Monday, July 27, 1998
ASEAN resists West's pressure on N-rap
ASEAN officials have admitted that there is pressure from the developed nations on the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) meeting to "condemn" the nuclear tests by India and Pakistan, triggering sharp divisions as a majority of the ASEAN leaders favour a toned-down statement on the tests.
Draft Colombo declaration skips issue of disarmament
The tricky issue of disarmament, to which ritualistic obeisance is paid at every SAARC summit, finds no place in the draft declaration of the 10th summit.
US to hike visa quota for skilled workers
The United States has proposed to increase the number of skilled foreign workers in high-tech areas, a move which is likely to benefit Indian software professionals who are high in demand in the country.
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