Category: International Groupings
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).
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Angola withdraws from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)
Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 2023
The 8th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) was conducted by Royal Thai Navy at Bangkok, Thailand.
Project Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals (Project PRAYAS)
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched Project Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals.
Veto power in UNSC
US vetoed a resolution of the UN Security Council (UNSC) that called for a Gaza ceasefire.
Golden Triangle | Golden Crescent | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Release of UNODC Report “Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2023: Cultivation, Production, and Implications”.