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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is scheduled to arrive in India on April 5 for a two-day visit. The visit takes place against the backdrop of growing Russian messaging that it stands firm with the military junta in Myanmar and serious Indian concerns about the future of Afghanistan, which New Delhi has floundered in shaping.
According to a statement by the Russian Embassy here in New Delhi (as quoted by NDTV), during Lavrov’s visit, “[t]he heads of the foreign affairs agencies will discuss the current state of bilateral relations, the preparation of the upcoming high-level meeting this year, including cooperation in the fight against the pandemic, will consider key topics on the regional, global agenda, assess approaches to the interaction between Russia and India on the international arena, including at the UN, [and] BRICS.”
Foreign Minister calls for early conclusion of BIMSTEC Charter Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.)
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called for early conclusion of the Charter of the Association of BIMSTEC Speakers and Parliamentarians, in his welcome address at the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), comprising Bangladeshi, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The event was held virtually on April 1 in Colombo. The Foreign Minister informed that the platform would provide Speakers and Parliamentarians space for greater understanding, trust and friendship and to exchange ideas and information on parliamentary practices and commitment on democratic principles.
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Myanmar Military Appoints Ex-Generals, USDP Members to New Govt
Soldiers and police are stationed near the Myanmar Parliament following the military coup on Monday. / The Irrawaddy
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By The Irrawaddy 2 February 2021
YANGON Following its coup d’etat on Monday, the military regime in Myanmar has formed a new cabinet largely made up of generals and ex-military officials, along with some members of its political proxy party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).
The armed forces have detained Union President U Win Myint, State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other elected civilian leaders since staging a takeover in the early hours of Monday.