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VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 21, 2022

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Iran and Pakistan Officials Pledge to Act for Peace in Afghanistan: Tolo News
Pakistan's special envoy for Afghanistan on a trip to Iran talked about the current situation in Afghanistan with Iranian officials. Ira....

October 21, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Iran , Afghanistan , GDP , Oman , Infrastructure , Myanmar Junta , USA- Pakistan , polls , Elections Economic crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 20, 2022

Afghanistan
Iran and Pakistan Officials Pledge to Act for Peace in Afghanistan: Tolo News
Pakistan's special envoy for Afghanistan on a trip to Iran talked about the current situation in Afghanistan with Iranian officials. Ira....

October 20, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Iran , Afghanistan , GDP , Oman , Infrastructure , Myanmar Junta , USA- Pakistan , polls , Elections Economic crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 19, 2022

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Urges Turkey to Recognize Govt: Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate’s Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid called on Turkey to engage in "deep" relations with Islamic Emirate and recognize its government. Mujahi....

October 19, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , Maldives , Taliban , Turkey , Infrastructure , Myanmar Junta , USA- Pakistan , polls , Elections Economic crisis , Japan- Sri Lanka
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 18, 2022

Afghanistan
Plan Launched to Collect Major Debts: DABS: Tolo News
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) said it has made a scheme through which it will collect the debts of consumers. "We have been able to identify 329 major....

October 18, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Japan , Infrastructure , Economic crisis , Hazara Genocide , Myanmar Junta , USA- Pakistan , polls
India- Maldives – Growing Convergences
Dr Sreeradha Datta Article

The Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih visited India recently (1-4 Aug 2022). He was accompanied by several high-level officials comprising, Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance, Fayyaz Ismail, Minister of Economic Development, Aishath Mohamed D....

August 08, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Article , China , Maldives , Solih , Bilateral partnership
South Asian Response to Ukraine Crisis: Political, Economic and Humanitarian Implications
Aakriti Vinayak

The Russian “special military operation” launched against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has impacted countries worldwide. While the global powers are busy in either extending support or condemning Russia in their respective ways, the fundamental ....

July 08, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , South Asia , response , Economic crisis , Humanitarian Crisis , Ukraine Crisis
China: Daily Scan, January 10, 2022

Chairman of Tibet regional government elected: Xinhuanet
January 8, 2022
Yan Jinhai was elected chairman of the people's government of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region at a session of the regional legislature on Friday. <....

January 10, 2022 Maldives , Kazakhstan , Sri Lanka , Beijing , Huawei , Hong Kong , Tibet , China Daily Digest , Olympic , Chongqing , Laser
Maldives' UNGA Presidency: Prospects for India
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

On 21 September 2021, Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih delivered his first speech at the UNGA. He spoke in Maldives’ official language Dhivehi and highlighted the rich culture and heritage of the country. He recollected the journey of Maldi....

October 07, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Commentary , India , Maldives , Climate Change , Terrorism , COVID-19 , UNGA , Hope
Colombo Security Conclave Emerges
Amb Gurjit Singh Article

On 9 August, Prime Minister Modi had the unique distinction of being the first Prime Minister of India to chair a session at the UN Security Council. It was carefully crafted to focus on the important issue of maritime security. It was debated at hig....

August 16, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Maldives , Article , India , China , Maldives , Maritime Security , PM Modi , Indian Ocean , Colombo
India Gifts Submarine to Myanmar – An initiative in Line with the SAGAR Vision for Collective Growth and Security of Maritime Neighbours
Shashank Sharma Article

India is gifting a Russian Kilo class submarine to Myanmar1. The diesel-electric submarine, INS Sindhuvir, was inducted in the Indian Navy in 1988 and continues to be in service. The submarine refurbished by the Hindustan Shipyard Ltd a De....

October 31, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Maldives , Media Studies , Indian Ocean Region , Article , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Bay of Bengal , Maritime Security , Mauritius , Bangladesh , Indian Navy , SAGAR , Submarine , INS Sindhuvir , Sittwe , Kyaukphyu , Seychelles , EEZ Surveillance , Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
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