Page 29 - Bilateral Ties

SL President dials Putin; explores options for buying oil, bolstering ties

During their conversation, Rajapaksa also urged Putin to restart the services of the Russian flag carrier Aeroflot to the country.

India, Mozambique review ties, exchange views on global developments

India and Mozambique on Monday reviewed the multi-faceted bilateral relationship including political exchanges, development partnership projects, defence and security cooperation during the second round of Foreign Office Consultations held here.The Indian side was led by Puneet R. Kundal, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa) and the Mozambican side was led by Ismael Valigy, Director for Asia and Oceania in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique.An External Affairs Ministry release said the two sides also exchanged views on global developments and issues of common interest including cooperation in the United Nations, South African Development Cooperation (SADC)and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).India and Mozambique sides agreed to enhance people-to-people exchanges, and cultural cooperation."During the FOC, both delegations reviewed the multi-faceted bilateral relationship, covering political exchanges, development partnership ...

Top Chinese official meets Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, discusses bilateral ties

A top Chinese official on Wednesday called on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and they discussed various matters of mutual interest

India-Cuba review bilateral relations at Second Round of FOC in Havana

The second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Havana between India and Cuba on June 27 reviewed the entire gamut of their bilateral relations.The Indian side was led by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) while the Cuban side was led by Anayansi Rodriguez Camejo, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs."During the FOC, both sides comprehensively reviewed the entire gamut of their bilateral relations, including development partnership projects, trade and economic relations, and cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, health including traditional medicine and yoga, biotechnology, agriculture, sports, health, science & technology and ICT," said the Ministry of External Affairs in a tweet, adding that the two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest including cooperation in the United Nations.Adding further, Secretary (East) called on Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas and acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Gerardo Penalver .

PM Modi, Argentinian Prez Fernandez review full range of bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez here on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on Sunday and reviewed the full range of the bilateral ties

Jaishankar meets his Tanzania, Solomon counterparts; discuss bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Tanzania and the Solomon Islands here and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors. Jaishankar arrived here on Wednesday on a four-day visit to attend the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). He will be representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the summit. "Met FM Jeremiah Manele of the Solomon Islands at @CHOGM2022. Discussed cooperation in energy, IT, and agriculture," Jaishankar tweeted after the meeting on Friday. He also had a "warm meeting" with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Liberata Mulamula. "Discussed our development partnership that has transformed so many lives. Its results in water, agriculture & education are so visible. Also noted our growing defence & security relationship," he tweeted. Jaishankar also met Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on the sidelines of the summit. "Always good to meet PM Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius. ...

India-Australia to explore new initiatives to expand bilateral defence ties

India-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership is based on a shared vision of "free, open, inclusive and prosperous" Indo-Pacific region: Defence ministry

Meenakshi Lekhi reaches Kazakhstan, 1st visit to India's strategic partner

Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Monday arrived in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, on her first visit to the Central Asian country

S Africa keen to engage with India Business Forum for bilateral cooperation

South Africa is more than ready to engage with the CII India Business Forum (IBF) and relevant local ministries to further extend the bilateral cooperation, a senior minister said on Sunday

Indian-Americans' achievements reflection of India-US relationship: Sandhu

"All you have played a very significant role in transforming the India-US relationship, especially in the last two-and-a-half decades"

India, Ghana hold consultations on UN, multilateral issues in Accra

India and Ghana held consultations on UN and Multilateral issues level in Accra on June 9 and discussed issues on the agenda of the UNSC, including on West Africa and Sahel region, and other issues related to counter-terrorism and UN Peacekeeping."India and Ghana, present members of UN Security Council, held Consultations in Accra on UN & Multilateral issues; Indian delegation also called on Dy Foreign Minister to discuss issues of mutual importance," the Indian mission in Ghana tweeted.Prakash Gupta, Joint Secretary (UN-Political) led the Indian delegation, which included senior officials from the High Commission of India in Accra and the Ministry of External Affairs.The Ghanaian delegation was led by Ambassador Ramses Cleland, Acting Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana and included other senior officials from Ghanaian MFA."Both sides reviewed their ongoing cooperation during their current tenure as non-permanent ..

Momentous year for India-US trade, economic relations: Ambassador Sandhu

This has been a "momentous year" for India-US trade and economic relations, New Delhi's top diplomat here said Thursday

Iranian FM, Jaishankar discuss strengthening of bilateral ties: MEA

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed strengthening of relations and strategic affairs during delegation-level talks

India, Vietnam ink MoU on logistics support as Rajnath Singh hold talks

Wide-ranging discussions on effective and practical initiatives to further expand bilateral defence engagements and regional and global issues were held between the two sides

Iranian Foreign Minister arrives in India to boost bilateral ties: MEA

Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to deepen historical ties and partnerships with India.

Jaishankar meet Indians in Prague, shares development on bilateral ties

"Delighted to meet the Indian community in Prague. Good to see many of them doing so well. The expansion of the community has also been encouraging

India, Canada ink pact for stronger cooperation on climate action

India and Canada have signed an agreement to increase bilateral cooperation on climate action, environmental protection and conservation.

India, Israel adopt 'vision statement' to boost defence cooperation

Marking 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries, India and Israel adopted a "vision statement" which will pave the way for strengthening defence cooperation in future.Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Israeli counterpart Benny Gantz on Thursday held bilateral talks in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed defence cooperation and the prevailing global and regional scenario.Taking to Twitter, Rajnath Singh wrote, "Warm and productive meeting with the Defence Minister of Israel, Mr. Benjamin Gantz in New Delhi. Discussed key issues pertaining to defence cooperation and global & regional scenarios during the bilateral meeting. We place great value on our Strategic Partnership with Israel.""Glad that both the countries adopted a 'vision statement' which will pave the way for defence cooperation in future. There is a broad consensus between both the countries on further strengthening the bilateral strategic and defence cooperation," he added.Gantz, who arrived .

UK PM Johnson discusses trade, Ukraine, Afghanistan with Pak PM Sharif

They agreed to strengthen those ties further and boost trade and investment, with the UK Prime Minister highlighting the appointment of a new UK Trade Envoy to Pakistan to drive those efforts

India-Myanmar border trade to resume soon after being shut for two years

The official trade through the Moreh Integrated Check Post (ICP) has been closed since March 2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak.