India foreign policy thread

[hephaestus]

I think Indians need to reflect on why their neighbors don't like India.

No we don't. Screw them.

 

[MH.Yang]

In summary, it’s good for minor surgery and primary care.

Not so good for anything serious.

This is not the case. China's medical insurance for urban residents has a special provision for “medical insurance for major diseases(大病医保)”. Any illness that costs more than 80,000 CNY can be reimbursed at 95%. This is a special regulation to prevent citizens from being impoverished due to illness.

However, only a few cities allow foreigners to use the medical insurance for major illnesses.

 

[Joe Shearer]

No we don't. Screw them.

A stupid post.
Apologies, all.

 

[LeonBlack08]

One unintended benefit of India's beef ban was that the Bangladeshi commercial agro producers started breeding cattle using western technology and youth entrepreneurs opening up livestock farms in an effort to benefit from the local demand. As a result Bangladesh achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production. Here is an old report from 2018 - https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/self-sufficient-fish-meat-1532953

As of 2025 - the local livestock producers have been able to maintain the supply to meet the demand - https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/bangladesh-thriving-meat-fish-production-3789111

With India restricting medical visas - Bangladeshis can hope for a replication of the above in the healthcare industry. Instead of seeking alternative to Indian medical care in other countries, the focus should be on developing this sector to cater to the domestic need. Of course this is easier said than done as healthcare is a significantly more complex industry than rearing livestock.

What the govt can start off with is, by incentivizing foreign healthcare service providers to establish hospitals here or at the very least facilitate local hospitals build partnerships with foreign healthcare service providers to improve in quality. India's Apollo group has done this in Bangladesh long ago. There shouldn't be any reason why healthcare service giants from other countries cannot be roped in. Bumrungrad from Thailand also has referral offices in Bangladesh. In the long run, local healthcare services will improve due to competition from foreign operators. A win for the citizens.

This is a big opportunity for Bangladesh to develop its healthcare.

As for India curbing medical visas - I am sure their government have assessed they will be hurting their local businesses and weighed the pros and cons. It seems they prioritize the possible illegal immigration through medical visas, as opposed to supporting the local industries. Their country, their rules. Bangladeshis need to live with that decision and seek the alternative.

Just wanted to leave these extracts for those Indians members who are cheering the restriction and enjoying the temporary hardship it will have on Bangladeshi medical tourists -

“We used to get nearly 150 Bangladeshi patients every day in our outpatient department earlier, which has come down to less than 30, while the number of admitted-patients from Bangladesh is nearly zero these days,” Dr Sudipta Mitra, chief executive officer of Peerless Hospital, a 500-bed multi-speciality facility, told ThePrint.

Drop in number of Bangladeshi patients may hurt Indian hospitals. Strained ties, visa curbs to blame

Bangladesh nationals have usually formed a major chunk of India’s total medical tourist footfall. Now, they may be turning to Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey & even Pakistan.

theprint.in

"In 2022, Bangladeshi ‘tourists’ made up nearly 68.66 per cent of total patient arrivals in India"
(https://thesecretariat.in/article/p...unt-as-bangladesh-crisis-hits-medical-tourism)

Also, it is not just the hospitals that have been suffering from lack of business from Bangladeshis, but also restaurants, hotels, shops (because people do shop while on medical tour). From what I understand - the streets in Kolkata that used buzz with Bangladeshi tourists are quite empty since August 2024. Source - https://thewire.in/business/amid-ch...ties-an-uncertainty-for-businesses-in-kolkata

My point being - while you are cheering the ban, just know that a fellow countryman of yours is probably going out of business for the very same reason.

It will certainly cause trouble for Bangladeshis in the short run, but in the long it is actually good for Bangladesh and a lost opportunity for India.

 

[mulj]

One unintended benefit of India's beef ban was that the Bangladeshi agro producers started breeding cattle using western technology and youth entrepreneurs opening up livestock farms in an effort to benefit from the local demand. As a result Bangladesh achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production. Here is an old report from 2018 - https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/self-sufficient-fish-meat-1532953

As of 2025 - the local livestock producers have been able to maintain the supply to meet the demand - https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/bangladesh-thriving-meat-fish-production-3789111

With India restricting medical visas - Bangladeshis can hope for a replication of the above in the healthcare industry. Instead of seeking alternative to Indian medical care in other countries, the focus should be on developing this sector to cater to the domestic need. Of course this is easier said than done as healthcare is a significantly more complex industry than rearing livestock.

What the govt can start off with is, by incentivizing foreign healthcare service providers to establish hospitals here or at the very least facilitate local hospitals build partnerships with foreign healthcare service providers to improve in quality. India's Apollo group has done this in Bangladesh long ago. There shouldn't be any reason why healthcare service giants from other countries cannot be roped in. Bumrungrad from Thailand also has referral offices in Bangladesh. In the long run, local healthcare services will improve due to competition from foreign operators. A win for the citizens.

This is a big opportunity for Bangladesh to develop its healthcare.

As for India curbing medical visas - I am sure their government have assessed they will be hurting their local businesses and weighed the pros and cons. It seems they prioritize the possible illegal immigration through medical visas, as opposed to supporting the local industries. Their country, their rules. Bangladeshis need to live with that decision and seek the alternative.

Just wanted to leave these extracts for those Indians members who are cheering the restriction and enjoying the temporary hardship it will have on Bangladeshi medical tourists -

“We used to get nearly 150 Bangladeshi patients every day in our outpatient department earlier, which has come down to less than 30, while the number of admitted-patients from Bangladesh is nearly zero these days,” Dr Sudipta Mitra, chief executive officer of Peerless Hospital, a 500-bed multi-speciality facility, told ThePrint.

Drop in number of Bangladeshi patients may hurt Indian hospitals. Strained ties, visa curbs to blame

Bangladesh nationals have usually formed a major chunk of India’s total medical tourist footfall. Now, they may be turning to Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey & even Pakistan.

theprint.in

"In 2022, Bangladeshi ‘tourists’ made up nearly 68.66 per cent of total patient arrivals in India"
(https://thesecretariat.in/article/p...unt-as-bangladesh-crisis-hits-medical-tourism)

Also, it is not just the hospitals that have been suffering from lack of business from Bangladeshis, but also restaurants, hotels, shops (because people do shop while on medical tour). From what I understand - the streets in Kolkata that used buzz with Bangladeshi tourists are quite empty since August 2024. Source - https://thewire.in/business/amid-ch...ties-an-uncertainty-for-businesses-in-kolkata

My point being - while you are cheering the ban, just know that a fellow countryman of yours is probably going out of business for the very same reason.

It will certainly cause trouble for Bangladeshis in the short run, but in the long it is actually good for Bangladesh and a lost opportunity for India.

Thank you for bringing elaborated voice of reason in this topic.
Let them continue with stupid ban policy and ignore market of 150million people.

 

[Afif]

One unintended benefit of India's beef ban was that the Bangladeshi commercial agro producers started breeding cattle using western technology and youth entrepreneurs opening up livestock farms in an effort to benefit from the local demand. As a result Bangladesh achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production. Here is an old report from 2018 - https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/self-sufficient-fish-meat-1532953

As of 2025 - the local livestock producers have been able to maintain the supply to meet the demand - https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/bangladesh-thriving-meat-fish-production-3789111

With India restricting medical visas - Bangladeshis can hope for a replication of the above in the healthcare industry. Instead of seeking alternative to Indian medical care in other countries, the focus should be on developing this sector to cater to the domestic need. Of course this is easier said than done as healthcare is a significantly more complex industry than rearing livestock.

What the govt can start off with is, by incentivizing foreign healthcare service providers to establish hospitals here or at the very least facilitate local hospitals build partnerships with foreign healthcare service providers to improve in quality. India's Apollo group has done this in Bangladesh long ago. There shouldn't be any reason why healthcare service giants from other countries cannot be roped in. Bumrungrad from Thailand also has referral offices in Bangladesh. In the long run, local healthcare services will improve due to competition from foreign operators. A win for the citizens.

This is a big opportunity for Bangladesh to develop its healthcare.

As for India curbing medical visas - I am sure their government have assessed they will be hurting their local businesses and weighed the pros and cons. It seems they prioritize the possible illegal immigration through medical visas, as opposed to supporting the local industries. Their country, their rules. Bangladeshis need to live with that decision and seek the alternative.

Just wanted to leave these extracts for those Indians members who are cheering the restriction and enjoying the temporary hardship it will have on Bangladeshi medical tourists -

“We used to get nearly 150 Bangladeshi patients every day in our outpatient department earlier, which has come down to less than 30, while the number of admitted-patients from Bangladesh is nearly zero these days,” Dr Sudipta Mitra, chief executive officer of Peerless Hospital, a 500-bed multi-speciality facility, told ThePrint.

Drop in number of Bangladeshi patients may hurt Indian hospitals. Strained ties, visa curbs to blame

Bangladesh nationals have usually formed a major chunk of India’s total medical tourist footfall. Now, they may be turning to Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey & even Pakistan.

theprint.in

"In 2022, Bangladeshi ‘tourists’ made up nearly 68.66 per cent of total patient arrivals in India"
(https://thesecretariat.in/article/p...unt-as-bangladesh-crisis-hits-medical-tourism)

Also, it is not just the hospitals that have been suffering from lack of business from Bangladeshis, but also restaurants, hotels, shops (because people do shop while on medical tour). From what I understand - the streets in Kolkata that used buzz with Bangladeshi tourists are quite empty since August 2024. Source - https://thewire.in/business/amid-ch...ties-an-uncertainty-for-businesses-in-kolkata

My point being - while you are cheering the ban, just know that a fellow countryman of yours is probably going out of business for the very same reason.

It will certainly cause trouble for Bangladeshis in the short run, but in the long it is actually good for Bangladesh and a lost opportunity for India.

Very well put. I was going to say the same. It's time to develop and improve our local medical services.

 

[arjunk]

so how would you feel like if India occupies China and Chinese GDP under India is higher than Korea?

Does this justify occupation?

Tibet has been part of China 700 years before India was created by the British

 

[Joe Shearer]

Tibet has been part of China 700 years before India was created by the British

Don't make a public exhibition of yourself.

 

[ST1976]

Uzbekistan plans to add India to visa-free list, treble number of Indian visitors by 2030

In 2024, 72,300 Indian nationals visited Uzbekistan

New Delhi: India has emerged as a priority market for Uzbekistan, and the country is aiming to eliminate the visa requirement for India, Uzbekistan’s Tourism Minister Umid R. Shadiev has said.


Addressing the media at the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange in New Delhi Wednesday, he added, “Our target is to treble the number of Indian visitors to Uzbekistan by 2030. Already, Indian passport holders are eligible for an e-visa. In the near future, I would like to see India added to the list of countries that can visit Uzbekistan visa-free.”


The ‘Uzbekistan-2030,’ a comprehensive national development blueprint introduced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in April 2023, is central to this vision. The strategy focuses on transforming the nation into an upper-middle-income economy by 2030, with a focus on economic liberalisation, foreign investment, and the development of key sectors such as tourism.

“Our target is to attract 15 million international arrivals per year by 2030,” Shadiev said.

India-Uzbekistan tourism surges​

Since President Mirziyoyev took office in 2017, international tourist arrivals have surged from 2.7 million to a record 10 million last year, with a 24 percent increase in international growth in just the past year alone, Shadiev noted.


In 2024, 72,300 Indian nationals visited Uzbekistan. The ease of access, along with the cultural affinity between the two nations, offers an ideal foundation for expanding tourism flows, he said.

While there are direct flights between Tashkent and Delhi, the country aims to increase flight frequencies and extend routes to other Indian and Uzbek cities, including Samarkand and Bukhara, through strategic airline partnerships.

In addition to expanding air connectivity, the Uzbekistan government’s tourism committee has been working on developing deeper business partnerships in India, demonstrated by the presence of prominent Uzbek cultural ambassador, fashion designer Ritu Beri, and participation in events such as the Surajkund Mela.

Future tourism strategies & initiatives​

The Uzbekistan tourism committee is working actively with the Indian trade sector, urging travel agents, airlines, and investors to explore new opportunities through business forums such as the Tashkent International Tourism Fair. The country is also looking to increase engagement with consumers by organising press trips and showcasing lesser-known, off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Indian nationals are eligible for Uzbekistan’s e-visa system, which is expected to be further streamlined. The government also aims to add India to the list of countries eligible for visa-free entry, an initiative under discussion with the Ministry of External Affairs.

“Visiting Delhi as an Uzbek is like looking at oneself in the mirror: so much is familiar,” Shadiev said.

“When I see your grand monuments like Humayun’s Tomb, I feel quite at home, as there was such continuity in the architectural style. India has huge potential as a source market for Uzbekistan. It is not simply a numbers game—it is cultural relevance and shared values.”

Central Asia nations are Mig29s countries including Uzbekistan. We always find them on road access for Indians from our road of Afghanistan, which India built from its pocket. We keep our airbase in Tajikistan also.

Visa free entry for Indians to Central Asia - Uzbekistan would be welcomed , and it's found similar to other countries of world who offer visa on arrival to Indians

 

[ST1976]

India ranks third in the annual Asia Power Index, released by an Australian think-tank, surpassing Japan on the back of strong post-COVID 19 economic growth, while China's power appeared to plateau just below the United States.
The Sydney-based Lowy Institute has put the US at the top of its Asia Power Index with a score of 81.7, followed by China with a score of 72.7, India (39.1), Japan (38.9), Australia (31.9) and Russia (31.1).View attachment 67125

It looks good news

 

[ST1976]

@Fatman17
@Guru Dutt
@Beijingwalker

The above article of "Business Standard" stated similar to what I have been reading from Indian experienced forum members, by my experience On indian forums.

The US, meaning as whatever US stands for with help of NATO members also, is put on top with less difference with China and India.
Here, China does keep favor of whole Africa, Whole Arabia League, with having favour of Russia against US with remaining world. Hence I would see China on 2nd....

While I find "the Delhi Saltnat" looks having little non favour on 3rd place . Those Westerners who know the Moscow is below to Delhi, know whom it's worth to talk, and yes talking to Moscow is no less worth also.....

Mr BW, write down, those Chinese who know the standing of 'Delhi Saltnat' as compared to Russia, are very less likely to be allowed to speak in open

 

[Fatman17]

@Fatman17
@Guru Dutt
@Beijingwalker

The above article of "Business Standard" stated similar to what I have been reading from Indian experienced forum members, by my experience On indian forums.

The US, meaning as whatever US stands for with help of NATO members also, is put on top with less difference with China and India.
Here, China does keep favor of whole Africa, Whole Arabia League, with having favour of Russia against US with remaining world. Hence I would see China on 2nd....

While I find "the Delhi Saltnat" looks having little non favour on 3rd place . Those Westerners who know the Moscow is below to Delhi, know whom it's worth to talk, and yes talking to Moscow is no less worth also.....

Mr BW, write down, those Chinese who know the standing of 'Delhi Saltnat' as compared to Russia, are very less likely to be allowed to speak in open

China 72: India 39. Long way to go. China may surpass USA 81 sooner than later. Having said that I take these surveys with a grain of potohar pink salt .

 

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[Suresh Naresh]

India's Foreign Policy is described up as follows:

Winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning, winning...

 

[Surya2023]

None. India comes first before any foreign policy.