Thu. Nov 21st, 2024

Perspective

First Asian Buddhist Summit throws up innovative ideas

The First Asian Buddhist Summit, was organized by the Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), themed ‘Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia’ . It saw a participation from 32 countries with over 160 international participants.

What did the BRICS Summit in Kazan accomplish?

At least 30 more countries wish go join it, including NATO member Turkey. Thirteen countries were added as BRICS partner countries this year: Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Turkey, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Why Vietnam Matters to India

Ever since the two countries signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership in November 2007, raising their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, India- Vietnam security cooperation has accelerated