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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - February 2017

Feb 2017

Jun 08, 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Survives Confidence Vote

Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson narrowly survived a vote of confidence by his fellow Conservative Party lawmakers against his leadership, a ballot that has left his authority weakened and exposed rifts within his party.
Some 211 MPs voted for the Prime Minister, compared to 148 votes against - a majority of 63.

Japan, NATO to Step up Ties amid Ukraine War

Japanese and NATO officials agreed to step up military cooperation and joint exercises as they shared concerns that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing a deterioration of security environment in Europe and Asia.
Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said that Japan hoped to strengthen its ties with European countries and welcomed NATO's expanded involvement in the Indo-Pacific region.
Bauer's visit to Tokyo comes as Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force is participating in NATO naval exercises in the Mediterranean Sea. Japan has been increasing its military capabilities and cooperation with Europe, in addition to its alliance with the US and partnerships with other countries in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond in the face of China's rise.

Jun 07, 2022

Abania Elects General Major Bajram Begaj as New President

Albania's parliament elected a top military official, General Major Bajram Begaj as its new President after no candidates were nominated in three rounds of voting. The outgoing President Ilir Meta signed the decree on Begaj's dismissal as Chief of General Staff of the AAF.
Earlier, Bajram Begaj held the post of the Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF). He is Albania's 8th President and the 3rd from the military ranks. Bajram Begaj will take oath as the new President on 25th July 2022 to replace the current President 'Ilir Meta', who will remain in office until 22nd July 2022.

Jun 06, 2022

PM Launches Global Initiative 'Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a global initiative 'Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) Movement' via video conferencing.The launch initiated the "LiFE Global Call for Papers" inviting ideas and suggestions from academics, universities and research institutions etc to influence and persuade individuals, communities and organisations across the world to adopt an environment-conscious lifestyle.
The programme also witnessed the participation of Bill Gates, Co-Chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The idea of LiFE was introduced by the Prime Minister during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in 2022. The idea promotes an environmentally conscious lifestyle that focuses on 'mindful and deliberate utilisation' instead of 'mindless and destructive consumption'.

Jun 05, 2022

India, Senegal Sign MoUs for Cultural Exchange, Cooperation in Youth Matter

India signed three MoUs with and Senegal, after talks between VP, M. Venkaiah Naidu and President of Senegal, Macky Sall. The first MoU is related to renewal of Cultural Exchange Progarmme (CEP) for the period 2022-26. The second MoU is related to visa-free regime Official which will strengthen the cooperation between the two countries. The third MoU, seeks to enhance bilateral cooperation in youth matters.
During the meeting, Mr. Naidu assured Senegal of India's continued commitment to support the socio-economic development of that country through all means, bilateral, regional and international frameworks.

India, Israel Discuss Ways to Deepen Defence Cooperation

India and Israel discussed ways to increase cooperation in all domains with a focus on research and development in future technologies and defence co-production. The two sides held a bilateral meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leading the Indian side and Defence Minister of Israel Benjamin Gantz the other side.
Issues concerning bilateral, regional, defence and industrial cooperation were discussed. A cooperation agreement signed between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel's Directorate for Defense R&D also came up for discussion. It will enable expansion of technological collaboration between the two countries.
The ministers declared their intention to further develop defence cooperation between the two countries in a manner that harnesses Israel's technological advances and operational experience, together with India's extraordinary development and production capabilities.

First Official Visit since Taliban Takeover: Indian Diplomats Meet Minister in Kabul

In the first meeting between Indian diplomats and the Taliban leadership in Kabul after the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with MEA Joint Secretary J.P. Singh and his accompanying delegation and discussed Afghanistan-India diplomatic ties, bilateral trade relations and humanitarian aid.
Though this is the first official delegation from India in Kabul since it shut down its embassy and four consulates in Afghanistan after the chaotic US withdrawal, the two sides have maintained sporadic contact in third countries such as Qatar and Russia.
Interestingly, the visit takes place shortly after an India-piloted report in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) said there is presence of anti-India foreign terror groups like Jaish-i-Mohammed (JiM) and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) in Afghanistan. This was the first public confirmation of these two terror groups in Afghanistan by a multilateral body since the Taliban's takeover.

Jun 04, 2022

Taliban Launches Drive to Eradicate Poppy Cultivation

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers started a campaign to eradicate poppy cultivation, aiming to wipe out the country's massive production of opium and heroin, even as farmers fear their livelihoods will be ruined at a time of growing poverty.
In Washir district in southern Helmand province, armed Taliban fighters stood guard as tractors tore up a field of poppies.
Afghanistan is the world's biggest opium producer and a major source for heroin in Europe and Asia. Production spiraled over the past 20 years despite billions of dollars spent by the U.S. trying to stop poppy cultivation.

CM Arvind Kejriwal Invited to Attend the World Cities Summit in Singapore to Present the "Delhi M...

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was invited to attend the World Cities Summit in Singapore to present the "Delhi Model" and is looking forwards to discussing urban solutions with other leaders. The summit will take place on August 2-3. High Commissioner of Singapore Simon Wong called on Arvind. Kejriwal and Wong also discussed avenues for collaboration and cooperation in the sectors of water, waste management and public housing. Wong said Delhi and Singapore are two distinctive urban centres that share a common set of problems.
WCS is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. It is jointly organised by Singapore's Centre for Liveable Cities and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

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