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Topic: BIMSTEC summit

BIMSTEC must shift from lofty goals to tangible outcomes. PM Modi’s 21-point plan is a start

The BIMSTEC Free Trade Area remains stalled since 2004, delaying trade liberalisation and weakening investor confidence.

After the Modi storm & a ‘breaking story’, it’s a wrap at the BIMSTEC summit. Bangkok moves on

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

At meeting with Yunus, Modi raises safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, says vitiating rhetoric best avoided

The leaders met on sidelines of BIMSTEC summit. Yunus last week provoked New Delhi with statement that Bangladesh ‘only guardian’ of ocean in region as India’s Northeast ‘landlocked’.

PM Modi meets Myanmar junta chief, reiterates commitment to help in recovery from earthquake

India had launched Operation Brahma to provide relief in the aftermath of the earthquake that killed thousands in Myanmar. The two leaders met on the sidelines of BIMSTEC summit.

India-Thailand reset ties amid Trump’s tariffs, elevate relations to ‘strategic partnership’

The two countries agreed to discuss establishing a ‘strategic dialogue’ between their security agencies. This comes a day before a meeting of BIMSTEC leaders.

An unassuming summit in an Asian megapolis—a view of the BIMSTEC summit from the ground

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

BIMSTEC FTA part of ‘Bangkok Vision 2030’, roadmap to be agreed upon at summit—Secretary General Pandey

Speaking exclusively to ThePrint, Indra Mani Pandey highlights key expected outcomes from the BIMSTEC Summit, including a maritime pact.

Modi to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus, Nepal PM Oli & Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok

The first bilateral meet between Modi & Yunus is set to take place in Bangkok on the margins of the BIMSTEC leaders summit. Dhaka is set to become chair of the regional grouping.

‘Every region must look out for itself,’ says Jaishankar at BIMSTEC, as Trump unveils global tariffs

At BIMSTEC ministerial meeting, the EAM highlights the importance of India’s Northeast for the region, in the wake of Yunus’s ‘ocean guardian’ remark for Bangladesh in China.

Why a BIMSTEC maritime pact has gained fresh importance amid Yunus’s ‘landlocked’ comment

The summit on 3 and 4 April also comes at a time when Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand are also experiencing political instability at home.

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Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.