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Ban Ki-moon stressed that the international community does not recognize Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem.UN back report by Richard Goldstone details what it says is evidence of war crimes committed by Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters.Ban adds Jerusalem must be the capital of two States – Israel and Palestine – living side-by-side in peace and security, with arrangements for the holy sites acceptable to all, if peace in the Middle East is to be achieved, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today.
“This is the road to the fulfilment of both the vision of [United Nations] Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, and the yearning for peace of people from all over the world,” said in a message to the Jerusalem International Forum in Rabat, Morocco.

He cited as obstacles to peace continued Israeli evictions and house demolitions in East Jerusalem, closure of Palestinian institutions there, and the expansion of settlements contrary to international law and the Roadmap peace plan espoused by the Quartet – UN, the European Union, Russia and the United States – that seeks a two-State solution to the conflict.“These actions exacerbate tensions, prejudge final status issues, and often have tragic human consequences,” he added in the message, delivered by Robert H. Serry, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Mr. Ban’s Personal Representative to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority.

“I reiterate the repeated calls of the Quartet and the wider international community for Israel to freeze settlement activity, cease provocative and unilateral actions, and reopen Palestinian institutions in Jerusalem.”

Mr. Ban voiced concern at recent episodes of tension at the Haram Ash-Sharif/Temple Mount compound in East Jerusalem, sacred to both Muslims and Jews, and the potential for further clashes, also citing the “sensitive excavations” by Israel in reconstructing a ramp to the site.

“We all share a responsibility to promote calm,” he declared. “Today, access into East Jerusalem remains severely restricted by checkpoints, permits and the [Israeli] barrier, whose route is contrary to the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice.

“These measures separate families, limit Palestinian economic development and make it difficult for residents of the West Bank to access specialized medical facilities,” he added, urging Israel to respect the “organic relationship” between East Jerusalem and the remainder of the West Bank.

“Only with the achievement of a two-State solution, and a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace, will Jerusalem be fully restored to its rightful place as a symbol of sanctity, brotherhood and peace for the entire world,” he concluded.

At a news conference in New York, Mr. Ban reiterated his warning that disturbances at the Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount compound and other events in Jerusalem can undermine trust throughout the region. “I call upon all to avoid provocative acts,” he said.

He also called on Israel to re-open its borders with Gaza to allow in reconstruction material 10 months after the end of its three-week assault on Hamas there, noting that a donors’ conference in Egypt raised $4.5 billion in financial aid for the purpose.

“Little if any of that money has been delivered,” he said. “Families have not been able to rebuild their homes. Clinics and schools are still in ruins. I urge Israel to accept the UN reconstruction proposals as set forth, recognizing that the only true guarantee of peace is people’s well-being and security.”

He called on both Israel and the Palestinians to carry out “full, independent and credible investigations” in accordance with the recommendations of a UN commission led by Justice Richard Goldstone, a former prosecutor at the UN war crimes tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, which found evidence that both sides committed serious war crimes in the Gaza war.

He said he was aware both were now going to have their own investigations. “I have not received any further details, but that is positive, I would say,” he added. “I have been repeatedly urging the Israeli Government to institute a credible domestic investigation process.”

Israel rejected the Goldstone report, saying it is "biased" and "one-sided."
The 192-nation UN General Assembly Thursday voted 114-18 to adopt a resolution to call upon both Israel and Palestine to conduct "independent and credible" investigations of the alleged war crimes during the 22-day Gaza conflict which broke out on Dec.27, 2008.

The resolution was adopted after more than 40 countries, including Israel, took the floor at the two-day plenary General Assembly session on the Goldstone report, which accused both Israel and Hamas militants of war crimes in the Gaza conflict, which left more than 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis killed.

Merkel thanks US in Congress

2009-11-03T20:07:00.000-08:00

Merkel thanks US in Congress

Barack Obama to visit Asian countries

2009-11-02T21:33:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama to visit Asian countries

Intergrated cohesive Asean

2009-10-25T02:18:00.000-07:00

2009-10-25 08:06:08 - Asean Leaders a region of more than half the world's population prepares to pledge to overcome their differences,on way the formation of an integrated Asian community in wrap up day on an annual summit in Thailand on Sunday.

Asian leaders are happy with the outcome of the 15th Asean Summit as there has been considerable development of cooperation in various areas, Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said.Chairman of the Asean, and will attend the United States -Asean Summit to be held in Singapore next month,will co-chair the event with US President Barack Obamba.

Singpore Prime Minister Mr Lee said the grouping should work together on the East Asia Free Trade Area and the Comprehensive Economic partnership in East Asia. Asean needs to wok for a high-level task force to work on a masterplan to speed up ASEAN's connectivity by linking the region by air,land, sea and telecommunications. The masterplan should be ready by October next year in time for the 17th ASEAN Summit in Vietnam.

ASEAN's voice is heard in the international arena was also discussed during the ASEAN leaders retreat, and they have agreed that the ASEAN Chair and the Secretary-General of ASEAN should be invited to take part in future G20 summits.

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said the region should "have the aspiration that East Asia is going to lead the world."The 10- member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is also set to restate its commitment to create its own political and economic community by 2015.

Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marty M. Natalegawa said that leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) had set up a contact group to coordinate member-state positions before G20 meetings."Thanks to Indonesia's suggestion, we decided this morning that our finance ministers would routinely meet ahead of G20 meetings to ensure coordination," said Marty, who represented Indonesia during the closed meeting Saturday morning.

With Vietnam as the next chair of ASEAN, the contact group will comprise Indonesia, Vietnam and the ASEAN secretary-genera ASEAN leaders will meet their East Asian counterparts, as well as the leaders of India, New Zealand and Australia.Their talks are expected to focus on the role countries can play in maintaining the stability and security of the Asia Pacific region, as economies continue to recover from the global downturn.

East Asia has also this year agreed on a $120-billion fund—using its currency reserves—to help nations in financial distress without the need to borrow from the International Monetary Fund.

Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea are major farm producers.Freeing up the services sector, such as negotiating open-skies accords for the aviation sector, is another challenge, he said.Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the issue is "more about the modalities and the steps" by which economic integration can be achieved.He said during the summit that the fact that several East Asian nations had already signed free trade or economic partnership pacts with Asean was a "very strong foundation for an East Asia
community."

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India explore FTA with Thailand,China Japan

2009-10-25T02:12:00.001-07:00

October 25th, 2009 - 3:37 pm by Nksagar

25.10.2009 09:31:38 India Prime Minister Mr Singh has offered to help southeast Asian nations in management of natural disasters by sharing satellite data and launching small satellites made by them.

(live-PR.com) - India in order to explore free trade agreement FTA with Asean members. India in an operational FTA with Singapore, alike deal involving 82 goods with Thailand, ongoing negotiations with Malaysia on a duty free trade agreement the trade experts of India and Indonesia have recommended a similar trade deal between the two sides.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said at the Asean summit,”We have signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreements with Singapore and the Republic of Korea and recently a trade in goods agreements with the ASEAN. We are in discussions with Japan, China, Thailand and Malaysia and other countries to conclude agreements of a similar nature,” Singh said at the 4th East Asia Summit here.

Asean summit of the leaders of the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries along with six dialogue partners ended in Cha-am on Sunday.

ASEAN states with government heads of China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand had agenda on Climate change,Energy security, fiscal arrangments,economic cooperation,disaster managment,food and energy security, and climate change.

Australian Prime Minister Rudd, said we will continue to provide education funding, especially for setting up a language institute in Thailand. The Asian regions falls in the zone of natural disaster zone of quakes and typhoons, the sixteen nation leaders ratified a statement on disaster management for Asian countries.

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ASEAN Summit for Asians

2009-10-23T06:27:00.001-07:00

2009-10-22 16:49:23 - India and ASEAN signed a Free Trade Agreement in August on trade of goods,further focus of the sides to ink a similar pact in the field of services and investment.

N K Sagar reports in Sagar Global consultant website that in the Thailand's central resort town of Cha-am Hua Hin, an historical Asian event is all set to gear up the cooperation for free trade which consists of more than 40 % of global trade and better undertsanding amongst the half of the population of the world.Asian tigers Indonesia,Malaysia,Thailand along
with Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore,and Vietnam needs to widen their trade for which talks to be followed with Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea to match upcoming economy with high tech group of the areas with huge potential of the market ahead.

On 26 August 2007, ASEAN stated that it aims to complete all its free trade agreements with China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand by 2013, in line with the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015.
Free Trade Agreement with the ASEAN regional block of 10 countries and New Zealand and its close partner Australia was signed, February 27, 2009.

When the AFTA agreement was originally signed, ASEAN had six members, namely, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Vietnam joined in 1995, Laos and Myanmar in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999.

ASEAN Vision 2020, adopted by the ASEAN Leaders on the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN, agreed on a shared vision of ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic development and in a community of caring societies.
ASEAN Charter serves as a firm foundation in achieving the ASEAN Community by providing legal status and institutional framework for ASEAN. It also codifies ASEAN norms, rules and values; sets clear targets for ASEAN; and presents accountability and compliance.

The ASEAN Charter entered into force on 15 December 2008. A gathering of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers was held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta to mark this very historic occasion for ASEAN.

With the entry into force of the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN will henceforth operate under a new legal framework and establish a number of new organs to boost its community-building process.

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A Happy and Prosperous Diwali

2009-10-17T00:51:00.000-07:00

A Happy and Prosperous Diwali

Wishing Happy and Prosperous
Deepawali - Festival of light

May the Goddess of Wealth
Bring Happiness and glory to all
Lets us pray For

Global unity and Peaceful Society

Nksagar

Obama lits Diwali lamp in White house

2009-10-14T23:05:00.000-07:00

President Barack Obama, accompanied by Hindu Priest Sri Narayanachar Digalakote, light an oil lamp in observation of Diwali, the 'Festival of Lights,' a holiday celebrated across faiths in India,Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Obama wished everyone a 'Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak' to become the first US president to personally join an event celebrating the Indian festival of lights.'This coming Saturday, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, here in America and around the world, will celebrate this holiday by lighting diyas, or lamps, which symbolise the victory of light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance,' said Obama at a ceremony in the East Room.
Hindu priest with a three-forked tilak on his forehead chanted 'Asatoma Sadgamaya' (Lead us from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light, from death to liberation) from the Upanishads.

Obama listened intently as the priest ended his invocation with 'Om Shanti Shanti', returned the priest's namaste with folded hands and then shook his hands before leaving with greetings of 'Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak' to everyone.He then said
'And while this is a time of rejoicing, it's also a time for reflection, when we remember those who are less fortunate and renew our commitment to reach out to those in need,' he added at the ceremony held for the first time in the main White House.Obama listened intently as the priest ended his invocation with 'Om Shanti Shanti', returned the priest's namaste with folded hands and then shook his hands before leaving with greetings of 'Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak' to everyone.

'Thank you Mr President for being the first president to come to the Diwali ceremony,' a journalist called out to Obama. 'Yeah, isn't that something?' the president shot back.

Obama's White House also did not forget to leave the traditional box of Indian sweets on some 150 chairs for the guests. White house East Room celebration was attended by a crowd of Indians and other Asians. India's Commerce Minister Anand Sharma and Ambassador Meera Shankar dropped by, and several Indian-Americans in administrative positions in Washington attended.The brief ceremony began with a performance by the well-regarded Hindi a-capella group Penn Masala.

15.10.2009 07:03:07 The Most colorful festival of Indian subcontinent is to celebrated on Oct 17.Today 15 th Oct,the Dhantaras, day for community go for shopping spree.Next day after Diwali is Vishkarma Puja when technocrats worship their instruments.The second day after Diwali is Bhai Duj the occasion when brothers pledge to look after their sisters.
The hindu community goes worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha,as Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth and Ganesha the good omen Lord to give success in acts of human for the welfare of all human beings.Festival of Lights,lighting a an oil based lamps a symbolic way of our spirit to get rid of darkness and let the inner light lit our self.it is also said the that as invention of fire came to knowledge of human beings,the comforts from chill winter and food for body flourished in primitive ages.Each house is lit and decorated with hundreds of earthen lamps and candles give an aesthetic look to the cities and town,villages with fireworks at its best in evening to midnight brings call of Lord Rama back home from his fourteen years of exiled imposed to Him by his stepmother.

(live-PR.com) - Indian masses since ages as the festival is the benchmark of Indian culture with its historical perspective .The Great festival of light radiated the pernnial flow of wisdom which Lord Krishna has envisaged in Geeta to his beloved disciple,the Truth always Trumph.Nothing is greater than the Truth itself.

Purity of thoughts is its chief

forte ,in which the higher consciousness must rule with the spirit as the observer,the destiny maker,slayer of all impure and negative thoughts which make us selfish creatures.Wisdom is to create the natural harmony amongst all leaving being ,to make this cosmic life reach to its ultimate REALITY.

Diwali is one such Great festival which starts with lighting a lamp outside to slay the drakness and bring light for everyone,so is the symbol light a lamp within us to give natural and primordial light to each and every being with us.

Next falls in line,imbibing of values ,practiced by Lord Rama and each action of HIS has been a source of inspiration to all Indian since ages to practice purer and healthier life for its evolution both materially and spiritually.

Diwali is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the month Kartika.Starting transition new year with hindu year of the end of Samvat 2064,change from old to new with nature.to the triumph of light,the ultimate truth,knowledge over darkness,ignorance and goodness over evil.

Festivals created in such scientific ways to bring community united of all cross section of people,family,relations meetings with their counterparts and strengthening the social fabric.Starting from first day cow and calf is worshipped. Since it is believed that cow is symbol of God, Diwali is begun by worshipping cow and calf. Dhanteras, the second day, is the auspicious day where it's supposed to be lucky to buy gold and is a big day for businesses," Then is "Narak Chaturdasi, the third day, celebrates the destruction of evil and brings light into everyone's life."The fourth day is the actual day of Diwali, devotees do worship to the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. On The fifth day is Govardhan Puja, is symbolic of the love and devotion between a husband and wife."Bhai Duj, the sixth day, is symbolic love that brothers and sisters have.

Hindus a day of joy,homecoming of King Rama of Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest, after he defeated the evil Ravana.The Jain festivals, Diwali is one of the most important one as on this occasion Jain celebrate the Nirvana of Lord Mahavira who established the dharma as we follow it.

Sikhs, Diwali came to have special significance from the day the town of Amritsar was illuminated on the return to it of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) who had been held captive in the Fort at Gwalior under the orders of the Mughal emperor, Jahangir (1570-1627). As the sixth Guru (teacher) of Sikhism, Guru Hargobind Ji, was freed from imprisonment - along with 53 Hindu Kings were held as political prisoners whom the Guru had arranged to be released as well. After his release he went to the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) in the holy city of Amritsar, where he was welcomed in happiness by the people who lit candles and diyas to greet the Guru. Because of this, Sikhs often refer to Diwali also as Bandi Chhorh Divas - 'the day of release of detainees."

The festival is also celebrated by Buddhists of Nepal, particularly the Newar Buddhists.
Naraka Chaturdashi (29 Ashvin or 14 Krishna Paksha Ashvin): Chaturdashi is the fourteenth day on which demon Narakasura was killed.

Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil and light over darkness .
In south India this is the actual day of festivities. Hindus wake up way before dawn as early as 2:00 in the morning, have a fragrant oil bath and wear new clothes. They light small lamps all around the house and draw elaborate kolams /rangolis outside their homes. They perform a special puja with offerings to Lord Sri Krishna or Lord Sri Vishnu, as he liberated the world from the demon Narakasura on this day. It is believed that taking a bath before sunrise, when the stars are still visible in the sky is equivalent to taking a bath in the holy Ganges.

Deepawali, the festival of lights, is celebrated all over the country in a mood of festivity and gaiety. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil and strengthens our resolve to follow the high ideals in life. Deepawali has always been a great unifying force in our society as it draws people out in a joyful celebration. Let us celebrate this unique festival in its true spirit.

Deepawali is an important festival for promoting brotherhood and fellow feeling among all sections of the people celebrated on the ocassion of the victory of good over evil and reflects the true spirit of our mutlicultura culture further it heralds the approach of winter beginning of the sowing season.

Diwali, when millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains around the world join together setting out 'diyas' and enjoying fireworks in celebration of the Festival of Lights. The Most colorful festival of Indian subcontinent celebrated Indian goes worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha,as Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth and Ganesha the good omen Lord to give success in acts of human for the welfare of all human beings.Festival of Lights,lighting a an oil based lamps a symbolic way of our spirit to get rid of darkness and let the inner light lit our self.

It is also said the that as invention of fire came to knowledge of human beings,the comforts from chill winter and food for body flourished in primitive ages.Each house is lit and decorated with hundreds of earthen lamps and candles give an aesthetic look to the cities and town,villages with fireworks at its best in evening to midnight brings call
of Lord Rama back home from his fourteen years of exiled imposed to Him by his stepmother.

One of the festivals that unite the people irrespective of their religion and nationality is Diwali in Singapore. Hindus celebrate the annual Festival of Lights - Diwali - with elaborate light and candle decorations, creating a beautiful spectacle as the night draws in. The festive atmosphere generates a feeling of joy and happiness and is to be felt and shared in Singapore. As a policy, crackers are not sold to avoid noise pollution and only sparklers can be bought. To mark Deepavali- the Hindu festival of lights, "Little India" on Serangoon Road is decorated with lights, garlands and colorful arches. Today, Little India is the emotional and commercial center of the local Indian community. On Diwali day, children accompanied by parents will go to open area to light the sparklers since most of the people live in high-rise apartments. There are more than 18 temples in Singapore and it is customary to offer prayers at the temples. The whole atmosphere provides a feeling of being at home and enables newcomers to easily integrate with the rest of the society. This reminds us of the Tamil proverb "Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir" which means, 'every country is my own and all the people are my kinsmen.'

Nepal is another good place to see the magnificent Diwali celebration. Diwali in Nepal is called Tihar. Just like Indians, Diwali is celebrated here to honor the goddess of wealth (Lakshmi) and the God of prosperity (Ganesha). The whole of Nepal is decorated with lights and lamps. Special foods like sweets of different forms are prepared to mark the festivity. Fireworks and crackers are used widely all around. Myanmar has a good number of Hindu population and most of the Hindu festivals are celebrated over there. Diwali celebrations in Myanmar is really full of glory and fun and is celebrated as per the Hindu solar calendar. The day of the festival is celebrated by worshiping God. The Houses are decorated with lights and lamps, special foods are prepared, gifts are exchanged and fireworks are enjoyed to mark the occasion.

Diwali Mauritius is celebrated with great enthusiasm at Mauritius as this country have great Indian crowd. The Diwali celebrations at Mauritius is as good as in India. The festival of lights- Diwali is celebrated in October/November. Diwali marks the victory of Rama over Ravana and also commemorates Krishna's destruction of the demon Narakasuran. Earthen oil lamps are placed in front of every home turning the island into a fairyland of flickering lights.

Hindu community of Malaysia constitutes about 8% of its total population. The community celebrates Diwali festival as a symbol of triumph of good over evil. The Malaysian people call Diwali as Hari Diwali. The south Indian tradition of oil bath precedes all the rituals of Diwali Festival. The Diwali celebration includes visits to temples and prayers at household altars.Diwali is celebrated almost all over the Malaysia except in Sarawak Federal Territory of Labuan.

The Indonesian island of Bali is famous for celebrating the festival of Diwali, as a majority of the population here are Indians. It is one of the most revered festivals of the locals here. The celebration and rituals of the festival is mostly similar to that celebrated by their counterparts in India.

Australia the wonderful island, continent a vast countrywith cosmopolitan culture on Indian Ocean has an estimated 100000 Indians as settled in Australia. Many of the Indians here are recent arrivals are professionals, that belong to the affluent sections of the Indian societyand to Hindu's here, Diwali is one of the major festivals that is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The lightening of lamps and diyas on Diwali is a common practice. Lack of logistics and appropriate material for celebrations have influenced which has given Diwali an Austalian touch in the celebration of the festival of light.

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Thai Deputy PM Indo- Thai trade opportunities

2009-10-08T21:51:00.001-07:00

Thai Deputy PM Visits India:
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Mr Korbsak Sabhavasuis on a visit to India,addressed Interactive business meet of Indo-Thailand businessmen meet organised by Thai Embassy in India,FICCI at Taj Mahal Hotel,New Delhi to give impetus to trade in South Asia is on to take -off with FTA. Asean countries making the right choice of free trade from rail roads, sea corridors, and silk route is the next best for the agglomerate of Asians countries trade merging and extension. ASEAN summit, a second summit of 2009,at the resorts of Cha-am and Hua Hin in Thailand.

(live-PR.com) - General election in two South Asian countries India and Thailand has given popular government. The Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand HE Mr Korbsak Sabhavasu said brotherhood ideation is to expand the employment in era of the globalisation is neo mantra.We look for co-operation for business opporunities for the welfare of the people of the two countries.

He complimented Indian doctors,engineers and scientist which help in sustained growth of the country.He further added that only 60,000 Thai tourist visited India but indian tourism with its Credible India launch in 2002 has double the foreign tourist to around five millions per annum in 2008 and 527 million domestic tourism visits.He added but India lacks in infrastructure, roads,rail,Thailand is looking to have joint ventures in this area.

We all know that,Tourism being important service industry in India, with a contribution of 6.23% to the national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India.

Mr Sabhavasu said that India and Thailand is importing 60-70% energy,fuel,the crude oil is dirty source and we look forward for renewable energy alternate to crude in crops to use of ethanol in coming years.He added Clean energy is needed and both countries need alternate fuel.
Deputy Prime Minister Mr Sabhavasu said the Prime Minister of Thailand is coming early December 09 and Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh to visit Thailand on Oct 22 to attend AEEAN meet.

Vice President Vietnam Nguyen Thi Doan visit India

2009-10-01T23:44:00.000-07:00

Mrs Nguyen Thi Doan,Vice-President of Vietnam is scheduled meets with Indian Vice President Shri Mohamed Ansari,Foreign Minister Shri S.M.Krishna.She will also meet with the leaders of several Indian political parties.

Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan along with a top-level delegation visits India on a five-day official visit to India at the invitation Vice President Shri Mohamed Ansari.

Vice President of Vietnam accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Duc Hoa, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Vinh Hien, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Huynh Vinh Ai, Deputy Director of the Government Office Nguyen Huu Luc and more than 50 Vietnamese business delgates held business meet with FICCI on Thursday October 1, at Federation House New Delhi.The Business Meet,Mrs Doan’s visit aims to underline Vietnam’s consistent policy of consolidating and strengthening its time-honoured relations of friendship and cooperation with India.Seminar initiated with welcome address by Dr Manju K Prakash,Head -ASEN,FICCI Madam Tran Thi Thury,Chairwoman of Vietnam Women Entrepreneur Council addressed the glaxy of India-Vitenam business delgates,PK DashJoint Secretary,MOC goverment of India,HE Madam Nguyen Thi Doan,Vice President of Vietnam made Key Note address.Business delegates exhanged question answer session about the opportunities of trade between the two emerging economy.

During her visit in India, Mrs Doan is scheduled to have talks with Indian Vice President Shri Mohamed Ansari,President of Congress Party Sonia Gandhi, Foreign Minister Shri S.M.Krishna.She will also meet with the leaders of several Indian political parties.

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US Mission Aghanistan

2009-09-30T21:04:00.000-07:00

2009-10-01 05:48:14 - US President Barack Obamab has met Vice President Joe Biden, Defence Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Commander US forces in Afghanistan - General Stanley McChrystal warned that the mission could fail without more resources. He has already spelt out that he wants more boots on the ground. Reports suggest he wants up to 40,000 more troops. US mission Afghanistan reviewed by US President Barack Obama for their commitment to dismantle the Al-Qaeda network which is creating difficult times with more problems to the NATO alliance in fighting in rocky terrain unfamiliar to the allied forces. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Secretary General has assured US President Barack Obama that the alliance in Afghanistan lasts as long as it took to finish its mission of dismantling the Al-Qaeda network there'Our operation in Afghanistan is not America's responsibility or burden alone: it is and it will remain a team effort,said during his meet at White house. NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told reporters during a visit with Obama at the White HouseThis alliance will stand united and we will stay in Afghanistan as long as it takes to finish our job' he added.Obama, who is meeting top advisers about Afghanistan on Tuesday and Wednesday, has said he will not decide on sending further US troops for Afghanistan until after a broad review of strategy. Former Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen said he agreed with Obama's approach of strategy first, then resources.President inner advisors which Vice President Biden are urging caution and Democrats in Congress too voiced opposition for wider US military role when Pentagon desire more troops. Obama said he will not decide on sending further US troops for Afghanistan until after a broad review of strategy.
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Two more storms to hit Philippine

2009-09-29T05:36:00.000-07:00

Two more storms to hit Philippine:Storm “Ondoy”,put Manila town and its surrounding araes,the death toll to 250 and 40 others missing.The Residents are in process of dug out their homes after the mud has engulfed to make it habitable after rain hit severe damages.Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said Troops, police and volunteers already rescued more than 12,359 people.Storm killed at least 250 people and left nearly 400,000 homeless in the Philippines at the weekend, when experts called a weaker tropical storm.

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecaster Connie Dadivas said the two weather disturbances are likely to enter Philippine territory late Wednesday or Thursday after Ondoy out of the country tropical storm.

Robert Sawi, senior weather forecaster at Pagasa said the chances for the tropical depression, which would be named “Peping” when it enters the Philippines this afternoon.

Ondoy wrecked havoc damaging billions worths of properties in massive floods all over Manila. National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said Tuesday the homes of nearly 1.9 million were inundated, with nearly 380,000 people brought to schools, churches and other evacuation centers.