India's Proximity Archives
Date: June 26, 2024
South Asia
On June 22, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid a state visit to India and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders outlined a shared vision for the future that would enhance connectivity, commerce, and collaboration for prosperity. PM Modi reaffirmed Bangladesh's importance in India's "Neighbourhood First" policy, “Act East”, “SAGAR Policy”, and the “Indo-Pacific Vision”. India will soon send a technical team to Bangladesh for the management and conservation of the Teesta River basin, amidst China's attempts to convince Dhaka to allow Chinese developers to develop the basin.
On June 22, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid a state visit to India and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders outlined a shared vision for the future that would enhance connectivity, commerce, and collaboration for prosperity. PM Modi reaffirmed Bangladesh's importance in India's "Neighbourhood First" policy, “Act East”, “SAGAR Policy”, and the “Indo-Pacific Vision”. India will soon send a technical team to Bangladesh for the management and conservation of the Teesta River basin, amidst China's attempts to convince Dhaka to allow Chinese developers to develop the basin.
Southeast Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin made an official two-day visit to Vietnam from June 19- 20, 2024. This was his first state visit to the country since 2017. During his visit, Putin held meetings with Vietnamese President To Lam, Communist Party's General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha. The two leaders signed eleven bilateral agreements in areas of education, science and technology, oil and gas exploration, and clean energy and agreed to work on a roadmap for a nuclear science and technology centre in Vietnam. The countries adopted a joint statement for further developing their comprehensive strategic partnership.
East Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first official visit to North Korea from June 18-19, 2024. The leaders upgraded bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which includes a clause on “mutual immediate military and other assistance by all means at its disposal” in case of armed aggression on either of the parties”. They also signed intergovernmental agreements on building a trans-border road bridge and on cooperation in the fields of healthcare, medical education and science.
West Asia
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited United Arab Emirates on June 23. He met UAE's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed the ever-growing comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. EAM Dr. Jaishankar also visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir (Temple) in Abu Dhabi and expressed his appreciation that the temple has become an iconic cultural destination.
Central Asia
On June 24, Israel made a significant announcement, stating its consideration of selling additional weapon systems to Azerbaijan. This development comes in the wake of Armenia’s recent recognition of an independent Palestinian state on June 21. The timing of this potential arms deal has led to speculation, with many suggesting that it is a response to Armenia’s order for the Indian-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). Given Israel’s close defence ties with Baku, any additional arms provided to Armenia could potentially escalate the ongoing arms race with Azerbaijan.
Indian Ocean Region
INS Sunayna, an Indian Navy ship, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius on June 20, as part of its long-range deployment to the Southwest Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Prior to entering the harbour, the ship engaged in joint maritime surveillance of the Mauritian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) along with the Mauritius Coast Guard Ship Barracuda and the Mauritius Police Force Dornier aircraft.
