Mohammed Yunus, who now heads the interim govt in Bangladesh, among attendees. The Indian PM also spoke about the country's efforts to aid Gaza and Ukraine where conflicts rage.
Global media also examines India's relationship with China, the 'delicate dance of cooperation, competition' between the 2, and Modi's life & career as documented in various books.
Managing ties with neighbouring countries where China looms & using economic diplomacy to reach $5 trillion economy target by 2025 will be key challenges for external affairs minister.
Chinese scholars initially downplayed the use of‘Global South’. But when it became unavoidable to ignore the emerging ontology of identity, they started discrediting India’s leadership role.
Around 130 countries attended virtual 'Voice of Global South Summit' Friday. People-centric development finance, inclusive and sustainable energy transition also among takeaways.
Respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be exercises in cherry picking, he asserts at 78th UN General Assembly.
Global South is the idea that India, or its leader, could be the leader of the rest. Narendra Modi has emerged as its most prominent and powerful global brand ambassador.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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