Suresh Reddy to be first Indian Ambassador to ASEAN

Suresh Reddy has been appointed as a full-time envoy for ASEAN. Reddy is at present ambassador in Iraq and has been given credit for swinging about the Indo-Iraqi links. The Indian mission would be based out of Jakarta (Indonesia), which houses the ASEAN ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2014

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Cabinet approved FTA in trade and services with ASEAN

The Cabinet approved a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in trade and services with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Objective: To promote the movement of Indian professionals in the 10-nation ASEAN. The Agreement on Investment would protect, promote and increase ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013

India, ASEAN finalize FTA pact in services, investments

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finalized the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in services and investments. What does this mean?

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

21st ASEAN summit ended in Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh

The 21st ASEAN summit concluded in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The summit was presided over by the PM of Cambodia, Hun Sen, as the Chairperson of the summit. The summit was centered on things like progress of the implementation of ASEAN ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012

Category: International / World Current Affairs