Global Engagements

Sri Lanka’s president dissolved parliament with on midnight Monday and called for new parliamentary elections six months early.

Al-Sultan Abdullah appointed Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister of Malaysia

Tommy Thomas – Malaysia Attorney-General has resigned as Malaysia gets set for a new Prime Minister.

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been declared an “absconder” by the Imran government for violating the bail requirements by not presenting his medical report from his doctors in London.

Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced RM20 billion Economic Stimulus Package to ensure risks to the economy due to COVID-19 can be addressed effectively

Indian-origin Suella Braverman was appointed United Kingdom’s new Attorney General in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet

The president Trump and first lady Melania Trump are to be feted in a whirlwind, two-day diplomatic display aimed at highlighting U.S.-Indian relations amid escalating trade frictions between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump reached for his maiden visit to India for talks with the top Indian leadership during which the two countries are expected to significantly ramp up bilateral relations, especially in the defence and
strategic ties. Trump, who accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Their Majesties, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are on a State Visit to India. Foreign Minister of Sweden also called on External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to discuss matters of mutual interest.

Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Taro Kono, Minister of Defense of Japan, who are paying a visit to India to attend the inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue