Bangladesh Prime Minister Seeks Deterrence Capability    

Bangladesh Armed Forces have undertaken a massive modernisation plan under Forces Goal 2030

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/bangladesh-prime-minister-seeks-deterrence-capability-2693.html

New [Indian] government will boost ties with China: China's ambassador to India, Wei Wei  

On April 28, 2014, Indian English Newspaper The Economic Times published the interview to Chinese Ambassador to India Wei Wei.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/new-government-will-boost-ties-with-china-chinas-ambassador-to-india-wei-wei-2694.html

CorCom declares ‘General Strike’ on April 29 in Manipur

CorCom, an umbrella body of different valley-based underground groups operating in the state has called ‘General Strike’ on April 29 against the proposed visit of Paranab Mukherjee.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/corcom-declares-%E2%80%98general-strike-on-april-29-2691.html

Pakistan requests Sri Lanka to establish trade office in the strategic port of Gwadar

A visiting parliamentary delegation of Pakistan has requested Sri Lanka to establish a trade office in the strategic port of Gwadar.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-requests-sri-lanka-to-establish-trade-office-in-the-strategic-port-of-gwadar-2692.html

Tatmadaw offensives threaten peace talks, warns UNFC   

A key alliance of ethnic groups has condemned recent Tatmadaw offensives in Kachin and northern Shan states.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/tatmadaw-offensives-threaten-peace-talks-warns-unfc-2688.html

Himalayas region think tank team visits Myanmar to build partnerships     

ICIMOD, is a regional knowledge development and learning centre serving its eight member countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan – and the global mountain community.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/himalayas-region-think-tank-team-visits-myanmar-to-build-partnerships-2689.html

Two Japanese naval ships arrive at Sri Lanka port

Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, welcomed two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/two-japanese-naval-ships-arrive-at-sri-lanka-port-2690.html