Page 7 - External Affairs & Defence Security

'Beginning of a new journey': Swedish PM Kristersson on India-EU FTA

Kristersson also underlined the expected economic benefits of a free trade agreement, particularly for employment generation in Sweden

Swedish CEOs lauded 'transformation' in India during PM Modi's visit: MEA

Prime Minister Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also exchanged special gifts celebrating the shared cultural legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

India, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to 'strategic partnership'

The leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade & investment, technology, innovation, green transition, space, emerging technologies, defence & security, research and people-to-people ties

Su-57 only rapid stealth option for IAF; Rafales still essential: Source

But the proliferation of stealth platforms and the advent of sixth-generation technologies have not made the Rafale obsolete for the IAF, source says

PM Modi receives Sweden's prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government

PM Modi tours iconic Dutch dam; eyes cooperation in water management

Calling the Afsluitdijk Dam a "symbol of excellence and innovation", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted its role in water management, flood protection and freshwater storage

PM Modi lands in Sweden; to hold talks on trade, technology, defence

The prime minister's aircraft was escorted by Swedish Air Force jets while landing in Gothenburg. He was given a warm welcome at the airport by his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson

At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of commercial ships in Hormuz

A combination of short-term and structural measures alongside international cooperation are essential to respond to the crisis, said India's Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish

India, Netherlands elevate ties, boost cooperation across key sectors: MEA

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said both sides welcomed the strong momentum in bilateral relations and discussed expanding cooperation in several emerging and strategic areas

India rejects PCA award on J-K projects, Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance

New Delhi, rejecting the award, said its decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in "abeyance" remains in force

Tejas Mk1A deliveries may slip beyond June; IAF open to concessions: Source

IAF willing to accept deliveries if jet is combat-capable and remaining gaps are assured to be bridged in a timely manner

Pakistan must stop backing terror or face consequences: Army chief

Gen Upendra Dwivedi's remarks at the event, 'Sena Samwad', came days after the country and the Indian military marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor

PM Modi arrives in Netherlands for talks on trade, tech, defence ties

PM's visit to European nation from May 15 to 17 is his second trip to the country after his 2017 visit and comes at what officials described as an 'important juncture' in India-Netherlands ties

Stealth Ghatak drone must be fast-tracked: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit said the launch of a formal loyal wingman programme is 'a very high-priority target'

Rajnath, Naidu lay foundation stone for combat aircraft unit in Andhra

The AMCA-linked infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh is expected to strengthen India's indigenous military aviation ecosystem and generate 7,500 jobs

Brics ministers fail to reach consensus on West Asia conflict statement

Brics foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint communique amid divisions over the West Asia conflict during the New Delhi conclave

India ready to offer support for West Asia peace: PM Modi during UAE talks

'The way UAE has been targeted is not acceptable but the way UAE has handled the current situation with restraint is praiseworthy', PM Modi added

Brics talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over Iran war

Without naming the UAE, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told a news conference that a Brics member blocked some parts of the statement

PM Modi reaches Abu Dhabi, marks the beginning of five-nation visit

PM Modi is expected to hold talks with the president, with discussions set to focus on the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia

UAE condemns 'terrorist' attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Oman coast

The commercial vessel, which was sailing from Somalia, came under attack on Wednesday