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India's Brics presidency will seek to bring global welfare: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that India is approaching the chairship while being inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance while maintaining humanity first approach

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in India, to meet PM Modi today

Merz, who arrived in Ahmedabad earlier today, is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day, marking a significant milestone in India-Germany relations

Modi, Merz set for crucial talk in Gujarat amid rising geopolitical tension

Shoring up bilateral ties in trade, investment, critical technologies and defence are set to be the focus of wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on Monday. As Merz's trip to India is taking place amid a fractious geopolitical environment, including the US's display of raw military strength to capture Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, the German leader and Modi are also likely to discuss pressing global challenges. Merz's January 12-13 visit to India will be his first to Asia as the German Chancellor. Ways to bring peace to Ukraine may also figure prominently in Modi-Merz talks. The German leader will travel to Bengaluru after concluding his engagements in Ahmedabad. Besides holding talks with PM Modi, Merz is scheduled to visit the Sabarmati Ashram, participate in a kite festival and attend a skill development event in Ahmedabad, according to officials. In their talks, Modi and Merz are likely to deliberate

EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, welcomes 'positive sentiment' on partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed contemporary global developments and appreciated his positive sentiments for our Strategic Partnership. Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg, also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France on Thursday. Delighted to call on President @EmmanuelMacron of France today and convey warm wishes of PM @narendramodi, Jaishankar said in a social media post. Deeply appreciate his perspectives on contemporary global developments and positive sentiments for our Strategic Partnership, he added. The external affairs minister, in another post on X, said it was an honour to address the Ambassadors' Conference of France. Underlined contemporary global shifts driven by trade, finance, technology, energy, resources and connectivity. Changes in mindset have been the crucial factor, he said. As well as the significance of India France partnership in promoting multi-polarity

Can confidently predict upswing in ties with Europe in 2026: Jaishankar

He further highlighted that, on the other hand, the countries are looking to build deeper partnerships and friendships which can be trusted more

India has every right to defend its people from 'bad neighbours': EAM

The Union minister said it is important to communicate with other countries to avoid a situation where India's intentions are misread

Iran sees scope for expanded cooperation with India: Envoy Fathali

Iran is ready to expand cooperation with India on counter-terrorism and regional instability, the country's newly appointed Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has said. Fathali emphasised sharing experiences in confronting extremist violence while fully respecting each other's independent policies and national interests. In an interview with PTI Videos on Tuesday, Fathali highlighted strong potential for new initiatives with India in emerging technologies, renewable energy, academic and scientific cooperation, and cultural diplomacy. "Terrorism and regional instability are areas where Iran and India can expand cooperation, with full respect for each other's independent policies and national interests," the ambassador said, referring to India's actions against terrorism in May and Iran's own challenges amid regional tensions. "Iran has long been a victim of terrorism and has paid a heavy price in confronting extremist violence. In this fight, we have lost many of our best ...

B'desh rejects India's dismissal of High Commission, minority attack claims

According to the MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, 20-25 youths had gathered outside the High Commission to protest the killing of the Hindu Youth in Bangladesh

In last 11 years, India has changed its economic DNA, says PM Modi

PM Modi expressed confidence in the Summit and said that it would give a new direction and speed to the India-Oman partnership and help it soar greater heights

India, Saudi Arabia ink pact to boost official travels, bilateral exchanges

The move aims to facilitate the movement under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council

India, Ethiopia natural partners in regional peace, connectivity: PM Modi

India and Ethiopia are "natural partners" in regional peace, security and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday in his address to the Ethiopian Parliament. Modi, who arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on his maiden bilateral visit, addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament. This was the 18th parliament in the world that Prime Minister Modi has addressed. "Ethiopia sits at a crossroads of Africa. India stands at the heart of the Indian Ocean. We are natural partners in regional peace, security and connectivity," the prime minister said. As developing countries, India and Ethiopia have a lot to learn from and offer to each other, he said. Modi added that the two countries also share warmth in climate and in spirit. At the conclusion of his speech, he got a standing ovation from the members of the Parliament. Modi is on a four-day, three-nation visit. He arrived here on Tuesday from Jordan and will depart for Oman from here.

PM Modi meets Jordan's King Abdullah II as three-nation tour begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jordan's King Abdullah II in Amman on Monday, holding talks on bilateral ties as India and Jordan look to deepen trade, business and people-to-people engagement

PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India. "First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement. Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah. In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South. The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora. "On the final

Jaishankar meets UK, Egypt, European leaders at Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) held a series of meetings with his counterparts from Egypt and Europe on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE.Sharing details in a post on X, Jaishankar said he was pleased to meet Egypt's Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty at the forum."Nice to catch up with FM Dr Badr Abdelatty of Egypt at Sir Bani Yas Forum," he said.In a separate post, the EAM said he also met with several European leaders during the event, including Deputy Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers from Luxembourg and Poland, as well as the Foreign Minister of Latvia."Great to be with European colleagues DPM & FM Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg, DPM & FM Radoslaw Sikorski of Poland and FM Baiba Braze of Latvia," Jaishankar said.Earlier, Jaishankar met with UK Deputy PM and Foreign Secretary David Lammy on the sidelines of the forum.He announced his interaction with Lammy in a post on X, stating, "Good to see UK DPM David Lammy on the

India-US Foreign Office Consultations review trade, defence and tech agenda

India and the US held Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi to review their strategic partnership and discuss trade, defence, technology, energy and Indo-Pacific cooperation, the MEA said

Exercise discretion while travelling through China: India to its nationals

India on Monday advised its nationals to exercise due discretion while travelling to or transiting through China. New Delhi's move came over two weeks after an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained at Shanghai airport after the authorities refused to recognise her Indian passport as valid during a transit halt. "We expect the Chinese authorities to provide assurances that Indian citizens transiting through Chinese airports will not be selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed and that regulations governing international air travel would be respected by the Chinese side," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. He was responding to a query about the November 21 incident involving the woman from Arunachal Pradesh. "The Ministry of External Affairs would advise Indian nationals to exercise due discretion while travelling to or transiting through China," Jaiswal said.

West will be 'net losers' if skilled immigration restricted: Jaishankar

Jaishankar took a question on the rising political and social backlash against immigration in several nations and argued that the debate is often misplaced

Jaishankar discusses regional development, ties with Bahraini counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed measures to strengthen the longstanding multifaceted partnership with Bahrain during a phone call with his counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Good to speak with FM Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani of Bahrain over the phone, Jaishankar, who is currently visiting New York, posted on social media on Saturday (local time). The two ministers also discussed regional and global developments. Discussed ways to further deepen our longstanding multifaceted partnership. Also exchanged views on current regional and global developments, Jaishankar said. The two ministers held extensive talks earlier this month in New Delhi when India and Bahrain announced commencing negotiations for an ambitious trade deal, inching closer to sealing an investment pact. They also agreed to develop a common understanding to commence negotiations for a double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA). This would help eliminate double taxation, provide tax ...

Jaishankar attends G7 FMM outreach session, puts forth India's perspective

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) Outreach Session on Energy Security and Critical Minerals in Canada, and put forth India's perspective, Jaishankar, in a social media post, said he spoke about the need on both issues to "mitigate dependence, strengthen predictability and build resilience". Greater international cooperation is the only way forward, he added. Jaishankar is in Niagara to attend an outreach session with the G7 partner nations. "Noted the unpredictability and market constrictions in global supply. More policy consultations and coordination are helpful. The key however is to translate that on the ground. India is open to working constructively with international partners in this regard," he said. Earlier in the day on Wednesday, Jaishankar held separate meetings with his Ukrainian, Saudi and European Union counterparts on the sidelines of the G7 FMM Outreach session, discussing recent developments and regiona

India, Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

The partnership, Jaishankar emphasised, serves to enhance strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region and contribute to global economic growth