Q+A: Dalai Lama’s Mongolia Visit and China’s Reaction

Despite objections from China, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama had made a four day visit to Mongolia in November, 2016. Miffed China took some “countermeasures” and cancelled all investment talks, imposed additional tolls on Mongolian Cargo passing through Chinese Territory ..

China blocks border with Mongolia post visit of Dalai Lama

China has blocked a key border crossing with Mongolia after Dalai Lama’s visit. The move has left hundreds of trucks for the mining conglomerate Rio Tinto stuck at the Gants Mod crossing in the southeastern part of Mongolia in freezing ..

Lokesh Chandra and Mansura Haider honoured with Mongolia’s highest award

The two noted Indian scholars Lokesh Chandra and Mansura Haider have been honoured with the “North Star”, Mongolia’s highest award. They were awarded for their contribution to the development of friendly relations between India and Mongolia and promotion of Mongolian ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

India and South Korea sign 7 agreements to enhance bilateral relations

India and South Korea have signed 7 agreements /MoUs to enhance bilateral relations. The agreements were signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s last leg of three nation tour viz China, Mongolia and South Korea. Signed agreements are Agreement for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015