SCO heads hold 20th summit in virtual format
This was the first SCO Summit held in Virtual Format and third meeting that India and Pakistan participated after becoming full members in 2017.
Defence & Diplomacy
India’s Vision of the Indo-Pacific
In the 21st century, the interconnectedness of the Indo-Pacific is finally coming into full play. A motivating factor is the region’s emergence as a driver of international trade and well-being.
US-Maldives Defense Agreement: New Dynamics of Indo-Pacific in South Asia
By Adithyan Nair The Secretary for State of the United States Michael Pompeo recently concluded
Russia: 2,000 fighters from Middle East joined Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
“We are certainly worried about the internationalization of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the involvement of militants from the Middle East,” Russian Foreign Minister said in an interview
Phase 1 of Naval Exercise MALABAR 20 to kick off today
The exercise, being conducted as a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ exercise in view of COVID-19 pandemic, will showcase the high-levels of synergy and coordination between the friendly navies, which is based on their shared values and commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order.
Why did Pakistan release IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman
Speaking in the National Assembly, PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq said foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had pointed out “India would attack Pakistan by 9pm” if Abhinandan Varthaman was not released
Work in unison’ to promote peace and security in the Persian Gulf region – UN chief
He pointed to numerous security incidents since May 2019 that have heightened frictions to “new levels” and noted that they have served to underscore the urgent need to “work collectively to lower tension and prevent conflict”.
Talks begin to resolve disputed Lebanon-Israel maritime border
The process to resolve the long-running dispute, which could lead to the development of what news reports suggest are potentially lucrative natural gas fields under the disputed area, is being facilitated by the UN and the United States.
India Japan finalize key cyber security pacts
The two ministers also concurred that the Indo-Pacific has acquired greater salience in recent times and underscored the need for India and Japan to work together for the benefit of the region.
India, US, Japan & Australia agree to step up coordination in Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing assertiveness
Addressing the 2nd Quad ministerial meeting, Prime Minister Suga said a free and open Indo-Pacific is “widely recognised by the international community as a vision of peace and prosperity of this region,” and that his government’s basic policy is to “further continue advancing our members to this end.”