West Asia & North Africa Digest by Ambassador Mahesh Sachdev | January 2024
IA) Political Developments: Pan-Regional and Global Issues WANA Regional Security and Terrorism Following the end of the humanitarian pause and exchange of some of the hostages and prisoners, the IDF-Hamas hostilities resumed in Gaza on Dec 1 and continued unabated till the end of the month under review. According to the Hamas-run Gaza […]
Focus Neighbourhood: Afghanistan-India trade tops $779mln in 2023
Afghanistan-India trade tops $779mln in 2023 Afghanistan Times | 14thJanuary Trade between Afghanistan and India surpassed $779 million in 2023, according to Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Afghanistan exports totaled $579 million and imports amounted to $200 million. A ministry spokesperson, Abdul Salam Akhundzada, made the announcement, saying that India is the biggest market for […]
Focus Neighbourhood: President Muizzu ready to implement China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement
President Muizzu ready to implement China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement The Edition | 9th January President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that he is ready to immediately implement the Free Trade Agreement signed between China and the Maldives. Speaking at the inauguration of the Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province as part of his first state visit […]
Focus: Indo-Pacific | 4th October 2023
Thaw in USA-China ties may be in offing with last week’s meeting between senior US and Chinese diplomats. The meeting was likely part of ongoing discussions to prepare for a leaders’ summit. Meanwhile, in China post Covid recovery is picking up as far as social norms are concerned. To strengthen the supply chains that will reduce […]