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Neighborhood News Digest - 17 June 2024

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Afghan Interim Govt to Attend Third Doha Meeting-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, announced the participation of a delegation from the interim government in the third Doha mee....

June 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Ukraine , Doha , IMF , Budget , India-Bangladesh , PPP , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , Peshawar , India-Sri Lanka , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Maldives-UAE Relations , Maldives-China Relations , the National Assembly , Lahore High Court , Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) , Thailand-Nepal Relations
Neighborhood News Digest- 14 June 2024

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PM's Office Discusses Second Sarobi Dam and Jawzjan Gas Power Projects-Tolo News
The Economic Commission of the Prime Minister's Office in a meeting discussed the construction of the second Sarobi Dam in Kabul prov....

June 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Iran , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , Punjab , Bangladesh , Arakan army , IMF , UAE , Budget , Bangladesh-China , Russia-Myanmar , Landslides , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Teesta River , Britain-Nepal , Easter attack , Industrial Policies , VPN , Hydrography Agreement.
Between Isolation and Engagement: The Afghan Taliban’s Diplomatic Dilemma
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
With the Afghan Taliban back as the new rulers of Kabul since August 2021, the regime has found itself caught in a diplomatic conundrum—maintaining isolationism on the one hand and engaging bilaterally with its regional ne....

June 13, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Article , Afghanistan , Taliban , Engagement , Isolationism
Neighborhood News Digest- 13 June 2024

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Countries Pledge $842M in Aid for Afghanistan at Brussels Meeting-Tolo News
Senior officials from various countries have pledged nearly $842 million to address the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan during a mee....

June 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Brussels , illegal immigrants , World Bank , IMF , GDP , Taxation , PTI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , Drugs , Drones , India-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Electricity , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) , Palestine.
Neighborhood News Digest- 12 June 2024

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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.
Neighborhood News Digest- 11 June 2024

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Moscow: Establishing Relations with Current Afghan Authorities Necessary-Tolo News
The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, in response to criticism from some journalists about Russia's contacts with the ....

June 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , Moscow , IMF , ADB , India-Bangladesh , India-Bhutan , India-Sri Lanka , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , ANP , Maldives-India ties
Neighborhood News Digest- 10 June 2024

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Regional Contact Group Meeting on Afghanistan Held-Tolo News
The second round of the Regional Contact Group meeting on Afghanistan was held on Saturday in Tehran with the participation of special representatives fr....

June 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tehran , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , COAS , Budget , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , Nepal-China , India-Bhutan , India- Sri Lanka , Electricity , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Upazila Polls , Airstrike , Currency
Neighbourhood News Digest – 07 June 2024

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Putin Emphasizes Need for Inclusive Afghan Government – Tolo News
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his latest remarks, has emphasized the importance of engaging with the Islamic Emirate, while also stressing ....

June 07, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Cambodia , IMF , UN , Environment , EV , clean energy , India-Sri Lanka , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Pakistan-China , Afghanistan-Russia ties , UNHRC report , Bangladesh Budget , Clean Program , UNICEF.
Neighbourhood News Digest – 06 June 2024

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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)
Neighbourhood News Digest – 05 June 2024

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UN Security Council to Meet on Afghanistan in June – Tolo News
The United Nations Security Council is set to meet on the situation in Afghanistan later this month. Although the exact date of this meeting has not ....

June 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , UNSC , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Tourism , Exports , Rohingyas , Thailand-Myanmar , Myanmar-China , Pakistan-China , Floods and Landslides , Terrrorism , Kareini , UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) , Afghanistan - Kazakhstan Relations , Green Finance , Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) , Maldives China Defence Ties.
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