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View: Modi's visit shows our relations with Russia not legacy holdout
Amb D.B. Venkatesh Varma, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

That Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-anticipated and watched journey to Moscow, his first bilateral visit following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, was opportune and overdue tells something about India-Russia ties. PM Modi and President Vladimir Pu....

July 16, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Russia , PM Modi , Vladimir Putin , bilateral Relations
Neighborhood News Digest- 12 July 2024

Afghanistan
Russia, India State Confidence in Afghanistan's Fight against Terrorism-Tolo News
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have issued a joint statement following an official meeting....

July 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , France , Bhutan Economy , Bangladesh-China , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives-China Relations , National Debt , Maldives-Sri Lanka Relations , Floor Test , Fishermen Issue , TTP Azerbaijan.
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 excha....

July 04, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , SCO , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , AI , IMF , UN , Floods , ICJ , ADB , Rohingyas , UNICEF , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , MNDAA , Bond Restructuring Deal , National Council , Maldives-Sri Lanka Relations , Political Turmoil.
Neighborhood News Digest- 03 July 2024

Afghanistan
Mujahid: Many Countries are willing to Support Afghanistan-Tolo News
The head of the Islamic Emirate delegation at the third Doha meeting on Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, described the Doha meeting as positive f....

July 03, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Doha , PTI , India-Bangladesh , debt restructuring , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Flood , ECP , SJB , Foreign Exchange Reserve , Samoa Agreement , Op 1027 , Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) , Bhutan Transparency Initiative (BTI) , Japan-Nepal.
2001 Bonn Afghan Conference - 2024 Swiss Ukraine Peace Summit Lessons For India
Amb Asoke Mukerji, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

"India's position has been vindicated," Ambassador Asoke Mukerji, India's Former Permanent Representative to the UN says on 'The Gist'. That's because 14 out of the 100 participants of the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine' in Switzerland similarly dissoci....

June 18, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , Russia , Ukraine , Afghan Conference , Pathtopeace
Neighborhood News Digest- 12 June 2024

Afghanistan
Nadim in Russia: Afghanistan Demands Non-Interference from Other Nations-Tolo News
Nada Mohammad Nadim, Acting Minister of Higher Education, criticized foreign interference in Afghanistan's affairs during the Secon....

June 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , BRICS , Bangladesh , Doha , PTI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , PPP , India-Bhutan , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-India ties , Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPCC) , Maldives -UK relations , Rakhine State , Bangladesh-Sri Lanka , Matarbari Power Plant , TNA.
Why is the UK Courting Central Asia?
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Background
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has prompted Western countries to play a more active role in Central Asia. In March 2023, US Secretary Anthony Blinken visited Central Asia, followed by German Federal President Steinm....

May 29, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , China , Russia , sanctions , Russia Ukraine conflict , Energy resources , Multivector foreign policy , Educational initiatives
Neighborhood News Digest- 29 May 2024

Afghanistan
Putin: Building ties with Taliban is necessary- The Khaama Press
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to build relations with the Taliban due to their control over Afghanistan. Vladimir Puti....

May 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , FDI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , PML (N) , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , UNP , NPP , Maldives Tourism , Upazila Polls , Sustainable Development Funds , Marijuana , United Nations Secretary General (UNSG).
Neighborhood News Digest- 28 May 2024

Afghanistan
Russia Considering Removing 'Taliban' From Terrorist List-Tolo News
The Russian Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs have presented President Vladimir Putin with a proposal to potentially remove the name 'Tali....

May 28, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Russia , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , ISIS , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Thailand , NIA , UN , PTI , Rohingyas , Rare Earth , Peacekeeping , China-Myanmar , Bangladesh-Japan , Cyclone , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , PML(N) , Maldives-Seychelles Relations , Yunan-Maldives Trade , - India-Myanmar , Cyclone Remal
Neighborhood News Digest- 27 May 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan 6th Most Vulnerable Country to Climate Change: UNDP-Tolo News
The representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Stephen Rodriques, said that although Afghanistan does not contribute....

May 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Qatar , Bangladesh , Doha , Geopolitics , Tourism , UN , Budget , Kuwait , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Bangladesh-Nepal , Small Island Developing States (SIDS) , India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement , RMG sector , Climate Risk
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