UN Human Rights Team To Visit Bangladesh To Investigate Human Rights Violations: A human rights team from the United Nations will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the Bangladesh interim government, investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh.
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
Germany Joins United Nations Command in South Korea as 18th Member State
Germany Joins United Nations Command in South Korea as 18th Member State: Germany’s recent inclusion in the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea marks a significant expansion of the command’s member states, now totaling 18 nations. This move underscores Berlin’s commitment to global security, linking European stability to the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win
Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win: Rwanda’s all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on August 11, for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99% of the vote.
Centre Forms Committee to Monitor Bangladesh Border Situation
Centre Forms Committee to Monitor Bangladesh Border Situation: In response to the volatile situation in Bangladesh, the Indian government has established a committee to monitor the Indo-Bangladesh border and ensure the safety of Indian nationals and minority communities in the neighboring country. The committee will maintain communication with Bangladeshi authorities and oversee security measures at […]
India-New Zealand Sign Bilateral Customs Cooperation Agreement
India-New Zealand Sign Bilateral Customs Cooperation Agreement: India and New Zealand have signed a Bilateral Customs Cooperation Arrangement to facilitate easier trade between the two nations. The agreement was formalized in Wellington on 8 August 2024 during President Droupadi Murmu’s official visit to New Zealand
First-Ever Cultural Property Agreement
First-Ever Cultural Property Agreement: India and the US signed the first-ever Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and ensure the return of antiquarian objects to their place of origin. The agreement aligns with the Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the […]
Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected
Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected India has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Council which is one of the three bodies set up by the 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) bloc. India and 13 other Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) partners have established three supply chain bodies under the landmark Indo-Pacific Economic […]
Tenth Anniversary Year Of The Act East Policy
Tenth Anniversary Year Of The Act East Policy: 2024 is the tenth anniversary year of the Act East Policy (AEP). The AEP, which replaced the Look East Policy (LEP) in 2014, has laid the foundations for India’s engagements with the East. India’s Act East policy is a diplomatic initiative aimed at promoting economic, strategic, and […]
Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting: The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in Tokyo saw Australia, India, Japan, and the US emphasise ending violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar, and expressed their intention to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) into the Indian Ocean Region. The Quad is an informal diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, […]
India’s Next Ambassador To The US
India’s Next Ambassador To The US: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) chose Vinay Mohan Kwatra to be India’s new ambassador to the United States. He took over for Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who retired in January 2024. This news comes at a time when Kwatra is getting ready to start his new job. A well-known […]
