Japan has been enhancing its security ties with various Southeast Asian nations ahead of a Japan-ASEAN summit that is scheduled to be held in Tokyo from December 16-18. According to analysts, this forum is being held to offset China's aggressive behaviour in the region, VOA News reported.
This initiative aims to counteract the increasing influence of China on the continent. The 547 new agreements, a 67 per cent surge from 2022, signify a significant commitment to fostering economic and strategic partnerships, according to British Robinson, coordinator for the Prosper Africa t
Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the Iranian Cabinet has decided to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from 33 more countries including India.
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis has said there is need for a UN Security Council (UNSC) that is more balanced, more representative, more responsive, more democratic, and more transparent.
"COP 28 has just concluded and one the important points discussed was emission...Emissions intensity should be reduced by 43 percent by 2030...This is the main point because emissions are the main reason for global warming...Our per capita emission is one the lowest in the world," Singh said
Lauding ties between the nations, Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, has said that both countries are comprehensive strategic partners with each other.
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen applauded the decision of the Swiss Parliament to end funding for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
The ASEAN-Japan Youth Festival was held in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on 13th December as part of activities to celebrate 50 years of ASEAN-Japan partnership and to enhance understanding and exchanges between the youths of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan.
According to the World Bank, the surge, attributed to the largest global interest rate increase in four decades, diverted vital resources from crucial sectors like health, education, and the environment.