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PM Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore: What is India's Act East Policy?

India's Act East Policy focuses on building ties with Asean countries to promote peace, economic collaboration, and cultural ties while also acting as a counterweight to China's growing influence

PM Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore: What is India's Act East Policy?
Updated On : 05 Sep 2024 | 4:56 PM IST

Bangladesh crisis: India should junk victimhood and excessive religiosity

Bangladesh is just the latest example of disquiet in India's neighbourhood. We need to show renewed respect to our neighbours

Bangladesh crisis: India should junk victimhood and excessive religiosity
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 9:30 AM IST

Nepal govt pledges to safeguard use of its territory against neighbours

The Nepali territory will not be allowed to be used for any activities against its neighbours, the Nepali Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak said on Monday, assuring India that no such activity against the neighbouring country would be entertained by the Himalayan nation. The minister gave this assurance during his meeting with India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who paid a courtesy call on him to discuss matters of bilateral interest and concerns, a Home Ministry statement said. "Acknowledging India as Nepal's important partner in security, infrastructure, energy, and water resources sectors, the Home Minister Lekhak expressed gratitude to India for its contributions to the enhancement of competency of Nepal's security forces and the infrastructure development," the statement said. On the occasion, the home minister pledged that no activities against the neighbouring countries would be entertained in the Nepali territory. "Nepal's territory will not be allowed to be used for any ...

Nepal govt pledges to safeguard use of its territory against neighbours
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 7:59 PM IST

Misri to board to Bhutan on Friday in first trip as foreign secretary

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will pay a two-day visit to Bhutan beginning Friday, in his first trip abroad after assuming charge of the top post. In Bhutanese capital Thimphu, Misri will meet Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Foreign Minister DN Dhungyel and Foreign Secretary Pema Choden among others, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said while announcing the visit. The foreign secretary's visit underscores the "highest priority" the government of India attaches to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, it said. Misri will also receive an audience with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, according to the MEA. In their talks, Misri and Choden are expected to carry out a comprehensive review of the bilateral ties, including issues having mutual security interests, people familiar with the visit said. "Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will pay an official visit to Bhutan from July 19-20, which will be his first visit abroad after taking over as the foreign secretary," the M

Misri to board to Bhutan on Friday in first trip as foreign secretary
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 2:14 PM IST

Nepal seeks India's help to search for passengers swept in landslide

Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs wrote to India on Monday, asking for India's assistance to search for the missing buses and passengers

Nepal seeks India's help to search for passengers swept in landslide
Updated On : 16 Jul 2024 | 11:02 AM IST

Our forgotten neighbour

Recent trends in Myanmar civil war make a case for India to upgrade its links with anti-junta forces

Our forgotten neighbour
Updated On : 17 Apr 2024 | 10:38 PM IST

India's relations with neighbours much better than earlier, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India's ties with all neighbours, except China and Pakistan, have improved significantly compared to previous times. Speaking during a media interaction here to underscore India's diplomatic strides in the region, Jaishankar said India's relationship with China was "challenging," but the country was "confident" and capable of protecting its interests. "We have a challenging relationship with China. But this is a country which is today confident, which is capable of advancing and defending its interests, and in a competitive world, we will compete," he said when asked whether the Chinese interference in small countries around India is a matter of concern. The minister dismissed the suggestion that India has more unfriendly neighbours than it had a decade ago. "Please go to Bangladesh and ask people what they think. Please ask in Sri Lanka. During their deepest economic troubles, who stood by them? Go to Nepal and ask them

India's relations with neighbours much better than earlier, says Jaishankar
Updated On : 04 Apr 2024 | 8:09 PM IST

Big bullies don't provide $4.5 bn in aid to neighbours: EAM Jaishankar

Stressing it was essential for an 'average person' to actively engage with foreign policy matters, EAM Jaishankar said, "Certainly, all Indians need to take more interest in foreign policy

Big bullies don't provide $4.5 bn in aid to neighbours: EAM Jaishankar
Updated On : 04 Mar 2024 | 10:31 PM IST

Indonesia & Pakistan: Not two peas in a pod

Unlike Pakistan, Indonesia has harnessed its natural advantages to nurture a sustainable growth trajectory

Indonesia & Pakistan: Not two peas in a pod
Updated On : 27 Feb 2024 | 10:08 PM IST

India to share infra planning tool PM GatiShakti with neighbouring nations

India will share the PM GatiShakti initiative with some of the neighbouring countries free of cost as the infrastructure planning tool is helping in effective planning and implementation of projects, a top government official said on Tuesday. The initiative was launched to develop an integrated infrastructure to reduce logistics costs. Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Rajesh Kumar Singh said that as India has rolled out the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in seven countries, the country similarly wants to showcase and integrate the PM GatiShakti initiative also. "We want to showcase it and roll out and integrate and provide it free of cost to some of our neighbouring countries and eventually to other countries in the global south as a part of India's commitment to the global south," Singh said here at a function. Over 1,400 layers of data, including those related to land, ports, forests, and highways, are available on the PM GatiShak

India to share infra planning tool PM GatiShakti with neighbouring nations
Updated On : 31 Jan 2024 | 12:16 AM IST

Indian envoy congratulates Tshering Tobgay for assuming charge as Bhutan PM

This was Bhutan's fourth general election since transitioning from a traditional monarchy to a parliamentary form of government 15 years back

Indian envoy congratulates Tshering Tobgay for assuming charge as Bhutan PM
Updated On : 29 Jan 2024 | 11:43 AM IST

Govt approval required for IFSC listings of cos from bordering nations

The rules lay out how companies can list their shares in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) housed in the Gujarat International Financial Tech City (GIFT)

Govt approval required for IFSC listings of cos from bordering nations
Updated On : 24 Jan 2024 | 7:10 PM IST

Pakistan's general elections to be held in last week of January 2024

General elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan within 90 days after the dissolution of the National Assembly, which was prematurely dissolved on August 9

Pakistan's general elections to be held in last week of January 2024
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 3:47 PM IST

Setting boundaries for Neighbourhood First ahead of Nepal PM's India visit

MENDING FENCES: South Asia outreach was crucial to Modi government's foreign policy. With the upcoming India visit of Nepalese PM, ADITI PHADNIS examines what has worked - and what hasn't

Setting boundaries for Neighbourhood First ahead of Nepal PM's India visit
Updated On : 28 May 2023 | 9:13 PM IST

From Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, India's neighbours mired in economic crises

Some are discovering the virtues of deeper integration with the country

From Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, India's neighbours mired in economic crises
Updated On : 23 May 2023 | 10:00 PM IST

Neighbouring countries, allies to get access to India's 5G testbed

"More discussions on the proposal will be soon held. Other nations will be asked to apply for the same," an official said

Neighbouring countries, allies to get access to India's 5G testbed
Updated On : 23 Mar 2023 | 11:14 PM IST

Nepali ruling party discusses PM candidate as new govt deadline looms

The Nepali-Congress-led ruling coalition has intensified its negotiations to choose its prime ministerial candidate, as the deadline given by President Bidya Devi Bhandari comes closer

Nepali ruling party discusses PM candidate as new govt deadline looms
Updated On : 25 Dec 2022 | 8:20 AM IST

Evil forces hatching conspiracies against Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Saturday that evil forces are engaged in hatching conspiracies against the country to derail it from the path of development and prosperity

Evil forces hatching conspiracies against Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina
Updated On : 25 Dec 2022 | 7:59 AM IST

India sends 125 SUVs to Sri Lanka police under 'Neighbourhood First Policy'

India has handed 125 SUVs to the Sri Lankan police under a line of credit as part of its ongoing efforts to support the cash-strapped island nation and address the serious mobility restriction issues faced by the police due to non-availability of vehicles. As part of its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, India has extended multi-pronged assistance to Sri Lanka over the last 12 months to help the country tide over its worst economic and humanitarian crisis since its independence from Great Britain in 1948. Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay on Thursday handed over 125 SUVs to Sri Lanka's Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles for Sri Lanka Police in an official ceremony. Taking to Twitter, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said that another 375 SUVs will be dispatched to Colombo under an existing line of credit. India's Support to Sri Lanka continues. The High Commissioner ceremonially handed over 125 Mahindra SUVs to Hon. Min of Public Security, Tiran Alles for Sri Lanka. Pol

India sends 125 SUVs to Sri Lanka police under 'Neighbourhood First Policy'
Updated On : 23 Dec 2022 | 2:01 PM IST

Shah advocates enhanced trade, cultural ties with neighbouring countries

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday advocated enhanced trade, cultural relations and people-to-people contact with the neighbouring countries

Shah advocates enhanced trade, cultural ties with neighbouring countries
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 3:40 PM IST