{"id":34504,"date":"2024-12-30T21:28:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T15:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=34504"},"modified":"2024-12-30T21:28:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T15:58:07","slug":"india-diplomatic-engagements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/30-12-2024\/india-diplomatic-engagements","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Diplomatic Engagements\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus:GS2\/IR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2024 was marked by a series of incoming and outgoing visits, with significant emphasis on global insecurity and neighborhood shocks, especially in Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Points in External Relations:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • China<\/strong>: Disengagement negotiations at the Line of Actual Control were the most difficult.\n
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    • The first formal Modi-Xi meeting in five years marked a turning point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • France<\/strong>: French President Emmanuel Macron attended Republic Day, reaffirming strong bilateral ties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • European Free Trade<\/strong>: The India-European Free Trade Association agreement was concluded, India\u2019s first with Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Neighborhood Diplomacy<\/strong>: Visits by leaders of neighboring countries, including Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, strengthened ties.\n
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      • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar\u2019s visit to Pakistan for the SCO summit was significant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Challenges for India in 2024:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Bangladesh<\/strong>: The estrangement of Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s political upheaval was a significant shock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Canada<\/strong>: Diplomatic ties soured due to allegations of Indian involvement in the Nijjar killing, leading to tensions with PM Justin Trudeau\u2019s government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • U.S. Relations:<\/strong> The U.S. The Department of Justice filed indictments against the Adani group and an Indian official, complicating ties with the U.S. despite its pro-India government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Navigating Global Conflicts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Russia-Ukraine Conflict<\/strong>: Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s visits to both Russia and Ukraine fueled speculation about India\u2019s potential mediation role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Israel-Palestine:<\/strong> India maintained a balanced stance, calling for an end to civilian casualties while hedging on UN resolutions regarding Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Middle East Relations<\/strong>: Multilateral initiatives like IMEC and I2U2 faced challenges, and India sought to engage West Asian countries bilaterally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Future Outlook\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • U.S. Relations<\/strong>: S. Jaishankar\u2019s visit to Washington and meetings with the Trump team signal a focus on U.S.-India ties.\n
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              • President Trump is expected to visit India for the Quad Summit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                • Iran<\/strong>: A ministerial visit from Iran is expected to kick off 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Russia<\/strong>: Russian President Vladimir Putin\u2019s visit to Delhi is expected in early 2025, marking his first since the war began.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Republic Day: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the guest at India\u2019s Republic Day celebrations.\n
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                  • The main challenge for India\u2019s foreign policy in 2025 will be navigating global uncertainty while adapting to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Source  :TH<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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