Retreat Of The Foreign Ministers Of The Bay Of BIMSTEC: The 2nd Retreat of the Foreign Ministers of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was held in New Delhi, taking on added significance amid escalating tensions and major developments in Myanmar. External Affairs Minister of India emphasised the need […]
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First Meeting Of The Colombo Process
First Meeting Of The Colombo Process: India chaired the first meeting of the Colombo Process in Geneva, marking its first time at the helm. Colombo Process is a regional consultative forum comprising 12 Asian member states and aims to share best practices related to overseas employment for South and Southeast Asian countries that send migrant […]
64th International Sugar Organization Council Meeting
64th International Sugar Organization Council Meeting: India is hosting the 64th International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Meeting in June 2024 in New Delhi. A workshop titled “Sugar and Biofuels-Emerging Vistas” was organised in which international delegates, Indian sugar mill executives, industry associations, and technical experts participated. It discussed the future of the global sugar sector, […]
International Sugar Organisation
International Sugar Organisation: India is hosting a global event in sugar sector ‘International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting’ in New Delhi from 25th till 27th June, 2024. International Sugar Organisation is an inter-governmental bodycompletely devoted to improving conditions in the world sugar market. It was established in 1968 and it is also a UN affiliated […]
G7 Summit 2024
G7 Summit 2024: The Prime Minister attended the annual G7 summit held in Italy from 13 to 15th June 2024. This summit marked the 50th anniversary of the group. This is his first foreign trip after assuming office for the third straight term. Key Highlights of the 50th G7 Summit in Italy: Promotion to G7 […]
IPEF Ministerial Meeting 2024
IPEF Ministerial Meeting 2024: India participated in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting, held in Singapore on 6th June 024, showcasing the significant strides made in fostering economic engagement among partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region. IPEF members signed 3 agreements focused on the Clean Economy, Fair Economy, and the overarching IPEF […]
Base Erosion And Profit Shifting
Base Erosion And Profit Shifting: The 16th meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) concluded An inclusive framework on BEPS is finalizing negotiations on Pillar One, while the Global Minimum Tax under Pillar Two is being implemented in countries globally The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, with 147 countries […]
World Summit On The Information Society
World Summit On The Information Society: India played a significant role in the ITU’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and the ‘AI for Good’ Global Summit. During these events, India showcased its leadership in drafting global standards for responsible and trustworthy AI. The WSIS+20 Forum commemorates 20 years of progress since the World Summit on the […]
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum: The inaugural United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados, concluded successfully recently. UN Global Supply Chain Forum was the inaugural edition of the forum, which was held from May 21 to 24, 2024, in Barbados. It was hosted […]
KAZA Summit 2024
KAZA Summit 2024: At the KAZA Summit 2024, leaders of the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) decided to oppose the ivory trade ban at the CoP 20 of CITES. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between 184 governments to ensure that international trade in […]
