Pakistan opts out of democracy summit in Washington
The decision had been challenging, with Pakistan weighing the benefits of participation against the potential risks to its diplomatic relationships.
South Asia
Indian, Japan PMs agree on respecting rule of law
Both countries have longstanding territorial disputes with China, and are wary of its growing influence and aggression in East Asia.
Dhaka wants to know West Bengal’s plan for Teesta river
The State Minister for Water Resources said the Joint River Commission has already prepared a letter to be sent to India soon.
India invites Pak Defence Minister to SCO
While the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting will be held in April, the bloc’s Foreign Ministers will gather in Goa in May.
Beijing’s Nepal policy will see more continuity than change: Chinese experts
Qin Gang, the new foreign minister of China, is likely to give continuity to Beijing’s old policy towards Nepal, foreign policy experts say.
Bangladesh cabinet okays Bhutan’s use of land and sea ports
The approval came from a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office today, March 14.
Obstacle to restoration of Pak-India cricket is politics: Federal minister
The Pakistan government so far has not given its go-ahead to the Pakistan Cricket Board for the national team’s participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup being staged in India.
India, China see uptick in diplomatic meetings, but ties remain chilly: Analysts
It remains to be seen if Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on the sidelines of the SCO leadership meeting or the G-20 summit later this year,…
Pact with India will unlock bilateral trade potential: Australian PM
Australian PM Anthony Albanese expressed optimism about the complementarities between the two nations and said the time was ripe for accelerating bilateral economic cooperation.
Relationship with India top priority: Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister
Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Farhan Al-Saud also said that the relationship between both nations has grown exponentially, adding that there is a need for measurable progress in…