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January - 3 
A three-member Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation, led by its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, yesterday met United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller and discussed various issues relating to the recently held national election, reports Daily Star. A BNP leader cl
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A three-member Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation, led by its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, yesterday met United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller and discussed various issues relating to the recently held national election, reports Daily Star. A BNP leader close to Fakhrul said the BNP delegation informed the US envoy about their party's observations over the election and various “irregularities”. He said the BNP team also provided Miller with documents, including paper cuttings and video clips, on “election irregularities and vote fraud”.
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January - 4 
The Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor [NSA]—Hamdullah Mohib and India’s NSA Ajit Doval on January 4 held talk over India’s role in Afghanistan’s development, reports The Times of India. The Afghanistan’s NSA appreciated India’s development assistance mainly reconstruction projects in Afghanist
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The Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor [NSA]—Hamdullah Mohib and India’s NSA Ajit Doval on January 4 held talk over India’s role in Afghanistan’s development, reports The Times of India. The Afghanistan’s NSA appreciated India’s development assistance mainly reconstruction projects in Afghanistan. NSA Mohib has appreciated India’s involvement for economic development and reconstruction of Afghanistan; also, human resource development, including the training of Afghanistan’s National Defence and Security Forces in India, read a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs [MEA].
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January - 6 
Taliban representatives from Afghanistan arrived in Tehran on January 6 and started peace negotiations with Iran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said,reports Tolo News.The talks are designed to set parameters for negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan Government, Iranian m
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Taliban representatives from Afghanistan arrived in Tehran on January 6 and started peace negotiations with Iran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said,reports Tolo News.The talks are designed to set parameters for negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan Government, Iranian media reported.“A Taliban delegation was in Tehran yesterday (Sunday). They had comprehensive negotiations with the Iranian deputy foreign minister,” Ghasemi said in a news conference aired live on state television.Taliban has not confirmed the meeting so far.This comes after Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said on December 28 that Iranian officials have met with the Taliban and that its details were shared with the Afghan Government in Shamkhani’s trip to Kabul last week.
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January - 9 
Sangai Express reports that a hotline across India-Myanmar border connecting Tamu, Chandel and Imphal would be installed, to share intelligence information on various issues between two countries and to help in curbing incidents of crimes taking place on the Manipur side of the international border.
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Sangai Express reports that a hotline across India-Myanmar border connecting Tamu, Chandel and Imphal would be installed, to share intelligence information on various issues between two countries and to help in curbing incidents of crimes taking place on the Manipur side of the international border. According to a reliable source, installation of the hotline was discussed during the meeting of the border liaison officers attended by an Indian delegate led by Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Naveen Verma at Tamu recently. At the meeting, Myanmar officials proposed to the Indian delegation for providing telephones, bikes and vehicles in help in communication if the hotline is to be installed. Taking consideration of the request, the MHA has started the process for providing Bolero, motor bike and telephone, the source disclosed. The report adds that Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai during his recent visit to Imphal had announced that a co-ordination operation would be launched against the Northeast militants encamping and operating from the territory of Myanmar.
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January - 12 
Indian Coast Guard Ship “Samarth” on January 12 arrived in the Maldives to conduct a joint surveillance patrol, Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) said on January 12, reports Maldives Times. According to report, “Samarth” is scheduled to return after concluding the joint surveillance patrol to e
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Indian Coast Guard Ship “Samarth” on January 12 arrived in the Maldives to conduct a joint surveillance patrol, Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) said on January 12, reports Maldives Times. According to report, “Samarth” is scheduled to return after concluding the joint surveillance patrol to ensure that there are no illegal activities being carried out in the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), on January 17.The joint surveillance patrol has been conducted serially since 2009.ICGS Samarth had previously held training programs in Vietnam and Indonesia as well.This comes at a time officers of both Maldives and India are jointly conducting training programs under the name “Exercise Dosti” annually.
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January - 13 
The National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan Hamdullah Mohib has travelled to Saudi Arabia to discuss Afghan peace talks and bilateral cooperation between Kabul and Riyadh, reports The KhaamaPress. The Office of the National Security Council (NSC) in a statement said National Security Adviser
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The National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan Hamdullah Mohib has travelled to Saudi Arabia to discuss Afghan peace talks and bilateral cooperation between Kabul and Riyadh, reports The KhaamaPress. The Office of the National Security Council (NSC) in a statement said National Security Adviser Dr. Hamdullah Mohib has travelled to Saudi Arabia after concluding an official visit to China.The statement further added that Dr. Mohib also met with the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad in Dubai and his UAE counterpart in Abu Dhabi before departing for Saudi Arabia.
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January - 18 
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani spoke on the telephone on Thursday and discussed relations between the two countries, Daily Times reports on January 18. The two leaders also discussed the visit of US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay K
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani spoke on the telephone on Thursday and discussed relations between the two countries, Daily Times reports on January 18. The two leaders also discussed the visit of US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad as well as the Afghan reconciliation process and security issues at the border. Prime Minister Khan reportedly told Ghani that peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of Pakistan. He further said that Pakistan believed in sincere efforts pertaining to a negotiated settlement of the Afghan conflict through an inclusive peace process. The Prime Minister also accepted Afghan president’s invitation to visit Afghanistan.
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February - 7 
India assured Bangladesh of early conclusion of the Teesta water sharing agreement and also agreed on the need to expedite safe and sustainable repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas, reports Dhaka Tribune. The joint press release used displaced people rather than Rohingya. Bangladesh Fo
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India assured Bangladesh of early conclusion of the Teesta water sharing agreement and also agreed on the need to expedite safe and sustainable repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas, reports Dhaka Tribune. The joint press release used displaced people rather than Rohingya. Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj discussed these issues at the fifth meeting of Bangladesh-India Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) held in Delhi.
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February - 14 
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further bolster military cooperation, reports Daily Star. Diplomatic sources in Dhaka and Riyadh said the deal would take Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia military cooperation to a new height and form a “permanent basis” for the curren
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Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further bolster military cooperation, reports Daily Star. Diplomatic sources in Dhaka and Riyadh said the deal would take Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia military cooperation to a new height and form a “permanent basis” for the current bilateral military relations. Under the MoU, the two countries will engage in cooperation in a wide range of areas, including military training, exercise and higher studies at defence institutions, exchange of intelligence information, exchange of military visits, enhancement of skill, maritime security, and curbing piracy in the sea.
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February - 18 
According to officials, India and Saudi Arabia will deepen their strategic partnership during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit on the back of growing defence and security cooperation and intelligence-sharing on terror-related concerns, reports Hindustan Times on February 18. Since the two co
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According to officials, India and Saudi Arabia will deepen their strategic partnership during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit on the back of growing defence and security cooperation and intelligence-sharing on terror-related concerns, reports Hindustan Times on February 18. Since the two countries signed a pact on intelligence-sharing on money laundering and terror financing in 2016wanted militants such as Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Abu Sufyan and Indian Mujahideen(IM) member Zainul Abedin have been extradited by Saudi Arabia.
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February - 21 
President Ashraf Ghani and his Turkmenistan counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow signed a “Strategic Partnership Agreement” in Ashgabat on February 21, reports Tolo News. Both countries pledged to expand bilateral relations on a number of key areas including economy, trade, transit and joint effort
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President Ashraf Ghani and his Turkmenistan counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow signed a “Strategic Partnership Agreement” in Ashgabat on February 21, reports Tolo News. Both countries pledged to expand bilateral relations on a number of key areas including economy, trade, transit and joint efforts towards fighting terrorism.
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March - 14 
The Hindu reports that India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement during the March 14 delegation-level talks to discuss the modalities of the Kartarpur Corridor. An official stated that ‘We did not want to give Pakistan an opportunity to deviate from discussing the
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The Hindu reports that India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement during the March 14 delegation-level talks to discuss the modalities of the Kartarpur Corridor. An official stated that ‘We did not want to give Pakistan an opportunity to deviate from discussing the modalities of the corridor, which is a priority for us. Had we brought in other issues, they would have transgressed, defeating the purpose’. The government’s stand comes amid concerns of secessionist groups, including Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a U.S.-Canada based group, planning to organise a convention on ‘Khalistan-Referendum 2020’ at the Kartarpur shrine. Indian security agencies had raised concerns about Pakistan using the corridor to push the Khalistani agenda. However, official said that while the possibility of Pakistani agencies trying to radicalise Sikh youth existed, India would have to trust its citizens.
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March - 14 
The Hindu reports that India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement during the March 14 delegation-level talks to discuss the modalities of the Kartarpur Corridor. An official stated that ‘We did not want to give Pakistan an opportunity to deviate from discussing the
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The Hindu reports that India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement during the March 14 delegation-level talks to discuss the modalities of the Kartarpur Corridor. An official stated that ‘We did not want to give Pakistan an opportunity to deviate from discussing the modalities of the corridor, which is a priority for us. Had we brought in other issues, they would have transgressed, defeating the purpose’. The government’s stand comes amid concerns of secessionist groups, including Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a U.S.-Canada based group, planning to organise a convention on ‘Khalistan-Referendum 2020’ at the Kartarpur shrine. Indian security agencies had raised concerns about Pakistan using the corridor to push the Khalistani agenda. However, official said that while the possibility of Pakistani agencies trying to radicalise Sikh youth existed, India would have to trust its citizens.
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March - 17 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau have underscored the need for initiating a global movement to stamp out terrorism, reports The Daily Star on March 18. According to Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim, ‘The Canadian premier phoned Prime Minister She
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau have underscored the need for initiating a global movement to stamp out terrorism, reports The Daily Star on March 18. According to Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim, ‘The Canadian premier phoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this [yesterday] morning and strongly denounced the terrorist attacks on two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand’.
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March - 18 
India and the Maldives on March 18 reiterated support for each other in a number of areas of mutual interests including combating terrorism, while Maldives vowed to remain “sensitive” towards India’s strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reports Maldives Times.External Affairs Minist
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India and the Maldives on March 18 reiterated support for each other in a number of areas of mutual interests including combating terrorism, while Maldives vowed to remain “sensitive” towards India’s strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reports Maldives Times.External Affairs Minister of India Sushma Swaraj was on a two-day official visit to the Maldives starting March 17 at the invitation of her Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid. She was accompanied by a delegation of senior officials. “Minister Shahid reiterated his government’s ‘India First Policy’ and said that his Government looks forward to working closely with India on all issues. He also reiterated that the Maldives would remain sensitive towards India’s security and strategic concerns,” the joint statement after their meeting said on March 18.Sushma Swaraj said that in line with her Government’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India stands ready to fully support the Maldives in its socio-economic development.Both Foreign Ministers agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and security in the IOR, and to strengthen coordination in enhancing regional maritime security.While Sushma Swaraj thanked the Maldives for its steadfast support against terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, Shahid expressed his country’s commitment to support efforts to combat terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism, and crimes such as piracy, organized crime, narcotic drugs and human trafficking.
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March - 18 
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Nepal to be part of the Indo-Pacific strategy unveiled by the US to ensure free and open Indo-Pacific region saying the strategy is in the interest of Nepal, reports My Republica on March 19.“Recognizing your own experience as a political prisoner, I welcomed
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Nepal to be part of the Indo-Pacific strategy unveiled by the US to ensure free and open Indo-Pacific region saying the strategy is in the interest of Nepal, reports My Republica on March 19.“Recognizing your own experience as a political prisoner, I welcomed Foreign Minister Gyawali’s reassurance that Nepal would continue to protect the rights of Tibetans in Nepal, particularly the principle of non-refoulement, which ensures that individuals will not be returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or their religious, cultural, and linguistic freedoms,” Pompeo said in the statement. US Secretary of State sending congratulatory message to Nepali Prime Minister (PM) on the anniversary of the assumption of Office. Pompeo said that the Indo-Pacific strategy unveiled by the US would be helpful for Nepal to safeguard its national interests. “As Nepal strives to realize the fruits of peace and political stability, I believe it will become increasingly apparent that the US emphasis on a free and open Indo-Pacific region, providing for the prosperity, sovereignty, and security of every country, is very much in Nepal’s own interest,” he further said in the message.Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali had held bilateral meeting with Pompeo in December 2018.
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March - 18 
India and the Maldives on March 18 reiterated support for each other in a number of areas of mutual interests including combating terrorism, while Maldives vowed to remain “sensitive” towards India’s strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reports Maldives Times.External Affairs Minist
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India and the Maldives on March 18 reiterated support for each other in a number of areas of mutual interests including combating terrorism, while Maldives vowed to remain “sensitive” towards India’s strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reports Maldives Times.External Affairs Minister of India Sushma Swaraj was on a two-day official visit to the Maldives starting March 17 at the invitation of her Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid. She was accompanied by a delegation of senior officials. “Minister Shahid reiterated his government’s ‘India First Policy’ and said that his Government looks forward to working closely with India on all issues. He also reiterated that the Maldives would remain sensitive towards India’s security and strategic concerns,” the joint statement after their meeting said on March 18.Sushma Swaraj said that in line with her Government’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India stands ready to fully support the Maldives in its socio-economic development.Both Foreign Ministers agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and security in the IOR, and to strengthen coordination in enhancing regional maritime security.While Sushma Swaraj thanked the Maldives for its steadfast support against terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, Shahid expressed his country’s commitment to support efforts to combat terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism, and crimes such as piracy, organized crime, narcotic drugs and human trafficking.
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March - 29 
India on March 29 postponed the second round of corridor talks with Islamabad scheduled for April 2, reports Indian Express. This happened hours after India summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and conveyed its concern over the presence of pro-Khalistan elements in a committ
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India on March 29 postponed the second round of corridor talks with Islamabad scheduled for April 2, reports Indian Express. This happened hours after India summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and conveyed its concern over the presence of pro-Khalistan elements in a committee set up by Pakistan on the Kartarpur Corridor. The move came a day after Pakistan, responding to India’s dossier on Jaish-e-Mohammad’s involvement in the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, claimed it had examined the 22 “pin locations” shared by India but found no terror camp. Pakistan’s Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry had announced Gopal Singh Chawla’s inclusion, along with at least three other pro-Khalistan elements, Tara Singh, Bishon Singh and Kuljeet Singh. According to unidentified sources, these developments have raised fresh concerns in India about the safety and security of pilgrims from India and misuse of the corridor for anti-India activities. India has made amply clear in the meeting and draft agreement that Kartarpur Sahib Corridor shall not be misused for any anti-India propaganda and activities. India has been strongly emphasising the need for fool-proof security of pilgrims on Pakistan soil and demanding commitment from Pakistan to insulate them from any anti-India propaganda or activity during their visit to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib’. Sources said the induction of Gopal Singh Chawla who played a key role in raising pro-Khalistan slogans and putting up posters on a Sikh referendum in November 2018 during the visit of Indian pilgrims had upset India.
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March - 29 
India on March 29 postponed the second round of corridor talks with Islamabad scheduled for April 2, reports Indian Express. This happened hours after India summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and conveyed its concern over the presence of pro-Khalistan elements in a committ
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India on March 29 postponed the second round of corridor talks with Islamabad scheduled for April 2, reports Indian Express. This happened hours after India summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and conveyed its concern over the presence of pro-Khalistan elements in a committee set up by Pakistan on the Kartarpur Corridor. The move came a day after Pakistan, responding to India’s dossier on Jaish-e-Mohammad’s involvement in the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, claimed it had examined the 22 “pin locations” shared by India but found no terror camp. Pakistan’s Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry had announced Gopal Singh Chawla’s inclusion, along with at least three other pro-Khalistan elements, Tara Singh, Bishon Singh and Kuljeet Singh. According to unidentified sources, these developments have raised fresh concerns in India about the safety and security of pilgrims from India and misuse of the corridor for anti-India activities. India has made amply clear in the meeting and draft agreement that Kartarpur Sahib Corridor shall not be misused for any anti-India propaganda and activities. India has been strongly emphasising the need for fool-proof security of pilgrims on Pakistan soil and demanding commitment from Pakistan to insulate them from any anti-India propaganda or activity during their visit to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib’. Sources said the induction of Gopal Singh Chawla who played a key role in raising pro-Khalistan slogans and putting up posters on a Sikh referendum in November 2018 during the visit of Indian pilgrims had upset India.
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March - 30 
Joint statement, issued after talks between President Ram Nath Kovind and his Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales Ayma, on March 30 said that the two leaders discussed multilateral issues of mutual interest, in particular reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), fight against terrorism an
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Joint statement, issued after talks between President Ram Nath Kovind and his Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales Ayma, on March 30 said that the two leaders discussed multilateral issues of mutual interest, in particular reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), fight against terrorism and climate change. The two sides stressed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security."They reaffirmed that all acts of terrorism are crimes against humanity, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. They underlined the need for all States to resolutely fight terrorism," the statement said."The two leaders affirmed the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. (They) Denounced cross border terrorism in forceful terms," it added.
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April - 2 
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood has asked the United States to play its due role in resumption of dialogue between Pakistan and India, Daily Times reported on April 3. The demand was made during a telephonic conversation between Qureshi and his United States (US)counterpart Secretary of State Mike Pom
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Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood has asked the United States to play its due role in resumption of dialogue between Pakistan and India, Daily Times reported on April 3. The demand was made during a telephonic conversation between Qureshi and his United States (US)counterpart Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office on April 2. Relations between the nuclear-armed rivals are tense since the attack in occupied Kashmir which killed over 40 Indian paramilitaries.The Foreign Minister briefed Pompeo on the de-escalatory measures taken by Pakistan, including the handing over of captured Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman. Both the leaders exchanged views on the current situation in the region, as well as discussed bilateral issues.Qureshi said bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US carried special significance for peace and stability in the region. The US role for de-escalation in the region was laudable, he added.
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April - 2 
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood has asked the United States to play its due role in resumption of dialogue between Pakistan and India, Daily Times reported on April 3. The demand was made during a telephonic conversation between Qureshi and his United States (US)counterpart Secretary of State Mike Pom
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Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood has asked the United States to play its due role in resumption of dialogue between Pakistan and India, Daily Times reported on April 3. The demand was made during a telephonic conversation between Qureshi and his United States (US)counterpart Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office on April 2. Relations between the nuclear-armed rivals are tense since the attack in occupied Kashmir which killed over 40 Indian paramilitaries.The Foreign Minister briefed Pompeo on the de-escalatory measures taken by Pakistan, including the handing over of captured Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman. Both the leaders exchanged views on the current situation in the region, as well as discussed bilateral issues.Qureshi said bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US carried special significance for peace and stability in the region. The US role for de-escalation in the region was laudable, he added.
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April - 4 
Indian ambassador to Myanmar Saurabh Kumar met the Myanmar Army commander in chief Major General Min Aung Hlaing at Nay Pyi Daw and shared data on the ongoing military operations targeting north-east militant groups, reports News 18. According to the office of the Commander in Chief, both sides disc
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Indian ambassador to Myanmar Saurabh Kumar met the Myanmar Army commander in chief Major General Min Aung Hlaing at Nay Pyi Daw and shared data on the ongoing military operations targeting north-east militant groups, reports News 18. According to the office of the Commander in Chief, both sides discussed cooperation in security and defence affairs between the armed forces of two countries. The two countries have plans to further enhance the cooperation in ensuring peace and stability of border. From January 29 Myanmar Army has been involved in operations against Indian Insurgent Groups based in Myanmar.
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April - 8 
Sri Lanka and India on April 8 agreed to increase cooperation in security and defence spheres in several areas, including regional security, curbing drug smuggling and human trafficking and training of members of the Security Forces (SFs), reports Colombo Page. These issues were discussed when India
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Sri Lanka and India on April 8 agreed to increase cooperation in security and defence spheres in several areas, including regional security, curbing drug smuggling and human trafficking and training of members of the Security Forces (SFs), reports Colombo Page. These issues were discussed when Indian Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra called on Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the President's official residence in Colombo on April 8. The President thanked the Indian Government for the cooperation extended to Sri Lanka in security issues and for training provided to Sri Lankan SFs personnel. He also requested to increase the number of personnel trained by India. The Indian Defence Secretary agreed to look into the possibility of enhancing training facilities. President Sirisena stressed the importance of close cooperation between the two countries to ensure regional security. They also exchanged views on issues pertaining to bilateral defence cooperation and regional security.
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April - 8 
Sri Lanka and India on April 8 agreed to increase cooperation in security and defence spheres in several areas, including regional security, curbing drug smuggling and human trafficking and training of members of the Security Forces (SFs), reports Colombo Page. These issues were discussed when India
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Sri Lanka and India on April 8 agreed to increase cooperation in security and defence spheres in several areas, including regional security, curbing drug smuggling and human trafficking and training of members of the Security Forces (SFs), reports Colombo Page. These issues were discussed when Indian Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra called on Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the President's official residence in Colombo on April 8. The President thanked the Indian Government for the cooperation extended to Sri Lanka in security issues and for training provided to Sri Lankan SFs personnel. He also requested to increase the number of personnel trained by India. The Indian Defence Secretary agreed to look into the possibility of enhancing training facilities. President Sirisena stressed the importance of close cooperation between the two countries to ensure regional security. They also exchanged views on issues pertaining to bilateral defence cooperation and regional security.
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April - 16 
India and Pakistan on April 16 reported progress in the talks on construction of infrastructure facilities for Indian Sikh pilgrims looking to visit Kartarpur Pakistan, reports Live Mint. The meeting was held in Gurdaspur (Gurdaspur District) in Indian state of Punjab. The Kartarpur Corridor is expe
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India and Pakistan on April 16 reported progress in the talks on construction of infrastructure facilities for Indian Sikh pilgrims looking to visit Kartarpur Pakistan, reports Live Mint. The meeting was held in Gurdaspur (Gurdaspur District) in Indian state of Punjab. The Kartarpur Corridor is expected to open in time to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, in November. Pakistan had named controversial Khalistan supporters as part of a committee that would look into the facilities to be provided for Indian pilgrims. The Pakistani committee included Khalistan supporter Gopal Singh Chawla, who is also associated with Hafiz Saeed, the chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). India has stated that it would continue the technical talks on infrastructure but not official level talks on the movement of pilgrims.
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April - 16 
India and Pakistan on April 16 reported progress in the talks on construction of infrastructure facilities for Indian Sikh pilgrims looking to visit Kartarpur Pakistan, reports Live Mint. The meeting was held in Gurdaspur (Gurdaspur District) in Indian state of Punjab. The Kartarpur Corridor is expe
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India and Pakistan on April 16 reported progress in the talks on construction of infrastructure facilities for Indian Sikh pilgrims looking to visit Kartarpur Pakistan, reports Live Mint. The meeting was held in Gurdaspur (Gurdaspur District) in Indian state of Punjab. The Kartarpur Corridor is expected to open in time to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, in November. Pakistan had named controversial Khalistan supporters as part of a committee that would look into the facilities to be provided for Indian pilgrims. The Pakistani committee included Khalistan supporter Gopal Singh Chawla, who is also associated with Hafiz Saeed, the chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). India has stated that it would continue the technical talks on infrastructure but not official level talks on the movement of pilgrims.
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April - 19 
ForeignMinisterShahMehmoodQureshion April 19, said India and Pakistan cannot stay aloof as neighbours, and reiterated the need for dialogue to resolve issues pending between the two countries, reports Daily Times. “India is geographically linked with Pakistan through a common border, weather cond
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ForeignMinisterShahMehmoodQureshion April 19, said India and Pakistan cannot stay aloof as neighbours, and reiterated the need for dialogue to resolve issues pending between the two countries, reports Daily Times. “India is geographically linked with Pakistan through a common border, weather conditions, culture, language and rivers,” he said. He added India and Pakistan can coexist peacefully as good neighbours and move forward to resolve all their issues including Kashmir, Siachin, Sir Creek, water, trade and terrorism. He said war always brings destruction and cannot be considered as an option, particularly when both countries have nuclear weapons.
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April - 19 
ForeignMinisterShahMehmoodQureshion April 19, said India and Pakistan cannot stay aloof as neighbours, and reiterated the need for dialogue to resolve issues pending between the two countries, reports Daily Times. “India is geographically linked with Pakistan through a common border, weather cond
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ForeignMinisterShahMehmoodQureshion April 19, said India and Pakistan cannot stay aloof as neighbours, and reiterated the need for dialogue to resolve issues pending between the two countries, reports Daily Times. “India is geographically linked with Pakistan through a common border, weather conditions, culture, language and rivers,” he said. He added India and Pakistan can coexist peacefully as good neighbours and move forward to resolve all their issues including Kashmir, Siachin, Sir Creek, water, trade and terrorism. He said war always brings destruction and cannot be considered as an option, particularly when both countries have nuclear weapons.
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April - 22 
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale took up the issue of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and its leader Masood Azhar in a meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on April 22 and urged Beijing to be sensitive to India's concerns on cross-border terrorism, reports Times of India. The Ministry of External Aff
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Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale took up the issue of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and its leader Masood Azhar in a meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on April 22 and urged Beijing to be sensitive to India's concerns on cross-border terrorism, reports Times of India. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India had shared all evidence available against Azhar with China, adding that the Government would continue to pursue all available avenues to ensure that terrorist leaders involved in attacks on Indian citizens were brought to justice. "We have shared with China all evidence of terrorist activities of Jaish-e-Mohammed and its leader Masood Azhar. It is now for the 1267 Sanctions Committee and other authorized bodies of the UN to take a decision on the listing of Masood Azhar,'' . During Gokhale's day-long visit to Beijing, the two sides reviewed the progress made in India-China bilateral relations since the informal summit between PM Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in April 2018 and discussed the agenda for bilateral engagement in the coming months.
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April - 24 
A trilateral meeting of special envoys from the United States (US), China, and Russia was held on the issue of peace in Afghanistan as creative diplomacy moves on in the regional and international levels to end the stalemate in the Afghan conflict, Tolo News reports on April 25. US Special Envoy for
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A trilateral meeting of special envoys from the United States (US), China, and Russia was held on the issue of peace in Afghanistan as creative diplomacy moves on in the regional and international levels to end the stalemate in the Afghan conflict, Tolo News reports on April 25. US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation who met his Chinese and Russian counterparts in Moscow later in a tweet said that the US expects the Taliban to agree on a ceasefire and help make this year of peace in Afghanistan. “The Taliban say 'a ceasefire is not part of the agenda.' For us, peace is the agenda. The Afghan people have had enough violence & want an end to the war. The United States stands with them. I challenge Talibs to join other Afghans and work to make this the year of peace,” Zalmay Khalilzad said in a tweet.
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April - 25 
Pakistan on April 25 accused India of delaying the delegation-level talks to finalise the agreement tooperationalise the Kartarpur corridor, reports Times of India. Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said, "Pakistan is keen that the Kartarpur Corridor becomes operational as per the sch
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Pakistan on April 25 accused India of delaying the delegation-level talks to finalise the agreement tooperationalise the Kartarpur corridor, reports Times of India. Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said, "Pakistan is keen that the Kartarpur Corridor becomes operational as per the schedule. However, the meetings are delayed as the Indian government is not willing to hold the delegation-level meeting at this juncture."
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April - 25 
Pakistan on April 25 accused India of delaying the delegation-level talks to finalise the agreement tooperationalise the Kartarpur corridor, reports Times of India. Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said, "Pakistan is keen that the Kartarpur Corridor becomes operational as per the sch
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Pakistan on April 25 accused India of delaying the delegation-level talks to finalise the agreement tooperationalise the Kartarpur corridor, reports Times of India. Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said, "Pakistan is keen that the Kartarpur Corridor becomes operational as per the schedule. However, the meetings are delayed as the Indian government is not willing to hold the delegation-level meeting at this juncture."
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April - 25 
United States (US), Russia and China envoys said they support a second round of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha, Qatar, Tolo News reports on April 26.The trilateral meeting between special envoys of US, Russia and China in Moscow on April 25 ended with a “trilateral consensus” on the Afghan peace proc
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United States (US), Russia and China envoys said they support a second round of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha, Qatar, Tolo News reports on April 26.The trilateral meeting between special envoys of US, Russia and China in Moscow on April 25 ended with a “trilateral consensus” on the Afghan peace process, reads a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.It was the second trilateral consultation on Afghanistan in Moscow, in which US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad, Chinese Special Envoy Deng Xijun, and Russian Presidential Representative Zamir Kabulov discussed the current situation in Afghanistan and the ongoing peace process.
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April - 30 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad met Foreign Secretary Mahmood and other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Chief of Army Staff Bajwa and senior military officials, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul said in a statement, The Kh
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad met Foreign Secretary Mahmood and other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Chief of Army Staff Bajwa and senior military officials, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul said in a statement, The Khamma Press reports on April 30. The statement further added that Khalilzad expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Khan’s recent remarks in support of the peace process and broader vision for stability and prosperity in the region.
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May - 2 
French Envoy in India Alexandre Ziegler on May 3 termed the listing of Masood Azhar chief of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) as a global terrorist a very important “political decision” as for the first time the world has reached a decision on the issue, reports The Hindu.“It is very good news for the world c
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French Envoy in India Alexandre Ziegler on May 3 termed the listing of Masood Azhar chief of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) as a global terrorist a very important “political decision” as for the first time the world has reached a decision on the issue, reports The Hindu.“It is very good news for the world community and obviously for India as well. It’s been a long process. A process in which we had played a significant role together with other partners. We are an unconditional partner of India to extend this unconditional support,” French envoy in India Alexandre Ziegler said talking to the media.Mr Ziegler said the designation was important because it directly hinders the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief’s activities. “All states are bound to freeze his assets and block his access to the financial system, ban him from entering or transiting through their territory; not provide him any arms or military assistance whatsoever, whether directly or indirectly,” he stated.Stating that the fight against terrorism is one of the pillars of India-France strategic partnership, Mr. Ziegler added that fighting terrorism in cyberspace will be one of the priorities of their G7 presidency.On this note, he stated, “Today, I would like to confirm that India is officially invited to the August summit in France and for the preparatory meetings.”
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May - 2 
Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi told the National Assembly on May 2 Pakistan had positively engaged Iran to curb the cross-border movement of militants, reports Dawn.Pakistan had a 905-kilometre border with Iran and wanted to keep it peaceful, the FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi said. He said cer
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Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi told the National Assembly on May 2 Pakistan had positively engaged Iran to curb the cross-border movement of militants, reports Dawn.Pakistan had a 905-kilometre border with Iran and wanted to keep it peaceful, the FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi said. He said certain elements were trying to hurt the relationship between the two countries by carrying out terrorist activities in both countries. He said he had met the Iranian foreign minister four times — twice in Islamabad and one time each in Tehran and Istanbul. In these meetings, they discussed the “border challenges”.“We have cooperated with each other, some steps have been taken. We are increasing some of our Frontier Corps regiments, we are building a headquarters in Turbat so that there is a rapid response, our helicopter surveillance near the border has increased, and we have agreed on the formation of a joint border centre and border fencing,” he said.
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May - 2 
Bangladesh and the US at the 7th Bangladesh-US Security Dialogue held in Dhaka city on May 2 agreed to strengthen cooperation on counterterrorism and civilian security issues, noting that security cooperation was a key component in bilateral relations between the two countries, reports The Daily Sta
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Bangladesh and the US at the 7th Bangladesh-US Security Dialogue held in Dhaka city on May 2 agreed to strengthen cooperation on counterterrorism and civilian security issues, noting that security cooperation was a key component in bilateral relations between the two countries, reports The Daily Star.Among the key issues discussed at the dialogue were peacekeeping with reference to Bangladesh’s role and involvement in building peacekeeping capacity, military-to-military cooperation, security assistance, defence trade, counterterrorism, countering violent extremism, border and regional issues with reference to the ongoing Rohingya crisis, vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, human security and border issues.
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May - 6 
United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on May 6 met External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and briefed her on the Afghan peace process, reports The Indian Express. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said both sides discussed the r
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United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on May 6 met External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and briefed her on the Afghan peace process, reports The Indian Express. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said both sides discussed the role of all regional stakeholders in bringing peace and development to Afghanistan, adding India will work with key partners in the coming days.Last week, the US officials held their sixth round of talks with the Taliban.In March, India had conveyed to the US that it should not withdraw its troops from Afghanistan without putting in place an elected a “political structure” to govern the country. Major powers such as the US, Russia and Iran have been reaching out to the Taliban as part of efforts to push the stalled Afghan peace process.
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May - 6 
United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on May 6 met External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and briefed her on the Afghan peace process, reports The Indian Express. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said both sides discussed the r
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United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on May 6 met External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and briefed her on the Afghan peace process, reports The Indian Express. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said both sides discussed the role of all regional stakeholders in bringing peace and development to Afghanistan, adding India will work with key partners in the coming days.Last week, the US officials held their sixth round of talks with the Taliban.In March, India had conveyed to the US that it should not withdraw its troops from Afghanistan without putting in place an elected a “political structure” to govern the country. Major powers such as the US, Russia and Iran have been reaching out to the Taliban as part of efforts to push the stalled Afghan peace process.
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May - 8 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 8, reports The Edition. According to a tweet by the Foreign Minister following the meeting, discussions took place on the cooperation regarding visa issues and counter terrorism measures. notabl
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 8, reports The Edition. According to a tweet by the Foreign Minister following the meeting, discussions took place on the cooperation regarding visa issues and counter terrorism measures. notably, the visit comes at a time when Sri Lanka has decided to implement stricter residence visa regulations. According to Sri Lanka, this decision was made as a safety measure following the recent terror attacks on April 21. Approximately 13,000 Maldivians reside in Sri Lanka for educational, medical and other purposes.
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May - 8 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 8, reports The Edition. According to a tweet by the Foreign Minister following the meeting, discussions took place on the cooperation regarding visa issues and counter terrorism measures. notabl
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 8, reports The Edition. According to a tweet by the Foreign Minister following the meeting, discussions took place on the cooperation regarding visa issues and counter terrorism measures. notably, the visit comes at a time when Sri Lanka has decided to implement stricter residence visa regulations. According to Sri Lanka, this decision was made as a safety measure following the recent terror attacks on April 21. Approximately 13,000 Maldivians reside in Sri Lanka for educational, medical and other purposes.
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May - 17 
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in a meeting with President Ghani's Special Envoy and the head of the High Peace Council's (HPC’s) Secretariat Omar Daudzai expressed her country's full support to sustainable peace, economic development and stability in Afghanistan, a spokesman for In
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India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in a meeting with President Ghani's Special Envoy and the head of the High Peace Council's (HPC’s) Secretariat Omar Daudzai expressed her country's full support to sustainable peace, economic development and stability in Afghanistan, a spokesman for India's External Affairs Ministry said in a tweet, reports Tolo News on May 18. Daudzai briefed the minister on the outcome of the recently held Consultative Loya Jirga for Peace. Both sides also discussed India’s role in regional peace consensus with regards to Afghanistan, progress in peace talks and bilateral relations. Daudzai also met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vijay K Gokhale.
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May - 17 
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in a meeting with President Ghani's Special Envoy and the head of the High Peace Council's (HPC’s) Secretariat Omar Daudzai expressed her country's full support to sustainable peace, economic development and stability in Afghanistan, a spokesman for In
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India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in a meeting with President Ghani's Special Envoy and the head of the High Peace Council's (HPC’s) Secretariat Omar Daudzai expressed her country's full support to sustainable peace, economic development and stability in Afghanistan, a spokesman for India's External Affairs Ministry said in a tweet, reports Tolo News on May 18. Daudzai briefed the minister on the outcome of the recently held Consultative Loya Jirga for Peace. Both sides also discussed India’s role in regional peace consensus with regards to Afghanistan, progress in peace talks and bilateral relations. Daudzai also met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vijay K Gokhale.
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May - 22 
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the Ext
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the External Affairs Minister said that India remains committed to regional connectivity and peace in Afghanistan. “Our heart goes out to our brothers and sisters of Sri Lanka, who have recently witnessed the ghastly act of terrorism. Our wounds of Pulwama attack were still raw and the news from the neighborhood has made us more determined to fight firmly [and] resolutely against this menace,” said Ms. Swaraj addressing a gathering which included her Pakistan counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Ms. Swaraj said that India is open to strengthen the Regional Anti-Terror Structure or RATS of SCO to fight terrorism and security challenges in the region. Taking up the situation in Afghanistan, the Minister said that India wants Afghanistan to be “united, peaceful, secure, stable, inclusive and economically vibrant”. “I wish to once again underscore the importance India attaches to SCO Afghanistan Contact Group and welcome an early conclusion of the Draft Roadmap of further actions of the Contact Group,” said Ms. Swaraj in her speech.
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May - 22 
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the Ext
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the External Affairs Minister said that India remains committed to regional connectivity and peace in Afghanistan. “Our heart goes out to our brothers and sisters of Sri Lanka, who have recently witnessed the ghastly act of terrorism. Our wounds of Pulwama attack were still raw and the news from the neighborhood has made us more determined to fight firmly [and] resolutely against this menace,” said Ms. Swaraj addressing a gathering which included her Pakistan counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Ms. Swaraj said that India is open to strengthen the Regional Anti-Terror Structure or RATS of SCO to fight terrorism and security challenges in the region. Taking up the situation in Afghanistan, the Minister said that India wants Afghanistan to be “united, peaceful, secure, stable, inclusive and economically vibrant”. “I wish to once again underscore the importance India attaches to SCO Afghanistan Contact Group and welcome an early conclusion of the Draft Roadmap of further actions of the Contact Group,” said Ms. Swaraj in her speech.
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May - 22 
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the Ext
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the External Affairs Minister said that India remains committed to regional connectivity and peace in Afghanistan. “Our heart goes out to our brothers and sisters of Sri Lanka, who have recently witnessed the ghastly act of terrorism. Our wounds of Pulwama attack were still raw and the news from the neighborhood has made us more determined to fight firmly [and] resolutely against this menace,” said Ms. Swaraj addressing a gathering which included her Pakistan counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Ms. Swaraj said that India is open to strengthen the Regional Anti-Terror Structure or RATS of SCO to fight terrorism and security challenges in the region. Taking up the situation in Afghanistan, the Minister said that India wants Afghanistan to be “united, peaceful, secure, stable, inclusive and economically vibrant”. “I wish to once again underscore the importance India attaches to SCO Afghanistan Contact Group and welcome an early conclusion of the Draft Roadmap of further actions of the Contact Group,” said Ms. Swaraj in her speech.
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May - 22 
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the Ext
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the External Affairs Minister said that India remains committed to regional connectivity and peace in Afghanistan. “Our heart goes out to our brothers and sisters of Sri Lanka, who have recently witnessed the ghastly act of terrorism. Our wounds of Pulwama attack were still raw and the news from the neighborhood has made us more determined to fight firmly [and] resolutely against this menace,” said Ms. Swaraj addressing a gathering which included her Pakistan counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Ms. Swaraj said that India is open to strengthen the Regional Anti-Terror Structure or RATS of SCO to fight terrorism and security challenges in the region. Taking up the situation in Afghanistan, the Minister said that India wants Afghanistan to be “united, peaceful, secure, stable, inclusive and economically vibrant”. “I wish to once again underscore the importance India attaches to SCO Afghanistan Contact Group and welcome an early conclusion of the Draft Roadmap of further actions of the Contact Group,” said Ms. Swaraj in her speech.
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May - 29 
Army Chief General Qamar Bajwa on May 29 discussed border management and the Afghan reconciliation process with National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan Hamdullah Mohib, reports Dawn. “Mr Hamdullah Mohib, National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief
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Army Chief General Qamar Bajwa on May 29 discussed border management and the Afghan reconciliation process with National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan Hamdullah Mohib, reports Dawn. “Mr Hamdullah Mohib, National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS). During the meeting, matters related to mutual interest, peace and stability in the region, Pak-Afghan border management and prospects for peace with particular emphasis on reconciliation process in Afghanistan were discussed,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The statement was issued a day after Mr Mohib visited Rawalpindi on a daylong trip heading a delegation comprising Interior Minister Massoud Andarabi and other officials on the invitation of General Bajwa. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood had reportedly attended the delegation-level talks in Rawalpindi.
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June - 27 
President Ghani met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad on June 27 and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation in various sectors and regional situation, reports Tolo News.Ghani is accompanied by National Security Adviso
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President Ghani met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad on June 27 and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation in various sectors and regional situation, reports Tolo News.Ghani is accompanied by National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib, NDS Chief Masoom Stanekzai and Acting Interior Minister Massoud Andrabi. At the meeting with Qureshi, Ghani said that he visited Pakistan as per the suggestion of almost 3,200 delegates of the grand council on peace to improve relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the President’s Office said in a statement on June 27.“The relations between the two countries should be according to mutual respect and government-to-government relations,” the statement said.“We hope this trip will have a positive result for both nations,” the statement said.On June 26, Ghani’s spokesman Haroon Chakhansuri said the president is expected to discuss four key issues with Khan.Security, peace talks with the Taliban, regional connectivity, trade ties and investment will dominate the agenda during the meeting with the Pakistani leadership, said Chakhansuri.
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June - 27 
President Ghani met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad on June 27 and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation in various sectors and regional situation, reports Tolo News.Ghani is accompanied by National Security Adviso
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President Ghani met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad on June 27 and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation in various sectors and regional situation, reports Tolo News.Ghani is accompanied by National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib, NDS Chief Masoom Stanekzai and Acting Interior Minister Massoud Andrabi. At the meeting with Qureshi, Ghani said that he visited Pakistan as per the suggestion of almost 3,200 delegates of the grand council on peace to improve relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the President’s Office said in a statement on June 27.“The relations between the two countries should be according to mutual respect and government-to-government relations,” the statement said.“We hope this trip will have a positive result for both nations,” the statement said.On June 26, Ghani’s spokesman Haroon Chakhansuri said the president is expected to discuss four key issues with Khan.Security, peace talks with the Taliban, regional connectivity, trade ties and investment will dominate the agenda during the meeting with the Pakistani leadership, said Chakhansuri.
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June - 28 
India informed Canada that there is little hope for improving frosty bilateral relations if Ottawa doesn’t address New Delhi’s concerns about the burgeoning activities of Khalistani operatives and organizations, sources said, reports Hindustan Times. The message was conveyed by External Affairs Mini
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India informed Canada that there is little hope for improving frosty bilateral relations if Ottawa doesn’t address New Delhi’s concerns about the burgeoning activities of Khalistani operatives and organizations, sources said, reports Hindustan Times. The message was conveyed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar when he held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Chrystia Freeland, on the margins of the G20 Summit in Japan on June 28, the sources said. People familiar with developments in both countries described the meeting as amicable, but said Jaishankar had made no bones about India’s concerns about efforts by Canada-based activists and groups to revive the Khalistan movement and the perceived failure of Ottawa to take a clear stand on the matter. The matter also figured when Canadian high commissioner Nadir Patel paid a courtesy call on Jaishankar on June 19 and the External Affairs Minister clearly laid out Indian’s concerns on the Khalistan issue, the sources said. Though there was no comment on the matter from Indian and Canadian officials, an unnamed official said that the issue had been brewing for a long time and India’s concerns could no longer be swept aside.
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June - 30 
After weeks of an impasse on the Kartarpur corridor, the Government of India has written to Pakistan, proposing the next round of talks to be held from July 11 to 14 on the Pakistani side of the Attari-Wagah border, reports The Hindu on June 30. “The meeting would discuss the draft agreement on the
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After weeks of an impasse on the Kartarpur corridor, the Government of India has written to Pakistan, proposing the next round of talks to be held from July 11 to 14 on the Pakistani side of the Attari-Wagah border, reports The Hindu on June 30. “The meeting would discuss the draft agreement on the modalities for movement of pilgrims along the Kartarpur corridor and resolve outstanding technical issues related to alignment and infrastructure along the corridor,” an official source said. The government’s decision to propose the fourth round of talks came a week after the External Affairs Ministry said Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan. Mr. Modi wrote that India was keen on seeing the corridor completed in time for the 550th birth anniversary of Sikh founder Guru Nanak in November. “We will continue to work for early operationalisation of the Kartarpur Corridor and keeping it functional all year round,” Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on June 20. However, talks had been put off as India had sought “clarifications” on several issues including whether to build a bridge or a causeway over the Ravi, proposed caps on pilgrim numbers, and the presence of Khalistani separatists in key posts of the gurdwara committee in Pakistan. Asked if the new Indian proposal for dates meant that the issues had now been resolved, a source said that the move “shows India’s commitment to the corridor”. India has also asked Pakistan to increase the number of pilgrims under the 1974 bilateral Protocol who visit annually various religious shrines in Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, to 10,000 this year,” the source said. This will be the second round of meeting between senior officials to finalize the modalities after the two sides agreed last year to open the religious corridor, adds The Times of India. The first round earlier this year saw the Pakistani side visiting the Indian side of the border. Apart from that meeting, the two countries have also held three rounds of technical-level at the level of experts to try and finalise the alignment, crossing point and infrastructure along the corridor. Following the decision taken by the Cabinet on 22 November 2018, India is expeditiously building the requisite infrastructure, including a 4- lane highway and a state of art passenger terminal for the corridor, sources here said. More than 45 per cent of work on the Indian side is said to have been completed. "The target is to complete the road by end September 2019 and the passenger/ pilgrim terminal by end October 2019, in time to operationalize the Kartarpur corridor on the occasion of the 550th birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev falling in November 2019," said a source requesting anonymity. India though believes that Pakistan has not been flexible in dealing with issues like the number of pilgrims who would be allowed to visit the Gurudwara every day. While India has proposed that 5,000 pilgrims visit the shrine daily, and 15,000 on special days, Pakistan doesn't want more than 500-700 per day. India has asked Pakistan to increase the number of pilgrims, under the 1974 bilateral Protocol, who visit annually to various religious shrines in Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, to 10000 this year on his occasion of 550th anniversary. "In addition to the above, India has also asked Pakistan to permit and facilitate Nagar Kirtan to be organized by SGPC and Delhi Sikh GurudwaraPrabandhak Committee (DSGPC) at Gurudwara Nankana Sahib in July 2019 and then in October / November 2019 to mark the year-long celebrations of 550th Anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji," said a source. India has also urged Islamabad to not promote secessionist activities while carrying out work on the corridor meant to facilitate pilgrimage to the Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara in Pakistan.
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June - 30 
After weeks of an impasse on the Kartarpur corridor, the Government of India has written to Pakistan, proposing the next round of talks to be held from July 11 to 14 on the Pakistani side of the Attari-Wagah border, reports The Hindu on June 30. “The meeting would discuss the draft agreement on the
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After weeks of an impasse on the Kartarpur corridor, the Government of India has written to Pakistan, proposing the next round of talks to be held from July 11 to 14 on the Pakistani side of the Attari-Wagah border, reports The Hindu on June 30. “The meeting would discuss the draft agreement on the modalities for movement of pilgrims along the Kartarpur corridor and resolve outstanding technical issues related to alignment and infrastructure along the corridor,” an official source said. The government’s decision to propose the fourth round of talks came a week after the External Affairs Ministry said Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan. Mr. Modi wrote that India was keen on seeing the corridor completed in time for the 550th birth anniversary of Sikh founder Guru Nanak in November. “We will continue to work for early operationalisation of the Kartarpur Corridor and keeping it functional all year round,” Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on June 20. However, talks had been put off as India had sought “clarifications” on several issues including whether to build a bridge or a causeway over the Ravi, proposed caps on pilgrim numbers, and the presence of Khalistani separatists in key posts of the gurdwara committee in Pakistan. Asked if the new Indian proposal for dates meant that the issues had now been resolved, a source said that the move “shows India’s commitment to the corridor”. India has also asked Pakistan to increase the number of pilgrims under the 1974 bilateral Protocol who visit annually various religious shrines in Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, to 10,000 this year,” the source said. This will be the second round of meeting between senior officials to finalize the modalities after the two sides agreed last year to open the religious corridor, adds The Times of India. The first round earlier this year saw the Pakistani side visiting the Indian side of the border. Apart from that meeting, the two countries have also held three rounds of technical-level at the level of experts to try and finalise the alignment, crossing point and infrastructure along the corridor. Following the decision taken by the Cabinet on 22 November 2018, India is expeditiously building the requisite infrastructure, including a 4- lane highway and a state of art passenger terminal for the corridor, sources here said. More than 45 per cent of work on the Indian side is said to have been completed. "The target is to complete the road by end September 2019 and the passenger/ pilgrim terminal by end October 2019, in time to operationalize the Kartarpur corridor on the occasion of the 550th birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev falling in November 2019," said a source requesting anonymity. India though believes that Pakistan has not been flexible in dealing with issues like the number of pilgrims who would be allowed to visit the Gurudwara every day. While India has proposed that 5,000 pilgrims visit the shrine daily, and 15,000 on special days, Pakistan doesn't want more than 500-700 per day. India has asked Pakistan to increase the number of pilgrims, under the 1974 bilateral Protocol, who visit annually to various religious shrines in Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, to 10000 this year on his occasion of 550th anniversary. "In addition to the above, India has also asked Pakistan to permit and facilitate Nagar Kirtan to be organized by SGPC and Delhi Sikh GurudwaraPrabandhak Committee (DSGPC) at Gurudwara Nankana Sahib in July 2019 and then in October / November 2019 to mark the year-long celebrations of 550th Anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji," said a source. India has also urged Islamabad to not promote secessionist activities while carrying out work on the corridor meant to facilitate pilgrimage to the Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara in Pakistan.
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July - 1 
Pakistan and Afghanistan on July 1 decided not to use public forums to blame each other or give ‘hostile’ statements against each other in order to build trust considered vital to address some of the pressing issues facing the two neighbours, reports The Express Tribune. The decision was taken durin
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Pakistan and Afghanistan on July 1 decided not to use public forums to blame each other or give ‘hostile’ statements against each other in order to build trust considered vital to address some of the pressing issues facing the two neighbours, reports The Express Tribune. The decision was taken during the recent visit of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to Islamabad, where he held wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Imran Khan and the top military leadership of the country. This was Ghani’s first visit since 2015 and was part of latest efforts by Pakistan to improve troubled ties with Afghanistan.
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July - 2 
Pakistan on July 2 accepted an Indian proposal for a second bilateral meeting on the modalities for the functioning of visa-free passage for the Kartarpur Corridor in the second week of July, reports Dawn. The Foreign Office said that the Indian side was asked to share the composition of its deleg
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Pakistan on July 2 accepted an Indian proposal for a second bilateral meeting on the modalities for the functioning of visa-free passage for the Kartarpur Corridor in the second week of July, reports Dawn. The Foreign Office said that the Indian side was asked to share the composition of its delegation visiting Wagah on July 14. To work out modalities for the opening of Kartarpur opening, a Pakistani delegation visited Attari where a meeting was held with Indian officials on March 14. While the next round of talks was scheduled for April 2 at Wagah, India pulled out of it over reservations that pro-Khalistan activists such as Gopal Chawla and Bisan Singh had been included in Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, a body that works for facilitating Sikh pilgrims.
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July - 2 
India and Pakistan will have a second round of meeting to finalise the Kartarpur corridor modalities at Wagah, on the Pakistan side of the border, on July 14, reports The Times of India. India had last week proposed that the meeting be held between July 11 and 14. Confirming the date, Pakistan on Ju
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India and Pakistan will have a second round of meeting to finalise the Kartarpur corridor modalities at Wagah, on the Pakistan side of the border, on July 14, reports The Times of India. India had last week proposed that the meeting be held between July 11 and 14. Confirming the date, Pakistan on July 2 asked the Indian side to convey the composition of its delegation. Pakistan also said it remained committed to expediting progress on the matter to ensure that the corridor is operationalised in time for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak in November 2019.
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July - 2 
India and Pakistan will have a second round of meeting to finalise the Kartarpur corridor modalities at Wagah, on the Pakistan side of the border, on July 14, reports The Times of India. India had last week proposed that the meeting be held between July 11 and 14. Confirming the date, Pakistan on Ju
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India and Pakistan will have a second round of meeting to finalise the Kartarpur corridor modalities at Wagah, on the Pakistan side of the border, on July 14, reports The Times of India. India had last week proposed that the meeting be held between July 11 and 14. Confirming the date, Pakistan on July 2 asked the Indian side to convey the composition of its delegation. Pakistan also said it remained committed to expediting progress on the matter to ensure that the corridor is operationalised in time for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak in November 2019.
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July - 8 
The United States President Donald Trump has reiterated to Sri Lanka's new ambassador to Washington that the U.S. would stand with Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks and expand counterterrorism, maritime, and border security cooperation with the country, reports Colombo P
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The United States President Donald Trump has reiterated to Sri Lanka's new ambassador to Washington that the U.S. would stand with Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks and expand counterterrorism, maritime, and border security cooperation with the country, reports Colombo Page. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States, E. Rodney M. Perera, presented his credentials to the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, at the Oval Office of the White House on 08 July 2019.
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July - 9 
Daily Mirror reports that a team of US counter-terrorism experts led by US Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz called on the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on July 9 and briefed him about counter-terrorism measures to be taken. They emphasised the need for stricter border control and coast guard to wa
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Daily Mirror reports that a team of US counter-terrorism experts led by US Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz called on the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on July 9 and briefed him about counter-terrorism measures to be taken. They emphasised the need for stricter border control and coast guard to ward off terrorism. The Prime Minister reportedly informed them that the government was planning to establish a counter-terrorism centre to coordinate intelligence operations and take action. Moreover, the US team had found out that National Thowheed Jma’ath (NTJ) leader Mohamed Zahran Hashim had requested the Islamic State to recognize him as its agent for Sri Lanka. The source said the dismantling of the entire terror network maintained by Zahran was seen as an achievement by the US experts.
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July - 12 
Ahead of the India-Pakistan talks over Kartarpur corridor on July 14, Pakistan removed the name of pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla from the committee on July 12, reports India TV. The development was confirmed through an official statement on July 12, which said, “The Federal Government (Fed
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Ahead of the India-Pakistan talks over Kartarpur corridor on July 14, Pakistan removed the name of pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla from the committee on July 12, reports India TV. The development was confirmed through an official statement on July 12, which said, “The Federal Government (Federal Cabinet) has been pleased to re-constitute the Pakistan Sikh Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC).” Chawla is a close associate of Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed and resides in Pakistan. He is suspected of planning terrorist attacks in India. Gopal Singh Chawla is even said to hold meetings with global terrorist Masood Azhar and Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan. A few days back, pictures showing Chawla in an interaction with Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa were also circulated on the social media. According to the Government of India sources, delegates from India and Pakistan will meet at the Attari-Wagah border on July 14 to discuss issues related to the Kartarpur Corridor, including connectivity at the Zero Point and the number of pilgrims to be allowed. India will also raise its concerns over the security aspect, they added. New Delhi had earlier conveyed its strong concerns to Pakistan over the presence of a leading Khalistani separatist in a committee appointed by Islamabad on the project.
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July - 12 
Ahead of the India-Pakistan talks over Kartarpur corridor on July 14, Pakistan removed the name of pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla from the committee on July 12, reports India TV. The development was confirmed through an official statement on July 12, which said, “The Federal Government (Fed
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Ahead of the India-Pakistan talks over Kartarpur corridor on July 14, Pakistan removed the name of pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla from the committee on July 12, reports India TV. The development was confirmed through an official statement on July 12, which said, “The Federal Government (Federal Cabinet) has been pleased to re-constitute the Pakistan Sikh Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC).” Chawla is a close associate of Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed and resides in Pakistan. He is suspected of planning terrorist attacks in India. Gopal Singh Chawla is even said to hold meetings with global terrorist Masood Azhar and Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan. A few days back, pictures showing Chawla in an interaction with Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa were also circulated on the social media. According to the Government of India sources, delegates from India and Pakistan will meet at the Attari-Wagah border on July 14 to discuss issues related to the Kartarpur Corridor, including connectivity at the Zero Point and the number of pilgrims to be allowed. India will also raise its concerns over the security aspect, they added. New Delhi had earlier conveyed its strong concerns to Pakistan over the presence of a leading Khalistani separatist in a committee appointed by Islamabad on the project.
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July - 12 
Pakistan on July 12 joined the United States (US), Russia and China in a call on the Taliban to agree to a ceasefire and negotiations with Kabul, as Washington moves closer to an agreement with the militants to pull troops from war-torn country and end its longest-ever war, reports Daily Times. Paki
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Pakistan on July 12 joined the United States (US), Russia and China in a call on the Taliban to agree to a ceasefire and negotiations with Kabul, as Washington moves closer to an agreement with the militants to pull troops from war-torn country and end its longest-ever war, reports Daily Times. Pakistan joined the three powers in talks in Beijing. The four countries “encouraged all parties to take steps to reduce violence leading to a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire that starts with intra-Afghan negotiations,” said a joint statement issued by the US. They called for direct negotiations involving the Taliban, President Ashraf Ghani’s government and other Afghans to “produce a peace framework as soon as possible.”
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July - 14 
India and Sri Lanka will continue to share intelligence with the Sri Lankan authorities on narcotics smuggling in the Indian Ocean, reports Daily Mirror on July 15. A spokesman of the Indian High Commission said the Indian Coast Guard and Narcotics Bureau tracked two boats heading towards Sri Lanka
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India and Sri Lanka will continue to share intelligence with the Sri Lankan authorities on narcotics smuggling in the Indian Ocean, reports Daily Mirror on July 15. A spokesman of the Indian High Commission said the Indian Coast Guard and Narcotics Bureau tracked two boats heading towards Sri Lanka with drugs and alerted Sri Lanka Navy. The boats were caught afterwards. It is said these drugs appeared to have originated from Afghanistan. Taliban terrorists use drug smuggling to finance their terrorist activities.
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July - 14 
European Union (EU) Counter Terrorism Coordinator Gilles De Kerchove on July 14 paid a courtesy call on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel, reports The Edition. At the meeting held in the Foreign Ministry, State Minister Khaleel welcomed Coordinator Kerchove to Maldives. The two
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European Union (EU) Counter Terrorism Coordinator Gilles De Kerchove on July 14 paid a courtesy call on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel, reports The Edition. At the meeting held in the Foreign Ministry, State Minister Khaleel welcomed Coordinator Kerchove to Maldives. The two officials further exchanged views on expanding cooperation in the field of Counter-terrorism between Maldives and the European Union.
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July - 15 
The European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka held an informal counter-terrorism dialogue where the EU presented a support package for Sri Lanka focusing on law enforcement, rehabilitation and disengagement, counter-narratives and online radicalisation, reports Daily Mirror on July 15. The package worth EUR
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The European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka held an informal counter-terrorism dialogue where the EU presented a support package for Sri Lanka focusing on law enforcement, rehabilitation and disengagement, counter-narratives and online radicalisation, reports Daily Mirror on July 15. The package worth EUR 8.5 million will notably focus on law enforcement, rehabilitation and disengagement, counter-narratives, and online radicalisation. The EU Embassy, in a statement, said that the dialogue was chaired by EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove and Sri Lankan’s Acting Foreign Affairs Secretary Ahmed A. Jawad on July 15.
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July - 16 
The European Union (EU) Counter Terrorism Coordinator Gilles De Kerchove met Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel on July 16, reports The Edition.
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The European Union (EU) Counter Terrorism Coordinator Gilles De Kerchove met Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel on July 16, reports The Edition.
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July - 19 
The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) on July 19 elected its new president and secretary-general, days after the Imran Khan Government dissolved the body following India's objection to the presence of Khalistani separatists as part of the Pakistani delegation discussing the Kartarp
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The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) on July 19 elected its new president and secretary-general, days after the Imran Khan Government dissolved the body following India's objection to the presence of Khalistani separatists as part of the Pakistani delegation discussing the Kartarpur Corridor, reports The New Indian Express. The elected members of the PSGPC representing all four provinces of the country "unanimously elected Sardar Satwant Singh its Pardhan (president) and Sardar Ameer Singh the secretary-general, a notification issued by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) said. Earlier on July 14, ahead of second round of talks on the Kartarpur Corridor, the Pakistan Government dissolved the PSGPC following protest by India over the presence of a pro-Khalistan activist and PSGPC secretary-general Gopal Singh Chawla. With the dissolution of the Sikh body, PSGPC Pardhan (president) Sardar Tara Singh also lost his position. None of them were included in the new PSGPC board. Chawla's presence with Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor in November 2018 drew strong criticism from India.
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July - 19 
The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) on July 19 elected its new president and secretary-general, days after the Imran Khan Government dissolved the body following India's objection to the presence of Khalistani separatists as part of the Pakistani delegation discussing the Kartarp
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The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) on July 19 elected its new president and secretary-general, days after the Imran Khan Government dissolved the body following India's objection to the presence of Khalistani separatists as part of the Pakistani delegation discussing the Kartarpur Corridor, reports The New Indian Express. The elected members of the PSGPC representing all four provinces of the country "unanimously elected Sardar Satwant Singh its Pardhan (president) and Sardar Ameer Singh the secretary-general, a notification issued by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) said. Earlier on July 14, ahead of second round of talks on the Kartarpur Corridor, the Pakistan Government dissolved the PSGPC following protest by India over the presence of a pro-Khalistan activist and PSGPC secretary-general Gopal Singh Chawla. With the dissolution of the Sikh body, PSGPC Pardhan (president) Sardar Tara Singh also lost his position. None of them were included in the new PSGPC board. Chawla's presence with Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor in November 2018 drew strong criticism from India.
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July - 19 
The United States (US) Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad on July 19 held talks with ambassadors of Germany and India as well as with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan to “consult” with them about the Afghan peace process, reports Tolo News. Khalilzad said in a tweet that he is “getting ready to launch ano
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The United States (US) Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad on July 19 held talks with ambassadors of Germany and India as well as with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan to “consult” with them about the Afghan peace process, reports Tolo News. Khalilzad said in a tweet that he is “getting ready to launch another mission in the hope of making further process”, referring to the next round of his talks with the Taliban in Doha aimed at ending the Afghan war through a political settlement. Khalilzad concluded the seventh round of talks with the Taliban in Doha and termed the last round of talks as “most productive”. On June 25, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in his visit to Kabul said he hopes that Afghanistan will achieve a peace deal ahead of the Presidential Elections which is scheduled for September 28, 2019.
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July - 21 
Deputy Chief of Mission at Chinese Embassy Lijian Zhao on July 21 held a meeting with tribal chieftains and elders in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports The Dawn. Lijian Zhao, During the meeting, said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would prove to be a game-ch
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Deputy Chief of Mission at Chinese Embassy Lijian Zhao on July 21 held a meeting with tribal chieftains and elders in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports The Dawn. Lijian Zhao, During the meeting, said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would prove to be a game-changer in the region and that it would bring a revolution in the development of Pakistan. Zhao said that with its completion the CPEC project would give a boost to Pakistan’s trade and strengthen the country’s economy. The economic corridor project would be beneficial not only for Pakistan, but also for the entire region, he added. Under the CPEC, work on a number of mega projects in Balochistan had begun, he said, adding the project of Gwadar International Airport was one of them.
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July - 29 
India and Myanmar on July 29 sealed a deal to enhance defence cooperation after a series of negotiations, reports Assam Tribune. According to official sources, the talks were aimed at enhancing defence cooperation, besides reviewing joint exercises and training provided to Myanmar defence services,
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India and Myanmar on July 29 sealed a deal to enhance defence cooperation after a series of negotiations, reports Assam Tribune. According to official sources, the talks were aimed at enhancing defence cooperation, besides reviewing joint exercises and training provided to Myanmar defence services, strengthening maritime security and capacity building, among others. On conclusion of the talks, India and Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation.
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July - 29 
The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during a visit to Mozambique, said that India will co-operate with Mozambique to fight terrorism and radicalization, reports The Hindu Business Line. Mozambique asked for help to deal with the growing menace and Rajnath Singh gave an assurance of assistance,
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The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during a visit to Mozambique, said that India will co-operate with Mozambique to fight terrorism and radicalization, reports The Hindu Business Line. Mozambique asked for help to deal with the growing menace and Rajnath Singh gave an assurance of assistance, according to a statement on the Indian Government’s website on July 30. The pledge comes after Islamic State (IS) announced its presence in Mozambique in June, though India’s statement did not refer to any specific group.
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July - 30 
Afghanistan has appointed a 15-member delegation for the talks with the Taliban group, according to the State Ministry of Peace Affairs, reports Khaama Press on July 31. The Government has done its best to consider social and ethnic diversity and the delegation is fully prepared to start talks with
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Afghanistan has appointed a 15-member delegation for the talks with the Taliban group, according to the State Ministry of Peace Affairs, reports Khaama Press on July 31. The Government has done its best to consider social and ethnic diversity and the delegation is fully prepared to start talks with the Taliban and defend the Islamic Republic values of Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the United States (US) Envoy for Afghan Peace Ambassador Zalmay Khalizad had earlier said the US and Afghanistan have agreed on next steps. And a negotiating team and technical support group are being finalized. He left for Doha after concluding his trip to Afghanistan and having a brief stopover in Pakistan. Ambassador Khalilzad further added “In Doha, if the Taliban do their part, we will do ours, and conclude the agreement we have been working on.”
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July - 31 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on July 31 gave responsibility to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Shah Farman to hold contacts with political leadership in Afghanistan, reports The News. The PM emphasised that better relations at all levels were in the interest of the peoples of the two countries fo
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on July 31 gave responsibility to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Shah Farman to hold contacts with political leadership in Afghanistan, reports The News. The PM emphasised that better relations at all levels were in the interest of the peoples of the two countries for achievement of common objectives. The Governor called on the PM’s Office during which Shah Farman was entrusted with the responsibility. According to the PM’s Office, the KP Governor would make contacts with his counterparts in Afghanistan for strengthening the mutual relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this connection, Shah Farman will extend invitations to different Governors of Afghan provinces to visit Pakistan and will also pay a visit to Afghanistan.
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August - 8 
The Sheikh of Qatar Tamim bin Hamid Al-Thani and the United States (US) President Donald Trump held talks on U.S.-Taliban peace talks in Doha and discussed “strategic cooperation relations between the two countries and the latest regional and international developments” on August 8, reports Khaama P
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The Sheikh of Qatar Tamim bin Hamid Al-Thani and the United States (US) President Donald Trump held talks on U.S.-Taliban peace talks in Doha and discussed “strategic cooperation relations between the two countries and the latest regional and international developments” on August 8, reports Khaama Press. This comes as the U.S. envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad concluded the 8th round of peace talks with Taliban in Qatar on August 5. Calling the 8th round of peace talks as ‘excellent’, Ambassador Khalilzad said his team and Taliban representatives will continue to discuss technical details as well as steps and mechanisms required for a successful implementation of the four-part agreement that they have been working toward since his appointment.
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August - 10 
On August 10, India sent a reminder to Pakistan to hold technical level meetings to finalise key decisions relating to the proposed Kartarpur corridor, reports News 18. India had proposed that technical level meetings should be held in the first week of August. However, the sources said Pakistan is
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On August 10, India sent a reminder to Pakistan to hold technical level meetings to finalise key decisions relating to the proposed Kartarpur corridor, reports News 18. India had proposed that technical level meetings should be held in the first week of August. However, the sources said Pakistan is yet to respond to it, prompting the Indian side to send a reminder.
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August - 10 
On August 10, India sent a reminder to Pakistan to hold technical level meetings to finalise key decisions relating to the proposed Kartarpur corridor, reports News 18. India had proposed that technical level meetings should be held in the first week of August. However, the sources said Pakistan is
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On August 10, India sent a reminder to Pakistan to hold technical level meetings to finalise key decisions relating to the proposed Kartarpur corridor, reports News 18. India had proposed that technical level meetings should be held in the first week of August. However, the sources said Pakistan is yet to respond to it, prompting the Indian side to send a reminder.
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August - 15 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will meet on August 16 morning to discuss Kashmir (India’s abrogation of Article 370), Poland’s mission to the UN confirmed, reports The Hindu. The Kashmir discussion will be taken up under the closed consultations format at 10 am local time (7.30 pm IST),
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will meet on August 16 morning to discuss Kashmir (India’s abrogation of Article 370), Poland’s mission to the UN confirmed, reports The Hindu. The Kashmir discussion will be taken up under the closed consultations format at 10 am local time (7.30 pm IST), press officer Bartłomiej Wybacz said. The consultations on Kashmir were scheduled on a request from China on August 14. Consultations are a way for UNSC members to informally take up an issue and the “closed” refers to the fact that the consultation is not open to the public and no record of statements is kept. The format also precludes Pakistan from participating, a diplomat said.
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August - 15 
Pakistan on August 15 summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia over the alleged ceasefire violation by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Today. Ahluwalia was summoned by Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan's Director General for South Asia and S
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Pakistan on August 15 summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia over the alleged ceasefire violation by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Today. Ahluwalia was summoned by Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan's Director General for South Asia and SAARC, over the alleged ceasefire violations in Lipa and Betal sectors of the LoC, which claimed the lives of three Pakistani soldiers. The development comes amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the former's decision to revoke Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
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August - 21 
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited Moscow on August 21, 2019 and discussed bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev, reports India Today.
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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited Moscow on August 21, 2019 and discussed bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev, reports India Today.
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August - 22 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22 held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders discussed issues of rooting terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and their financing channels, reports Times of India. In the bilateral
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22 held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders discussed issues of rooting terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and their financing channels, reports Times of India. In the bilateral talks both also condemned terrorism in all its manifestations saying it cannot be justified on any grounds whatsoever and called for halting cross-border movements of terror outfits including Jaishe-Mohammed (JeM) , Hizbul Mujahideen(HM), Lashkare-Taiba (LeT) which are based in Pakistan, reports ANI News. Furthermore, as per the report of Economic Times, the two leaders called upon all UN member countries to implement the UNSC Resolution 2462 on Fighting Terrorist Financing adopted last March 28 and welcomed the organization in Melbourne on November 7-8 of a new “No Money for Terror” International Conference on Fighting Terrorist Financing, which will build on the April 2018 Conference organized in Paris by the French Government and the Paris Agenda.
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August - 23 
India and France have formalised the development and launch of around 10 low-earth orbit satellites that will continuously provide maritime surveillance and security, reports This Hindu on August 24. When in place, the satellite-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) will detect, identify and t
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India and France have formalised the development and launch of around 10 low-earth orbit satellites that will continuously provide maritime surveillance and security, reports This Hindu on August 24. When in place, the satellite-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) will detect, identify and track a range of vessels moving in the ocean region and guard against aggression, terrorism, piracy, smuggling, source of oil slicks and also be useful for rescues.
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August - 24 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions on August 24 with King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa and Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa of Kingdom of Bahrain on cyber security, including prevention of use of cyber space for terrorism, radicalisation and for disturbing social harmony,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions on August 24 with King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa and Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa of Kingdom of Bahrain on cyber security, including prevention of use of cyber space for terrorism, radicalisation and for disturbing social harmony, counter-terrorism and the exchange of intelligence and information, reports Times of India. The leaders also noted the "need for concerted action by the international community against terrorism" and "underlined the importance of comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organisations by the UN". The two leaders agreed to enhance cooperation to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf region, vital for the security and safety of sea lanes.
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August - 26 
The United States (US) President Donald Trump said on August 26 that India and Pakistan can handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he is there should they need him, reports Daily Times. The US President has previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir. Trump discu
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The United States (US) President Donald Trump said on August 26 that India and Pakistan can handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he is there should they need him, reports Daily Times. The US President has previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir. Trump discussed the issue on the sidelines of a G7 summit in France with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who withdrew autonomy for the State of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5. “We spoke last night about Kashmir, the prime minister really feels he has it under control,” he told reporters. “They speak with Pakistan and I’m sure that they will be able to do something that will be very good,” he said.
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August - 26 
The United States (US) President Donald Trump said on August 26 that India and Pakistan can handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he is there should they need him, reports Daily Times. The US President has previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir. Trump discu
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The United States (US) President Donald Trump said on August 26 that India and Pakistan can handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he is there should they need him, reports Daily Times. The US President has previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir. Trump discussed the issue on the sidelines of a G7 summit in France with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who withdrew autonomy for the State of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5. “We spoke last night about Kashmir, the prime minister really feels he has it under control,” he told reporters. “They speak with Pakistan and I’m sure that they will be able to do something that will be very good,” he said.
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August - 28 
India and Bangladesh in the fifth Indo-Bangladesh Joint Task Force meeting on August 28 resolved to jointly fight the cross-border menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with the fullest cooperation and stressed the need for exchange of intelligence regarding gangs, racketeers involved in its s
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India and Bangladesh in the fifth Indo-Bangladesh Joint Task Force meeting on August 28 resolved to jointly fight the cross-border menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with the fullest cooperation and stressed the need for exchange of intelligence regarding gangs, racketeers involved in its smuggling and circulation, reports New Indian Express. The Bangladeshi delegation was headed by Y M Belalur Rahman, Deputy Inspector General, Bangladesh Police, whereas the Indian side was led by Anil Shukla, Inspector General, National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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August - 28 
India and Bangladesh in the fifth Indo-Bangladesh Joint Task Force meeting on August 28 resolved to jointly fight the cross-border menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with the fullest cooperation and stressed the need for exchange of intelligence regarding gangs, racketeers involved in its s
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India and Bangladesh in the fifth Indo-Bangladesh Joint Task Force meeting on August 28 resolved to jointly fight the cross-border menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with the fullest cooperation and stressed the need for exchange of intelligence regarding gangs, racketeers involved in its smuggling and circulation, reports New Indian Express. The Bangladeshi delegation was headed by Y M Belalur Rahman, Deputy Inspector General, Bangladesh Police, whereas the Indian side was led by Anil Shukla, Inspector General, National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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August - 30 
Officials from India and Pakistan on August 30 discussed the technical modalities of the Kartarpur corridor for the Sikh pilgrims, the first meeting after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status leading to fresh tensions between the two countries, reports The Times of India. The meeting
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Officials from India and Pakistan on August 30 discussed the technical modalities of the Kartarpur corridor for the Sikh pilgrims, the first meeting after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status leading to fresh tensions between the two countries, reports The Times of India. The meeting at the Zero point, where the Indian and Pakistani side of the proposed corridor converge, was attended by 15 officials from each side, officials said. The meeting lasted for close to two hours during which various technical aspects pertaining to the corridor were discussed, an official of the National Highways Authority of India, who attended the meeting, said. The area where the meeting took place was heavily guarded and no media personnel was allowed to go near the venue.
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August - 30 
The construction work of Kartarpur Corridor will be opened in a ceremony on the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak on November 11, reports India Today. The fourth phase of technical talks over the Kartarpur Corridor project between India and Pakistan is likely to take place on August
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The construction work of Kartarpur Corridor will be opened in a ceremony on the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak on November 11, reports India Today. The fourth phase of technical talks over the Kartarpur Corridor project between India and Pakistan is likely to take place on August 30. The talks will be held at Dera Baba Guru Nanak Zero Point, at the Attari-Wagah border. The meeting comes after a high-level pitched battle between leaders of both countries after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The officials of the two countries will review technical aspects of the bridge constructed on Ravi river. The consultations between technical experts of India and Pakistan will revolve around the "bridge" to be built by Pakistan.
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August - 30 
The construction work of Kartarpur Corridor will be opened in a ceremony on the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak on November 11, reports India Today. The fourth phase of technical talks over the Kartarpur Corridor project between India and Pakistan is likely to take place on August
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The construction work of Kartarpur Corridor will be opened in a ceremony on the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak on November 11, reports India Today. The fourth phase of technical talks over the Kartarpur Corridor project between India and Pakistan is likely to take place on August 30. The talks will be held at Dera Baba Guru Nanak Zero Point, at the Attari-Wagah border. The meeting comes after a high-level pitched battle between leaders of both countries after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The officials of the two countries will review technical aspects of the bridge constructed on Ravi river. The consultations between technical experts of India and Pakistan will revolve around the "bridge" to be built by Pakistan.
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August - 31 
According to sources, India and Pakistan will hold a round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor project on September 4, reports The Hindu on September 1. The meeting comes days after both sides held a technical discussion on the progress of infrastructure work. “We proposed a slot between September 3
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According to sources, India and Pakistan will hold a round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor project on September 4, reports The Hindu on September 1. The meeting comes days after both sides held a technical discussion on the progress of infrastructure work. “We proposed a slot between September 3 and 5, and they [Pakistan] agreed to meet on September 4,” a source said, adding that India had sent a note verbale on August 28, asking for the third round of talks on the project that is expected to be operational on time for Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary celebrations in the first week of November.
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August - 31 
According to sources, India and Pakistan will hold a round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor project on September 4, reports The Hindu on September 1. The meeting comes days after both sides held a technical discussion on the progress of infrastructure work. “We proposed a slot between September 3
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According to sources, India and Pakistan will hold a round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor project on September 4, reports The Hindu on September 1. The meeting comes days after both sides held a technical discussion on the progress of infrastructure work. “We proposed a slot between September 3 and 5, and they [Pakistan] agreed to meet on September 4,” a source said, adding that India had sent a note verbale on August 28, asking for the third round of talks on the project that is expected to be operational on time for Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary celebrations in the first week of November.
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September - 1 
India on September 1, thwarted an attempt by Pakistan to raise the Kashmir issue during the South Asian Speakers’ Summit held in Male, capital city of Maldives, reports Financial Express. Indian representative, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) Deputy Chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh s
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India on September 1, thwarted an attempt by Pakistan to raise the Kashmir issue during the South Asian Speakers’ Summit held in Male, capital city of Maldives, reports Financial Express. Indian representative, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) Deputy Chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh said that Islamabad should end all state-supported terrorism. Pakistan’s Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri tried to raise the Kashmir issue during the discussion on Sustainable Development Goals. “We strongly object to the raising of internal matter of India in this forum. We also reject to the politicisation of this forum by raising the issues which are extraneous to the theme of this summit,” Harivansh said.
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September - 1 
Pakistan and India will hold the next high-level talks on the proposed Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims on September 4, reports India Today on September 2. The September 4 meeting would take place on the Indian side of the Wagah Border - Attari Border - where the two countries are expected to fi
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Pakistan and India will hold the next high-level talks on the proposed Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims on September 4, reports India Today on September 2. The September 4 meeting would take place on the Indian side of the Wagah Border - Attari Border - where the two countries are expected to finalise the draft agreement pertaining to the opening of the corridor.
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September - 1 
India on September 1, thwarted an attempt by Pakistan to raise the Kashmir issue during the South Asian Speakers’ Summit held in Male, capital city of Maldives, reports Financial Express. Indian representative, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) Deputy Chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh s
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India on September 1, thwarted an attempt by Pakistan to raise the Kashmir issue during the South Asian Speakers’ Summit held in Male, capital city of Maldives, reports Financial Express. Indian representative, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) Deputy Chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh said that Islamabad should end all state-supported terrorism. Pakistan’s Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri tried to raise the Kashmir issue during the discussion on Sustainable Development Goals. “We strongly object to the raising of internal matter of India in this forum. We also reject to the politicisation of this forum by raising the issues which are extraneous to the theme of this summit,” Harivansh said.
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September - 1 
India on September 1, thwarted an attempt by Pakistan to raise the Kashmir issue during the South Asian Speakers’ Summit held in Male, capital city of Maldives, reports Financial Express. Indian representative, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) Deputy Chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh s
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India on September 1, thwarted an attempt by Pakistan to raise the Kashmir issue during the South Asian Speakers’ Summit held in Male, capital city of Maldives, reports Financial Express. Indian representative, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) Deputy Chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh said that Islamabad should end all state-supported terrorism. Pakistan’s Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri tried to raise the Kashmir issue during the discussion on Sustainable Development Goals. “We strongly object to the raising of internal matter of India in this forum. We also reject to the politicisation of this forum by raising the issues which are extraneous to the theme of this summit,” Harivansh said.
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September - 2 
Indian Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh on September 2, discussed with Japanese Minister of Defence Takeshi Iwaya in Tokyo on bilateral defence and strategic ties, reports The Times of India. Singh also met Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo and conveyed to him India's commitment to further enhanc
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Indian Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh on September 2, discussed with Japanese Minister of Defence Takeshi Iwaya in Tokyo on bilateral defence and strategic ties, reports The Times of India. Singh also met Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo and conveyed to him India's commitment to further enhance defence engagements with Japan. The two sides also deliberated on the overall situation in the Indo-Pacific region where China has been increasing its military presence.
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September - 2 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on September 2 agreed to redouble efforts to protect people from the threat of terrorism in the region, reports Daily Mirror. They arrived at this agreement after discussing international issues of mutual concern
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on September 2 agreed to redouble efforts to protect people from the threat of terrorism in the region, reports Daily Mirror. They arrived at this agreement after discussing international issues of mutual concern. President Solih expressed his deepest sympathies to the people and government of Sri Lanka for the devastating terrorist attack that unfolded in April. The two leaders said climate change was an alarming threat that needed immediate attention in both mitigation and adoption and agreed on the need to work with all countries to combat terrorism and counter violent extremism within and beyond the region. The duo expressed their readiness to continue constructive engagement in all spheres.
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September - 2 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on September 2 agreed to redouble efforts to protect people from the threat of terrorism in the region, reports Daily Mirror. They arrived at this agreement after discussing international issues of mutual concern
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on September 2 agreed to redouble efforts to protect people from the threat of terrorism in the region, reports Daily Mirror. They arrived at this agreement after discussing international issues of mutual concern. President Solih expressed his deepest sympathies to the people and government of Sri Lanka for the devastating terrorist attack that unfolded in April. The two leaders said climate change was an alarming threat that needed immediate attention in both mitigation and adoption and agreed on the need to work with all countries to combat terrorism and counter violent extremism within and beyond the region. The duo expressed their readiness to continue constructive engagement in all spheres.
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September - 3 
A Parliamentary delegation from India thwarted Pakistan's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Asian Parliamentarian Conference on Children Rights in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 3, reports The Times of India. India asserted that it was India's in
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A Parliamentary delegation from India thwarted Pakistan's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Asian Parliamentarian Conference on Children Rights in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 3, reports The Times of India. India asserted that it was India's internal matter, slamming Pakistan’s record on rights issues of minorities. "We firmly reminded them that Jammu and Kashmir was an integral part of India and India is the largest democracy in the world and as stakeholders in the Indian democracy, an Indian voice will be heard, not that of a vested interest, not that of a foreign country, and not certainly that of Pakistan," Indian Member of Parliament (MP), Gaurav Gogoi, who is part of the delegation stated.
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September - 3 
In a major breakthrough in Indo-Russian defence ties, India will start manufacturing spare parts and components for the Russian military equipment, agreed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports The Hindu on September 4.
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In a major breakthrough in Indo-Russian defence ties, India will start manufacturing spare parts and components for the Russian military equipment, agreed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports The Hindu on September 4.
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September - 3 
India and Japan reiterated their commitment to work together towards a free and open Indo-Pacific in Tokyo, reports The Times of India on September 4. Indian Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh and Japanese Minister of Defence, Takeshi Iwaya also affirmed their intention to hold the first foreign and
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India and Japan reiterated their commitment to work together towards a free and open Indo-Pacific in Tokyo, reports The Times of India on September 4. Indian Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh and Japanese Minister of Defence, Takeshi Iwaya also affirmed their intention to hold the first foreign and defence ministerial dialogue (2+2) ahead of the Japan-India Annual Summit this year (2019) for advancing cooperation towards peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. Singh and Iwaya also shared their view to accelerate the working-level efforts to hold the Fifth Joint Working Group on Defence Equipment and Technology Cooperation as early as possible in this year. “The Ministers recognised that peace and stability of the Indian and Pacific Oceans are crucial for ensuring prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and the entire world, and had a frank exchange of views on the current security situation in the Indo-Pacific region, including developments on the Korean Peninsula and in the South China Sea… Shared their intention that Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and Indian Navy will make efforts towards participating in multilateral exercises including participation as observers”, the Indian Ministry of Defence said in a statement. In this regard, the Ministers welcomed both the Japan-India-U.S. trilateral maritime exercise ‘Malabar 2019’, which would be held from late September to early October, and the second Japan-India-U.S. trilateral mine-countermeasures exercise (MINEX) that was held in July, The Armies and Air Forces of India and Japan held their first bilateral exercises, ‘Dharma Guardian’ and ‘Shinyuu Maitri’, in 2018. Last year, Japan also joined the India-US Air Force exercise ‘Cope India’ as an observer for the first time.
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September - 3 
A Parliamentary delegation from India thwarted Pakistan's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Asian Parliamentarian Conference on Children Rights in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 3, reports The Times of India. India asserted that it was India's in
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A Parliamentary delegation from India thwarted Pakistan's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Asian Parliamentarian Conference on Children Rights in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 3, reports The Times of India. India asserted that it was India's internal matter, slamming Pakistan’s record on rights issues of minorities. "We firmly reminded them that Jammu and Kashmir was an integral part of India and India is the largest democracy in the world and as stakeholders in the Indian democracy, an Indian voice will be heard, not that of a vested interest, not that of a foreign country, and not certainly that of Pakistan," Indian Member of Parliament (MP), Gaurav Gogoi, who is part of the delegation stated.
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September - 3 
A Parliamentary delegation from India thwarted Pakistan's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Asian Parliamentarian Conference on Children Rights in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 3, reports The Times of India. India asserted that it was India's in
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A Parliamentary delegation from India thwarted Pakistan's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Asian Parliamentarian Conference on Children Rights in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 3, reports The Times of India. India asserted that it was India's internal matter, slamming Pakistan’s record on rights issues of minorities. "We firmly reminded them that Jammu and Kashmir was an integral part of India and India is the largest democracy in the world and as stakeholders in the Indian democracy, an Indian voice will be heard, not that of a vested interest, not that of a foreign country, and not certainly that of Pakistan," Indian Member of Parliament (MP), Gaurav Gogoi, who is part of the delegation stated.
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September - 4 
India and Russia on September 4, signed 25 agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), among which a few are on areas like defence, air and maritime connectivity, reports The Times of India. With Russia firmly backing India on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
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India and Russia on September 4, signed 25 agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), among which a few are on areas like defence, air and maritime connectivity, reports The Times of India. With Russia firmly backing India on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin, for his support, explained the rationale behind the government's move and apprised him of the "false and misleading" propaganda by Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said. Russia recently made it clear that J&K was a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan. "Our understanding is that Russia firmly stands with India on Kashmir," Gokhale said. Both the country also affirmed their stand against the role of "outside influences" in the internal matters of any nation, a statement seen in the context of the changes in Jammu & Kashmir and the developing scenario in Afghanistan, reports The Times of India
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September - 4 
India and Pakistan are expected to discuss all ‘outstanding’ matters concerning the Kartarpur corridor, including the issue of Pakistan insisting on charging a service fee from pilgrims, during the proposed fourth round of talks likely to take place next week, reports The Print on September 5. The n
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India and Pakistan are expected to discuss all ‘outstanding’ matters concerning the Kartarpur corridor, including the issue of Pakistan insisting on charging a service fee from pilgrims, during the proposed fourth round of talks likely to take place next week, reports The Print on September 5. The next round, which is proposed to be held at Wagah in Pakistan, will “only focus on discussing all outstanding issues” pertaining to stationing of Indian consular officials on both sides of the corridor, laws governing the corridor and $20 service fee that Pakistan wants to charge, sources said. The sources also said these three issues are the main hurdles even as both sides continue to “remain committed to signing an agreement on the corridor soon”. The outstanding issues came up during the technical-level talks on 4 September at Attari in India.
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September - 4 
India snubbed Pakistan delegation when they tried to ‘indirectly’ raise issues relating to J&K when the two sides met for the third round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor, as they were bluntly told to ‘stick to the agenda’, reports The Tribune. Sources said that in the meeting held at Attari on Se
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India snubbed Pakistan delegation when they tried to ‘indirectly’ raise issues relating to J&K when the two sides met for the third round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor, as they were bluntly told to ‘stick to the agenda’, reports The Tribune. Sources said that in the meeting held at Attari on September 4, the Pakistan side ‘tried to show their magnanimity’ by saying they were there ‘despite their concerns over the recent developments on Kashmir’ and said their government was ‘committed to complete’ the project in time to facilitate pilgrimage as per schedule. The Indian side led by SCL Das, Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, was quick to “rebuff”, as he “snubbed” the Pakistan officials by saying “don’t talk about concerns other than Kartarpur corridor, as we have greater concerns (cross-border terrorism) than you. Better we stick to the agenda rather than delve on other issue”, said a source. Noting that the Pakistan delegation had come with a brief not to conclude agreement, sources said they wanted to indulge in propaganda than serious talks and showed “utter inflexibility”, which was evident in their stance on “not allowing Indian consular presence or permitting protocol officials to travel every day”.
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September - 4 
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India and Australia agreed to further enhance practical cybersecurity policy cooperation through reciprocal expert exchanges on the information of policy development, on telecommunications, legislative developments, and engagement with the private sec
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India and Australia agreed to further enhance practical cybersecurity policy cooperation through reciprocal expert exchanges on the information of policy development, on telecommunications, legislative developments, and engagement with the private sector, reports ANINews on September 5. The Indian delegation was led by Upender Singh Rawat, Joint Secretary in charge of e-Governance, Information Technology and Cyber Diplomacy. Australian side was represented by Ambassador for Cyber Affairs Tobias Feakin.
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September - 4 
India and Pakistan are expected to discuss all ‘outstanding’ matters concerning the Kartarpur corridor, including the issue of Pakistan insisting on charging a service fee from pilgrims, during the proposed fourth round of talks likely to take place next week, reports The Print on September 5. The n
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India and Pakistan are expected to discuss all ‘outstanding’ matters concerning the Kartarpur corridor, including the issue of Pakistan insisting on charging a service fee from pilgrims, during the proposed fourth round of talks likely to take place next week, reports The Print on September 5. The next round, which is proposed to be held at Wagah in Pakistan, will “only focus on discussing all outstanding issues” pertaining to stationing of Indian consular officials on both sides of the corridor, laws governing the corridor and $20 service fee that Pakistan wants to charge, sources said. The sources also said these three issues are the main hurdles even as both sides continue to “remain committed to signing an agreement on the corridor soon”. The outstanding issues came up during the technical-level talks on 4 September at Attari in India.
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September - 5 
Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and Indonesian Minister of External Affairs Retno Marsudi on September 5 condemned terrorism, reports The Times of India. "As democracies, who both confront the menace of terrorism, in our meeting today, we unequivocally reiterated our strongest conde
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Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and Indonesian Minister of External Affairs Retno Marsudi on September 5 condemned terrorism, reports The Times of India. "As democracies, who both confront the menace of terrorism, in our meeting today, we unequivocally reiterated our strongest condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations," Jaishankar said. "We expressed our strongest opposition to any selective approaches in dealing with this global menace," he added. India, during the meeting, called upon all countries "to stop providing state sponsorship to terrorism and to prevent their territories from being used for establishing terrorist safe havens" he further added.
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September - 5 
Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, on September 5, took up with Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamed the issue of extradition of Zakir Naik in Vladivostok, Russia, reports The Times of India. Mohamed responded positively after Modi raised the issue. Naik is wanted in India for serious charges relat
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Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, on September 5, took up with Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamed the issue of extradition of Zakir Naik in Vladivostok, Russia, reports The Times of India. Mohamed responded positively after Modi raised the issue. Naik is wanted in India for serious charges related to terrorism. The current Malaysian government has so far not decided on sending him back to India. The two leaders also discussed ways to "cope" with the growing menace of terrorism, the Foreign Secretary of India Vijay Keshav Gokhale said. Developments related to Jammu and Kashmir were also discussed and Modi explained the "rationale" behind the reorganisation of the state.
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September - 10 
An Indian Army contingent is in Russia for Exercise Tsentr 2019, which began on September 10, along with the Armies of China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, reports The Hindu. “Exercise Tsentr 2019 is aimed at evolving drills of the participating Armies and practising t
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An Indian Army contingent is in Russia for Exercise Tsentr 2019, which began on September 10, along with the Armies of China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, reports The Hindu. “Exercise Tsentr 2019 is aimed at evolving drills of the participating Armies and practising them in the fight against the scourge of international terrorism, thereby ensuring military security in the strategic Central Asian region,” the Indian Army said in a statement. At the same time, another Indian Army contingent is in the United States (US) for Yudh Abhyas, an annual bilateral exercise, reports The Hindu on September 11. “Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats that may be encountered in UN peace keeping operations,” the Army said.
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September - 10 
The harbour phase of the seventh edition of the ongoing bilateral maritime exercise between Sri Lanka and India, Slinex 2019 has concluded, reports the Times of India on September 11. The week-long exercise is divided into two phases, starting with a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam, followed by a sea
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The harbour phase of the seventh edition of the ongoing bilateral maritime exercise between Sri Lanka and India, Slinex 2019 has concluded, reports the Times of India on September 11. The week-long exercise is divided into two phases, starting with a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam, followed by a sea phase in the Bay of Bengal from September 10 to 12. Professional interaction between the personnel of the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) on asymmetric warfare, shipborne helicopter operations and mine counter measures took place as part of the harbour phase.
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September - 10 
The harbour phase of the seventh edition of the ongoing bilateral maritime exercise between Sri Lanka and India, Slinex 2019 has concluded, reports the Times of India on September 11. The week-long exercise is divided into two phases, starting with a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam, followed by a sea
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The harbour phase of the seventh edition of the ongoing bilateral maritime exercise between Sri Lanka and India, Slinex 2019 has concluded, reports the Times of India on September 11. The week-long exercise is divided into two phases, starting with a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam, followed by a sea phase in the Bay of Bengal from September 10 to 12. Professional interaction between the personnel of the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) on asymmetric warfare, shipborne helicopter operations and mine counter measures took place as part of the harbour phase.
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September - 11 
Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed on the bank of the Pangong Tso Lake in Changthang region of eastern Ladakh on September 11 but the matter is resolved through talks between the two militaries, reports New Indian Express. “Indian soldiers were on a patrol when they were confronted by People’s Libe
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Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed on the bank of the Pangong Tso Lake in Changthang region of eastern Ladakh on September 11 but the matter is resolved through talks between the two militaries, reports New Indian Express. “Indian soldiers were on a patrol when they were confronted by People’s Liberation Army soldiers, who strongly objected to their presence in the area. This led to a scuffle between the rival soldiers, with both sides sending some reinforcements to the area… the face-off was in progress at the site till the evening,” said an unnamed source. "Both sides disengaged fully after delegation-level talks yesterday. This occurs due to differing perceptions of LAC (Line of Actual Control). There are established mechanisms to resolve such occurrences," said another unnamed source. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said it was important to note how quickly the matter was resolved."The matter stands resolved. I think what is important to note is that there are existing mechanisms between India and China to resolve such issues".
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September - 20 
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga on September 20, urged the international community to strengthen efforts to counter terror financing and called for credible steps to eliminate safe havens for terrorists, reports Outlook India. Rec
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President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga on September 20, urged the international community to strengthen efforts to counter terror financing and called for credible steps to eliminate safe havens for terrorists, reports Outlook India. Recognising that extremism and terrorism posed a grave threat to entire humanity, both sides reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism and determination to eliminate terrorism. India and Mongolia also reiterated their commitment to work towards the finalisation of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT). The leaders from the two countries also reviewed the progress of cooperation in areas of national security, defence and border protection, especially since the upgradation of the relations to the level of a strategic partnership.
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September - 26 
India, Japan and the United States (US) on September 26 held talks on maritime security and connectivity in the Indo-Pacific region, reports Hindustan Times. The meeting was attended by Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, and Japanese Minister of F
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India, Japan and the United States (US) on September 26 held talks on maritime security and connectivity in the Indo-Pacific region, reports Hindustan Times. The meeting was attended by Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, and Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi.
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September - 27 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on September 27 reiterated their zero tolerance approach against terrorism and violent extremism, reports aninews.com. "Bangladesh Prime Minister extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Banglad
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on September 27 reiterated their zero tolerance approach against terrorism and violent extremism, reports aninews.com. "Bangladesh Prime Minister extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh and suggested that it could be undertaken also in connection with the birth centenary of Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The invitation was accepted by Prime Minister Modi," a press statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
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September - 27 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on September 27 reiterated their zero tolerance approach against terrorism and violent extremism, reports aninews.com. "Bangladesh Prime Minister extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Banglad
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on September 27 reiterated their zero tolerance approach against terrorism and violent extremism, reports aninews.com. "Bangladesh Prime Minister extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh and suggested that it could be undertaken also in connection with the birth centenary of Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The invitation was accepted by Prime Minister Modi," a press statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
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October - 1 
Bipin Rawat and the Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid discussed to keep the Indian Ocean as a conflict-free region, reports India Today on October 2. General Rawat discussed the importance of taking into account the evolving nature of threats in the "multi-faceted nature of the Maldives-In
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Bipin Rawat and the Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid discussed to keep the Indian Ocean as a conflict-free region, reports India Today on October 2. General Rawat discussed the importance of taking into account the evolving nature of threats in the "multi-faceted nature of the Maldives-India relationship".
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October - 1 
Bipin Rawat and the Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid discussed to keep the Indian Ocean as a conflict-free region, reports India Today on October 2. General Rawat discussed the importance of taking into account the evolving nature of threats in the "multi-faceted nature of the Maldives-In
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Bipin Rawat and the Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid discussed to keep the Indian Ocean as a conflict-free region, reports India Today on October 2. General Rawat discussed the importance of taking into account the evolving nature of threats in the "multi-faceted nature of the Maldives-India relationship".
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October - 2 
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval paid a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia during which he and Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in September, and ways to deepen anti-terror cooperation,
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval paid a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia during which he and Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in September, and ways to deepen anti-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu on October 3.
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October - 9 
India and France have decided to further deepen their bilateral defence and counter-terrorism cooperation, as minister of Defence Rajnath Singh meets Ministry of the Armies (France), Florence Parly on October 9, reports The Times of India. Recognising that their strategic partnership in the Indian O
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India and France have decided to further deepen their bilateral defence and counter-terrorism cooperation, as minister of Defence Rajnath Singh meets Ministry of the Armies (France), Florence Parly on October 9, reports The Times of India. Recognising that their strategic partnership in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is “crucial for preserving and promoting the common strategic and security interests”, the two ministers also reviewed the ongoing implementation of the action-plan outlined in the “Joint Strategic Vision of India-France Cooperation in the IOR” finalised in March 2018.
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October - 9 
New Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) to keep the Line of Actual Control (LAC) stable, widening counter-terror partnership will be among the key talking points when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 11 and 12, reports Economic Times on October 10. During th
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New Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) to keep the Line of Actual Control (LAC) stable, widening counter-terror partnership will be among the key talking points when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 11 and 12, reports Economic Times on October 10. During this meeting Modi will seek better understanding from Xi on India’s concerns over Pakistan’s support to terrorism against India.
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October - 11 
Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on October 11 said to United States (US) Senators Ted Cruz and Maggie Hassan that the US was one of the most important and trusted partners of India and lauded its role in countering terrorism, reports The Times of India
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Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on October 11 said to United States (US) Senators Ted Cruz and Maggie Hassan that the US was one of the most important and trusted partners of India and lauded its role in countering terrorism, reports The Times of India
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October - 15 
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen in a press conference on October 15 stated that Bangladesh has handed over a fresh list of the names of 50,000 Rohingyas for verification to Myanmar, reports Daily Star. He further stated that till date Bangladesh has handed over the names of over one lakh Rohingyas t
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Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen in a press conference on October 15 stated that Bangladesh has handed over a fresh list of the names of 50,000 Rohingyas for verification to Myanmar, reports Daily Star. He further stated that till date Bangladesh has handed over the names of over one lakh Rohingyas to Myanmar. On January 16, 2018, Bangladesh and Myanmar signed a document on “Physical Arrangement” to facilitate the return of Rohingyas to their homeland in the stipulated timeline of two years. However, two attempts of repatriation of Rogingyas failed due to Myanmar’s lack of confidence building measures. Momen had met his Chinese and Myanmar counterparts in New York on September 23 to discuss the repatriation of Rohingyas.
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October - 19 
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte have strongly condemned terrorism and committed to continue their cooperation in fighting the global menace, reports Daily Pioneer on October 20.
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Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte have strongly condemned terrorism and committed to continue their cooperation in fighting the global menace, reports Daily Pioneer on October 20.
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October - 24 
India and Pakistan on October 24 signed an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor allowing Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the Darbar Sahib (Narowal District), Pakistan, reports The Times of India. The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at
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India and Pakistan on October 24 signed an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor allowing Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the Darbar Sahib (Narowal District), Pakistan, reports The Times of India. The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur. Under the agreement, the pilgrims would come in the morning and return in the evening after visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. At least 5,000 pilgrims will be allowed to visit the holy site every day without a visa. Each visitor would be required to pay US $20 as fee, though India has requested Pakistan not to charge the Indian pilgrims. The agreement was finalised after three rounds of negotiations. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan would formally inaugurate the corridor on November 9, 2019
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October - 30 
In the 11th India-Russia high-level consultations on counter-terrorism on October 30, both parties condemned terror in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat the menace in a comprehensive and sustained manner "without any double
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In the 11th India-Russia high-level consultations on counter-terrorism on October 30, both parties condemned terror in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat the menace in a comprehensive and sustained manner "without any double standards", reports The Times of India. The two sides exchanged views on threats posed by terrorist entities globally and in their respective regions as well as ongoing concerns over terrorism in the South Asia region. "They stressed the need for elimination, once and for all, of all 'safe havens' of terrorists. They also underlined the urgent need for meaningful, credible, irreversible, verifiable and sustainable action against terrorists and terrorist groups," said a joint press statement.
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November - 1 
In a joint statement issued after the seventh Meeting of the Economic and Financial Partnership, the two countries noted that their relationship has strengthened over time as both sides have developed a holistic approach on tackling money laundering and combating terror financing which are the issu
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In a joint statement issued after the seventh Meeting of the Economic and Financial Partnership, the two countries noted that their relationship has strengthened over time as both sides have developed a holistic approach on tackling money laundering and combating terror financing which are the issues of shared concern, ddinews.gov.in reports on November 2. The Indian delegation was led by Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and US side was led by Steven Mnuchin, US Secretary of the Treasury.
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November - 1 
India and Germany will strengthen their bilateral and multilateral cooperation to combat terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on November 1, after holding extensive talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on enhancing ties in strategic areas, including defence, artificial intelligence and
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India and Germany will strengthen their bilateral and multilateral cooperation to combat terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on November 1, after holding extensive talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on enhancing ties in strategic areas, including defence, artificial intelligence and energy security, reports News18. Earlier in the day, the two countries inked 17 MoUs and agreements in various fields, including space, civil aviation, maritime technology, smart cities, medicine and education. Five joint declarations of intent were also exchanged between India and Germany on consultations for the period 2020-2024, cooperation on strategic projects, partnership for green urban mobility, research & development on artificial intelligence, and cooperation in the field of prevention of marine litter.
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November - 3 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi about the importance India attaches to her country's cooperation in ensuring that insurgent groups do not find any space to operate across the India-Myanmar border, NDTV reports on November 4. In the ta
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi about the importance India attaches to her country's cooperation in ensuring that insurgent groups do not find any space to operate across the India-Myanmar border, NDTV reports on November 4. In the talks, Modi also emphasised that the speedy, safe and sustainable return of the displaced people from Bangladesh to their homes in the Rakhine State was in the interest of the region, the displaced persons, and all three neighbouring countries -- India, Bangladesh and Myanmar, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. An estimated 7,00,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar's Rakhine State since 2017 after large-scale violence followed a military crackdown.
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November - 3 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 3, met Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and Indonesia President Joko Widodo in Bangkok (Thailand) after the sixteenth India-ASEAN summit, reports Hindustan Times. Terrorism was discussed at the summit with Modi highlighting the threat it pose
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 3, met Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and Indonesia President Joko Widodo in Bangkok (Thailand) after the sixteenth India-ASEAN summit, reports Hindustan Times. Terrorism was discussed at the summit with Modi highlighting the threat it poses to international peace and security. ASEAN leaders also spoke on the importance of cooperating to defeat terrorism.
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November - 11 
Senior Afghan and Pakistani security officials on November 11 held talks in Kabul to discuss ways for reducing tensions, reports Daily Times. Pakistani Embassy sources based in Kabul said both sides agreed to hold meetings of all groups under the Afghanistan, Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solid
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Senior Afghan and Pakistani security officials on November 11 held talks in Kabul to discuss ways for reducing tensions, reports Daily Times. Pakistani Embassy sources based in Kabul said both sides agreed to hold meetings of all groups under the Afghanistan, Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) framework in Kabul next month. The last APAPPS meeting was held in Islamabad in June 2019.
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November - 11 
Senior Afghan and Pakistani security officials on November 11 held talks in Kabul to discuss ways for reducing tensions, reports Daily Times. Pakistani Embassy sources based in Kabul said both sides agreed to hold meetings of all groups under the Afghanistan, Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solid
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Senior Afghan and Pakistani security officials on November 11 held talks in Kabul to discuss ways for reducing tensions, reports Daily Times. Pakistani Embassy sources based in Kabul said both sides agreed to hold meetings of all groups under the Afghanistan, Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) framework in Kabul next month. The last APAPPS meeting was held in Islamabad in June 2019.
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November - 12 
India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and held a "good discussion" with him on important strategic issues on November 12, reports ndtv.com. The two met at the Paris Peace Forum. Jaishankar, during his address at the Paris Peace Forum,
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India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and held a "good discussion" with him on important strategic issues on November 12, reports ndtv.com. The two met at the Paris Peace Forum. Jaishankar, during his address at the Paris Peace Forum, called for coordinated action by nations, bilaterally or multilaterally, to prevent the forces of terrorism and extremism from building presence in the digital domain. On issues related to the governance of cyberspace, Jaishankar said to address the specific security threats, including cyber-attacks on critical infrastructures, countries should consider entering into arrangements for speedy action and mitigation. He said India's support to the Christchurch call to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online manifests the country's commitment to work with "like-minded countries to ensure that the entire digital space serves to advance our societies and economies, without endangering our safety and security". The Christchurch Call- named after the New Zealand city in which 51 people from the Muslim community were killed in terrorist attacks broadcast live on the Internet on March 15, 2019 - is an action plan that commits governments, international organizations and internet players to take a series of measures, in particular developing tools to prevent the downloading of terrorist and violent extremist content.
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November - 27 
Due to the recently ratified extradition treaty (on November 24, 2019), Afghanistan is likely to hand over around 10 Indians Islamic State (IS) terrorists who surrendered before the Afghan security forces over the past few days, The Week reports on November 28. The two countries decided to sign a bi
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Due to the recently ratified extradition treaty (on November 24, 2019), Afghanistan is likely to hand over around 10 Indians Islamic State (IS) terrorists who surrendered before the Afghan security forces over the past few days, The Week reports on November 28. The two countries decided to sign a bilateral extradition treaty during the visit of Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani to New Delhi on October 14, 2016. Extradition is the formal process of one country surrendering an individual to another for prosecution for crimes committed in the requesting country's jurisdiction. It is normally enabled by a bilateral treaty as signed by India and Afghanistan.
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November - 27 
Due to the recently ratified extradition treaty (on November 24, 2019), Afghanistan is likely to hand over around 10 Indians Islamic State (IS) terrorists who surrendered before the Afghan security forces over the past few days, The Week reports on November 28. The two countries decided to sign a bi
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Due to the recently ratified extradition treaty (on November 24, 2019), Afghanistan is likely to hand over around 10 Indians Islamic State (IS) terrorists who surrendered before the Afghan security forces over the past few days, The Week reports on November 28. The two countries decided to sign a bilateral extradition treaty during the visit of Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani to New Delhi on October 14, 2016. Extradition is the formal process of one country surrendering an individual to another for prosecution for crimes committed in the requesting country's jurisdiction. It is normally enabled by a bilateral treaty as signed by India and Afghanistan.
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November - 27 
On November 27, National Security Advisor, Dr. Hamdullah Mohib and the Saudi Arabia Ambassador, Jasim Mohammad Alkhalidi discussed bilateral cooperation and continued friendly relation between the two countries, reports bhaktarnews.com. Both sides spoke on the continuation of cooperation between Afg
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On November 27, National Security Advisor, Dr. Hamdullah Mohib and the Saudi Arabia Ambassador, Jasim Mohammad Alkhalidi discussed bilateral cooperation and continued friendly relation between the two countries, reports bhaktarnews.com. Both sides spoke on the continuation of cooperation between Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia as well as issues relating to terrorist groups, with the country’s national security advisor saying the government of Afghanistan has gained eye-catching achievements in war on Taliban and Daesh militants this year, the joint statement said. The Saudi Ambassador called terrorism the enemy of the whole people in the world and said the phenomenon should be fought jointly, the statement quoted.
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November - 28 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial assistance of USD 450 million which, for the first time, includes USD 50 million to fight terrorism to Sri Lanka, tribuneindia.com reports on November 29. Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa reciprocated the gesture by assuring his government w
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial assistance of USD 450 million which, for the first time, includes USD 50 million to fight terrorism to Sri Lanka, tribuneindia.com reports on November 29. Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa reciprocated the gesture by assuring his government would not be unduly harsh towards Indian fishermen straying into Sri Lanka’s maritime zone. On the Tamil issue, Modi in a statement said both sides exchanged views on the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka. “I am confident that the government of Sri Lanka will pursue the process of reconciliation to meet the aspirations of the Tamils,” he said.
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November - 28 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial assistance of USD 450 million which, for the first time, includes USD 50 million to fight terrorism to Sri Lanka, tribuneindia.com reports on November 29. Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa reciprocated the gesture by assuring his government w
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial assistance of USD 450 million which, for the first time, includes USD 50 million to fight terrorism to Sri Lanka, tribuneindia.com reports on November 29. Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa reciprocated the gesture by assuring his government would not be unduly harsh towards Indian fishermen straying into Sri Lanka’s maritime zone. On the Tamil issue, Modi in a statement said both sides exchanged views on the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka. “I am confident that the government of Sri Lanka will pursue the process of reconciliation to meet the aspirations of the Tamils,” he said.
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December - 9 
India and Australia on December 9, emphasised the need for enhanced collaboration to counter the threat of terrorism and violent extremism through increased information sharing, reports newsonair.com. They also exchanged views on achieving their shared objective of peace, prosperity and progress in
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India and Australia on December 9, emphasised the need for enhanced collaboration to counter the threat of terrorism and violent extremism through increased information sharing, reports newsonair.com. They also exchanged views on achieving their shared objective of peace, prosperity and progress in the Indo-Pacific region. The two sides discussed bilateral defence engagements, areas to enhance cooperation in the field of defence industry and defence technology. They also held a discussion on the prevailing regional security concerns. The issues came up for discussion during the third India-Australia Secretary-level 22 Dialogue in New Delhi on December 9, 2019. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary, Ajay Kumar and Foreign Secretary, Vijay Gokhale. The Australian side was led by Defence Secretary, Greg Moriarty and Foreign Secretary, Frances Adamson.
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December - 9 
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on December 9, held talks with his Bangladeshi Counterpart Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury on ways to deepen bilateral maritime cooperation, reports republicworld.com. "The visit aims to consolidate bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, as also to exp
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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on December 9, held talks with his Bangladeshi Counterpart Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury on ways to deepen bilateral maritime cooperation, reports republicworld.com. "The visit aims to consolidate bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, as also to explore new avenues for naval cooperation," the defence ministry said. Sources said Admiral Singh and Admiral Chowdhury discussed ways to bolster maritime security cooperation between the two countries.
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December - 9 
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on December 9, held talks with his Bangladeshi Counterpart Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury on ways to deepen bilateral maritime cooperation, reports republicworld.com. "The visit aims to consolidate bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, as also to exp
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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on December 9, held talks with his Bangladeshi Counterpart Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury on ways to deepen bilateral maritime cooperation, reports republicworld.com. "The visit aims to consolidate bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, as also to explore new avenues for naval cooperation," the defence ministry said. Sources said Admiral Singh and Admiral Chowdhury discussed ways to bolster maritime security cooperation between the two countries.
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December - 11 
India and Germany on December 11, vowed to strengthen international cooperation in combating terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner and discussed concerns over cross-border terrorism in South Asian region, reports news18.com. The 8th meeting of India-Germany Joint Working Group on Counter
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India and Germany on December 11, vowed to strengthen international cooperation in combating terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner and discussed concerns over cross-border terrorism in South Asian region, reports news18.com. The 8th meeting of India-Germany Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held with the Indian delegation led by Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism in the Ministry of External Affairs, and the German delegation headed by Ambassador Andreas Kunne, Director, United Nations and Counter Terrorism in the German Federal Foreign Office. "Both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stressed the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat the menace in a comprehensive and sustained manner," a joint statement issued after the meeting said. They exchanged assessments on threats posed by globally proscribed terrorist entities and their affiliates as well as ongoing concerns over cross-border terrorism in South Asian region, it said. The two sides discussed the importance of disrupting terrorist networks, safe havens, infrastructure and their financing channels, and halting cross-border movement of terrorists.
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December - 13 
India and the Maldives on December 13, vowed to boost anti-terror cooperation and expand their maritime security ties to deal with common challenges in the Indian Ocean, reports Business Standard."Both sides noted that India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Maldives' 'India First' policy were work
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India and the Maldives on December 13, vowed to boost anti-terror cooperation and expand their maritime security ties to deal with common challenges in the Indian Ocean, reports Business Standard."Both sides noted that India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Maldives' 'India First' policy were working in tandem to further strengthen a dynamic, multifaceted and mutually beneficial partnership that rests on the foundation of mutual trust, understanding and sensitivity to each other's concerns," a joint statement issued after the talks said. "Both ministers emphasised the nurturing of a strong bilateral partnership in the maritime domain given the shared interests and common challenges in the Indian Ocean Region," the statement said.It said both sides agreed that a joint working group will meet soon to strengthen cooperation to combat common threats of terrorism, radicalism and drug trafficking in the region.
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December - 13 
India and the Maldives on December 13, vowed to boost anti-terror cooperation and expand their maritime security ties to deal with common challenges in the Indian Ocean, reports Business Standard."Both sides noted that India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Maldives' 'India First' policy were work
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India and the Maldives on December 13, vowed to boost anti-terror cooperation and expand their maritime security ties to deal with common challenges in the Indian Ocean, reports Business Standard."Both sides noted that India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Maldives' 'India First' policy were working in tandem to further strengthen a dynamic, multifaceted and mutually beneficial partnership that rests on the foundation of mutual trust, understanding and sensitivity to each other's concerns," a joint statement issued after the talks said. "Both ministers emphasised the nurturing of a strong bilateral partnership in the maritime domain given the shared interests and common challenges in the Indian Ocean Region," the statement said.It said both sides agreed that a joint working group will meet soon to strengthen cooperation to combat common threats of terrorism, radicalism and drug trafficking in the region.
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December - 18 
India and the United States on December 18, sealed a key defence agreement to further enhance the interoperability of their militaries and said they discussed the threat of cross-border terrorism India faces from Pakistan at the 2+2 meeting of their foreign and defence ministers, reports Hindustan T
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India and the United States on December 18, sealed a key defence agreement to further enhance the interoperability of their militaries and said they discussed the threat of cross-border terrorism India faces from Pakistan at the 2+2 meeting of their foreign and defence ministers, reports Hindustan Times. The signing of the Industrial Security Annex (ISA) would allow American manufacturers of defence equipment to strike deals with Indian private sector companies, expanding their ability to co-produce and co-develop sensitive technologies from the current confines of public sector partners. The Indian External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar told that the two sides discussed “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region centered around ASEAN and cross-border terrorism in the region and agreed to work closely at international forums including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Pompeo named Pakistan as the source of threat of terrorism faced by India, in response to a question about the future of Afghanistan.
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December - 18 
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar participated in the high-level meeting on December 18, with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Citing the "pretty clear language" in the 2+2 joint statement, the official unde
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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar participated in the high-level meeting on December 18, with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Citing the "pretty clear language" in the 2+2 joint statement, the official underlined the key role that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which combats terrorism funding, plays "with regard to Pakistan." The joint statement also calls out the terrorist role of "al-Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar e-Tayyiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Haqqani Network, Hizb-ul Mujahideen, TTP and D-Company" and asks Pakistan to "take immediate, sustained and irreversible action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorism against other countries in any manner, and to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of cross-border terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot."
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December - 23 
On December 23, Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah met with United Nation (UN) General-Secretary’s Special Representative to Afghanistan Tadamich Yamamoto at Sapidar Palace, reports bhaktarnews.com. In the meeting, both sides discussed preliminary results announcement of the 28 Sep Presidential E
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On December 23, Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah met with United Nation (UN) General-Secretary’s Special Representative to Afghanistan Tadamich Yamamoto at Sapidar Palace, reports bhaktarnews.com. In the meeting, both sides discussed preliminary results announcement of the 28 Sep Presidential Elections and complaints review process by Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC).
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December - 24 
In a bilateral discussion, without naming Pakistan India and Iran has jointly called out for immediate clamp down to terror sanctuaries, reports Economic Times. In his visit to Tehran, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met top officials and discussed measures to maintain peace, security and sta
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In a bilateral discussion, without naming Pakistan India and Iran has jointly called out for immediate clamp down to terror sanctuaries, reports Economic Times. In his visit to Tehran, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met top officials and discussed measures to maintain peace, security and stability in the region. To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the bilateral Treaty of Friendship in 2020 both the countries agreed to promote exchanges between the Parliamentarians, organize cultural festivals, promote people-to-people contact and youth exchanges. Also, both the countries agreed to hold early meeting of the Joint Working Group on Trade and to finalize Preferential Trade Agreement, Bilateral Investment Treaty, and promote cooperation in customs matters in a bid strengthen bilateral trade and commerce.
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December - 24 
On December 24, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud, Foreign Minister Yousuf bin Alawi and Defence Minister Sayyid Badr bin Saud, reports Daily Excelsior. Jaishankar who is on a three-day visit to Oman discussed measur
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On December 24, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud, Foreign Minister Yousuf bin Alawi and Defence Minister Sayyid Badr bin Saud, reports Daily Excelsior. Jaishankar who is on a three-day visit to Oman discussed measures to further expand defence, security and maritime ties between the two countries.
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