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EAM Jaishankar's Ireland visit highlights push to further boost ties: MEA

Recognizing the importance of growing bilateral trade and economic ties, the two sides agreed to set up an India-Ireland Joint Economic Commission, the MEA said in its official statement

Austrian envoy Wieser urges stronger India-EU ties, calls 2025 'key year'

Noting that the ties between India, Austria and the European Union has been intensifying over the past years, Ambassador Wieser affirmed hope that the trend will continue in the coming years

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India, Ireland to form Joint Economic Commission to boost ties: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Irish counterpart, Simon Harris and said both the countries have agreed to set up a Joint Economic Commission to "increase trade, investment, and technology linkages."The EAM shared the details through a post on X on Friday."A warm and open meeting with Tanaiste & FM @SimonHarrisTD of Ireland this morning in Dublin. We discussed our bilateral cooperation, including a new Action Plan to reinvigorate ties. Agreed to set up a Joint Economic Commission to increase our trade, investment and technology linkages. Exchanged views on the recent developments in our respective regions and globally, including the Ukraine conflict, West Asia, Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific. Also spoke about India-EU cooperation and multilateralism," the EAM saidTowards the conclusion of the Irish leg of his visit, Jaishankar paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore's bust statue at St Stephen's Park in Dublin.He wrote on X, "Paid tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath ...

Indian forces to participate in Mauritius National Day celebrations

At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, PM Modi will pay a State Visit to Mauritius from March 11-12 and attend the National Day celebrations

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates new Consulate General of India in Belfast

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday inaugurated a new Consulate General of India in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to cater to the needs of a growing Indian diaspora in the region. Addressing a gathering of community leaders and prominent dignitaries at the newest Indian Consulate, the external affairs minister said the move symbolised the deepening of bilateral ties between India and the UK and an appreciation of the contributions of the diaspora. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, a devolved region of the United Kingdom, which is home to an estimated 10,000 people of Indian heritage as per the last official census. We saw in Belfast a meeting place, in many ways, between our UK policy and our European policies, said Jaishankar. We could see that this (region) had privileged access to both. Interestingly, we were negotiating free trade agreements with both the UK and the EU in parallel, which we hope to conclude at an early date, he said. The minister reflected

Foreign secretary Misri holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday held talks with his Russian counterpart, Andrey Rudenko, focusing on various aspects of bilateral cooperation. It is understood that the conflict in Ukraine also figured in the talks. The foreign secretary is likely to meet a number of other senior Russian leaders. "Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri held Foreign Office Consultations with his Russian counterpart, Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Andrey Rudenko in Moscow," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X. The foreign secretary's visit is taking place amid a renewed focus on the Ukraine conflict after US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded verbal blows at the Oval Office in the White House on Friday last that drew global attention. Europe has come out in strong support of Zelenskyy following the unprecedented scenes that unfolded in the Oval Office. The issue of discharge of the remaining Indian nationals serving in the .

Multipolar world benefits India, strengthens global ties: EAM Jaishankar

India has a stable relationship with the US, unlike some other countries, Jaishankar stated

EAM Jaishankar begin his official visit to Ireland, meets President Higgins

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who is on an official visit to the UK and Ireland, called upon Ireland President Michael D Higgins.Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed the regards of President Droupadi Murmu to him and the two leaders discussed about the role of culture in strengthening the nationhood.Sharing the details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar said, "Honored to call on President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin this evening. Conveyed the warm regards of President Droupadi Murmu. Value his insights on the contemporary world and its development debates. Spoke of the role of culture in strengthening nationhood."S Jaishankar is on an official visit to the United Kingdom & Ireland from March 4 to March 9.During the Irish leg of his visit on March 6-7, EAM will be meeting with his Irish counterpart, Simon Harris, other dignitaries and members of Indian community, the Ministry of External Affairs has said in an official statement.India and Ireland share friendly bilateral ...

Khalistani extremists attempt to breach Jaishankar's security in London

Khalistani extremists disrupted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's London visit, breaching security as a protester tore the Indian flag near his convoy before being detained by police

Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for growing ties: EAM on China

The EAM said this during a conversation on Wednesday at Chatham House, an independent policy institute in London

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with UK PM Keir Starmer, ministers in London

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London on Tuesday evening to convey warm greetings from Prime Narendra Modi. Jaishankar said bilateral cooperation and the UK's perspective on the Russia-Ukraine conflict were among the topics covered during his meeting with the UK PM. Discussed taking forward our bilateral, economic cooperation and enhancing people to people exchanges. PM Starmer also shared the UK's perspective on the Ukraine conflict, Jaishankar said in a social media post. Earlier on Tuesday, the External Affairs Minister (EAM) held a series of ministerial dialogues on the first day of his six-day visit covering the UK and Ireland. During a meeting with UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, the ministers discussed the progress of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. Discussed the progress on our FTA talks, Jaishankar said in a post on X after his meeting with Reynolds. Ind

Indian woman convicted for murder executed in Abu Dhabi, Delhi HC told

Shahzadi Khan was handed over to the Abu Dhabi police on February 10, 2023, and she was sentenced to death on July 31, 2023

UP woman executed in UAE on Feb 15 for death of child under her care: MEA

She travelled to Abu Dhabi on a tourist visa on December 19, 2022, and upon arrival, stayed with a couple who secured a caretaker visa for her and employed her to look after their infant son

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EU Commissioners, EAM, Piyush Goyal, others attend CII dinner reception

The European Union (EU) College of Commissioners, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attended a dinner reception hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Friday.During the dinner reception, the leaders were seen engaged in conversation. The dinner reception was organised as the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was on a two-day visit to India from February 27-28.Earlier on Friday, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal held a candid and insightful discussion with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Delhi. The meeting focused on the progress of the India- EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Trade and Technology Council (TTC).In a social media post, Goyal stated, "Had a candid and insightful discussion with EU Trade Commissioner ...

EAM Jaishankar meets UN USG, reviews India's contribution to peacekeeping

The two leaders spoke about India's longstanding commitment to UN Peacekeeping and multilateralism

Govt's Africa approach based on mutual benefits, not extractive: Jaishankar

India's approach towards Africa has been guided by a deep-rooted commitment to build mutually-beneficial partnerships, unlike "extractive" models of engagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, amid China's relentless attempts to expand influence in the continent. India and Japan, with their complementary strengths, are well-positioned to support Africa's development in a sustainable and inclusive manner, he said. The external affairs minister was delivering a lecture at the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum. "India's approach to Africa has always been guided by a deep-rooted commitment to building long-term, mutually-beneficial partnerships," he said. "Unlike extractive models of engagement, India believes in capacity-building, skill development and technology transfer, ensuring that African countries not only benefit from investments but also develop self-sustaining growth ecosystems," he added. India is Africa's fourth-largest trading partner, with ...

India defends territorial integrity of any country, says Ukrainian envoy

Speaking to the media, Polishchuk particularly referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, calling it a "very historic visit."

Health is central to development, key to global cooperation, says EAM

India envisages health as central to development, and development as key to international cooperation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday as he cited the 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative of the Centre during the Covid period, and the medical aid extended to people in Ukraine, Afghanistan and other countries in recent years. Addressing the 12th International Patient Safety Conference being hosted here by the Apollo healthcare group, Jaishankar said the private health industry in India has also contributed to facilities and capacities in different geographies, and "we value this industry as a partner". "We in India envisage health as central to development, and development as key to international cooperation. In recent years, many of our global initiatives have revolved around health security. This is a domain where India has been the first responder, a development partner, a supply chain link, a health solution provider, and in many ways, an exemplar over the last ...