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Sri Lankan prez Dissanayake meets FM Sitharaman to discuss economic ties

Earlier on Sunday, Dissanayake also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Moldovan Foreign Minister Popsoi arrives in India for first official visit

Mihail Popsoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, arrived in India on Sunday, on his first official visit to India.Sharing a post on X, Randhir Jaiswal, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson wrote, "Warm welcome to Deputy PM & FM @MihaiPopsoi of Moldova on his first official visit to India.""His visit will deepen India-Moldova bilateral ties and foster a stronger partnership," the post added.Popsoi will be on an official visit to India from December 15 to 17.The MEA earlier in a press release said that the official schedule of Popsoi will begin on Sunday, December 15, with him arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3, at 05:15 am (IST).Later in the evening, at 08:00 PM, he will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at Hotel ITC Maurya.On Monday, December 16, Popsoi will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Rajghat.The visit will conclude on Tuesday, December 17, with Popsoi's departure from Delhi.Notably, ...

India dispatches 60 tonnes of emergency medical assistance to Jamaica

India has dispatched a fresh consignment of around 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities to Jamaica which will support the country's healthcare needs and enhance their disaster preparedness.Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal shared the details of the humanitarian assistance on Saturday."India sends Humanitarian Assistance to Jamaica. A consignment of approx 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, Gensets & other utilities has departed for Jamaica. This assistance will support health care needs and rehabilitation of medical infrastructure as well as strengthen the disaster preparedness of against Hurricanes," Jaiswal stated in a post on X.India and Jamaica share strong historical and cultural linkages, reflected in their shared colonial past, values of democracy and freedom, and passion for cricket.Recently, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holness paid his first-ever visit

India may renegotiate DTAA with Switzerland over EFTA trade pact: MEA

India on Friday said its double taxation treaty with Switzerland may require renegotiation in view of its trade pact with the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The remarks by the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after the Swiss government suspended the most favoured nation status (MFN) clause in the India-Switzerland Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). "My understanding is that with Switzerland, because of EFTA, the double taxation treaty that we have; it's going to be renegotiated. That is one aspect of it," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. He was responding to a question on the issue at his weekly media briefing. India and the EFTA member states of Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein sealed a free trade deal in March. Under the mega trade deal, the four European countries are looking at making an investment of USD 100 billion in India over the next 15 years. The trade pact is yet to come into force.

EAM Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart at 4th India-UAE Strategic Dialogue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Both leaders held the 4th India-UAE Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi.Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Zayed Al Nahyan and expressed his optimism about the future of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.Taking to X, PM Modi expressed his delight while receiving the Deputy PM and said that both nations were committed to working towards peace, stability, and security in West Asia and the wider region."Happy to receive Deputy PM & Foreign Minister of the UAE, HH AB Zayed. India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is poised to achieve unprecedented heights. We are committed to working towards peace, stability, and security in West Asia and the wider region," PM Modi said.Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi to take part in the 4th Strategic Dialogue and the 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting.Welcoming the UAE leader, Ministry of .

UAE foreign minister arrives in New Delhi for 15th Joint Commission Meeting

United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to take part in the 4th Strategic Dialogue and the 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting.Welcoming the UAE leader, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, the visit will "further strengthen the multifaceted Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India & UAE.""Warm welcome to HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy PM & FM of UAE @ABZayed as he arrives in New Delhi for the 4th Strategic Dialogue & the 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting. His visit will further strengthen the multifaceted Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India & UAE," Jaiswal said in a post on X,Notably, the 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on September 1, 2022.In the year

Key thing is to see how Bangladesh acts after this meeting: Expert

Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said that after Misri's meeting, if Bangladesh government doesn't act right, it would mean they intentionally don't want to keep good relations with India

SM Krishna passes away at 92, remembered for 'Brand Bengaluru' vision

SM Krishna served as Karnataka's chief minister from October 1999 to May 2004 and later as Maharashtra's governor in 2004

Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna passes away at 92 due to age-related illness

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning, his family said. The 92-year-old veteran politician was ailing for quite some time, a family source said. "S M Krishna is no more. He breathed his last at 2:45 am at his residence. Mortal remains are likely to be taken to Maddur today," the source said. Born in Somanahalli in Karnataka's Mandya district on May 1, 1932, Krishna also served as the External Affairs Minister and the Governor of Maharashtra. After a long stint in the Congress, Krishna joined the BJP towards the fag end of his political career.

India, Bahrain highlight growing ties, reaffirm pledge to combat terrorism

The two ministers also expressed satisfaction at the growth in two-way tourism and the increasing number of Bahraini students choosing to study in India

Calling all parties to work towards preserving unity: MEA on Syria crisis

In a statement, MEA called for a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society

Foreign Secy Misri holds talks with B'deshi counterpart amid strained ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Bangladesh on Monday on a day-long visit, the first high-level trip from India after a massive uprising ended deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule in August. Misri's visit comes amid increasing strain in ties between New Delhi and Dhaka over attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster. He is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Md. Jashim Uddin and meet the country's de-facto foreign minister Mohammad Touhid Hossain. He is expected to raise with Dhaka India's concerns over attacks. The close ties between India and Bangladesh came under severe strain after Hasina was forced to leave the country in the face of a massive anti-government protest in August. Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus came to power days after Hasina took shelter in India. The relations deteriorated further in recent weeks over attacks on Hindus and the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna .

Iran, Israel relationship or absence of it source of concern: Jaishankar

The relationship or absence of it between Israel and Iran has been a source of concern and some of India's diplomatic efforts are focused on that aspect, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. In an address at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, Jaishankar, without directly referring to attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Houthi militants, said India has an interest in trying to mitigate the security situation. Jaishankar, on a two-day visit to Bahrain from Saturday, touched upon various issues, including how to prevent conflicts from spreading further, the importance of key connectivity projects and the need to improve the security situation in the region. "In recent times, for all of us, the relationship or absence of it between Israel and Iran has been particularly a source of concern, so some of our diplomatic efforts have focused on that particular aspect," he said. There have been mounting global concerns over escalating tensions between Iran and Israel

Govt issues advisory for Syria, advises citizens to restrict movements

This warning comes in light of the situation prevailing in Syria, which poses significant risks to travellers

Quad growing as an expensive sort of intergovernmental coordination: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Trump's views regarding alliances and US' share and burden sharing does not apply to the Quad as everybody pays their fair share in the alliance

Centre cautious on FTAs to safeguard farmers and MSMEs: EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at an event, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke about India's resilience and post-Covid recovery along with its careful stance on free trade agreements

Relation between India, France exceptional: French Ambassador Mathou

Mathou emphasised that core of India-France relationship lies in security and defence, noting its significance as both countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of their partnership last year

Jaishankar meets global ministers at 29th CII Partnership Summit in Delhi

Jaishankar also interacted with his cabinet colleague and Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal

Indian Consulate in Chicago demands action against killers of T'gana youth

The Consulate General of India in Chicago on Saturday demanded immediate action against the culprits responsible for killing a youth from Telangana and said it will extend all possible help to his family and friends. Sai Teja Nukarapu, 22, from Khammam district of Telangana was shot dead at a gas station near Chicago, where he was working. He was attacked by the assailants in the early hours of Saturday India time (late Friday US time), an elected representative Madhusudan Thatha said citing preliminary information received from the US. We are shocked and deeply sad at the murder of Indian Student Nukarapu Sai Teja. We demand immediate action against the culprits. Consulate will extend all possible help to the family and friends of the victim, the Consulate General of India in Chicago posted on X. Sai Teja completed BBA in India and was pursuing MBA in the US. One of the relatives of the victim told media persons in India that he was doing a part-time job. External Affairs Minister

How can govt be part of probe into itself: Cong's dig at MEA on Adani issue

The Congress on Saturday took a swipe over the Ministry of External Affairs' statement that the Indian government is not part of the US probe into Adani Group in any manner, asking how can this government be part of a probe into itself. In the first official reaction after the industrialist was charged with alleged fraud by prosecutors in the United States, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is yet to receive any communication for cooperation in the case. The Indian government is not part of the matter in any manner at this point of time, he said. Tagging a media report on the remarks, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The MEA spokesperson says that the Indian Government is not part of the US probe into the Adani Group. He has simply stated the obvious. How can this Government be part of a probe into itself?" The MEA has said the indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani by the US prosecutors is a ..