AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRare Earths & Critical Minerals: India and Myanmar are stepping up rare earth mining cooperation after recent visits and a Mandalay mining forum, with New Delhi seeking alternatives to China’s dominance and highlighting Myanmar’s heavy rare earth output. Mining Cooperation (Mandalay): An India–Myanmar forum in Mandalay (July 22–23) discussed mineral exploration, permits, and the role of Indian geologists in expanding nationwide exploration. Regional Security at ARF: India’s EAM S. Jaishankar urged “zero tolerance” for terrorism and called for safe, unimpeded commerce in international waterways during the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila. ASEAN Myanmar Diplomacy: ASEAN officials discussed the Myanmar crisis and the Five-Point Consensus, with resistance groups pushing for “penalties” against the regime. Cross-Border Environment: Thailand’s PM Anutin said Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing will visit Bangkok Aug 3–4, where toxic Kok River contamination, agricultural burning haze, and narcotics will be raised. Transnational Crime Crackdown: The FBI chief met Cambodia’s PM to coordinate action against online scam operations, as UN reporting puts 2025 Asia-Pacific scam losses at up to $114bn. Drug Enforcement: India’s NCB dismantled a Myanmar-based drug syndicate, arresting a kingpin linked to methamphetamine and heroin trafficking routes.
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