The Indian Government has launched an evacuation drive from the crisis-hit nation of #Sudan under the codename '#Kaveri' after the law and order situation had become highly volatile following the power struggle between #RSF and the army, causing destruction.
The name '#OperationKaveri' was coined by Prime Minister @narendramodi himself post review of the emerging crisis situation in Sudan.
Under the leadership of @MOS_MEA Shri V. Muraleedharan, the @MEAIndia has made sure that the evacuation became a non-threatening process for #Indians by conducting numerous meetings with Sudanese Foreign Ministry officials.
As per #ForeignSecretary#VinayKwatra, India has been in touch with both the warring factions i.e., #SAF & #RSF. #India has received a positive response for the safe evacuation of stranded Indians from conflict-ridden areas to safe zones and, subsequently, to Port #Sudan.
Having #SaudiArabia's King Abdulaziz International Airport in #Jeddah as an evacuation point, the @IAF_MCC airlifted citizens from Sudan’s Khartoum using two @LockheedMartin C-130J
transport planes.
From Jeddah to various cities in India like #Delhi and #Mumbai, the IAF utilized the services of @BoeingAirplanes C-17 Globemaster to ensure that the evacuees reach their motherland safely with the operation being overseen by the @MOS_MEA in Jeddah.
Further, more batches were taken by the @IAF_MCC's C-130J from Port #Sudan to #Jeddah, safely bringing Indians back from the warzone.
@indiannavy was also roped into the evacuation drive, and safely assisted in sailing Indians from Port Sudan to Port Jeddah, covering around 300 kms across the Red Sea, onboard #INSSumedha, a Saryu class patrol vessel.
Later, #INSTeg and #INSTarkash was also added to the operation. So far, close to 2100+ Indians were safely evacuated from Sudan and were brought to India by the efforts of @indiannavy and the @IAF_MCC.
India has expressed its willingness to provide assistance in the evacuation procedure for foreign nationals as well.
#OperationKaveri is the latest example of Indian diplomatic machinery swinging into full force in times of crucial international crisis to ensure the safety and welfare of non-resident Indian citizens stranded in danger zones.
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H.E. Mr @President_KR President of South Korea, during an official state visit to the #UnitedStates, linked an important agreement with the #USA to strengthen and enhance the overall security of the #Koreanpeninsula vis-à-vis #NorthKorea.
The "#WashingtonDeclaration," as it is being called, is a set of new measures to boost #USROK cooperation on military training, information sharing, and strategic asset movements.
The agreement also involves periodic deployments of #US#nuclearsubmarines in the maritime territory of #SouthKorea, providing a US nuclear umbrella for the country against #NorthKorea.
India has been faced with many enigmas since its independence in 1947. One of them was managing relations with foreign nations. #India gained independence during the #ColdWar era. Nonetheless, India has managed to maintain strategic autonomy over the years.
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Perhaps the #Rigvedic hymn “Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah”, (let noble thoughts come to us from all directions) would be perfect to describe India’s foreign policy prospects in upcoming months of 2023.
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Here are the seven events to look for in upcoming months:
1. #G20 Summit 2. #SCO Summit 3. Maneuvering relationship with #China especially Under newly appointed Foreign Minister Qin Gang 4. Dehyphenating the #US and #Russia relationship amid multilateral engagements.
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The UK’s economy post-Brexit has been hit severely. The current consumer price inflation rate is at 10.1% with the bank rates heightened at 4.25%.
Purchasing power of the masses is declining due to rising #inflation thereby increasing #poverty and #inequality among the masses.
#Brexit has largely been accounted for with the economic burden of the #UK. The #British exports have suffered a brunt as they faced trade barriers affecting their competitiveness.
One of the primary reasons #Azerbaijan emerged victorious during its conflict with #Armenia in 2020 was that the Turkish #Bayraktar drones completely dominated the technologically inferior Armenian defense forces.
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The conflict portrayed the success and effectiveness of the #Turkish drone program and its combat capabilities.
Türkiye has been able to challenge industry behemoths like the #US and #Israel to capture market share in #drone exports.
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Even in the #RussiaUkraine conflict, they were able to inflict considerable damage on #Russian forces.
They have striking precision capabilities and come with relatively lesser price tags compared to their US and Israeli alternatives.
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