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