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
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Kamala Harris Inspires Women Leaders in Her Ancestral Indian Village
In the state of Tamil Nadu, where Harris’s maternal grandfather was born more than a century ago, locals are rooting for the ‘American lady’
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.
Saudi Arabia removes PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan from Pakistan’s map
According to media reports,Saudi Arabia released a 20 Riyal banknote to commemorate its presidency of organising the G-20 Summit ,and the world map displayed on the banknote does not show Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir as parts of Pakistan
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
Israeli envoy hails India’s new farm laws, says they’ll empower farmers and maximise profits
“Collaboration in the agriculture sector is one of the main “glues” that bind the Indo-Israel partnership”
Infrastructure key to Defence strength
Border roads, railway, and communication infrastructure that is crucial for not just war fighting but keeping loyal border populations rewarded for their unflinching loyalty to the nation, requires a very serious strategic rethink.
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.”
Xi pitches for closer ties with Bangladesh, calls for joint promotion of Belt Road Initiative
Bangladesh also is among over a dozen countries where the final phase of clinical trials of Chinese vaccine is being conducted.