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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Sep 25, 2026

UNSC Reform Talks: Jaishankar Chairs L.69 Ministerial Interaction at UNGA

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar co‑chaired the L.69 Consultative Ministerial Interaction on United Nations Security Council reform during the United Nations General Assembly. He reiterated India’s call for broader representation and enhanced functionality of the UN Security Council, stressing the need for the global south’s voice to be strengthened in decision-making. The session brought together senior ministers to discuss reform priorities, governance, and how to accelerate progress on a multilateral system that reflects current geopolitical realities. India continues to advocate for a permanent seat and structural changes at the Council.

Event: L.69 ministerial interaction on UNSC reform
Lead: Dr. S. Jaishankar
Position: India’s push for broader representation
Context: UNGA event
Goal: Accelerate multilateral reform aligned with current geopolitics

Sep 24, 2026

Asad Alam Siam named Bangladesh High Commissioner to India

Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam has been appointed as the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India. He will lead the Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in New Delhi at a critical juncture for bilateral relations, with ongoing cooperation in trade, energy, and security. The appointment is expected to deepen dialogue on cross-border connectivity, river resources, and regional stability. The High Commission in New Delhi will work to strengthen people-to-people links and advance joint initiatives in development, climate resilience, and cultural exchange, reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the two nations.

Appointment: Asad Alam Siam as Bangladesh High Commissioner to India.
Location: New Delhi, India.
Relation focus: trade, energy, security, connectivity.
Expected outcomes: stronger bilateral dialogue and cooperation.
Areas of collaboration: development, climate resilience, culture.

Sep 22, 2026

India Co-hosts Inaugural Partners for Multilateralism Summit at UN

India co-hosted the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) Summit at the United Nations in New York in September 2026. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar co-chaired the event, organized on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The summit focused on strengthening global cooperation, reforming international decision-making systems, addressing the four Fs crisis of fuel, food, fertiliser, and finance, and improving collaboration in emerging technologies and global supply chains. The gathering signalled New Delhi’s push to broaden strategic partnerships and bolster collective action on global challenges. Outcomes are expected to influence discussions within multilateral institutions and regional groupings.

Summit held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session.
Jaishankar co-chaired the event representing India.
Key themes include reform, 4Fs, and tech-supply chain collaboration.
India aims to strengthen global partnerships through P4M.

Sep 21, 2026

UN appoints Luke Lindberg to head World Food Programme

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Food and Agriculture Organization Director-General Qu Dongyu announced the appointment of Luke Lindberg as executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP). Lindberg, a United States agriculture official, currently serves as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He is 37 years old and will replace Cindy McCain, who led the Rome-based agency. Lindberg’s nomination reportedly came at a time when WFP faces funding shortfalls that threaten hunger relief for millions. The United States has long been the largest donor to WFP, and this marks the first American to head the agency since the early 1990s. Lindberg had been nominated by President Donald Trump.

Luke Lindberg named executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP).
Lindberg is undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA.
He will replace Cindy McCain as head of WFP.
WFP faces funding shortfalls affecting hunger relief for millions.
The United States has historically been the largest donor to WFP.
Lindberg’s nomination reportedly originated from a Trump administration nomination.

Sep 16, 2026

ICWA marks 25th anniversary as National Institution; India’s global role highlighted

The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) marked its 25th anniversary as an Institution of National Importance with a high-profile address by the Vice-President at Sapru House, New Delhi. He highlighted India’s growing global leadership and outlined four ICWA priorities: Neighborhood First, Act East, Global South, and Indo-Pacific. The address praised India’s digital public infrastructure, Vaccine Maitri, LiFE, and international collaborations such as ITEC and the first IIT campus abroad in Zanzibar. The Vice-President urged stronger research, cyber-security work, and expanded ties with universities to position ICWA as a premier source of Indian perspectives on world affairs.

ICWA celebrates 25th anniversary as Institution of National Importance
Vice-President underscores India’s global leadership and Global South role
Four ICWA priorities: Neighborhood First, Act East, Global South, Indo-Pacific
Achievements include LiFE, Vaccine Maitri, and Digital Public Infrastructure
Calls for stronger academia-industry partnerships and international outreach

Eager Lion 2026: US CENTCOM and Jordan begin two‑week exercise at Fort Carson, Colorado

US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Jordanian Armed Forces have launched Exercise Eager Lion 2026 at Fort Carson, Colorado. The two‑week drill marks CENTCOM’s first hosting of the biennial event on U.S. soil. More than 200 personnel from Jordan and the United States are participating, including National Guard units from Colorado and Illinois. The exercise focuses on planning and coordination in counterterrorism, air defense, maritime security, cybersecurity, and disaster response. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper emphasised the enduring military‑to‑military ties with Jordan, built under the State Partnership Program since 1993 and expanded since 2004 through the Colorado–Jordan partnership.

Eager Lion 2026 is hosted by CENTCOM in the United States.
Participation includes Jordanian and U.S. forces plus nearby National Guard units.
Core focus areas: CT, air defense, maritime security, cyber, disaster response.
Partnership follows the U.S. National Guard State Partnership Program since 1993.

World Trade Report 2026 warns of risks to LDCs without multilateral trade reform

The World Trade Organization released World Trade Report 2026, titled A Critical Juncture for the World Trading System. The report warns that without upgrading the multilateral system or expanding free trade agreements, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) could suffer GDP losses and reduced exports. It estimates that a world relying solely on FTAs could shrink global GDP by up to 6.9%, with LDCs potentially facing severe declines in exports. The report highlights Bangladesh as a leading LDC exporter and emphasizes the benefits of enhanced cooperation, which could boost global GDP and exports by 2050 if multilateral trade collaboration is strengthened.

WTO World Trade Report 2026 stresses multilateral reform
FTA-dominated world risks GDP and export losses, especially for LDCs
Forecast: global GDP could fall up to 6.9% under FTA world
Enhanced-cooperation scenario could raise GDP and exports by 2050
Bangladesh highlighted as top LDC merchandise exporter

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