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Jaishankar, Thai counterpart discusses bilateral ties, mutual cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa discussed bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation and regional developments during a meeting in Delhi on Saturday. In a post on X, Jaishankar said Sangiampongsa's visit for the Royal Kathina ceremony "exemplifies the longstanding historical and cultural relations" between the two countries. The Thai minister is scheduled to depart India on Sunday. Jaishankar also shared pictures of the meeting at the South Block. "Delighted to meet FM @AmbPoohMaris of Thailand today in Delhi. His visit for the Royal Kathina ceremony exemplifies the longstanding historical and cultural relations between our two countries. We discussed India-Thailand ties, multilateral cooperation and regional developments," he said. Royal Kathina is a traditional Buddhist ceremony. Sangiampongsa's first official visit to India was during July 11-13 for the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat, hosted by the external affairs .

NSA Doval talks to US counterpart, both welcome progress in bilateral ties

India-US relations have evolved into a global strategic partnership, with a focus on shared democratic principles and a convergence of interests spanning various sectors

Sino-India pact on border issue positive development: Russian envoy

Russian envoy to India Denis Alipov Monday termed the Sino-India pact on the border issue a positive development in bilateral ties and welcomed the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Asserting that the recently concluded BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan was a "total success", he said the grouping is "not an exclusive but an inclusive platform". "BRICS is not anti-West but non-West," Alipov said during an interaction with reporters here. To a question on the Sino-India pact on border issues, he said, "It is a positive development in India-China bilateral ties." On October 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping endorsed the agreement on patrolling and disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Asked about the meeting between Modi and Xi, the Russian envoy to India

Visit of PM Sanchez brings new energy in India-Spain relations: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the visit of his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez to India has infused a new energy and enthusiasm in relations between the two countries. Sanchez said the two countries complement each other, and Spain looks forward to advancing the great cooperation. Both the leaders held bilateral talks at the Darbar hall of Laxmi Vilas Palace in Gujarat's Vadodara city. This is the first visit of Spanish PM Sanchez to India. Modi said Sanchez's visit has infused "a new energy and enthusiasm" in relations between the two countries. Earlier, the two PMs jointly inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India. The Tata-Airbus facility is the first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India. "Today, with the inauguration of the C-295 (aircraft) plant, a new chapter of our partnership has begun. Our partnership is centuries old. The shared belief in v

Japan, US finance chiefs discussed FX moves in bilateral meeting: Official

A weak yen has become a source of concern for Japanese policymakers as it hurts households and retailers by pushing up the cost of raw material imports

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Delhi to boost bilateral ties

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived here on Thursday as part of his three-day official visit to India during which he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in wide-ranging talks on strategic ties in several key areas. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a post on X said, "Olaf Scholz of Germany lands in New Delhi for the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations and the 18th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024)." The Chancellor, who arrived late Thursday night, was received by Ministry of State Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. The MEA had in a statement earlier said that Scholz will pay an official visit to India from October 24 to 26 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. The two leaders will hold wide-ranging talks with a focus on boosting bilateral strategic ties, including in the areas of defence, trade, and clean energy. On Friday, Modi and Scholz will co-chair the seventh Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC). The IGC is a whole-of-government fram

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after attending Brics Summit in Russia's Kazan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met several world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Modi, Xi discuss Ladakh border dispute, agree to advance peace efforts

Bilateral talks reviewed from strategic and long term perspective, officials to take talks forward

Chancellor Scholz turns to India as Germany looks to diversify beyond China

India and Germany's bilateral trade was valued at $26 billion for the financial year that ended on March 31, 2024

India sends aid to Palestine; consignment comprises 30 tonnes of item

Few days ago, the World Food Programme issued a warning for northern Gaza, saying that WFP's supplies are depleting

President Murmu meets Malawi President, signs MOUs to strengthen ties

She further announced Government of India's support in setting up of a permanent Artificial Limb Fitment Centre in Malawi

Prez Murmu arrives in Malawi on last leg of three-nation visit to Africa

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Malawi on Thursday on the final leg of her three-nation visit to Africa, during which she will hold talks with the country's top leadership and interact with trade and industry leaders. It is the first visit to the African nation by an Indian Head of State. "In the final leg of her three-nation visit, President Droupadi Murmu landed at the Kamuzu International Airport, Lilongwe, Malawi," her office said in a post on X. She was received by Malawi's Vice President Michael Usi at the airport. She was accorded a ceremonial welcome. Children greeted the President and a traditional cultural performance was presented before her. "This is the first-ever State visit from India to Malawi," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a post on X. Murmu is visiting Malawi from October 17-19 at the invitation of the Malawian President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera. During her visit, Murmu "will hold bilateral meetings with Malawi's leadership; interact with key

India, Mauritania sign MoUs to boost ties during President Murmu's visit

This agreement will promote bilateral relations in various fields of the common interests for strengthening international peace and security

To boost bilateral ties with India, Taiwan opens new office in Mumbai

The new mission would provide 'visa services, document authentication, and emergency assistance to business people, tourists, and Taiwanese nationals' in western India

S Jaishankar meets Mongolian PM on sidelines of SCO Summit in Pakistan

Jaishankar posted on X on Tuesday night, expressing his pleasure in discussing ways to further strengthen India-Mongolia bilateral relations

India, Colombia to deepen engagement, explore new avenues of cooperation

Both sides also exchanged views on regional, multilateral, and international issues of mutual interest during the FOC on Tuesday, the Ministry of Externals Affairs (MEA) stated in a release

Prez Murmu calls for deeper economic cooperation between India, Algeria

President in an address to the Algerian-Indian Economic Forum on Monday emphasised India's rapid rise and impressive progress in Ease of Doing Business

China sanctions Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao, lawmaker Puma Shen

Tsao is one of Taiwan's richest men who pledged two years ago to provide millions to two civilian defence training programmes

South Korean ambassador lauds growing bilateral relations with India

Ambassador highlighted the crucial role of cultural exchanges in bringing the two nations closer

Maldives' Muizzu inks MoUs with India amid shifting diplomatic tone

Economic challenges prompt Maldives to strengthen ties with India, sign Rs 30 billion currency swap agreement