Joint cooperation between Bangladesh, Maldives for security in Indian Ocean
Both sides also agreed on the importance of working together to combat the rising menace of terrorism and violent extremism.
South Asia
UN experts call for release of Kashmiri rights activist
A UN news report also quoted the experts as urging authorities to repeal the laws that target Kashmiri civilians and human rights activists.
British parliament expresses alarm at abuses in Indian-occupied Kashmir
As many as 28 MPs of the British Parliament have written a joint letter to the Indian High Commission.
Sanctions on Myanmar necessary: Bangladesh foreign minister
He also floated the idea of forming a coalition willing to address the Rohingya refugee problem.
Afghanistan could potentially become biggest man-made crisis: Pakistan PM
He also said that Pakistan was currently housing over three million refugees.
Disengaging with Afghanistan ‘disadvantageous’ for world: Pakistan PM
The prime minister also instructed officials to facilitate humanitarian organisations to support efforts in Afghanistan.
Pakistan condemns Indian minister’s ‘unwarranted, provocative’ comments
The minister said "India’s partition on religious lines was a historic mistake and that Pakistan has ever since continued to engage in a proxy-war against India".
Russia agrees to allow direct flights from Pakistan
The two sides were also engaged in discussions on modernisation of Pakistani railway network.
Fight against terrorism is also fight against drug trafficking, says Putin to Modi
Putin, considered a key player and partner for India, said – Russia regards India “as a great power and a friendly nation”.
Pakistan elected G77 chair, seeks debt restructuring for developing nations
The goals of the G77 are to maintain the independence and sovereignty of all developing countries and defend the economic interests of member states.