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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - August 2015

Aug 2015

May 31, 2024

India Assumes Chair of Colombo Process for 2024-26

India took on the chairmanship of the Colombo Process for the first time since the forum's establishment in 2003. The Colombo Process is a regional consultative forum consisting of 12 member states from South and Southeast Asia focused on the management of overseas employment and the protection of migrant workers.
The Colombo Process serves as a platform for member states to share best practices and policies regarding overseas employment.
India has been an active participant in the Colombo Process since its inception in 2003. It has engaged in ministerial consultations, senior officers' meetings, and Thematic Area Working Groups (TAWGs). India has also contributed to various studies under the process, including those on remittance frameworks, recruitment agency ratings, and social protection for migrant workers.

May 30, 2024

Taiwan's Legislature Passes New Bill Reducing President's Authority

Taiwan lawmakers passed legislation that could curb the authority of President Lai Ching-te, as thousands of protesters gathered outside Parliament to oppose the changes.
The controversial measure became law following a day of raucous debates and scuffles between Lai's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and opposition groups.
The legislative changes backed by the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party expand lawmakers' ability to summon the president, companies and even the general public for questioning. It also gives them access to confidential documents.

May 29, 2024

Lithuania's President Gitanas Naus�-da Secures Landslide Re-election Victory

In a resounding victory, Lithuanian President Gitanas Naus�-da clinched a second term, triumphing over Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyt�-. With preliminary results indicating Naus�-da's commanding lead with 74.5% of the votes, his re-election underscores broad support for his moderate conservative stance and unwavering advocacy for Ukraine.
Throughout his tenure, President Naus�-da remained a stalwart advocate for Ukraine, a stance echoed across Lithuania's political spectrum. Amid regional tensions and authoritarian crackdowns in neighbouring Belarus and Russia, Naus�-da's administration has provided refuge to those fleeing oppression, emphasising the importance of safeguarding Lithuania's independence and freedom.

Haiti: Former PM Garry Conille Appointed to Lead Transitional Government

To stabilise Haiti amid ongoing turmoil, the Transitional Presidential Council appointed former Prime Minister Garry Conille to lead the government during the transition period.
The Transitional Council is now mandated to hold elections by February 7, 2026, as per Haiti's Constitution. The council's decision to install Conille as interim Prime Minister came after a 6-1 vote.

Allamaye Halina New PM of Chad

In a notable development, Allamaye Halina was named as Chad's new Prime Minister, succeeding Succes Masra, who announced his resignation.
As Chad embarks on this new chapter under Mahamat Idriss Deby's presidency and Allamaye Halina's premiership, the nation's stability and development will be closely watched by both domestic and international stakeholders. The challenges facing the new administration, including addressing opposition concerns and navigating complex geopolitical dynamics, will be critical in shaping Chad's future trajectory.

May 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia Names Faisal bin Saud Al-Mejfel as Ambassador to Syria

Saudi Arabia's appointment of Faisal bin Saud Al-Mejfel as its ambassador to Syria signifies a significant shift in bilateral relations, marking the first such appointment in over a decade. This move came amidst a period of thawing relations between the two nations following years of estrangement sparked by the Syrian civil war.
The rift between Saudi Arabia and Syria emerged in 2011 amid the Syrian civil war, with Saudi Arabia backing rebel groups opposed to the Assad regime. Diplomatic ties were severed in 2012, leading to the closure of Saudi Arabia's embassy in Damascus.
The process of reconciliation began in May 2023 when Syria was readmitted to the Arab League, setting the stage for renewed engagement between Saudi Arabia and Syria. Following Syria's readmission, Saudi Arabia reopened its embassy in Damascus, signaling a desire for normalized relations.

Spain Pledges 1 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine, Signs Bilateral Defence Deal

Spain pledged to provide military aid to Ukraine worth 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion) in 2024 under a security deal signed between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid.
It will allow Ukraine to boost its capabilities including its essential air defence systems to protect its civilians, cities and infrastructure which are still suffering indiscriminate attacks as seen this weekend in Kharkiv.
Sanchez stated that Spain had already vowed to provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles, however, what Zelensky needed from Ukraine's allies was the systems to launch these missiles.

May 27, 2024

South Korea, China, Japan Leaders Meet for First Summit in Nearly Five Years

South Korean, Chinese and Japanese leaders met in Seoul on Monday (May 27) for their first trilateral summit in nearly five years, after nuclear-armed North Korea announced plans to put another satellite into orbit.
There are low expectations of any major breakthroughs at the meeting between South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, but the leaders have expressed hopes it could help revitalise three-way diplomacy.

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