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Behind the 'Global South'

The geopolitical phrase of 2023 - but what does it actually mean?

Jaishankar discusses ways to deepen strategic partnership with Singapore

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on Singapore's newly-elected President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and met his counterpart and other senior ministers to discuss ways to further deepen the strategic partnership between India and Singapore. Jaishankar visited the city-state from October 18-21 and had several bilateral engagements with the leadership and senior ministers of the Singapore Cabinet, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release on Saturday. "The EAM called on H.E. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore and congratulated him on his recent election victory," the statement said. The statement said the visit presented an opportunity to further deepen the strategic partnership between India and Singapore. Jaishankar also paid a call on Lawrence Wong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and exchanged views on deepening engagement in the identified pillars of bilateral cooperation in areas like fintech, digitalisation, green economy

We do not agree with Indian decisions: UK on Canadian diplomats' exit

The UK government has expressed its disagreement with Indian government decisions, which it believes resulted in the departure of Canadian diplomats amid an ongoing standoff between India and Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist. The move impacted the effective functioning of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said on Friday. It came after Canada said it had withdrawn 41 diplomats following an alleged Indian threat to unilaterally revoke their status amid strained bilateral relations over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims of Indian agents being involved in the June murder of Canadian Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly rejected the allegation and also refuted any violation of the Vienna Convention in relation to the diplomats' exit. Resolving differences requires communication and diplomats in respective capitals. We do no

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats: No violation of Vienna rules, says India

Canada has announced that it will be pausing all in-person services at its consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Bengaluru and was directing all Canadians in India to the High Commission in New Delhi

India had successful P20 presidency: European Parliament's Pekka Hakala

"India is really a wonderful country and had a very successful presidency, not only on the G20 but also on the P20," Hakala said

India-Swiss relations example in today's era of war: Ambassador Heckner

Peaceful and friendly relations like the one between Switzerland and India are the way to go, especially in today's era of war, Swiss Ambassador Ralf Heckner said at the 'SwitzerlandIndia in Bloom' event here marking the 75 years of friendship treaty between the two countries. The event, held at the Embassy of Switzerland on Friday, commemorated this historic milestone through a lot of symbolism created through floral artwork. "Seventy-five years back India and Switzerland signed a friendship treaty and India had chosen Switzerland as the first country to sign the friendship treaty with after Independence. "So we are celebrating today friendship and peace. Those are the two words that we find in that treaty, and especially today in an era of war... peaceful and friendly relations like the one between Switzerland and India are definitely the way to go," the Ambassador told PTI. Switzerland and India signed the "Treaty of Friendship and Establishment" on August 14, 1948. This was the

India well-placed to play role to defuse crisis: Palestine envoy Alhaija

India's solidarity with the Palestinian cause dates back to Mahatma Gandhi's time and its rising global stature and influence over all key players in West Asia make it well-placed to play a crucial role in defusing the crisis arising out of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Palestine Ambassador Adnan Abu Alhaija said on Tuesday. In an interview to PTI, Alhaija particularly noted that India is a "friend" for both Israel and Palestine and it is "qualified" to work towards bringing down the tensions and contribute towards a solution to the Palestine issue. The multi-pronged attacks against Israel by Hamas militants from Gaza since Saturday and the subsequent Israeli retaliation have left over 1,600 people dead in the last four days, triggering mounting global concerns and confabulations among key players. Alhaija said India can get in touch with the European countries, the US, countries in West Asia and build "pressure" on the Israelis to work towards peace, which, he said, is refusing so ...

India, France forge deeper ties in Space sector at Indian Space Conclave

The first day was dedicated to India-France collaboration in the space sector. The event was attended by representatives of the French and Indian space industry leaders, startups and govt officials

Taiwan, India nurtured 'natural and reliable partnership': Taiwanese Envoy

Taiwan and India may be thousands of miles apart but the shared commitment to democracy, freedom and the rule of law is instrumental in joint efforts to further deepen the bilateral ties, Taipei's de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger has said. The envoy also said that Taiwan is looking forward to joining hands with India and other like-minded partners to strengthen the global supply chain and safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific. Without naming China, the envoy said Taiwan, confronted by "unceasing cross-Strait military intimidation and grey-zone threats", has continued to strengthen its self-defence capabilities and has consistently strived to serve as a "force for good". His comments last night at an event ahead of the Taiwanese National Day on October 10 came amid China ramping up its military muscle-flexing around Taiwan, a self-ruled island of more than 23 million people. "Over the years Taiwan and India have nurtured a natural and reliable ...

Nepal, India discuss furthering cooperation in defence supplies, security

Nepal and India have discussed a wide range of issues relating to mutual security, defence supplies, training and capacity building as part of the efforts to step by bilateral cooperation. The two sides held the 15th Meeting of the India-Nepal Bilateral Consultative Group on Security Issues (BCGSI) in Pokhara, Nepal, on October 5 covering a wide range of issues relating to mutual security, defence supplies, training and capacity building and joint military exercises. The two sides also discussed exchanges of visits, joint expeditions and adventure activities and cooperation in disaster management and information sharing, according to a press statement issued by the Indian Embassy here on Saturday. During the bilateral meeting, the Indian delegation was led by Anurag Srivastava, Joint Secretary (North), Ministry of External Affairs, India, and the Nepali delegation was led by Bhrigu Dhungana, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegations comprised officials from ...

Ready to take qualitative leap with India: Dominican Republic Vice Prez

She made the remarks at a lecture on 'The Dominican Republic and India Natural Partners' at Sapru House in the national capital on Wednesday

India signs two MoUs in medical product regulation with Dominican Republic

India on Wedesday signed two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in ocean sciences and medical product regulation with Dominican Republic.The MoUs were signed during a meeting between Raquel Pena Rodriguez, the Vice President of Dominican Republic, and India's Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar here in the national capital.The two leaders also held discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors including trade, pharmaceuticals, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), agriculture, food processing, space, higher education, capacity building, Ayurveda and Yoga.Taking to X, Office of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar shared about the significant move saying, "H.E. Ms. Raquel Pena Rodriguez, the Vice President of Dominican Republic met Hon'ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi today. Discussions between the two leaders focused on enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors including trade, pharmaceuticals, ICT, agriculture, food processing, space, higher .

Canada wants private talks with India to resolve diplomatic dispute

India has told Canada that it must repatriate the diplomats by Oct. 10, according to the Financial Times. Neither Joly nor Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded when asked if the report was accurate

High on G20 bonhomie, India readies 4th summit with African Union

First held in New Delhi in 2008, the second and third summits were held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa in 2011 and New Delhi in 2015

India is seen as solution provider, one that bridges divide: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar who was speaking at the G2O University Connect event stressed that the G2O summit hosted by India this year reflected its commitment to undertaking global skill demography

SGPC expresses concern over allegations levelled by Canada against India

The SGPC Monday expressed concern over the allegations levelled by Canada against India over the killing of a Khalistani leader, saying that "everything said by the prime minister in the Parliament of any country cannot be rejected easily". In a special resolution passed in the executive meeting presided over by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Harjinder Singh Dhami, it was said that the statement given by the Prime Minister in the Parliament of any country is not understood as common, rather considered to be fact-based within the scope of the dignity of the concerned country's constitution. Everything said by the Prime Minister in the Parliament cannot be rejected easily. The truth of the allegations made by the Prime Minister of Canada against the Indian agencies should be brought to the light of the people through a sincere approach by both the countries by going beyond politics. If this case is suppressed only because of politics, it will be considered as ...

India-Canada row: Quiet diplomacy can achieve a lot more

The leaders of both countries should encourage bilateral trade and people-to-people exchanges that can help build bridges

BRICS foreign ministers call for UN reform, loss and damage fund

BRICS Foreign Ministers said in a joint statement after meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had joined the meet virtually

G20 meet: India carved place for itself as Vishwa Mitra, says PM Modi

PM Modi in his opening speech during the special session of Parliament on Monday expressed gratitude for the acknowledgement of the success of G20 by the Chair