Category: International Groupings
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
A high-level Indian delegation concluded talks with UAE on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) focusing on developing major shipping hubs.
Paris Club
Sri Lanka is close to finalising a debt treatment plan with India and the Paris Club
Dual-use Goods
Indian Security agencies detained a vessel over suspicion of dual-use consignment.
13th Ministerial Conference of World Trade Organisation
Recently, 13th ministerial conference (MC13) was held in UAE with an aim to provide solution to food security for fisherman.
Schengen Zone
Recently, Kosovo secured visa-free access to the Schengen zone in Europe.
Strengthening the QUAD Act
US House passes bill titled ‘Strengthening the Quad Act’
Antarctic Treaty 1959
Iranian Navy commander’s claims of Antarctica’s ownership destabilises the the Antarctic Treaty of 1959
India – UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty
Cabinet approves bilateral investment treaty with U.A.E.
UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA)
Why have Western countries paused its funding amid Gaza war for UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).
International Court of Justice | Genocide Convention
South Africa accused Israel of “genocidal acts” in Gaza for violating the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
BRICS
Argentina formally rejected BRICS membership recently.
BIMSTEC
India recently seconded a senior diplomat to drive BIMSTEC as its 4th Secretary-General (SG).