Tag: Asean
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‘Any discussion on Kashmir will only be with Pak’: India firm after Trump’s mediation claim
Under the 1972 Simla Agreement, India has time and again maintained that it will not have a third party involvement in the Kashmir issue.
August 2, 2019 -
2 injured in several explosions in Bangkok as city hosts ASEAN foreign ministers meet
Bangkok is currently hosting a regional security meeting of foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their counterparts from world powers including the United States, China and Russia.
August 2, 2019 -
Asean foreign ministers begin summit in Thailand
Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai also stressed the role of the ASEAN bloc to lead challenges such as the fight against climate change, growing trade competition among regional powers and the rise of nationalism
July 31, 2019 -
Concert of Asia
The biggest takeaway of the summit is the vision document 'ASEAN's Outlook on the Indo-Pacific that was issued. This has been widely welcomed. The document recognizes that Indo-Pacific is a seamless maritime space, one that encompasses the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions and is a closely integrated and interconnected region'.
July 20, 2019 -
Look East, Act East~II
The AEP has thus addressed the geo-strategic environment, the threat to maritime security and the need for a balance of power especially with China's emergence as a major Asian power in the context of close connectivity and cohesion amongst the nations in this region. ASEAN or the Asia Pacific region may encounter new challenges at any time with the changes of economic and political conditions at the international level and also with the changes in the balance of power.
July 10, 2019 -
Look East, Act East~I
Surprisingly, India's north-east still bears witness to the symptoms of underdevelopment and civil unrest. New attempts are therefore often undertaken to tackle the situation. The proposed Asian Highway is an attempt to develop the region by opening it up to the global order. This trans-border road connectivity is expected to play an important role in the economic development of the region through cheaper transportation of goods and people, increased exports, industrial development, development of tourism, and employment generation.
July 9, 2019 -
Passage to Vietnam
Indeed, Vietnam is a strategic pillar of India's Act East Policy and this country's key interlocutor in ASEAN. Hence both countries have called for a Code of Conduct in South China Sea. As highlighted by the Prime Minister in June 2018 at the Sangri La Dialogue, India remains committed to the principle of an open, transparent, inclusive and rules-based regional architecture based on freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded economic activities and peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law.
May 22, 2019 -
‘ASEAN is setting an example that peace will directly lead to economic prosperity’
Moon Jae-In, President of the Republic of Korea, writes about ASEAN before his visit to the region
March 6, 2019 -
RCEP decision could cost India dear
Countries in diverse development stages from Australia, China, Japan and India to the 10 members of the Association of South East Nations (Asean) are part of RCEP, besides South Korea and New Zealand.
December 19, 2018 -
People must build smart communities
People are talking industry 4.0 and 5.0, but in these efforts to build a smart digital environment, there is a serious lack of attention to those on the ground, or more accurately, to measures for improving the lives of the poor and destitute. Even with the recent adoption of the Asean Smart Cities Framework by …
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November 27, 2018 -
India, Vietnam to launch maritime dialogue: President Kovind
President Kovind underlined a shared vision for the Indo-Pacific Region, “of which the South China Sea is a critical component.”
November 20, 2018 -
India, US, Japan, Australia hold ‘Quad’ meet; agree to promote free, open Indo-Pacific
The meeting is considered significant since the ‘Quad’ is seen as a grouping that is concerned over the growing influence of China, especially with its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
November 15, 2018 -
PM Modi talks Fintech with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
PM Modi began his two-day visit to Singapore on Wednesday by addressing the Fintech Festival, the world's largest event on financial technology.
November 14, 2018 -
My visit to Singapore will impart momentum to ties with ASEAN: PM Modi
This will be the third meeting of the quad, widely seen as a grouping which is concerned over the rise and growing influence of China.
November 13, 2018 -
Asean lawmakers urge governments to protect journalists
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) comprises of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
November 3, 2018 -
India remains wary of China
The standing committee on external affairs in its latest report on Sino-India relations stated that China continues to display double standards as far as India is concerned. It ignores India’s objections on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, that it transits through disputed territory, while at the same time opposes any project in Arunachal Pradesh for …
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October 16, 2018 -
Engage insurgents, unlock NE potential
India must consider a Panglong-type conference with insurgent groups in the North East to resolve outstanding issues, and ensure that the region becomes an effective counterweight in the region's strategic sphere.
September 10, 2018