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Neighborhood News Digest- 05 July 2024

Afghanistan SCO Members: A Stable Afghanistan is Beneficial for the Region-Tolo News The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries have reiterated in a statement that a peaceful Afghanistan is beneficial for the...

July 5 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 04 July 2024

Afghanistan Taliban demand prisoner exchange for release of American citizens-The Khaama Press The Taliban spokesperson announced on Wednesday that discussions were held in Doha with US representatives regarding prisoner exchange. Zabihullah Mujahid...

July 4 , 2024

Multilateralism Digest: February 2024 - Issue 2

I. India in the UN India chairs 62nd Session of Commission for Social Development India at the C34 debate India makes three significant financial commitments India’s GIDH initiative takes off II. Plurilateral Developments BRICS working group on...

March 21 , 2024

Eurasia News Digest (1-15 February, 2024)

Russia and Central Asia Condor Energies secures gas field contract in Uzbekistan Condor Energies Inc. (TSX: CDR), a Canadian energy company, has announced a contract with Uzbekistan to enhance production at a cluster of natural gas-condensate fields...

February 20 , 2024

Remarks by Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov at the Open Discussion at Vivekananda International Foundation, January 8, 2023

Good afternoon! Esteemed Dr Gupta, Esteemed Dr Bystritskiy, Dear colleagues, To begin with, I would like to congratulate everyone and welcome the conference that the Valdai Discussion Club and the Vivekananda International Foundation have organized...

January 11 , 2024

Multilateralism Digest: July 2023 - Issue 7

Contents I. India and the UN India votes for resolution on countering religious hatred Meeting on Decarbonising the Built Environment II. India’s G20 Presidency Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting held 3rd FMCBG Meeting held G20 Labour...

September 1 , 2023

Multilateralism Digest: June 2023 - Issue 6

Contents I. India and the UN IBSA Fund Annual Report Launch India dissociates itself from GCTS 8th Review Cabinet approves Headquarters Agreement between GOI and CDRI India out of the 2023 Children and Armed Conflict Report of the Secretary General...

August 17 , 2023

Multilateralism Digest: May 2023 - Issue 5

Contents I. India and the UN Way forward on the IGN on UN reforms India helps LLDCs with disaster risk reduction II. India’s G20 Presidency 2nd Culture Working Group meeting held Second G20 TIWG Meeting held III. Multilateral Institutions...

August 16 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 July 2023, Issue 17

In this Issue I. Defence and Security MoD & HAL Sign Contract for Two Upgraded Dornier Aircraft for ICG DAC Approves Procurement of 26 Rafale Marine Aircraft from France ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Navigation Satellite System to Strengthen Maritime Sector...

August 7 , 2023

Iran's Inclusion in the SCO: Implications and Regional Significance

Iran has become 9th full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in its 23rd summit held in virtual mode in the first week of July under the presidentship of India. After reproachment with Saudi Arabia it is another good news for...

August 2 , 2023