India's Act East policy

Modi mantra: Connecting Northeast to ASEAN via Act East policy

May 29, 2016May 29, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Pledging to develop the Northeast region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the NDA government at the Centre is keen on reducing isolation of the northeastern states through its ambitious Act East Policy for all-round connectivity of the region.

Beyond the Indian Ocean: India in the South Pacific

May 19, 2016May 19, 2016 - by India Writes Network

India’s connection with the South Pacific Islands has traditionally been fairly limited, despite a sizeable ethnic Indian population in Fiji. However, the relationship is gaining momentum under Prime Minister Modi’s …

India and Myanmar initiate joint border patrolling

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 - by India Writes Network

As India hopes to turn its present relations with Myanmar into a ‘strategic partnership’ following the Act East policy, both countries have started joint border patrolling in some stretches of …

India, Thailand unveil map for intensifying economic and security ties

February 5, 2016February 6, 2016 - by Manish Chand

BANGKOK: Building on ancient cultural linkages nourished by Buddhism and Ramayana, India and Thailand have firmed up a roadmap for bolstering economic and security cooperation that will translate into a more proactive engagement …

India confirms participation in Cobra Gold 2016, enhance maritime cooperation

February 5, 2016February 5, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Confirming its participation in the Cobra Gold 2016, India has expressed its intent to deepen its maritime and defence cooperation with Thailand. The participation was confirmed by Anil Wadhwa, Secretary …

Co-creating an Asian century: Ansari unveils upgrade in security, economic ties with ASEAN

February 4, 2016February 5, 2016 - by Manish Chand

Amid the mutating geopolitical order in the Asia-Pacific region marked by the rise of China and India, Vice-President Hamid Ansari has underscored the 3C mantra of New Delhi’s relations with ASEAN pivoted around “Commerce, Culture and Connectivity” and stressed the need for all countries to exercise “restraint” in protecting sea lanes of communication.