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EAM Jaishankar, Georgian FM discuss trade, investment, tourism, education

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in trade, investment, tourism, and education.After the meeting, Jaishankar shared details of their discussions, highlighting areas of cooperation between the two countries."Nice to meet FM Maka Botchorishvili on the sidelines of #Raisina2025. Explored opportunities for advancing our political, trade, investment, tourism and education cooperation," Jaishankar said.In response, Botchorishvili expressed her appreciation for the meeting and India's hospitality."Great honour & privilege to meet Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar during my first visit to India. Enjoyed a productive discussion focused on our cooperation with significant potential to expand bilateral ties across various fields, including economics, education, tourism and many others," she wrote.The Georgian Foreign Minister added, "I'm ...

'India believes in inclusive, just order', says MoS Pabitra Margherita

Highlighting India's commitment to the LAC region, he mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Guayana recently and attending the India-CARICOM summit

Expanding India-Georgia ties important for us: Georgian foreign minister

Bochorishvili also stressed the need for a structured political dialogue to explore untapped potential in trade, logistics, and education

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia from March 19-22 to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance economic cooperation, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. A FO statement said Sharif's delegation will include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, key federal ministers and senior officials. During the visit, the prime minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the statement said. The two leaders will discuss ways to boost trade, enhance partnerships in key sectors, and facilitate greater economic collaboration. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance economic cooperation, and promote investment between the two countries, the statement said. It said matters of mutual interest and concern, including global and regional developments, particularly the Gaza situation, evolving Middle East dynamics, and issues related to the Muslim Ummah, will figure high on the agenda. The prime minister's visit underscores the deep-rooted ...

This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt

Bildt stated that both sides are committed to reaching an agreement by the end of the year

India, New Zealand sign major pact to boost defence, security ties

India and New Zealand on Monday inked a mega pact to institutionalise their defence and security ties even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed concerns to his Kiwi counterpart over certain unlawful elements carrying out anti-India activities in the Pacific island nation. Modi and visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held wide-ranging talks with a focus on ramping up overall bilateral ties, especially in areas of trade, defence, education and agriculture. In his media statement, Modi said both sides decided to strengthen and institutionalise defence and security partnership and a roadmap will be prepared for cooperation in the defence industry sector. "We both are unanimous against terrorism. Whether it is the Christchurch terrorist attack of March 15, 2019, or the Mumbai attack of November 26, 2008, terrorism in any form is unacceptable," he said. The prime minister said strict action is necessary against those guilty of terrorist attacks. "We will continue t

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

The meeting comes amid a growing push to enhance bilateral ties, with both leaders set to discuss economic cooperation, trade expansion, and regional security

India has agreed to cut tariffs, says Trump amid bilateral trade talks

India and the US are holding discussions on a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) aimed at reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers

Friendless EU suddenly wants India's approval amid shifting global ties

Europe's leaders have correctly decided that they now need as many friends: Japan, the South Americans, India, the Gulf kingdoms as they can possibly cobble together

MoS Margherita represents India in swearing-in ceremony of Uruguay's Prez

Margherita said he conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the new government of Uruguay

Best of BS Opinion: India needs to recalibrate in a changing world order

Today's editorials and columns look at the world through the lens of relationships, and how they don't always turn out as intended

Can MAGA and MIGA co-exist? India-US trade tariff talks may hold the key

While a trade deal between India and US looks natural, given differences in economic structure, India will need to improve quality of its exports failing which US will simply turn to other producers

PM Modi, Trump meet reaffirms strength of US-India partnership: USISPF

USISPF noted that PM Modi is the fourth world leader that Trump met in his first month in office, which showcases the importance and heft of the bilateral relationship

Natural gas, nuclear energy get renewed push from Trump-Modi trade talks

In a joint statement, PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their commitment to increase energy trade

PM Modi, Donald Trump agree to negotiate bilateral trade agreement

US President says he will impose reciprocal tariff on India even as he acknowledges New Delhi's decision to reduce basic customs duties on certain items

PM Modi, US President Trump plan joint press conference: Full schedule here

PM Modi US visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in the United States, expected to discuss trade policies, reciprocal tariffs, and more

PM Modi arrives in Washington DC to rousing welcome by Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from members of the Indian-American diaspora when he reached Blair House, the President's Guest House. Prime Minister Modi arrived in the US on Wednesday where he will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday for his bilateral meeting after last month's inauguration ceremony. As he reached Blair House, the President's Guest House, where he will be staying he was accorded a rousing welcome by members of the Indian-American diaspora. Braving freezing temperatures and rain, the community members gathered at Blair House and welcomed him with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram' and Modi Modi' as they waved the Indian and American flags. A warm reception in the winter chill! Despite the cold weather, the Indian diaspora in Washington DC has welcomed me with a very special welcome. My gratitude to them, Modi said on X. Prime Minister Modi is the fourth foreign leader hosted by Trump in the weeks after his inauguration last ...

US-India ties strengthen, driven by trade, and tech: Sinclair Chairman

David Smith highlighted the growing alignment between the two countries, emphasising their expanding collaboration across multiple sectors

India open to revive US trade deal talks during PM Modi's upcoming visit

Inter-departmental meetings being held to identify key trade-related proposals

Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Volodin arrives in India for official talks

The Chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, Vyacheslav Volodin, arrived in India on Monday for an official visit.His discussions with Indian leaders will focus on improving cooperation in economic, cultural, educational, and technological fields, alongside strengthening inter-parliamentary dialogue between the two nations.Sharing the pictures of his arrival on X, the Russian Embassy in India wrote, "Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin arrived on an official visit to #India. In #NewDelhi, issues of #RussiaIndia cooperation in economic, cultural, educational & technological spheres, as well as the development of interparliamentary dialogue will be discussed."In another post, the embassy added, "Meetings of the Chairman with the Indian leadership and a visit to both houses of the Parliament of #India are planned."Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is also expected to visit India for the annual summit this year. The dates for the visit will be worked ...