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FOREIGN POLICY: Bangladesh At Crossroads

The cost of allowing China and Pakistan to dictate foreign policy is that Bangladesh’s own priorities have been eclipsed. Instead of crafting strategies based on its geographic location, economic potential, or regional

August 29, 2025

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India Acts as ‘First Responder’ in Myanmar: Jaishankar

Jaishankar took the opportunity to underscore India’s swift humanitarian response, highlighting Operation Brahma, which was launched to assist those affected by the earthquake. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday expressed India’s

April 4, 2025

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BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Min Aung Hlaing Discuss Relief and Ties

PM Modi had expressed his deep sorrow over the disaster and directly conveyed condolences to Min Aung Hlaing, reaffirming India’s commitment to supporting Myanmar during this difficult period Prime Minister Narendra Modi

April 4, 2025

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Modi likely to visit Thailand for BIMSTEC Summit

The BIMSTEC Summit aims to foster regional cooperation between South and Southeast Asia, with seven member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely

March 20, 2025

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BIMSTEC cancer physicians, policymakers gather in Mumbai

The meeting familiarised participants with the NCG activities, allowing for first-hand engagement in cancer control and laying the groundwork for future cooperation…reports Asian Lite News In a significant step towards bolstering regional

November 14, 2024

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Need to relook at BIMSTEC FTA talks, says Goyal

Goyal further added that there must be something holding the countries back…reports Asian Lite News Invoking the need to make the free trade agreement or FTA a reality amongst the BIMSTEC nations,

August 8, 2024

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New Delhi hosts first BIMSTEC business summit

The event will bring together over 300 key stakeholders from across the Bay of Bengal region to facilitate economic collaboration…reports Asian Lite News India will host the first BIMSTEC Business Summit in

August 6, 2024

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India leads security cooperation efforts at BIMSTEC meet

It aims to strengthen relationships and foster economic development among its member states, which include- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand…reports Asian Lite News In a significant stride towards

July 26, 2024

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Bay of Bengal Ministers Meet PM Modi

PM Modi also reaffirmed India’s commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and safe BIMSTEC region…reports Asian Lite News Visiting Foreign Ministers of the Bay of Bengal countries jointly called on Prime Minister

July 12, 2024

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At BIMSTEC meet EAM packages Neighbourhood First policy

BIMSTEC is a regional organization that connects countries around the Bay of Bengal to promote economic growth, trade, and cooperation in areas like transportation, energy, and counter-terrorism…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs

July 12, 2024

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