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India, Brunei stress navigation freedom, discuss defence cooperation

India and Brunei on Wednesday committed themselves to respecting freedom of navigation and overflight consistent with international law, a joint statement said here after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Prime Minister Modi also expressed deep appreciation to Brunei Darussalam for continuing to host Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s Telemetry Tracking and Telecommand (TTC) Station that has helped India's ongoing efforts in the space sector, the statement said. Prime Minister Modi and the Brunei Sultan also discussed enhancing defence and maritime cooperation through joint exercises, it said. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety and security, as well as respecting freedom of navigation and overflight and unimpeded lawful commerce, consistent with international law, notably the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, it said. During the ..

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Brunei's Sultan on wide-ranging topics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei for a bilateral meeting on wide ranging topics and discussed about further expand trade ties, commercial linkages and people-to-people exchanges. Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to Brunei on a bilateral visit, was welcomed by Sultan Bolkiah and his close family members at the Istana Nurul Iman, which is the official residence of the Sultan, and the seat of the Brunei government. Delighted to meet His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Our talks were wide ranging and included ways to further cement bilateral ties between our nations. We are going to further expand trade ties, commercial linkages and people-to-people exchanges, Modi said in a post on X. Modi's historic visit is an important milestone in the 40-year diplomatic relationship between the two countries that enjoy a friendly relationship marked by mutual respect and understanding on bilateral and multilateral

Time ripe for India-Singapore relations to raise to next level: Jaishankar

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival on an official visit to Singapore, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said the time is ripe for the two countries to take their bilateral relationship to the next level. "Given the transformation underway in India and the changes in the world, they need to become more contemporary. In many ways, that is why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen to visit Singapore so early in his third term, The Straits Times quoted Jaishankar as saying in an interview. He said that India and Singapore's bilateral ties have been extremely strong in the last two decades. Just like Singapore had an opportunity in 1992 and then again in 2006, it should seize the moment and fully utilise the new landscape, the minister said. Sometimes, to be honest, I feel that impressions at your end are somewhat dated, Jaishankar pointed out. In India, we are using the achievements of the last decade as the springboard to accelerate national growth and

PM Modi's Singapore visit important for trade deals, says MEA Secy

Mazumdar said that PM Modi is also likely to exchange MoUs in Singapore

Navies of Singapore and China conduct bilateral maritime exercise

The navies of Singapore and China on Sunday began the third edition of a bilateral maritime exercise, underscoring the "longstanding, warm and friendly" defence ties between the two countries, according to an official statement. The Exercise Maritime Cooperation is being conducted between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) from September 1 to 5, the Ministry of Defence here said in a statement. Its opening ceremony was held at the Ma Xie Naval Base in Zhanjiang, China, on Sunday, with about 200 personnel from both navies in attendance, The Straits Times newspaper reported. This is the third edition of the maritime exercise since its inauguration in 2015. The exercise underscores the "longstanding, warm and friendly bilateral defence relationship between both countries", the statement said. The Formidable-class frigate RSS Stalwart from Singapore is participating in the exercise. It will observe the conduct of various tasks by the PLA Na

Chile FM Klaveren's visit to India helped advance bilateral ties: MEA

The visit of Chile's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto van Klaveren, to India provided an opportunity to review the progress in bilateral cooperation and helped advance the ties between the two countries, the MEA said on Saturday. The Chilean foreign minister paid an official visit to India from August 27-31 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. On August 28, Jaishankar and van Klaveren co-chaired the second India-Chile Joint Commission Meeting (JCM); met with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and inaugurated the Chile-India Business (Agriculture) Summit; and delivered a lecture at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. During the JCM, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations and held wide-ranging discussions for strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture, critical minerals, digital public infrastructure, defence, railways, health and pharmaceuticals, science and ...

PM Modi to visit Brunei, Singapore in first week of Sept to boost ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Brunei on September 3-4, seeking to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in all existing sectors, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. This will be the first bilateral visit of an Indian prime minister to Brunei, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his media briefing. The visit will also mark 40 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei, he said. From Brunei, Modi is slated to visit Singapore on September 4-5 at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart, the MEA said. Later, in a statement, the MEA said the prime minister is scheduled to visit Brunei Darussalam on September 3-4 at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Brunei is an important partner in India's "Act East" policy and its vision of Indo-Pacific. The visit will further strengthen India's cooperation with Brunei in all existing sectors, including defence cooperation, trade and investment, energy,

Indo-US ties a powerful force for global progress, says Ambassador Garcetti

The Indo-US relationship is a powerful force for global progress, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. The ambassador made the remarks during his address at the Annual IC3 Conference and Expo 2024 here. "The Indo-US relationship is a powerful force for global progress, deeply rooted in our shared commitment to education. As we strive to strengthen this partnership, effective counselling emerges as a key driver in opening doors and fostering mutual understanding," he said. "By investing in our students and providing them with the guidance they need, we are not only enhancing educational pathways but also deepening our bilateral ties," the ambassador added. The conference brought together nearly 2,000 educators, school leaders, counsellors, and university representatives from around the world. "Events like IC3 are pivotal in this mission, demonstrating how transformative counselling can be in shaping future leaders and advancing our collective goals," Garcetti ...

Indian delegation visits Maldives, reviews progress of development projects

Jaishankar and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives Moosa Zameer jointly inaugurated 6 High Impact Projects

India, Australia resume CECA negotiations; stress on boosting economic ties

The negotiations also focused on areas such as government procurement, rules of origin and agri-tech

China, Belarus agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, security

Belarus was among the first group of countries that responded to China's Belt and Road Initiative

India and Poland have agreed on social security agreement, says PM Modi

He also pointed out that Kabbadi emerged as a source of connection between the two nations

'2+2' dialogue: India asks Japan to remove bottlenecks in tech sharing

India on Tuesday called on Japan to remove regulatory bottlenecks that exist in sharing of critical technologies even as the two sides vowed to work vigorously towards the common goal of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific in the face of China's aggressive military posturing in the region. At the third '2+2' foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, India and Japan also agreed to prepare a new framework for security cooperation in line with the desire to further expand the overall strategic ties. The Indian delegation at the talks was headed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Japanese team was led by Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defence Minister Kihara Minoru. A joint statement said the ministers appreciated the successful completion of the cooperation in the areas of Unmanned Ground Vehicle/Robotics. It said they also appreciated the progress made for the transfer of Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) and related ...

India, Singapore discuss bilateral, int'l issues of mutual interest

Ties between India and Singapore have a history rooted in strong commercial, cultural, and people-to-people links

Jaishankar lauds Indian community in Kuwait for boosting bilateral ties

Jaishankar commended their achievements and contributions to relations between India and Kuwait

Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait on day-long visit, to boost bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived here on Sunday on a day-long visit during which he will hold talks with the Kuwaiti leadership on various aspects of India-Kuwait bilateral relations. Jaishankar was received by his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on his arrival in the country. "Namaste Kuwait. Thank FM Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya for the warm welcome. Looking forward to my engagements today with the Kuwaiti leadership," Jaishankar posted on X. His visit will enable both sides to review various aspects of India-Kuwait bilateral relations including political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, consular and people-to-people contacts, as well as exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement ahead of the visit. The visit came nearly two months after 45 Indians had died in a devastating fire at a building in Kuwait. At least 49 foreign workers were killed and 50 others injured in

Vietnam's new leader To Lam arrives in China on his first overseas trip

Vietnamese leader To Lam started a three-day visit to China on Sunday in his first overseas trip since assuming his country's top post about two weeks ago. Lam arrived in the morning in Guangzhou. an industrial and export hub near Hong Kong, Chinese state media reported. His agenda included visiting sites in the southern China city where former Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh spent time, the state-owned Global Times newspaper said in a social media post. He is to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other senior officials during his trip. Lam was confirmed as general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party, the top leadership position, on Aug. 3. He also has held the largely ceremonial title of the nation's president since May. Lam succeeded Nguyen Phu Trong, who died on July 19 after 13 years as general secretary. The new leader is expected to continue his predecessor's strategy of balancing ties with China, the United States and Russia, Yu Xiangdong, the director of the

Saudi Crown Prince fears assassination amid talks to normalise Israel ties

Saudi Arabia has been in talks with US lawmakers since 2023 to officially recognise Israel's sovereignty and normalise ties

India-US partnership has potential for growth in 21st century: US lawmakers

Congratulating the people of India and Indian Americans on the occasion of their Independence Day, top US lawmakers expressed optimism about the partnership between the world's two largest democracies, noting its "huge potential" for growth in the 21st century. "Happy Independence Day, India! I am proud to represent a vibrant and wonderful Indian American community in New York. The Indian community represents what's so great about New York -- that it attracts talented and hard-working people from all over the world who come together and create a diverse society that is greater than the sum of its parts," Senate Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer said on Thursday. Schumer said the partnership between the two counties has a huge potential for growth in the 21st century. "I look forward to continuing the partnership between our two countries and bolstering our shared democratic values," he said. Schumer was joined by several Congressional colleagues and elected representatives from

FS Misri meets Nepal Dy PMs, discusses bilateral ties, economic cooperation

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday met his Nepalese counterpart Sewa Lamsal and other senior political leaders of the Himalayan nation and discussed steady growth of bilateral ties and ways to take it forward. Misri's two-day visit is the first by the Indian foreign secretary to Nepal after the formation of the new government led by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli last month. "Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri met his counterpart Ms. Sewa Lamsal @sewa_lamsal. They discussed the steady growth of India-Nepal cooperation and ways to take it forward. #IndiaNepalFriendship," the Indian embassy in Nepal said in a post on X. Misri also called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Paudel at his office in Singha Durbar. "They discussed various topics, including economic and development cooperation, expediting the construction of ongoing projects and the mutual relations between the two countries," The Himalayan Times newspaper reported. Misri met Deputy Prime Minister Singh, w