Iraq’s democratic transition needs to be supported: UN envoy; UNAMI mandate extended
Iraq needs support to leave violent past behind amidst constant ISIS threat
Photo:OCHA/Themba Linden
Defence & Diplomacy
Iran’s Zarif visits Delh, India sends first rice shipment via Chabahar
India will have to walk a diplomatic tightrope. It is widely believed that it may not be able to withstand US pressure this time around,
Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Delegation of Senior Indian Diplomats visit China
The visit was part of regular exchanges between Ministry of External Affairs of India and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.
Photo: Embassy of India, Beijing
Russia’s Growing Engagement with Pakistan: Should India be worried?
Pakistan in comparison has no match to India’s market and neither does its capacity to pay in hard currency. India, thus, is theoretically in a position to influence Russia
“India Should Aim at Becoming State-of-Art Technology Developer”
Highlighting the importance of self-sufficiency in defence technology, Dr Reddy emphasized upon the need for joining hands with the academia in conducting focused research in identified areas.
“Milestone” consensus on troops withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rivals Russia and China back the US on the key formula of a peace deal it is negotiating in Afghanistan – withdrawing troops in return for Taliban pledges not to welcome foreign extremists.
Tajikistan deepens ties with Istanbul as foreign ministers meet
This visit is expected to significantly boost ties between the two states
Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan
Kim-Putin summit: North Korea pivots to Russia
As a nuclear super power Russia can assert itself by extending symbolic ‘security guarantees’ to the North Korean leader
Moon Jae-in in Tashkent on second leg of Central Asian tour
Trade and economy dominated the talks with agreements worth more than $12 billion signed
Photo: Embassy of Uzbekistan
South Korean President begins Central Asian tour in Ashgabad
The President of the Republic of South Korea began his 3-nation Central Asian visit with his first stop in Turkmen capital Ashgabad with trade and investments dominating bilateral talks
Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkmenistan