AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMyanmar Crisis: Over 130 current and former lawmakers from 11 countries urged ASEAN to demand the immediate release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners, citing ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus. India-Africa Health Diplomacy: India and the African Union postponed India-Africa Forum Summit IV amid an Ebola situation in the region, while highlighting India’s vaccine manufacturing role via Serum Institute of India. Japan Immigration Policy: Japan approved its first visa fee hike in nearly 50 years, raising single-entry visas to ¥15,000 and multiple-entry to ¥30,000 from July 1. India-China Water Security: China began construction on the Medog (Motuo) hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo near the Arunachal border, prompting India to accelerate talks on its Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. Energy & Trade Logistics: Three India-flagged crude tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz safely as India works to secure energy lifelines. India Economy & Risk: Early stress is emerging in India’s MSME lending as West Asia disruptions raise supply-chain and input-cost pressures. Bangladesh Foreign Policy: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s first overseas trip will take him to Malaysia and China, with deals and Teesta project discussions on the agenda. Regional Mobility: Rajasthan launched PM-eBus Sewa, adding electric buses in Jaipur and Bhilwara.
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