Horse Diplomacy

With a gift of six horses worth a little over Rs.35 million ($850,000), New Delhi is attempting to build bridges with Bangladesh’s army chief in an attempt to persuade the eastern neighbour to cease support to anti-India insurgent groups operating from that country. The Indian Army chief, Gen. Deepak Kapoor, will present two stallions and four mares to Gen. Moeen U. Ahmed as he begins a six-day visit - the first by a Bangladesh army chief. Read more.............................With gift of six horses, India woos Bangladesh army chief

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