BIMSTEC
Will strongly tackle drug menace: Home minister
The minister categorically said that India would ensure that no drugs either enter or go out of the country.
It’s time to reclaim the Ocean from terrorists
The Modi government’s first stint was marked by naivete over handling its immediate neighbourhood, particularly Pakistan, the fount of terror.
Maldives & Sri Lanka: PM starts with a bang
The presence of the Indian Prime Minister thus sends a strong signal of Indian solidarity with democratic forces in the Maldives. F
India’s stature in the world has risen: Jaishankar
The Saarc countries that are not members of Bimstec, apart from Pakistan, are Afghanistan and the Maldives.
'Certain problems' in SAARC: Jaishankar hints at Pakistan
Jaishankar's comment can be seen as a veiled reference to neighbouring Pakistan.
Bimstec leaders to attend Modi’s swearing-in
Indian government has been promoting BIMSTEC in a big way instead of Saarc ever since relations with Pakistan soured in 2016.
Internal politics: Pakistan on no invite for Imran Khan to PM Modi oath ceremony
Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif had attended PM Modi’s swearing-in held in 2014 in New Delhi when leaders of SAARC countries were invited.
India-Nepal ties go steadily downhill
Many smaller countries entering into a long-term politico-economic agreement with China have come to grief.
Indian diplomacy’s key focus is regional blocs
India is a strategic partner, not a member, of Asean, and this strategic partnership has developed fairly well.
India ready to assist Sri Lanka in any way: PM Narendra Modi
We would like to see the development of Sri Lanka as something to which India has contributed which is of mutual benefit to the region— PM Office