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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.

Jaishankar discusses bilateral cooperation with Georgian counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia David Zalkaliani on Monday held a virtual discussion on bilateral cooperation

India-Lanka strengthen ties, revive maritime dialogue despite Covid in 2020

2020 witnessed strengthening of Colombo's ties with New Delhi and revival of a key trilateral maritime dialogue involving India after a gap of six years

Agri sector can be a game-changer for India, Bangladesh: Piyush Goyal

He said the bilateral cooperation can pave the way for overcoming the current economic challenges.

India, Italy ink 15 agreements; unveil action plan to further expand ties

The two leaders also discussed ways to deal with adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic

US Secretary of State Pompeo holds bilateral talks with Sri Lanka president

Pompeo on Wednesday held talks with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over a range of bilateral issues including Covid-19

Japan, Vietnam agree to step up defence ties amid rising China influence

Suga said Vietnam, at the centre of the Indo-Pacific, was the most suitable destination for his first trip abroad as Japan''s leader

US, Israeli envoys fly to Bahrain to bilateral agreements to normalise ties

A joint American-Israeli delegation headed on Sunday for Bahrain, where officials will be signing a number of bilateral agreements following an announcement last month to normalise relations.

India, Chile review bilateral ties; to firm up investment protection pact

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement, said both sides discussed the future trajectory of their wide-ranging engagements in the meeting

India, Portugal discuss ways to expand bilateral ties in defence, trade

Jaishankar and Silva also discussed India-EU relations

India and Norway review bilateral ties, aim to boost trade and investment

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the two sides also hoped for an an early conclusion of the India and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) trade negotiations

India, Bangladesh carry out comprehensive review of bilateral ties

Recognising that terrorism remains a significant threat to global peace and security, both sides reiterated their strong commitment to eliminate it in all its forms and manifestations

India, Denmark decide to elevate ties to 'green strategic partnership'

India has been demanding the extradition of Davy from Denmark to face trial in the sensational case

PM Modi to hold virtual summit with Danish counterpart Frederiksen tomorrow

The ​summit is being hosted by India

India, Denmark sign MoU on Intellectual Property cooperation

To further the objectives of National IPR Policy and become a major player in global innovation, India on Saturday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Denmark in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) Cooperation.

India, Maldives launch cargo ferry service to strengthen bilateral ties

It is scheduled to reach Kulhudhuffushi on September 26, 2020, and Male on September 29, 2020

Jaishankar, Russian counterpart discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov have discussed bilateral economic issues, cooperation in nuclear and space sectors during their first in person meeting here since the COVID-19 outbreak, a senior Indian official said on Thursday. Jaishankar and Lavrov met on Wednesday on the sidelines of the meeting of foreign ministers of the eight-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Russian capital. Bilateral economic issues, cooperation in development of the Far East region of Russia, cooperation in nuclear and space sectors were also discussed, Spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said in a readout of the meeting between Jaishankar and Lavrov. The two ministers followed up on outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vladivostok for the fifth edition of Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) which was held in September last year, he said at the online briefing. The two ministers agreed to work closely in the

India, Angola hold 1st joint commission meet, agree to diversify trade ties

India and Angola on Monday held the first Joint Commission Meeting during which the two sides agreed to diversify their trade relationship and discussed cooperation in health, pharmaceuticals, defence, agriculture, food processing, digitization and telecom.The meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Angola counterpart Tete Antonio."Co-chaired the 1st India-Angola Joint Commission Meeting with FM Tete Antonio. Comprehensive review of bilateral issues. Agreed to diversify the trade basket. Discussions included cooperation in health, pharmaceuticals, defence, agriculture, food processing, digitization & telecom," Jaishankar tweeted."Welcome the signing of MoUs on health, training and visa facilitation," he added.