UK Enters into First Major Post-Brexit Deal with Japan

The UK has signed its first major post-Brexit trade pact by signing a deal with Japan. The deal aims to boost trade between these two countries by about £15bn. The deal would boost UK GDP ..

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Brexit • Brexit negotiations • European Union • Free trade agreement • UK-Japan

Beijing Imposed New Restrictions on US Diplomats

Beijing has imposed “reciprocal restrictions” on all American diplomats in China and Hongkong. This step was taken by China in response to restrictions imposed on its embassy staff in the United States. The ministry said ..

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Topics: US-China • US-China standoff • US-China Trade War

India-China Five-Point Action Plan to resolve Border Disputes

India and China, on September 11, 2020, agreed on ‘five-point action plan’ so as to quickly disengage troops along the Line of Actual Control. The External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar met his Chinese ..

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Topics: Five point action plan • India China • India China War • Sino-Indian Border Tensions

India and Japan sign Logistics Agreement

India and Japan signed a logistics agreement on September 10, 2020. The agreement on ‘Reciprocal Provision Supplies and Services’ will allow the Armed Forces of India and Japan to coordinate closely in services and supplies. ..

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Topics: Geography of Japan • india-japan • Logistics Agreement • malabar exercise • Prime Minister of Japan

First India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue Organised Virtually

The first India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue was held virtually on September 9, 2020.  The virtual dialogue focuses on enhancing the cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region. The trio discussed on economic, geo-strategic challenges and cooperation in the ..

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Topics: India-France-Australia • Indo-Pacific • Iora • Trilateral dialogue