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Hambantota port not being used as military base: Sri Lankan army chief
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 27 (ANI): Sri Lankan army chief Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne on Tuesday clarified that the claims about the Hambantota port in southern Sri Lanka being utilised as a foreign military base was false.
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India ranks 81st in global corruption index
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Berlin [Germany], Feb 23 (ANI): India has been ranked 81st on the global corruption perception index 2017, in terms of graft and press freedom in the Asia-Pacific region, as per a report released by Transparency International (TI).
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Japanese PM, Indian delegation discuss security cooperation
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Feb 19 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and a delegation of Members of Parliament on Monday here discussed maritime security cooperation, improving connectivity in the wider Indo-Pacific region, and strengthening cooperation with ASEAN.
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Trump calls PM Modi to discuss security in Indo-Pacific region
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 9 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and pledged to continue working to enhance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Russian Helicopters to present its products at Singapore Airshow
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Moscow [Russia] February 6 (ANI): As part of the international aerospace event, Singapore Airshow 2018, which will take place in Singapore from February 6 to February 11, Russian Helicopters will present the latest civilian and military helicopters and conduct negotiations with the potential
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Northeast is at heart of Act East policy: PM Modi
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], Feb 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said northeastern India's progress is "at the heart of the country's Act East policy that focuses on increased ties with countries in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly the ASEAN countries.
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Revellers across Asia-Pacific welcome 2018
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Wellington/ Sydney/ Tokyo/ Beijing/ Hong Kong, January 1 (ANI): The revellers across the Asia-Pacific region welcomed 2018, as they bid adieu to 2017, with glittering New Year's Eve celebrations.
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US Navy Secretary hails India for resolving maritime disputes peacefully
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 22 (ANI): United States Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer has hailed India for peacefully resolving maritime border disputes and said the relationship between two countries is based on shared values and desire to preserve peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific
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Shopmatic, Asia-Pacific MSME Trade Coalition partner to empower MSMEs
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 20 (ANI): In a landmark development projected to significantly enhance the growth opportunities available to MSMEs in the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore-based e-commerce company Shopmatic on Wednesday announced its strategic partnership with the Asia-Pacific MSME Trade
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PM Modi holds constructive dialogue with RCEP members for facilitating fre
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], November 14 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a constructive dialogue with the members of the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) for facilitating free trade in Asia-Pacific region.
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India, Australia, Japan, US discuss cooperation in Indo-Pacific region
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], November 12 (ANI): Officials from India's Ministry of External Affairs, Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and United State's Department of State met in Manila on Sunday for consultations on issues of common interest in the In
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Trump's Asia visit through the Indian prism
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], November 10 (ANI): As Air Force One wheels down in its next Asian stop for US President Donald Trump's 12-day visit, the United States will further unveil a new and extended Indo-Pacific policy for the region. The big idea of pushing India deeper into East Asia and th
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