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VACCINE MAITRI
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

VACCINE MAITRI

AN INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE PEACE, HARMONY, & PROSPERITY GLOBALLY

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July 2021
VISIT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER Dr. S JAISHANKAR TO KUWAIT
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

VISIT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER Dr. S JAISHANKAR TO KUWAIT

The visit of External Affairs Minister, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Kuwait (9th-11th June 2021) was part of the enhanced political exchange on the 60th anniversary of steady and fruitful diplomatic relations between the two countries. The relation has assumed an unprecedented dimension of trust and care with the mutual pandemic outreach and assistance to each other. The visit was intended to consolidate the attainments of relations so far and expand new areas of mutual cooperation by building bridges of trust and confidence for the security and stability of the region.

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July 2021
INDIAN DIASPORA IN KUWAIT
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIAN DIASPORA IN KUWAIT

India and Kuwait savor traditional close-knit ties since time immemorial due to historical trade links, geographical proximity, and cultural ties besides the presence of the Indian diaspora. India is also one of the biggest trading nations of Kuwait and the Gulf nation likewise is a significant supplier of oil to India. The Indian rupee was also the legal tender until 1961 in Kuwait and also the Indo-Kuwaiti trade revolved around textiles, horses, trade, and agricultural goods. Later, the diplomatic ties between the two countries began in 1962 when India was amongst the first nations to recognize the independence of Kuwait.

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July 2021
STRENGTHENING BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

STRENGTHENING BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP

SIX DECADES OF FRIENDSHIP

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July 2021
INDIA NEEDS TO SHED ITS SOCIALISTIC-ERA FEAR OF PRIVATE SECTOR BIG CORPORATIONS
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIA NEEDS TO SHED ITS SOCIALISTIC-ERA FEAR OF PRIVATE SECTOR BIG CORPORATIONS

To become a technologically muscular nation, India needs to shed its socialistic-era fear of private sector big corporations In spite of the fact that service and consumer economy has been a major contributor to India’s GDP, it’s not good enough to meet the rising aspirations of the high-tech digital generation; nor does the service economy enable India to face the complex challenges of national defense, diplomacy, and international trade. Service economy does not create muscle power.

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July 2021
THE CHINESE PLAYBOOK
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

THE CHINESE PLAYBOOK

INFRASTRUCTURAL REVOLUTION GIVES WAY TO NEW GLOBAL POWER

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July 2021
THE AFGHAN CONUNDRUM
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

THE AFGHAN CONUNDRUM

On 29 February 2020, the government of the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement in Doha which shall ensure self-determination for Afghanistan.

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July 2021
INDIA – KUWAIT COOPERATION IN ENERGY
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIA – KUWAIT COOPERATION IN ENERGY

Kuwait is a petroleum-based economy. It has estimated crude oil reserves of 101.5 billion barrels (about 6% of world reserves), and proven natural gas reserves of 1.784 billion cubic meters (about 63 trillion cubic feet), as per the latest OPEC data.

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July 2021
THE CHINESE PLAYBOOK
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

THE CHINESE PLAYBOOK

INFRASTRUCTURAL REVOLUTION GIVES WAY TO NEW GLOBAL POWER

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July 2021
INDIAN DIASPORA IN KUWAIT
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIAN DIASPORA IN KUWAIT

Kuwait’s Ambassador to India Jasem Ibrahim Al Najem recently stated that India and Kuwait’s bilateral relationship is a “great story” to be told for generations where both nations are working collectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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July 2021
HUMAN RIGHTS IN UZBEKISTAN
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

HUMAN RIGHTS IN UZBEKISTAN

ACHIEVEMENTS AND TASKS FOR THE FUTURE

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July 2021
VISIT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER Dr. S JAISHANKAR TO KUWAIT
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

VISIT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER Dr. S JAISHANKAR TO KUWAIT

The visit of External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar to Kuwait (9th-11th June 2021) was part of the enhanced political exchange on the 60th anniversary of steady and fruitful diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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July 2021
VACCINE MAITRI
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

VACCINE MAITRI

AN INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE PEACE, HARMONY, & PROSPERITY GLOBALLY

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July 2021
HOW IS THE INDIAN AGRICULTURE SECTOR MANAGING WITH THE PANDEMIC AND THE FARM LAWS?
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

HOW IS THE INDIAN AGRICULTURE SECTOR MANAGING WITH THE PANDEMIC AND THE FARM LAWS?

Of late, the agriculture sector has been hugely impacted by the unprecedented conditions caused by the pandemic. Add to this, the twist given by the new farm laws, which have been enacted across the board, though being opposed vociferously by the farmers primarily from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, which they apprehend that it is a neoliberal move, which they think would lead to the loss of traditional wholesale markets and the corporatization of agriculture.

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July 2021
ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL COOPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND KUWAIT
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL COOPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND KUWAIT

India and Kuwait have shared a harmonious and cordial relationship since pre-independence days. The two nations have engaged in beneficial exchanges in diverse fields, ranging from economic cooperation to energy sharing.

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July 2021
INDIA NEEDS TO SHED ITS SOCIALISTIC-ERA FEAR OF PRIVATE SECTOR BIG CORPORATIONS
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIA NEEDS TO SHED ITS SOCIALISTIC-ERA FEAR OF PRIVATE SECTOR BIG CORPORATIONS

To become a technologically muscular nation, India needs to shed its socialistic-era fear of private sector big corporations.

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July 2021
A LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIP
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

A LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIP

India and Kuwait enjoy traditionally warm and friendly relations, rooted in history and sustained people-to-people contact. The year 2020-21 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between two countries.

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July 2021
Bilateral Relations Between Slovenia And India
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Bilateral Relations Between Slovenia And India

Bilateral relations between Slovenia and India are not focused solely on political and foreign affairs. Economic cooperation represents an extremely important part too. India is the second most important trading partner of Slovenia in Asia.

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June 2021
G-7 A Potential Prospect For India
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

G-7 A Potential Prospect For India

G-7 or markets. G-7 was formed in 1975 as a Group of Seven consists of the world’s seven largest and the most developed response to the 1973 Oil Crisis, the group, initially consisted of 6 countries reportedly, France, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Japan, Germany (west) to restructure the world order.

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June 2021
REVIVING INDIA-LIBYA RELATIONSHIP
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

REVIVING INDIA-LIBYA RELATIONSHIP

Indian Economic Trade Organization signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Libyan African Business Council in Tunisia during the Financial Investment Trade Africa (FITA 2021) held in Tunis on June 25.

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June 2021
“INNOVATION IS IN OUR DNA”
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

“INNOVATION IS IN OUR DNA”

Sensum d.o.o. transforms what used to be a manual, mundane job with efficient and precise innovation. Headquartered in Slovenia’s capital, Sensum is one of the premier developers and manufacturers of automatic visual inspection systems for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies. Serving pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer, Novartis and Roche, the Sensum brand was catapulted into the spotlight at the same speed with which its machines inspect thousands of pills. Since then, Sensum has continued to experience steady growth, thanks to its technology-driven leadership.

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June 2021
A PIECE OF PARADISE IN CENTRAL EUROPE
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

A PIECE OF PARADISE IN CENTRAL EUROPE

My idea of Paradise is a pretty place with mountains all around, a small population, totally peaceful, wonderful monuments not only of history but also of poets, church bells ringing occasionally, charming golf courses, no political rallies and demonstrations, clean roads, and wonderful cuisine, easily accessible from my home and some friends from a previous era to relish past associations.

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June 2021
“WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO INDIA TO OPEN ITS MARKET”
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

“WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO INDIA TO OPEN ITS MARKET”

The Summit is expected to focus on a more resilient global health system by strengthening the World Health Organisation in terms of future pandemic preparedness. After all, trade and economic activity can only thrive when health is restored, Finland’s envoy to India, H.E Ms. Ritva Koukku-Ronde, told Diplomatist’s Business Editor Kanchi BATRA in a written interview ahead of the High Level EU-India Leaders’ Meeting on 8th May.

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May 2021
INDIA-EU: A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ASSOCIATIONS
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIA-EU: A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ASSOCIATIONS

India is one of the very few countries that has established diplomatic relationships with Europe since the 1960s. The relationship between these two countries is continuously evolving and transforming for better. Currently, the relationship between India & EU is not fully taken advantage of its full potential.

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May 2021
INDIA-EU BROAD-BASED TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (BTIA)
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIA-EU BROAD-BASED TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (BTIA)

India and the European Union (EU) are keen to encourage a model of growth with equity, which is socially inclusive and broad-based. Trade and investment continue to be the cornerstone of their multidimensional relationship. Both have a shared belief in the rules-based bilateral and multilateral trading systems and convinced that deepening bilateral trade relations should support, rather than undermine, the multilateral route. Even though bilateral trade and investment have risen dramatically, there are reasons to conclude that current levels are still below potential. Against this backdrop, attempts have been made to revive the India-EU Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA), negotiations that began in 2007 but stalled since 2013 due to divergence of views on crucial issues. If successfully concluded, BTIA has the potential to bring real substance to the India-EU Strategic Partnership.

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May 2021
THE FUTURE OF INDIA-EU FTA
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

THE FUTURE OF INDIA-EU FTA

Introduction India and European Union have shared a close affinity and bilateral ties since times immemorial. Being one of the first countries to establish ties with the European Economic Community in 1962, India cherishes its vital partner and believes that the multifaceted relationship that India and EU share holds immense potential for global change.

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May 2021
FORGING CLIMATE ACTION IN EU-INDIA RELATIONS IN TIMES OF GLOBAL (DIS)ORDER
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

FORGING CLIMATE ACTION IN EU-INDIA RELATIONS IN TIMES OF GLOBAL (DIS)ORDER

Special report:

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May 2021
THE TANGLED TRIUMVIRATE EU-INDIA AND THE INDO-PACIFIC
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

THE TANGLED TRIUMVIRATE EU-INDIA AND THE INDO-PACIFIC

Identification of the problem and relevance to the EU-India strategic partnership

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May 2021
PROSPECTS FOR INDIA-EU SECURITY COOPERATION
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

PROSPECTS FOR INDIA-EU SECURITY COOPERATION

India and the EU have been engaged with each other since the 1960s with India being one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community in 1962.

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May 2021
RECALIBRATING INDIA-EU COOPERATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

RECALIBRATING INDIA-EU COOPERATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION

We are witnessing an obvious manifestation of an Indo-Pacific decade as new actors are defining their strategic interests in the region. Moreover, the EU appears to be the latest entrant. Ahead of the 16th India-EU Summit, the EU has finally adopted a strategy on the Indo-Pacific region. While Brussels is keen to foster deeper engagement in the region with “like-minded partners”, it involves a multitude of challenges from a gamut of stakeholders. With the new strategic rollout and the EU entrenching itself as a dynamic pillar in the Indo-Pacific economic, political, and security architecture, one is coerced to ask what this could mean for India. Could it indeed set their relations on the track to realize the full potentials of the strategic partnership? This article while examining the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy sheds further light on the emerging opportunities for India and the EU to cooperate.

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May 2021