US-North Korea summit: A realistic deal, but still a long journey ahead
History was made in the island state of Singapore on June 12 as the erstwhile foes, the US and North Korea, took a leap of faith to leave the past behind and crafted a deal that could pave the way for complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The historic deal, although the details are still […]
India lauds US-N. Korea summit, reminds the world of Pakistan’s Khan network
Terming the US-North Korea summit in Singapore as “a positive development,” India has expressed hope that the outcomes will be implemented, paving the way for lasting peace and stability in the Korean peninsula. In the same breath, India has reminded the US and the international community about clandestine linkages between the North Korea nuclear programme […]
Trump-Kim connect: US, North Korea sign historic pact
SINGAPORE: In a historic meeting that seeks to leave a troubled past behind, US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un have signed a joint document that outlines a comprehensive plan about “denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” With the world carefully scanning their every move and body language, the two leaders smiled and […]
From Wuhan to Qingdao, India-China ties turn sugar-sweet: River, rice & P2P
River, rice and a bit of sugar – the positive flow in India-China relations that started in Wuhan washed ashore the Chinese coastal city of Qingdao, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping jointly renewing their pledge to sustain “a new turning point” in their bilateral relationship. New optics & semantics The […]
Ahead of SCO summit, Putin welcomes India as a major player
Ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Qingdao on June 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin has underlined that India, China and Russia are ‘major players’ in the eight-member Eurasian grouping. In an interview with CGTN English channel, Mr Putin said that the “rapid economic growth of China, India and Russia, all of which are […]
Germany backs freedom of navigation in SCS and a stronger ASEAN: German MP
The 2018 edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue saw a strong convergence among leading European countries and the US for stronger cooperation to counter China’s attempts to alter the status quo in the South China Sea. While refusing to single out China by name, the defence ministers of France and Britain spoke about defending the rules-based […]
At SCO, India puts spotlight on terror, connectivity
Putting terrorism on top of the SCO agenda, India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has pitched for enhanced intelligence sharing and counter-terror cooperation. In an important formulation, Ms Swaraj also underlined the need to delink terrorism from any nationality or religion.
Highlighting the urgent need to put in place a strong security architecture in the Central Asian region and the deepening of connectivity at multiple levels, Mrs Swaraj urged all member nations to step up cooperation to deal with the menace of terrorism.
Curtain falls on Mugabe’s rule: Rejoicing & concern
Zimbabwe’s long-awaited moment of celebration has finally arrived with the 93-year-old strongman Robert Mugabe announcing his resignation after a reign of 37 years. On November 21 his letter, wherein he expressed his decision to step down from power to allow a peaceful leadership change, was read out by the speaker of the Zimbabwean parliament, Jacob Mudenda. With his announcement, Mr Mugabe has saved himself from the ordeal of an impeachment hearing that had been initiated against him.
India-East Africa conclave: Mapping new pathways for shared prosperity
Against the backdrop of the unfolding resurgence of India and East Africa, the fastest growing region in a rising African continent, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has called for pitching the burgeoning economic partnership onto a higher orbit.
India’s Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia underscored the striking convergence between the two regions and spoke about an “alignment between the India Growth Story and Africa’s own vision of resurgence, as crystallised in African Agenda 2063.”
Mrs Teaotia is leading a high-profile delegation of top Indian industrialists, investors and senior officials, to the CII-EXIM Bank Regional Conclave on India and East Africa in Kamala.
Setting an upbeat note about the future of India’s economic relations with Uganda and East Africa, Mr Museveni exhorted Indian investors to take advantage of the improving investment environment in the country. “The potential is very big. Purchasing power in Africa is going up. Africa is the business centre of the future. You are right now in the right place at the right time,” Mr Museveni told delegates at the CII-Exim Bank Regional Conclave on “India and East Africa: Partners in Development.”
Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman, CII Africa Committee, and CMD, Kirloskar Brothers Limited, dwelled on focus areas of the India-East Africa partnership, which includes infrastructure, banking & finance, manufacturing, agriculture and food processing and knowledge sectors like IT & telecom, health care, education & skill development.
As India gears up to intensify trade and investment with the dynamic East African region, promoting Brand India in the region will be crucial. Brand India is synonymous with Trust, Quality and Innovation, said Mr Kirloskar.
Unrest and Uncertainty in Zimbabwe: What Will the Country’s Military Do Next?
Zimbabwe’s long-time President Robert Mugabe has been put under house arrest as the country’s military continues negotiations to find a new leader. Earlier, the army took control over government offices and the state broadcaster, saying it was targeting “criminals” around the president.The army’s move which began Tuesday with tanks entering the outskirts of Harare raised speculations about a military coup. The leader of Zimbabwe’s War Veterans Association told ITV News that the military had removed Mugabe who has been ruling the country for 37 years.