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US lawmakers warn Bangladesh against party bans, flawed tribunal ahead of
Updated : 3 months ago IST
US lawmakers warned Bangladesh's interim government that suspending political parties and reviving the International Crimes Tribunal could hurt election credibility, urging an inclusive democratic process ahead of February polls, while reaffirming US support for Bangladesh's democratic trans
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Yunus reiterates commitment to hold Bangladesh general elections on Februa
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Monday reiterated his commitment to hold general elections on February 12 and said "the nation is eagerly waiting to exercise their voting rights".
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Brazilian President congratulates Chile President-elect Jose Antonio Kast,
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Brazilian President Lula congratulated Chile's newly elected President Jose Antonio Kast after the runoff results were confirmed, praising Chile's democratic process and voter participation, and reaffirming Brazil's commitment to cooperation, stability and strong bilateral ties with Chile de
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India calls for "free, fair and inclusive" elections in Myanmar, backs tra
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India urged Myanmar to ensure "free, fair and inclusive" elections as concerns grow over limited voting areas and lack of transparency. Human Rights Watch warned the polls will not be credible. Myanmar remains in conflict, with many opposition leaders jailed since the 2021 coup.
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UN Chief pledges full support for Bangladesh's democratic transition
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He made the remarks during a meeting with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.
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Bangladesh NSA meets US Deputy Secretary of State, discusses democratic tr
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA) Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the State Department in Washington, DC, Bangladesh Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Thursday.
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Jaishankar raises concern over continued violence, instability on Myanmar
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Than Swe and discussed India's deep concern at the impact of continuing violence and instability in Myanmar on its border.
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US "deeply concerned" over China's military drills in Taiwan Strait and ar
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Miller noted that use of normal, routine and democratic transition as an excuse for military provocations risks escalations and erodes longstanding norms that for years have maintained peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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Niger suspends military pact with US "with immediate effect"
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The agreement that allowed US military personnel and civilian defence staff to operate from Niger lost its existence a week after senior US officials, led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and US Africa Command head General Michael Langley, visited the West Afric
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Foreign Secretary Kwatra held bilateral talks on 2-day Myanmar visit
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Kwatra held discussions on important bilateral issues relating to border management, security and ongoing bilateral cooperation projects & India's support to democratic transition in Myanmar, MEA spokesperson tweeted.
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Democratic transition should not be derailed in Myanmar: Jaishankar
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Paris [France], February 23 (ANI): The democratic transition in Myanmar should not be derailed, said External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar while emphasizing India's pro-democracy stance.
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India 'disturbed' over Aung San Suu Kyi's sentencing, says 'matter of deep
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): Days after a Myanmar court sentenced deposed leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi to four years of imprisonment, India on Tuesday expressed concerns and said that "we are disturbed at the verdict".
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