"In the meantime, our officials will be participating in the discussions with an open mind and in the best interests of the people of India and businesses in India," Goyal said
The ministers had positive and constructive discussions and announced a substantial milestone in their pursuit of a high standard and inclusive economic framework, the US Department of Commerce stated
Known as IPEF, the initiative is an effort by President Joe Biden's administration to deepen ties with Asian nations through a range of issues including trade, climate change, supply chains and tax
Taking to Twitter, External Affairs Minister said that India will continue to work for the Security and Growth for all in the Region (SAGAR) vision for a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific
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In a telephonic conversation with ANI, Trayling said, "India-Australia relationship is important in trying to deter the Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific area and the Chinese brutality"
US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet told The Associated Press that 13 nations representing 40 per cent of the world's economy had signed on to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Wang hosts a key meeting in Fiji with foreign ministers from 10 Pacific nations he hopes will endorse a sweeping new agreement covering everything from security to fisheries
Japan scrambled jets after Russian and Chinese warplanes neared its airspace while Tokyo was hosting leaders of the Quad group of countries, which includes the US, said Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi
"I had excellent discussions with the business leaders of Japan, and an engaging interaction with the vibrant Indian community in Japan," PM Modi said in a tweet
Four-nation grouping Quad on Tuesday agreed to deepen cooperation on infrastructure, critical to driving productivity and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in his opening remarks at the Quad summit on Tuesday called upon the international community to listen to the voices of the Asean, South Asian and Indo-Pacific countries.
The mutual trust and determination among the Quad member countries is giving new energy to democratic forces and encouraging a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
Highlighting that Quad's scope has become extensive despite Covid, PM Modi said the mutual trust, and determination of the members countries is giving new energy and enthusiasm to democratic powers
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an event in Tokyo today to launch discussions for an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Its aim is to gang up and create 'small circles' in an attempt to contain China, says Wang Yi's ministry.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Saturday said the Quad Summit 2022 in Tokyo will primarily focus on the issues of the Indo-Pacific region.
In his first trip as President to the Indo-Pacific region, Joe Biden will use to assert American leadership in this vital region of the world: Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor
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