Syria peace talks suspended as government, opposition trade barbs
In a major setback for the Syrian peace process, the United Nations has suspended the talks that aimed at finding a solution for peace in the strife-torn country. The government of Bashar al-Assad and opposition began accusing each other after the UN suspended the Geneva peace talks on February 3. The peace process was expected […]
Terrorism, the single gravest threat humanity is facing today: President Mukherjee
In the wake of recent terror attacks in India and other major parts of the world, President Pranab Mukherjee spoke about terrorism being the single gravest threat to humanity today. Addressing an international conference on counter terrorism conference in Jaipur, Mr Mukherjee said: “There is no good or bad terrorism. It is pure and simple […]
India, Thailand and ASEAN: Contours of a Rejuvenated Relationship
I am delighted to be here at this prestigious University named after the illustrious King Chulalongkorn or Rama V, whose centenary will be celebrated next year. I felicitate the University on moving towards this milestone. Our relationship is not of recent origin. Some in this audience may know that King Chulalongkorn, after whom this University […]
Co-creating an Asian century: Ansari unveils upgrade in security, economic ties with ASEAN
Amid the mutating geopolitical order in the Asia-Pacific region marked by the rise of China and India, Vice-President Hamid Ansari has underscored the 3C mantra of New Delhi’s relations with ASEAN pivoted around “Commerce, Culture and Connectivity” and stressed the need for all countries to exercise “restraint” in protecting sea lanes of communication.