Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his German, Brazil and Japanese counterparts for a meeting between the foreign ministers of the Group of Four (G4) countries. They met on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss issues related to reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).… Continue reading G4 countries

India has recently attended the UK led Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP) meet as Observer. The joint statement was issued which aims to support the Pacific region.   What is Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP) initiative? The PBP is a five-nation “informal mechanism” to support Pacific islands and to boost diplomatic, economic ties… Continue reading Partners in the Blue Pacific

The 10th India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum of Trilateral Ministerial Commission took place in New York on the side-lines of UN General Assembly (UNGA).   Key highlights – The joint declaration expressed serious concern at the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The participating leaders reiterated their call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and… Continue reading IBSA

EAM S. Jaishankar has recently held talks with the L.69 grouping. The title of the meeting,‘Reinvigorating Multilateralism:A call to Action for Comprehensive Security Council Reform’ aptly captured the message of the gathering.   What is L-69 grouping? The L.69 Group is a group of developing countries from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and… Continue reading L.69 Grouping

The ‘International Day of Peace’ is observed on September 21 around the world. The day is observed and has been devoted by the United Nations General Assembly to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.   Details – The theme for the International Day of Peace 2022 is “End… Continue reading International Peace Day

India’s Presidency of the prestigious Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has been extended for one more year.   About AIBD – The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO, is a unique regional inter-governmental organisation servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development

India has emerged as the largest bilateral lender for Sri Lanka, overtaking China. India has provided a total of 968 million US dollars in loans to the island nation in four months of 2022.   Background – In the past five years from 2017-2021, China has been the largest bilateral lender to Sri Lanka. Asian… Continue reading India : the largest lender to Sri Lanka

For the third time in three months, China blocked a joint India-U.S. attempt to put a Pakistan-based terrorist on the UN Security Council’s 1267 list. It placed a hold on the proposal to add Lashkar-e-Taiba ‘commander’ Sajid Mir, who is wanted for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.   Details – In August 2022, China had… Continue reading China blocks terrorist listing at UNSC

Recently, PM Modi visited Samarkand, Uzbekistan to attend the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).   Details – PM Modi participated in the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO. Samarkand Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of SCO… Continue reading Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Samarkand hosted the 22nd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for its member states and Council of Heads.   About ‘Samarkand’ – Samarkand is located in the Zarefshan River valley in the Southeastern region of Uzbekistan. Samarkand is the country’s cultural capital and has always been an intrinsic part of the world culture for more… Continue reading Samarkand