Author: Disha Mishra
On Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry of Nepal, released a full 10-page framework for the Belt and Road Cooperation that was signed between Nepal and China during Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli’s visit in China last week. The agreement, which was signed on December 4 in Beijing between the Foreign Secretaries of the two countries states ‘aid investment’, that includes both grant and loan investment, in place of just ‘grant investment.’ The framework, which was to be signed on December 3, was not done as China removed the word “grant” from the draft sent by Nepal, which was forwarded by them…
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has wrapped up an official tour to Qatar and Bahrain from December 6-9, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. S Jaishankar began his trip with a visit to Qatar on December 6, where he participated in the 22nd edition of Doha Forum. While addressing at a panel on ‘Conflict Resolution in a new era’, the India’s external affairs minister discussed the effects of ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine on regional shipping and trade, emphasizing the need for more inclusive and collaborative diplomacy, according to the statement. S Jaishankar…
On December 9, Several Uyghur organisations and activists marked the ‘Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day’ in Munich, Germany. The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted the significance of honoring the victims of the Uyghur genocide. In a press release, the WUC emphasized the role of the Uyghur Tribunal, which was formed in June 2020 at the request of its former President, Dolkun Isa. This independent tribunal was established to document atrocities committed by China against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other Turkic Muslim communities in East Turkistan. It was tasked with investigating genocide and crimes against humanity. Dolkun Isa, in a social media post,…
South Korean authorities have imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as prosecutors deliberate possible insurrection charges over his attempt to enforce martial law last week, according to CNN report. On Monday, The Corruption Investigation Office confirmed of an overseas travel ban on Yoon Suk Yeol. Notably, the South Korean President survived an impeachment vote in an opposition-controlled parliament on Saturday. However, his political future appears uncertain. Yoon’s party People Power Party (PPP), previously, called for his resignation and urged for suspending the president from duties to protect South Korea from “grave danger,” according to CNN report.…
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that it is closely monitoring the development in Syria and emphasizing the importance of all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged for a peaceful and inclusive political process in Syria, led by Syrians and respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society. “We are monitoring the situation in Syria in the light of on-going developments. We underline the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial…
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that the ongoing conflict in Syria has displaced at least 370,000 individuals, including men, women, and children, boys and girls, with 100,000 of them having been forced to flee their homes multiple times. Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, in his daily press briefing said that most of the displaced are women and children. “Tens of thousands of people have now arrived in north-east Syria.” According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and NGOs operating in the north-east, between 60,000 and 80,000 people have been newly displaced, including…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government announced on Friday that following extensive negotiations, the warring sides in Kurram district have reached an agreement for an indefinite ceasefire, This breakthrough came after a series of meetings led by a grand jirga, which traveled to the conflict-hit region to mediate between the opposing groups. Through a combination of individual and collective sessions, the jirga conducted lengthy facilitated disccussions, and successfully brokered a ceasefire, aiming to restore peace and stability to the area, as per Dawn reported. During the talks key decisions were also made to secure sustainable peace in Kurram. The jirga suggested…
The leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), Manzoor Pashteen, has claimed the Pakistani government of obstructing efforts to promote peace in Kurram. He claimed that a Pashtun Jirga, assigned with the responsibility of fostering reconciliation, was consistently obstructed by state authorities. Pashteen asserted that the Jirga, which comprised elders, religious scholars, and notable community figures, was prevented from entering Kurram on several occasions. “We have tried three times in a row to enter Kurram to promote peace, but each time, Pakistani forces stopped us,” he explained reported by Balochistan post. The Jirga sought to foster reconciliation and ease tensions…
On Thursday India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been cautious about FTAs. He was speaking at the Bharat @100 event by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). S Jaishankar stated that the government aims to keep farmers’ and MSMEs’ (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) interests while negotiating the terms of FTAs. “Modi government has been very cautious on FTA for two reasons. Number one, weighing the experiences and the results of previous FTAs and number two, our concern for the impact of FTAs on MSMEs. We will always keep…
Ashok Kumar, currently serving as a High Commission of India, Lusaka, Zambia, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Belarus, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs. Ashok Kumar is expected to take up the assignment shortly, further added in the statement. Ashok Kumar, who joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1998, began his diplomatic career at the Embassy of India in Syria from 2000 to 2003, where he learned Arabic and served as Second Secretary. He then moved to the Consulate General of India in Jeddah in 2004, managing the…