Quad bonds against 2Cs: Coercion and China
TOKYO: On a radiant afternoon in Tokyo, the leaders of the four Quad countries scripted a new chapter in their journey, marked by solidarity, creativity and action-oriented cooperation to secure the rules-based world order against “coercion, provocative and unilateral actions” that change the status quo and violate sovereignty of other nations. The rapport and connect […]
PM Modi brands Quad as ‘a Force For Good,’ highlights constructive agenda
TOKYO: Underlining India’s commitment to the constructive agenda of the Quad for shaping a free and open Indo-Pacific, Prime Minster Narendra Modi called the four-nation grouping as a “Force for Good.” “In such a short time, Quad has assumed an important place on the world stage. Today the scope of Quad has become broader and […]
Indo-Pacific dynamics will drive Tokyo Quad Summit
With China’s aggressiveness on the rise, the Quad summit in Tokyo should focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as maritime domain awareness, space situational capabilities, intelligence sharing, and making common use of patrolling and coast guard capabilities, says Amb. (Rtd) Anil Wadhwa By Anil Wadhwa Even as the war In Ukraine rages on, regional […]
India signs on to Indo-Pacific framework, Modi upbeat
TOKYO: In a potential game-changer aimed at spurring economic integration in the region, US President Joe Biden unveiled the much-awaited Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in Tokyo with India as one of the first twelve signatories. The IPEF was launched in the Japanese capital in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on May 23. […]
Quad’s Moment in the Sun: What to expect in Tokyo
China and Russia will be the twin elephants in the room when the leaders of the US, India, Japan and Australia gather in the Japanese capital on May 24 for their second in-person summit. The fourth Quad summit will be taking place at a conflicted moment in world politics when the international order is being […]
Quad summit in Tokyo to focus on rules-based Indo-Pacific
With the overarching objective of safeguarding the rules-based Indo-Pacific region against aggression, the leaders of the four Quad countries including the US, India, Japan and Australia will hold their fourth summit in Tokyo on May 24. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks in the quadrilateral format with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, US President Joe […]
Implement Global Security Initiative, Maintain Peace and Stability in Asia
By Sun Weidong, H.E. Ambassador of China to India The world has yet to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic, and the Ukraine crisis is already wreaking havoc. Various traditional and non-traditional security threats are intertwining. Facing changes of the world, of our times and of history, people are asking, “What security concept the […]
India-Nepal ties strong & stables as Himalayas: Modi
LUMBINI: India’s multi-faceted relations with Nepal got energised with Buddha blessings during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s day-long visit to Nepal, with the two counties reaffirming shared cultural heritage of the two countries. “India-Nepal relation is as strong and as ancient as the Himalayas,” said Mr Modi in a speech to mark the 2566th Buddha Jayanti […]
Buddha bonding: Culture & connectivity frames Modi’s Nepal visit
Buddha’s blessings permeated the air as Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, for a four-hour visit, his first trip to Nepal after his 2019 re-election which will pivot around culture and connectivity. PM Modi could not have chosen a more auspicious day to celebrate the shared civilisational heritage […]
Global Covid Summit: Modi calls for WHO, WTO reforms
Amid the persistence of the coronavirus pandemic in many parts of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a reform of the UN health body, and a review of its processes on vaccine approvals. Making a case for a joint India-South Africa proposal made in 2020, Mr Modi also called for the World […]