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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - March 2016

Mar 2016

Feb 25, 2025

US Refuses to Blame Russia for Ukraine War, Splits with European Allies in UN Votes

In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three UN resolutions seeking an end to the three-year war.
In the UN General Assembly, the US joined Russia in voting against a Europe-backed Ukrainian resolution that calls out Moscow's aggression and demands an immediate withdrawal of Russian troops.

Feb 24, 2025

India Assumes Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Fisheries Organisation

India assumed Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council Meeting at Malé, Maldives.
The BOB-IGO, set up in 2003, is a regional fisheries body, specifically mandated to assist the member countries in increasing the livelihood opportunities and improving the quality of life of the small-scale/ artisanal fisher folk in the Bay of Bengal region.
The current members of the organisation are Bangladesh, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka while Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand are cooperating non-contracting parties.
The Indian delegation, led by Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, assumed the Chair during the event.

Trump Names Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director

US President Donald Trump appointed right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI.
Bongino is former NYPD and Secret Service and worked as part of the protection detail for two Presidents - George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

Conservative Leader Friedrich Merz Wins German Election

Germany's conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, won the national election, but the outcome was far from resounding. The projected results indicated that his Union bloc garnered around 28.5% of the vote, a modest lead that leaves uncertainty about his ability to form a stable government.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat as his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) faced their worst post-war election result, receiving just over 16% of the vote.

Feb 23, 2025

Kashyap Patel New FBI Director

The Republican-controlled US Senate approved Kashyap 'Kash' Patel by a 51-49 vote as Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director.
Patel is the first Indian-origin Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director.
US President Donald Trump officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of FBI.

Feb 22, 2025

Jaishankar Visits South Africa for G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was on a two-day visit to South Africa and participated in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
The minister held a few bilateral meetings on the margins of the meet.
South Africa assumed the G20 presidency on December 1, 2024, and will hold the position until November 2025.

Feb 20, 2025

India Elected to Vice Presidency of International Organisation of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA...

India was elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organisation of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) in Singapore.
T. K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways led the Indian delegation comprising Mukesh Mangal, Joint Secretary, N. Muruganandam, Director General of Lighthouses and Lightships, and S. Saravanan, Dy. Director, at the 1st General Assembly of IALA in Singapore.
The first General Assembly of IALA also marks its transition from a non-governmental organisation (NGO) to an inter-governmental organisation (IGO), where India was elected to its Vice Presidency. This underscores India's strong leadership and contributions to maritime affairs, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable and secure marine navigation.
IALA, established in 1957 as an NGO, transitioned to an IGO to enhance its role in shaping international standards and best practices for safe and efficient navigation.

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