October 2017

Huge Potential for Trade in South Asia Using Global Transit System

PR News Wire, 25 October, 2017
Promoting a unified market for the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal region (BBIN), Jaipur-based CUTS International (Consumer Unity and Trust Society), in partnership with IRU, today launches a study on the benefits of a multi-lateral transit system – like the globally applicable TIR – on trade across the region. More…

India to boost trade ties with Latin America, South East Asia

The Hindu, 25 October, 2017
India is looking to further diversify its trade to relatively newer markers in Latin America and Caribbean Islands as well as South East Asia. More…

India lines up projects to strengthen links with South, Southeast Asia

Economic Times, 24 October, 2017
Regional connectivity heads the agenda for the Modi government because China is expanding its footprint in South Asia and Southeast Asia through its OBOR initiative. More…

Regional priorities change as BIMSTEC replaces SAARC

Indian Express, 14 October, 2017
The hard-hitting speech by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, frontally taking on Pakistan sponsored terrorism, was the centrepiece of India’s diplomatic effort in this year’s UN General Assembly session. More…