In New Delhi, the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways from India and the Vice Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania recently held discussions to strengthen the maritime bilateral ties between the two countries.
Recently, due to the ongoing Civil War in Myanmar, 1,500 nationals of Myanmar took refuge in Mizoram’s Champhai district following an intense gunfight between the Myanmar Army, and pro-democracy militias in the country’s western Chin State abutting Mizoram.
The second anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) in the Atlantic Ocean was recently conducted by the Indian Navy, with the Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sumedha playing a crucial role in the mission. The initial GoG anti-piracy patrol took place in September/October 2022 and was carried out by INS Tarkash.
Recently, the Defence Minister attended the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting – Plus (ADMM Plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
It is a platform for ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and its eight Dialogue Partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region.
In a recent development, representatives from India undertook a visit to the Netherlands, during which a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) was signed by both parties. The agreement aims to foster collaboration on Medical Product Regulation, with the shared goal of improving the quality of medical products and healthcare services in both nations.
The 6th Session of the India-Ethiopia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) has recently concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This meeting convened officials from both nations, aiming to bolster economic ties and collaboration.
Admiral Hari Kumar termed the IPMDA initiative as a significant endeavour aimed at enhancing the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
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4. How do India and Bhutan maintain their strong bilateral relations? |
5. What is the significance of the Second Anti-Piracy Patrol in the Gulf of Guinea? |
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