Diplomacy

China Condemns US Military Assistance Approval for Taiwan Region
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A statement published on the White House website has announced the US decision to grant military aid to the Taiwan region worth around 567 million dollars.
Lloyd Austin Reaffirms US Support for Israel, Warns Iran of 'Serious Consequences'
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On X, Austin said in a post: "We made clear we stand by Israel's right to self defense. Both of us have agreements as to the dismantling of attack infrastructure at the border; ensuring that the Lebanese Hizballah can never conduct attacks like that on 7th of October again on northern communities of Israel."
Nepal Strikes a Balanced Approach in Relations with India and China, Says PM Oli
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Speaking at a book release function, Oli said, "We make sure that our territory is not utilized against any of our neighbors." He underlined Nepal's policy of having "good and friendly relations with both the neighbors in a balanced way, upholding honesty and neutrality." A wily 72-year-old four-time prime minister, he said, "rowdy skirmishes" occasionally take place with the neighbors but can be sorted out through honest discussions.
Bangladesh Government Reclaims Diplomatic Passports from Former Prime Minister Hasina
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A notification published on Thursday read that this would also apply to their family members, news agency Xinhua reported.
PM Modi Honors Historic India-Poland Ties During Warsaw Memorial Visits
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The Dobry Maharaja Memorial commemorates the gesture of compassion made by Jamsaheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja of Nawanagar, now called Jamnagar in Gujarat, during World War II. He provided shelter to more than one thousand Polish children during the war and hence has earned the term "Good Maharaja" in Poland. His gesture finds a niche in the hearts of Poles even today.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Makes First Official Visit to India
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This will be the first visit to India by PM Ibrahim since taking charge of his office in November 2022.
India world's largest and most diverse democracy that leads by example, says Maldives FM Moosa Zameer
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Zameer, speaking as the chief guest at a special event organized by the Indian High Commission in the Maldives on Friday afternoon in celebration of India's 78th Independence Day, remarked, "Congratulated India for their remarkable journey, one of profound significance and inspiration. India has emerged as the world’s largest and most diverse democracy, that leads by example, inspiring many countries, including the Maldives."
Maldives President Reinforces Commitment to Enhance India Ties in Independence Day Message
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“India continues to be an invaluable partner in the development of the Maldives. The long-standing partnership, based on mutual respect and trust, has evolved into a close and cooperative friendship that has been instrumental in advancing the development and prosperity of the Maldives,” his office said in a statement.
Maldives President Muizzu Highlights India as a Key Ally and Essential Partner
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At a function at the President's Office, after inaugurating the completed water supply and sewerage facilities on 28 Maldivian islands executed with India's Line of Credit by the Exim Bank of India, which was attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, he said his country acknowledges continuous support from India.
Indian Visa Centers in Bangladesh Closed Indefinitely, Diplomatic Missions Continue Operations
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But Indian diplomatic personnel are still stationed there, and the missions are continuing to function, sources told ET. A notice in the online portal of the Indian Visa Application Center's Bangladesh page reads, "All IVACs will remain closed until further notice due to the current instability. Information about the next application date will be sent via SMS, and passport pickup should occur on the next working day."
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