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Neighbourhood News Digest – 7 February 2025

Afghanistan

Pakistan, China Discuss Afghanistan’s Integration, Regional Stability – Tolo News

In a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Arif Alvi emphasized the importance of inte....

February 07, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Bhutan Relations , Debt , Budget , Sheikh Hasina , UNHCR , Refuges , United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , Myanmar-China Relations , President Muizzu , Pakistan's Foreign Office , FO , India-Pakistan.

Reflections and Roadmap: Maldives’ Journey Through 2024 and Prospects for 2025

Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

At the outset of 2025, the archipelago nation of Maldives reflects on the previous year, which was defined by remarkable achievements, significant challenges, and pivotal transitions. Spread across 26 atolls, the country is home to a vibrant culture ....

January 22, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Article , economy , Climate Change , Maritime Security , Tourism , Debt , Maldives China Relations , India Maldives Relations

Neighborhood News Digest- 07 January 2025

Afghanistan

Efforts to Send Skilled Workers Abroad Intensify: Ministry-Tolo News

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced serious efforts to send skilled Afghan workers to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and....

January 07, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , refugees , Debt , PTI , PPP , Sports , Rohingyas , Electricity , Myanmar-China , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives-India relations , Skilled workers , Voucher System , State Bank of Pakistan.

Neighborhood News Digest - 08 November 2024

Afghanistan

Indian Delegates Meet Islamic Emirate Officials, Karzai-Tolo News

J.P. Singh, India’s joint secretary of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran division of the external affairs ministry, in separate meetings with Afghanist....

November 08, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , economy , Indo-Pacific , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , trade , Bangladesh , Korea , Islamic Emirate , Debt , US President , Yameen , Opium , Maldivian Economy , interim Government , Kurram , Indian Delegation , Kandahar Textile Factory , Non Interference , Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election , Check Post Darranga , Maldives Foreign Ministry , Bhutan–Indonesia , 20 Year National Development Plan

Neighborhood News Digest- 22 October 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Targets ISIS-K Members Accused of Backing Recent Attacks-Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate reported conducting operations against the hideouts of those responsible for recent attacks in the provinces of....

October 22, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Remittances , Indonesia , Islamic Emirate , Debt , Sheikh Hasina , Sri Lanka Election , RMG , Amu Darya , Easter attack , interim Government , ISIS-K , International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)

China-Africa Cooperation Forum: An Analytical Overview

Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

China hosted the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on September 4-6, 2024. In the Ministerial conference of the 2024 FOCAC summit, Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, stated that the summit would be ‘China’s most important home di....

October 03, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , China , Africa , modernisation , Debt , Green energy , FOCAC Summit

Neighbourhood News Digest – 06 June 2024

Afghanistan

Russia Supports Afghanistan's SCO Membership – Tolo News

Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special envoy for Afghanistan, stated that if the Islamic Emirate is recognized, Moscow will support Afghanistan's membership in th....

June 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , Maldives , UNSC , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , renewable energy , Environment , Debt , NUG , Drugs , clean energy , debt restructuring , China-Nepal , FPC , Cyclone Remal , Pakistan-China , Afghanistan-Russia ties , India-Bangladesh Ties , European Union (EU)

A Brief Evaluation of Maldives Presidential Elections

Amb Rajiv Bhatia

The recent presidential elections in Maldives saw the victory of Dr Mohamed Muizzu as their president, beating incumbent President Ibrahim Solih in a second-round runoff. Muizzu received 54% of the ballots, with 46% for Solih. In this episode, Amb Ra....

October 19, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , democracy , elections , India and China , India Ocean , Debt , Podcast

Neighborhood News Digest – 10 April 2023

Afghanistan

Russia to participate in foreign ministers meeting of countries neighbouring Afghanistan – The Print

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will head the Russian delegation at the fourth foreign ministers’ meeting....

April 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Trump , Bhutan , Japan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , EU , Tourism , WHO , Borderlands , Northeast , Debt , ICJ , Punjab elections , India-Myanmar , Arms , China-Myanmar , Bhutan India , Afghan prisoners

Neighborhood News Digest – 10 March 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan blast: Taliban governor killed in his office – BBC

The Taliban governor of Afghanistan's northern Balkh province has been killed in a suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. Mohammad Dawo....

March 10, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , India , Pakistan , Nepal , SCO , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , President , Constitution , Japan , ISIS , elections , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Women , Debt , Hydropower , US aid