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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - July 2017

Jul 2017

Jun 12, 2025

Polish PM Donald Tusk Wins Confidence Vote

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk won a vote of confidence in his pro-EU government after his political camp narrowly lost the presidential election.
Some 243 parliamentarians voted in favour of the coalition government, with 210 voting against and no abstentions.

India Bats for Global Action in Fighting Terrorism during Key East Asia Summit Meeting

India called for collective action in addressing the menace of terrorism that poses a serious threat to peace, security and development of the entire region.
Addressing the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (EAS SOM) in Malaysia's Penang, P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, underlined the important role of EAS towards promoting free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
Kumaran led the Indian delegation at the summit.
The EAS is the premier leaders-led forum in the Asia-Pacific. Since its inception in 2005, it has played a significant role in the strategic, geopolitical and economic evolution of East Asia. It comprises 18 participating countries.

Jun 11, 2025

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Holds Bilateral Meetings with Heads of Election Management Bodies

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar held a series of bilateral meetings with the Heads of various Election Management Bodies (EMBs) on the sidelines of his visit to Sweden where he attended the International IDEA Stockholm Conference on Electoral Integrity.
These engagements aim to further strengthen India's longstanding partnerships in election management and democratic cooperation. During the bilateral meetings, CEC Gyanesh Kumar held one-on-one discussions with heads and senior officials from several Election Management Bodies (EMBs), covering a wide range of global electoral experiences and innovations.

Jun 09, 2025

India Pavilion among the Top Pavilions at World Expo Osaka

At the ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, the India Pavilion, titled 'Bharat Mandap,' secured a place among the top five most admired pavilions, according to a review shared by Mr. Yamamoto-san, Deputy Pavilion Director and representative of the Japan Travel Bureau (JTB). Ranked alongside global heavyweights such as the United States, Italy, France, and Japan, the India Pavilion's popularity is based on feedback from Expo officials, Japanese citizens, and online engagement on social media platforms.

Jitendra Singh Leads High-level Indian Delegation at the International Meet on Oceans

Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh is leading a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans being held from June 9 to 13 in Nice, France. The high-level international gathering brings together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors from across the globe to discuss sustainable ocean governance and concrete actions for the health of the world's oceans.
The third edition of the UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, focuses on key themes such as restoring marine ecosystems, reducing marine pollution, promoting ocean-based scientific cooperation, and mobilising resources for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 14. The conference features 'Ocean Action Panels' involving governments, UN bodies, researchers, industry leaders, and NGOs to forge partnerships and propose practical, scalable solutions.

Jun 08, 2025

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Announces National Election in First Half of April 2026

The Bangladesh interim government announced that the national election will be held in the first half of April 2026.
Based on this announcement, the Election Commission will provide you with a detailed roadmap for the elections in due course.
The announcement of the national election is a major development for Bangladesh politics after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August 2024.

Jun 07, 2025

India Calls for Global Action on Extreme Heat Risk at UNDRR Session in Geneva

Calling extreme heat a 'global crisis,' Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P. K. Mishra urged coordinated international action during a keynote address at the Special Session on Extreme Heat Risk Governance hosted by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva.
Mishra's remarks echoed the urgency expressed by the UN Secretary-General, highlighting that rising temperatures now pose a systemic threat to public health, economic stability, and ecological resilience worldwide.

India Assumes Chair of 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum

The 11^th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in Brasilia, Brazil, with participating parliaments from all 10 BRICS member countries unanimously condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. The forum also saw India assume the chairmanship of the 12^th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, to be hosted next year (2026).
The expanded BRICS parliamentary forum now includes India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia.

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