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The Print
4 days ago
- Health
- The Print
India hosts senior physicians, policymakers from BIMSTEC countries in National Cancer Grid meet
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organisation that was established in 1997 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration. 'The initiative will help our BIMSTEC partners build their capacities in the critical area of cancer care, with the expertise and skills developed in India,' the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Researchers, patient advocates and policy makers from BIMSTEC countries gathered in India as part of the annual meeting of the National Cancer Grid (NCG) to review progress and chart the course for future collaborative efforts, officials said on Wednesday. Initially known as BIST-EC (Bangladesh-India-Sri Lanka-Thailand Economic Cooperation), the organisation is now known as BIMSTEC and comprises seven Member States, with the admission of Myanmar later in 1997, and Bhutan and Nepal in 2004. The sixth BIMSTEC Summit was held in April in Bangkok. 'As part of fulfilling the promise by the Prime Minister of India at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit to help BIMSTEC countries in cancer care, India hosted senior physicians and policy makers from BIMSTEC countries at the annual meeting of the National Cancer Grid on August 2-3, 2025, at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai,' the MEA said. The meeting of cancer centre directors, researchers, patient advocates and policy makers from India and around the world showcased the breadth of NCG's initiatives, reviewed progress, and charted the course for future collaborative efforts, it said in the statement. PTI KND NSD NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
We live in uncertain times, collective desire to see 'fair and representative' global order: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday (August 4, 2025) said "we live in complicated and uncertain times" and a collective desire is to see a fair and representative global order, not one "dominated by a few". That quest is often articulated as "political or economic rebalancing," he said in his address at the opening ceremony of the inaugural BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival 'Saptasur'. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organisation that was established in 1997 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration. Initially known as BIST-EC (Bangladesh-India-Sri Lanka-Thailand Economic Cooperation), the organisation is now known as BIMSTEC and comprises seven Member States, with the admission of Myanmar later in 1997, and Bhutan and Nepal in 2004. In his address, Mr. Jaishankar welcomed the festival's participants drawn from various member states of the regional grouping. He said this music festival follows a commitment made earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BIMSTEC Summit. At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit held in April in Bangkok, the hosting of the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival in India in 2025 was among the initiatives announced at the mega conclave. "We live in complicated and uncertain times, and a collective desire is to see a fair and representative global order, not one dominated by a few. That quest is often articulated as political or economic rebalancing," Mr. Jaishankar said. In his remarks, he also said obtaining respect and ensuring dignity for societies can also be achieved through cultural prowess, "especially cultural prowess". "In that context, traditions are of a particular value, because ultimately they define identities. We must be assured of what we are if we want to be confident about shaping the future. And, for nations like us, traditions are truly a great source of strength," he said. The External Affairs Minister underlined that music is "culture, heritage and tradition to all of us", and individually or as a group, it is an expression of creativity or sometimes even of emotions. "Music has always been a medium to connect amongst ourselves and with others. Both the shared traditions and distinct nuances, the music of BIMSTEC member states will be on full display, the EAM said. There is so much that music can convey that it is understandably regarded as the soul of a society. But it is even more so when it comes to traditional music, the Union Minister said. "Like other forms of culture, music serves both as a bridge between nations and a powerful expression of their heritage and identity," he said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Not one dominated by a few': EAM Jaishankar on 'new world order'; big message amid US tariff concerns, Russia oil pressure
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday reiterated the need for a fair and multipolar global order, stating, 'Our collective desire is to see a fair and representative global order, not one dominated by a few. ' His remarks come amid global trade tensions, including US tariff threats and pressure on India's oil trade with Russia. Speaking at the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival in Delhi titled SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody, Jaishankar linked cultural traditions to the broader vision of global balance. 'We live in complicated and uncertain times. Our collective desire is to see a fair and representative global order, not one dominated by a few. That quest is often articulated as political or economic rebalancing,' he said. Jaishankar noted that cultural traditions play a role in strengthening identity and guiding national direction. 'Traditions are of particular value because ultimately they define identity. We must be assured about what we are if we want to be confident about shaping the future. For nations like us, traditions are truly a great source of strength,' he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After 35 Years, Her Jewelry Is Nearly Gone The Heritage Journal Read More Undo Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's earlier commitments, Jaishankar said, 'I also want to underline what Director General of ICCR has said, that this was a commitment which was made by Prime Minister Modi at the BIMSTEC Summit and I am so glad that like so many of his commitments, that has been kept and kept early.' He also reflected on his personal journey and how cultural exposure shaped his outlook. 'In my own case, it was actually through music and to some extent books that I developed an interest in the world. There is so much that music is able to convey that it is understandably regarded as the soul of a society,' he said. 'Music serves both as a bridge between nations and a powerful expression of their heritage and identity,' he concluded. Jaishankar's remarks come as India faces economic and diplomatic challenges, including concerns over possible US tariffs and warnings related to India's ongoing oil trade with Russia. While the minister did not refer directly to these developments, his emphasis on sovereignty, tradition, and multipolarity echoed India's current diplomatic positioning.
NDTV
13-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Bangladesh Trying To Sweeten Ties? Yunus Sends Mangoes To PM Modi
Dhaka: Professor Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, has initiated 'mango diplomacy' with India, weeks after the Foreign Ministry said New Delhi was willing to discuss all issues with Dhaka in a "conducive" environment. A consignment containing 1,000 kilogrammes of the famous 'Haribhanga' mango variety has been sent by Dhaka as a goodwill gesture between the two neighbours. The consignment will reach New Delhi on Monday, the official at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi said, according to Bangladeshi daily Daily Sun. PM Modi and Yunus last met in April on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, their first face-to-face meeting since the collapse of Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina's government. Prime Minister reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. He also underlined that India believed in a people-centric approach to the relationship, and highlighted the cooperation between the two countries over a long period of time that has delivered tangible benefits to people in both countries. The Yunus government is also sending mangoes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. The Haribhanga is a premium variety of mangoes from Bangladesh. "Mango Diplomacy" The practice of sending mangoes has existed since previous regimes. But the relations between Dhaka and New Delhi have been sour after former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power last year following massive student-led demonstrations. The Hasina government has close ties with New Delhi. However, Bangladesh's new caretaker government chose to court China and Pakistan, fanning regional instability. Beijing has been trying for years to spread its tentacles in the Indian subcontinent. Through arms deals and loans, China is rooting its influence in Pakistan and Bangladesh, aiming to align its interests with Beijing. Amid diplomatic unrest, Bangladesh's "Mango diplomacy" -- a form of outreach-- is seen as Dhaka's move to sweeten ties with India.
NDTV
24-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
China Deepens Political Engagement As Bangladesh Preps For 2026 Elections
Kolkata: China's enhanced role in Bangladesh's domestic politics continues with its latest round of meetings with political parties in the country. Since April this year, China has emerged as a leading player in Bangladesh engaging with all major political parties. Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong met a visiting Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation on Tuesday. After the meeting, he said he hoped for a free and fair election in Bangladesh, adding that China conveyed its willingness to work with the country's future government. The Bangladesh nationalist Party or BNP was the main opposition party in Bangladesh during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's administration. It was the BNP which had boycotted the 2024 national elections claiming they were "rigged and unfair". But Beijing has gone beyond just the leading opposition party. It has also been meeting other political forces within Bangladesh. In April this year, a senior Chinese Communist Party delegation led by Peng Jiubin of the Southeast and South Asian Affairs Bureau of the International Department of the CCP met a delegation of the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, considered pro-Pakistan. With them too, the upcoming elections were discussed. Earlier this month, The Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met a delegation of the recently formed National Citizens Party, at the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka and the upcoming elections were discussed in detail. The National Citizens Party or NCP is an offshoot of the students' uprising last year that led to the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. The NCP Convenor Nahid Islam was a part of the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus earlier. These meetings, which have been billed as regular interactions, show China's involvement and outreach with political parties that are likely to emerge as major stakeholders in the upcoming elections. These meetings come in the wake of Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's visit to China where he made a clear pitch for Beijing to engage with Dhaka. Mr Yunus, during his four-day visit to Beijing in March this year, asked Beijing to make an "extension", saying that northeast India's "seven sister states are landlocked" by Bangladesh and Myanmar. Yunus urged the Chinese government to "extend" in the region by establishing a base in Bangladesh which was seen as a call to indirectly cut-off India's northeastern states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reacted sharply to Muhammad Yunus's remarks saying, "...any rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided," when the two leaders met on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
