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Unfortunate: MEA on Rahul Gandhi's 'memory loss' remarks at Biden, Modi

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described Gandhi's remarks as 'unfortunate'

Canada ended Student Direct Stream for students on Nov 8, Centre tells Parl

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha

India, Bosnia & Herzegovina hold 4th foreign consultations, boost ties

Discussions focused on progress made in political relations, trade and investment, cooperation in science and technology, cultural relations, and people-to-people contacts through student exchanges

India, Japan hold first round of talks on economic security, trade

The first round of the India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, was held in Tokyo on Wednesday during which the two sides underscored the need for "closer collaboration" to protect economic interests and build resilient supply chains and critical infrastructure in identified sectors. Both sides also agreed to bring "concrete results" through enhanced holistic collaboration in focus areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The MEA said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid his "first official visit to Japan on Wednesday in the current capacity", and had a series of meetings and interactions with senior officials in the government of Japan. His visit "reinforced the strong and enduring friendship" between India and Japan, rooted in shared values, mutual respect, mutual trust and commitment to regional stability, it said. "Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri co-chaired the 1st round of India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including ...

Iran seeks help from India to shed FATF's blacklisted country tag: Official

Iran has sought technical help from India through the Eurasian Group (EAG) so that it can be excluded from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) blacklist by compliance of norms, a senior central government official said here on Tuesday. India has assured support to Iran on sharing technical knowledge and expert advice through the EAG, he said. Earlier this year, Iran retained its place on the FATF's blacklist over international banking and related rules. Talking to reporters in Indore, Vivek Aggarwal, Additional Secretary of Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, said, "At present, Iran is on the blacklist of the FATF." Agarwal is attending the 41st plenary meeting of the EAG in Indore as the Head of the Indian Delegation (HOD). The five-day meeting of the EAG, involving nine member countries including India, began on Monday. "Since Iran has joined the EAG as an observer, it has sought technical cooperation from the EAG regarding compliance with FATF standards," he said.

Connectivity corridor will be game changer, says Jaishankar about IMECC

Reflecting on the historical and cultural ties between the two nations, he emphasised that India and Italy share a rich heritage

India views Italy as key partner, crucial ally in Europe: S Jaishankar

India views Italy as a key partner, a crucial ally in Europe, and a very influential player in the Mediterranean, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Sunday as he inaugurated the new Chancery of the Embassy of India in Rome. Jaishankar, who arrived here earlier in the day on a three-day visit, also said that the frequent interactions at various levels between the two countries are a sign of the depth and breadth of their bilateral ties. "Pleased to inaugurate the new Chancery of the Embassy of India in Rome today. It befits the continued expansion of India-Italy partnership in recent years. Will also help us serve better the Indian community in Italy," he said in a post on X. Speaking on the occasion, Jaishankar said India regards Italy as a key partner, a very crucial one in Europe, and a very influential one in the Mediterranean. "The frequent interactions today we see at various levels is a sign of the depth and the breadth of our relationship with Italy. It is a

PM Modi meets Barbados PM Mottley, expresses gratitude for 'honour'

Speaking to the media earlier, PM Mottley had said that the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a 'historic moment' for the CARICOM countries

PM Modi leaves for home after 'warm and productive' three-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for home after wrapping up his "warm and productive" visit to Guyana during which he co-chaired the India-Caribbean Community Summit, held bilateral talks and interacted with the Indian community. He was here on the final leg of his five-day and three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. Announcing his departure from Guyana on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X, "A very warm & productive State visit to Guyana concludes. PM @narendramodi emplanes for New Delhi." The prime minister reached Nigeria on Sunday, marking the first trip to the West African country by an Indian prime minister in 17 years. There he held bilateral talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and interacted with the Indian community. During his visit, he was conferred with Nigeria's national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction. From Nigeria, Modi

PM Modi set to address special session of Guyanese Parliament today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a special session of the Guyanese Parliament on Thursday, the 14th such instance of him speaking in parliaments of foreign nations. Officials said Modi holds the distinction of addressing the highest number of foreign Parliaments as prime minister. His 14 addresses are double the number of similar such speeches delivered by his predecessor Manmohan Singh, they said, adding that Indira Gandhi had addressed foreign legislatures four times while Jawaharlal Nehru did it three times. Rajiv Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered two such addresses while others like Morarji Desai and PV Narsimha Rao addressed only once, they said. Since taking the office in 2014, Modi has delivered speeches in legislative chambers across the world, from the Americas to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. "His addresses, which transcend continents, are a testament to India's growing influence on the global stage," an official asserted. Modi has addressed the j

PM Modi meets Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell; discusses cooperation, ties

Discussions focused on development cooperation in areas such as education, ICT, healthcare, food security, cricket, capacity building, and sustainable development

PM Modi meets Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne at India-CARICOM summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown on Thursday, where the two leaders discussed key issues related to trade, investment, and climate change action.The MEA on X said, "PM @narendramodi met PM @gastonbrowne of Antigua and Barbuda on the margins of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit today. PM congratulated PM Browne for successfully hosting the 4th SIDS conference. PM Browne appreciated the 7 pillar CARICOM plan put forth by the PM at the Summit.""The leaders exchanged views on issues of trade & investment, capacity building for SIDS, and climate change action. PM Browne announced support for India's permanent membership of the UN Security Council," the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal added in his post.Earlier, PM Modi had bilateral talks with Prime Minister Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago during the same summit. In a post on X, PM Modi shared that the two leaders ...

Eager to deepen cooperation with Caribbean nations across sectors: PM Modi

PM Modi, who arrived in Guyana on Wednesday, is the first visit by an Indian head of the state in more than 50 years

Jaishankar, China FM agree to resume boundary talks, discuss direct flights

India and China to resume special representative-level talks on boundary issues, focus on stabilising ties and direct flights

India vital partner, UK committed to foster deeper collab: British minister

The UK is committed to foster deeper cooperation with India as it is a "vital" partner and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, British Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West said on Monday as she embarked on a two-day visit to the country. West will continue to unlock the full potential of the UK-India partnership and drive forward greater growth for both countries building upon the ambitions set out by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his visit to New Delhi in July, a British government readout said. She will also reiterate that the UK remains committed to negotiating a mutually beneficial free trade agreement and bilateral investment treaty, it added. "I am delighted to be visiting India for the first time as Minister for the Indo-Pacific," West said. "As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India is a vital partner," she said. Minister West's visit will include a meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs where she will reinforce the UK's ...

Lots of excitement for PM Modi's visit: Indian envoy to Brazil Suresh Reddy

Discussing India-Brazil bilateral relations, Reddy described the partnership as dynamic and noted a significant rise in trade and exchanges between the two nations

India-Philippines mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, unveil special logo

Following the event, Jaishankar also shared a post on X and expressed gratitude adding that he also highlighted the logo, which captures both nations' special relations

Jaishankar meets Italian Ambassador, discusses India-Italy strategic ties

He had previously remarked on the relationship between the two countries

Russia's First Dy PM to visit India for discussing economic cooperation

Manturov will participate in the plenary session of the Russian-Indian Business Forum in Mumbai on November 11, where the focus will be on expanding economic and business cooperation

EAM Jaishankar begins Singapore state visit, meets deputy PM Gan Yong

On the second leg of his two-state visit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who landed in Singapore on Friday met with Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and discussed with him ways to take forward contemporary bilateral partnership, with a focus on areas like industrial parks, innovation and semiconductors.Sharing the details on the social media platform X, Jaishankar wrote, "Started my visit to Singapore by meeting DPM & Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong".He shared that the two leaders, "Discussed taking forward contemporary partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, green energy, skilling, innovation and semiconductors".Jaishankar is also set will also address the 8th Roundtable of ASEAN - India Network of Think Tanks.The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) comprises Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.India has a strengthened and multi-faceted relationship with ASEAN ...