Sumanta khatiwada

MA Political Science Scholar.
Interests aligns towarsd Geopolitics,Political Economy and Politics as core Subject.
Acharyakulam '21'
Pondicherry University '26'

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A proud moment for Asian Confluence! 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵

The Sixth India-Japan Intellectual Conclave has been featured in the 16th India–Japan Annual Summit Joint Statement issued during the State Visit of H.E. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India. We are honored and encouraged by this recognition to further carry forward our commitment to advancing the India–Japan strategic partnership across Northeast India, the Bay of Bengal, and the wider Indo-Pacific.

KIZUNA: Sixth India-Japan Intellectual Conclave, held on February 26–27 in Shillong, brought together distinguished leaders from both countries, including Mr Iwao Horii, Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, BIMSTEC SG Amb. Indra Mani Pandey , as well as senior policymakers, business leaders, and academics, to deepen Indo-Japan collaboration across the Bay of Bengal and Northeast India.

Asian Confluence has been curating and organising this conclave since last six years. KIZUNA 6 was held in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) , the govt of Meghalaya and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF)

We are deeply grateful to all our partners and participants whose contributions made this achievement possible.

👉 Click to know more about KIZUNA: https://t.co/4WZlx0628R

#IndiaJapan #KIZUNA #IndoPacific #NortheastIndia #AsianConfluence

@MEAIndia @SPF_PR @MeghalayaGov @JapaninIndia @PMOIndia @JPN_PMO @jica_direct_en @ide_jetro @JETRO_info @BimstecInDhaka

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Asian Confluence signed an MoU with GIFU Women’s University, Japan to strengthen collaboration in research, academic exchange, and regional engagement. 📚🌏

On the occasion, GIFU Women’s University hosted a seminar on India–Japan relations and an interactive exchange with the Executive Director of Asian Confluence, Mr Sabyasachi Dutta. The engagement bought together senior scholars and former policymakers from Japan for insightful discussions on the evolving strategic partnership between the two countries 🇮🇳🇯🇵

@GifuUniv_PR @IndianEmbTokyo @JapaninIndia

#IndiaJapanRelations #AcademicPartnership #RegionalCooperation #IndoPacific #ResearchCollaboration #StrategicDialogue

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@SonOfBharat7 Let UCC get implemented in Assam it will be everyday case for Very courageous and Famous Assam Police.

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Happening tomorrow!

Stay tuned for our upcoming special event : “Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal: Emerging Contours in Australia–India Partnerships: Engaging the North-East Indian States.” 🇮🇳🇦🇺

The discussion will feature:
🎙️ H.E. Mr Philip Green OAM, High Commissioner of Australia to India
🎙️Prof. C. Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore & Advisor, Asian Confluence
🎙️ Amb. Rajiv Kumar Bhatia, Member, Governing Council, Asian Confluence & Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House

Click to know more: https://t.co/14ia0bZAf8

#IndiaAustralia #IndoPacific #BayOfBengal #StrategicAffairs #NorthEastIndia #RegionalCooperation #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy

@MohanCRaja @bhatia_rk @AusCGKolkata
@AusHCIndia @AusCGChennai @AusCG_Mumbai
@AusDHCIndia @ISASNus

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In Episode 12 of Reimagining the Bay of Bengal, Dr Nanda Kishor M S and Mr Neeraj Singh Manhas explore the concept of the Blue Economy and its core components🌊

Dr Kishor emphasises that sectors such as shipbuilding, coastal tourism, maritime transport, and deep-sea mining can serve as key drivers of economic growth📈. He advocates for policymakers to adopt a 'National Blue Economy Strategy', while also highlighting the importance of actively engaging coastal communities🤝and safeguarding marine ecosystems🌱.

Click to watch the full episode: https://t.co/lkLIhUdpV4

@srijankishor @The_China_Chap @PondiUniVC @PondiUni_Ofcl @DPISPU

#BlueEconomy #MaritimeSecurity #SustainableDevelopment #OceanGovernance #IndoPacific #BayofBengal

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The Asian Confluence Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies is pleased to host a special event titled:

“Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal: Emerging Contours in Australia–India Partnerships: Engaging the North-East Indian States.” 🇮🇳🇦🇺

This event marks the inaugural edition of our #SignatureSeries that will bring together diplomats, policymakers and academics from across the region.

The discussion will feature:
🎙️ H.E. Mr Philip Green OAM, High Commissioner of Australia to India
🎙️ Prof. C. Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore & Advisor, Asian Confluence
🎙️ Amb. Rajiv Kumar Bhatia, Member, Governing Council, Asian Confluence & Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House

Entry by Invitation Only

Click to know more: https://t.co/tZPSC1lN60

#IndiaAustralia #IndoPacific #BayOfBengal #StrategicAffairs #NorthEastIndia #RegionalCooperation #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy

@MohanCRaja @AusCGKolkata @AusHCIndia @AusCGChennai @AusCG_Mumbai @AusDHCIndia @bhatia_rk @ISASNus

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In recent years, Indo-Japan maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific has expanded significantly, driven increasingly by port-led development and multimodal connectivity initiatives 🌏⚓

In this ASCON Brief, Sumanta Khatiwara argues that strengthening such connectivity could redefine the developmental discourse of landlocked Northeast India, while also offering a credible alternative to other regional connectivity projects like the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway 🚢

🔗Read the full piece: https://t.co/lGyCzER8fB

#IndoPacific #IndiaJapan #MaritimeCooperation #Connectivity #NortheastIndia #Geopolitics #BayOfBengal #Infrastructure #StrategicStudies

@Sumantakhatiwda @JapaninIndia @jica_direct_en @ide_jetro @JETRO_info @CR_JICAIndia

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@mkoirala Population pani matter garcha maam tapaiko kam 6 Hamro dher cha

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The Sixth India–Japan Intellectual Conclave garnered widespread media coverage, putting the spotlight on how Indo-Japanese cooperation can transform North-East India and the wider Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean region.

Learn more about KIZUNA 6:
https://t.co/LBv3Vv6Pd9

@JapaninIndia @MEAIndia @SPF_PR @MeghalayaGov @CMO_Meghalaya @nedo_info @jica_direct_en @ide_jetro @ide_jetro_eng @TataElectronics

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Asian Confluence is grateful to H.E. Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India for his insightful Opening Address

In his address, he highlighted Japan’s ongoing projects in the Bay of Bengal region, underscoring their strategic and developmental significance.

Ambassador Keiichi emphasized that, in a rapidly evolving global landscape, India and Japan are well positioned to emerge as key partners in advancing connectivity, stability, and sustainable development across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

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Asian Confluence is honoured to welcome Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, as the Chief Guest for KIZUNA: Sixth India–Japan Intellectual Conclave.

He will deliver the Inaugural Address at KIZUNA 6, setting the tone for high-level deliberations on strengthening India–Japan strategic, economic, and regional cooperation in North-East India. Learn More about KIZUNA 6:

https://t.co/MOXcjpeaXh

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H.E. Amb. Riaz Hamidullah, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, visited the Asian Confluence Centre in Shillong. During the visit, he presented a series of books to the Centre and took a walkthrough of the exhibition at the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies.

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#IndiaBangladesh #BayofBengal #IndoPacific #Geopolitics

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Asian Confluence is honoured to welcome Mr Horii Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan, for KIZUNA: Sixth India–Japan Intellectual Conclave.

He will deliver the Keynote Address at KIZUNA 6, articulating a forward-looking vision for the India–Japan partnership, reflecting on emerging geopolitical shifts, economic realignments, and opportunities for deeper collaboration in the Indo-Pacific.

Watch the Session live on February 27 | 3:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM JST: https://t.co/s5pYkmVx8H

Learn more about KIZUNA 6: https://t.co/MOXcjpeaXh

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Asian Confluence is honoured to welcome H.E. Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, for KIZUNA: Sixth India–Japan Intellectual Conclave.

He will deliver the Inaugural Address at KIZUNA 6, setting the stage for substantive discussions on advancing India–Japan strategic partnership, regional connectivity, and economic collaboration.

Watch the session live: https://t.co/s5pYkmVx8H

Learn More about KIZUNA 6: https://t.co/MOXcjpeaXh

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@MEAIndia
@SPF_PR
@MeghalayaGov

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@CMOfficeAssam @fooddeptgoi @FCSCAssam Doest matter, dont know how to believe this sir, Because when You search for district food distribution officer in sonitpur district in RTI portal of Assam, it is not listed there ,shows nothing. Are these even real numbers?

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Do You believe all these are Real numbers.
What I think is all these nations are hiding their real counts.

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@ritikuuuu That Isn't funny you feel making fun of someone's accent is funny also when she helps you at house hold. You should be grateful to her.

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@ayushpatts @josbuttler Exactly yes @josbuttler naid it.🔥