Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
Development Partnership — Amendments
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| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Partnership Agreement Amendment Protocol | 2016 | Amendment to the 2011 Strategic Partnership Agreement to include enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and security sector capacity building following increased terrorist activities in Afghanistan. | Expanded the scope of India-Afghanistan cooperation beyond development to include security dimensions, reflecting the evolving security challenges in Afghanistan and India's growing role in regional security architecture. |
| Development Cooperation Framework Revision | 2018 | Revision of the development cooperation framework to include climate change adaptation, renewable energy projects, and sustainable development goals alignment in response to changing global development priorities. | Modernized the partnership to address contemporary challenges like climate change and aligned it with international development frameworks, enhancing the relevance and sustainability of cooperation projects. |