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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - February 2017

Feb 2017

Aug 30, 2023

Indian Mission at Bahrain Launches New Mobile App to Ease Consular Access

The Embassy of India in Bahrain hosted an open house session, under the guidance of Ambassador Designate Vinod Kurian Jacob. The event marked the introduction of the novel mobile application, EoIBh-Connect, designed to facilitate online appointment booking for a spectrum of consular and visa services, accessible through both the Indian Embassy at Manama, Bahrain.
Having made its debut in August 2023, the app has swiftly broadened its capabilities, now enabling users to conveniently schedule appointments with IVS Global. This unified approach directs users to the appropriate service provider based on their chosen service, simplifying the process.

Aug 29, 2023

India Hands Over B20 Presidency to Brazil to Host G20 in 2024

India handed over the B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in 2024. B20 India Chair N. Chandrasekaran said that India's B20 Presidency under its G20 Presidency worked under the theme of Vasaudeva Katumbakam (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
Chandrasekaran said during India's B20 presidency India worked on nine important themes which included empowerment of women and youth, transition towards an Artificial Intelligence world, building a global resilient supply chain and financing for the global economic recovery.

Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa Re-elected for 2nd and Final Five-year Term

Emmerson Mnangagwa secured a second term as Zimbabwe's preSident in a poll marred by electoral malpractice.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) declared Mnangagwa the winner, with 52.6% of the vote, beating Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), who trailed at 44%.
The election comes six years after longtime ruler Robert Mugabe was removed from power in a military coup.

Aug 28, 2023

China, Bhutan Set up Panel to Speed up Boundary Talks

China and Bhutan have set up a Joint Technical Team (JTG) on the Delimitation of China-Bhutan Boundary as part of Beijing's efforts to speed up the resolution of the boundary issue.
The decision to set up the JTG was taken at a meeting of the Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on China-Bhutan Boundary Issues held in Beijing. The meeting of the JTG was held on the concluding day of the 13th EGM itself.

Aug 26, 2023

Six Countries to Join BRICS from January 2024

The leaders of the BRICS nations decided to admit Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the new members of the grouping, sealing a long-drawn process.
The decision was announced by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at a joint media briefing along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The new members will become part of BRICS with effect from January 1, 2024.
The decision on the new members was agreed upon after firming up the guiding principles, criteria, and procedures for the expansion process.

Aug 25, 2023

Norway to Become Third Country to Give F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

Norway will donate U.S.-made F-16 combat aircraft to Ukraine, the Norwegian Prime Minister announced during a visit to Kyiv, joining an effort led by the Netherlands and Denmark.
F-16s have been on Ukraine's wish list for a long time because of their destructive power and global availability. The fighter jet is equipped with a 20mm cannon and can carry bombs, rockets and missiles.

BRICS Bank signs $173 mn Loan Agreement for Lesotho Water Project

The New Development Bank (NDB), which was established by the BRICS bloc, and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) inked a loan agreement for the implementation of phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
The NDB will provide a project loan of 3.2 billion South African Rand (USD 173 million) to TCTA under the sovereign guarantee of South Africa.
Lesotho is a small landlocked country bordered on all sides by South African provinces. The LHWP is a multi-phased project to provide water to the Gauteng region of South Africa and to generate hydroelectricity for Lesotho.
The loan agreement was signed by Vladimir Kazbekov, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of NDB and Percy Sechemane, Chief Executive Officer of TCTA, on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.

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