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Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues with his Greek counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias, with whom he had a productive discussion on regional and global issues

EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait on bilateral visit to Gulf country

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday arrived in Kuwait as part of his bilateral visit to the Gulf country."Hon'ble External Affairs Minister of India His Excellency Dr S Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait on a bilateral visit and was received by the Ambassador," Indian High Commission in Kuwait tweeted.Jaishankar's visit a few months after the two countries decided to establish a joint ministerial commission to formulate a framework to strengthen various aspects of bilateral ties.An MEA release earlier had said that EAM Jaishankar during his visit will hold high-level meetings and also address the Indian community in Kuwait. He will also carry a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Amir of Kuwait.The year 2021-22 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Kuwait."Traditionally warm and close bilateral relationship between India and Kuwait is characterized by strong people-to-people connect. There are ...

PM Modi to hold virtual summit with UK counterpart Boris Johnson today

The leaders will launch the Comprehensive Roadmap 2030, to further enhance bilateral ties

Iran seeks to enhance security and economic cooperation with Pakistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the enhancement of security and economic cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad

India, France explore ways to strengthen cooperation in Indo-Pacific

India and France explored ways to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, including under a trilateral mechanism with Australia to address emerging challenges in the maritime and space domains.

India likely to hold bilateral talks with US over retaliatory tariffs

Govt assessing potential impact of US decision to raise levies on 40 items

US conducts 'freedom of navigation' operation in Indian waters sans consent

The US Navy carried out a freedom of navigation operation in the Indian waters near Lakshadweep Islands on Wednesday without New Delhi's prior consent

Indian Army chief General Naravane on a five-day visit to Bangladesh

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane on Thursday proceeded on a five-day visit to Bangladesh to enhance defence cooperation and strong bilateral ties between the two nations

PM Modi, Seychelles President to inaugurate projects in online event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan will participate in a virtual event on Thursday during which a range of Indian projects in the Seychelles will be inaugurated.

India, Russia discuss defence ties, Afghan peace process, Indo-Pacific

Russia on Tuesday promised joint production of weapons systems in India as the two countries held extensive talks covering key areas of bilateral cooperation

China's foreign minister cautions Japan ahead of US-Japan summit next week

Wang Yi told his Japanese counterpart that their two countries should ensure that bilateral relations "do not get involved in the so-called confrontation between major countries"

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to visit India from April 5-6

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit India from April 5 to 6 with an aim to prepare ground for the annual India-Russia summit as well as to discuss bilateral cooperation.

S Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart; discusses bilateral cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif here on Monday and discussed bilateral cooperation, including on the strategic Chabahar Port.

India, US agree to work towards resolving key bilateral trade issues

Katherine Tai, who was confirmed as a top US trade negotiator last week, discussed crucial issues with Goyal over a phone call on Thursday

India, Chile agree to deepen bilateral relations post Covid-19 pandemic

India and Chile on Friday agreed to deepen bilateral relations post the COVID-19 pandemic, including the second expansion of the India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement

Jaishankar, British Foreign Secy Raab discuss progress in bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke with British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation as well as discussed regional and UN issues. "Nice talking to UK Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab. Reviewed the progress in our bilateral cooperation. Also discussed regional and UN issues," Jaishankar tweeted. Raab had visited India last December and held talks with Jaishankar during which the two sides had agreed on the key elements of an ambitious 10-year roadmap to further broaden ties, and also boost strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Jaishankar, UAE foreign minister hold talks, review bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks

India, EU express hope to forge host of bilateral cooperation arrangements

India and the European Union (EU) on Friday expressed hope to forge a host of bilateral cooperation arrangements with a view to boost bilateral trade. At a bilateral meeting with the EU, India shared structural reforms priorities of the country and various steps taken to revive economy hit by COVID-19 crisis. During the 11th India-EU Macroeconomic dialogue held virtually, the EU informed about the economic challenges and outlook of their economy due to the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and their recovery plan. "The dialogue concluded with the hope that both sides would be able to build stronger and deeper relations by entering into various bilateral cooperation arrangements which are of mutual interest to both sides," an official statement said. Both sides have been negotiating on the Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) for many years but still not reached a consensus. The European Union is seeking greater market access for its automobiles, wines and spirits,

Committed to achieving $500 bn in US bilateral trade: Ambassador Sandhu

India and the US are committed to achieving the ambitious goal of a bilateral trade of $500 billion, India's top envoy said

India, Bangladesh review bilateral ties, discuss PM's March visit to Dhaka

Foreign Secretaries of India and Bangladesh on Friday carried out a comprehensive review of the overall bilateral ties and held discussions on preparations for PM's visit to Dhaka in March.