India’s Proximity Archives
Date: June 25, 2025
South Asia
On June 18, the U.S. President Donald Trump met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House. This was the first time a U.S. president had received the head of Pakistan’s army at the White House without accompanying senior Pakistani civilian representatives. President Trump stated that the issue of Iran had been discussed, a matter on which he asserted Pakistan possessed superior knowledge. In an official statement, the Pakistani military reported that a two-hour meeting addressed trade, economic growth, cryptocurrency, and included an exchange of perspectives on Israeli-Iranian tensions. Due to the lack of diplomatic relations between Iran and the United States, the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C. has a dedicated section that manages Iranian interests.
On June 18, the U.S. President Donald Trump met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House. This was the first time a U.S. president had received the head of Pakistan’s army at the White House without accompanying senior Pakistani civilian representatives. President Trump stated that the issue of Iran had been discussed, a matter on which he asserted Pakistan possessed superior knowledge. In an official statement, the Pakistani military reported that a two-hour meeting addressed trade, economic growth, cryptocurrency, and included an exchange of perspectives on Israeli-Iranian tensions. Due to the lack of diplomatic relations between Iran and the United States, the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C. has a dedicated section that manages Iranian interests.
Southeast Asia
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Visited China from June 22 to 25. It was his first visit to a non-ASEAN country since assuming office in May. The Singaporean Prime Minister's Office said that Wong's trip to China will see both sides commemorate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations. On June 24, during the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Wong, President Xi called for Singapore and China to work together to “stand on the right side of history” and push for an equal multipolar world.
East Asia
On June 23, the Chinese Foreign minister and a Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Wang Yi met India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to discuss China-India relations and border issues in Beijing. Both leaders emphasised the need for cooperation between the two countries and noted the consensus reached in Kazan as a significant step towards improving bilateral ties. Minister Wang Yi argued for strengthening of communication, mutual trust, and peaceful border management. Mr Doval reaffirmed Minister Wang Yi’s views and further stressed on shared development goals, long-term strategic perspectives, and the opportunity to deepen practical cooperation as the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. The two leaders committed to maintaining border peace and enhancing coordination in multilateral platforms such as the SCO.
West Asia
The US military targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22. The airstrikes were executed using the B-2 strategic bomber, deploying the GBU-57 bunker buster bombs on Iran's nuclear sites. President Trump announced that the US had achieved its goal of eliminating Tehran's nuclear enrichment capabilities, thereby halting the nuclear threat posed by Iran, a nation the US identifies as a major sponsor of terrorism. Iran responded with a missile strike targeting the US’s Al Udeid airbase in Qatar, resulting in no casualties. Amidst this, on June 24, President Trump announced cessation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, ending what the US and Israel termed as the “12-day war”. This designation draws a historical parallel to the “Six-Day War” of 1967, during which Israel regained control of Jerusalem, the West Bank, Gaza, and the Sinai Peninsula.
Central Asia
President of Kazakhastan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reiterated the country’s commitment to being a reliable and reform-oriented investment destination, while emphasising growing opportunities across strategic economic sectors and ongoing efforts to build a future-ready, digitally driven, and sustainable economy during the 37th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council on June 24. Tokayev opened the session by acknowledging the complex global economic landscape, marked by slowing GDP growth forecasts, inflationary pressures, and disrupted supply chains.
Indian Ocean Region
INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, on June 22, 2025, as part of her operational deployment to the Southwest Indian Ocean Region. During the deployment, INS Teg conducted coordinated surveillance of Mauritius’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in collaboration with the Mauritius National Coast Guard (NCG) ships and aircraft, reaffirming both nations’ shared commitment to safeguarding the global commons and combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. To mark International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, INS Teg conducted a joint yoga session on June 21. Following an engaging and productive stay at Port Louis, INS Teg departed the Mauritian capital to conduct joint surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) alongside the Mauritius Coast Guard.
