India's Proximity Archives
Date: February 14, 2024
South Asia
Bangladesh Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Hasan Mahmud, visited India from February 7-9, 2024. This was his first official visit to India, and his first bilateral visit to any country, after assuming office as the new Foreign Minister of Bangladesh in January 2024. During the visit, he called upon President Droupadi Murmu and held meetings with his Indian counterpart Dr. S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. The discussions were focused on cross-border connectivity, defence and security, power, energy, water resources, and people-to-people exchanges. In his meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, Dr Mahmud raised the issue of the worsening security situation in Myanmar.
Bangladesh Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Hasan Mahmud, visited India from February 7-9, 2024. This was his first official visit to India, and his first bilateral visit to any country, after assuming office as the new Foreign Minister of Bangladesh in January 2024. During the visit, he called upon President Droupadi Murmu and held meetings with his Indian counterpart Dr. S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. The discussions were focused on cross-border connectivity, defence and security, power, energy, water resources, and people-to-people exchanges. In his meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, Dr Mahmud raised the issue of the worsening security situation in Myanmar.
Southeast Asia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet made his first official one-day visit to Thailand on February 7, 2024. In his meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in the exploitation of oil and gas resources in the Gulf of Thailand, where the two countries have competing maritime territorial claims. The two leaders discussed “the possibility of establishing complimentary special economic zones along border areas in order to promote the linkage of supply chains in specific key industries including automotive, electronics and medical devices", as stated by PM Manet.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet made his first official one-day visit to Thailand on February 7, 2024. In his meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in the exploitation of oil and gas resources in the Gulf of Thailand, where the two countries have competing maritime territorial claims. The two leaders discussed “the possibility of establishing complimentary special economic zones along border areas in order to promote the linkage of supply chains in specific key industries including automotive, electronics and medical devices", as stated by PM Manet.
East Asia
North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly voted to abolish all agreements promoting economic cooperation with South Korea on February 8, 2024. The country also abolished the special law on the operation of the Mount Kumgang tourism project, a symbol of economic cooperation between the two Koreas. South Korea’s Unification Ministry responded by stating that “North’s action was not surprising and would only deepen its isolation”.
North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly voted to abolish all agreements promoting economic cooperation with South Korea on February 8, 2024. The country also abolished the special law on the operation of the Mount Kumgang tourism project, a symbol of economic cooperation between the two Koreas. South Korea’s Unification Ministry responded by stating that “North’s action was not surprising and would only deepen its isolation”.
West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met in Abu Dhabi on February 13, 2024. The two leaders reviewed various facets of India-UAE's comprehensive strategic partnership and witnessed the exchange of MoUs/agreements on investment, connectivity, fintech, and digital infrastructure. On February 14, Prime Minister Modi will address a gathering of world leaders at the World Government Summit in Dubai, and he will also inaugurate a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met in Abu Dhabi on February 13, 2024. The two leaders reviewed various facets of India-UAE's comprehensive strategic partnership and witnessed the exchange of MoUs/agreements on investment, connectivity, fintech, and digital infrastructure. On February 14, Prime Minister Modi will address a gathering of world leaders at the World Government Summit in Dubai, and he will also inaugurate a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.
China
Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, has said the India-China border dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh was an attempt to repeat the 1962 war with India. While speaking in the Indian Parliament, Amit Shah reiterated the Union Government's stand that India has “not lost out on any territory" in the military standoff against the Chinese troops.
Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, has said the India-China border dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh was an attempt to repeat the 1962 war with India. While speaking in the Indian Parliament, Amit Shah reiterated the Union Government's stand that India has “not lost out on any territory" in the military standoff against the Chinese troops.
Central Asia
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan secured a fifth consecutive term, winning 92 percent of the votes in elections held on February 7, 2024. The turnout was 67.6 percent in the snap election, which was called a year following Azerbaijan’s recapture of the Nagorno-Karabakh region from Armenian separatists last September. However, the election observers from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) have questioned the validity of Azerbaijan’s presidential election, stating the election was “not competitive” and “was held in a restrictive environment”.
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