US State Department's Hindustani Spokesperson, Margaret Macleod, has said that Quad since its inception has been working to make the lives of people better in the Indo-Pacific.
In a region fraught with challenges, Bangladesh under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership emerged as a beacon of stability for India. Her regime not only elevated bilateral ties between the two nations but also contributed to regional stability.
The South China Sea has long been a contentious region, but recent developments underscore an escalating threat that demands global attention and coordinated action.
I n the new geopolitical contestation and great power rivalry that has seen the United States and China pitched against each other in spreading their respective spheres of influence in various regions of the world, the smaller countries are exposed to their vulnerabilities when wooed either by strategic compulsions or economic doles.
Through a post on X, Mr Singh stated that a range of issues pertaining to bilateral defence cooperation were reviewed. “We place great value on India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” he said.
Despite some distractions brought about by the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza, recent developments indicate that the global geopolitical spotlight on the Indo-Pacific remains solid.
The delegation was led by Secretary, Department of Commerce, Sunil Barthwal. At the forum, the region's top investors, clean economy companies, and start-ups came together to mobilise investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology, and renewable energy projects.
In the wake of China's aggressive posturing on maritime issues, the external affairs minister said the transformation of India is critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia.
Illustrating New Delhi's own situation vis-a-vis China, he said for nearly 45 years, there was no bloodshed on the India-China border but things changed in 2020.
About the changes underway in India, he said the country did not give the importance that it should have to manufacturing and technology development in the past. That started to change in 2014 with the Modi Government and has gathered steam over a decade. It is supported by vast improvements in infrastructure, innovation, education and skilling.
