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PM Modi inks 10 MoUs with Guyana covering agriculture, UPI, defence

Key agreements include an MoU on Cooperation in the Hydrocarbons Sector, focusing on joint efforts in crude sourcing, natural gas collaboration, and infrastructure development

PM Modi proposes 7 'key pillars' to boost ties between India, CARICOM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed seven "key pillars" to strengthen ties between India and the Caribbean Community, asserting that New Delhi is "totally committed" to taking these relations to new heights. Modi made the remarks on Wednesday as he joined leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the second India-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit here. The prime minister arrived in Guyana earlier in the day -- the first visit by an Indian head of the state in more than 50 years. "PM @narendramodi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, along with PM Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, the current chair of CARICOM," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X. Leaders at the summit discussed ways to strengthen ties in areas such as economic cooperation, agriculture and food security, health and pharmaceuticals, and science and innovations. During the summit, Prime Minister Modi proposed seven key pillars to strengthen ties between India and CARICOM. The sev

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 ...

Smear campaign: MEA rejects new Canadian media report on Nijjar killing

India on Wednesday strongly trashed as "smear campaign" a Canadian media report that claimed that the Indian prime minister was aware of the alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Referring to the report quoting an unnamed official, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said such "ludicrous statements" should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. "We do not normally comment on media reports. However, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian government source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve," he said. "Smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties," he said. Jaiswal was responding to media queries regarding the report in Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail. In the report, the newspaper cited inputs from a senior national security official. The report claimed the Indian national security advisor and the external affairs minister were also in the loop of the ...

Updates: India, China agree to work to rebuild mutual trust in defence ministers meet

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Historic moment for Caricom nations: Barbados PM Mottley on meeting PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Guyana today received a warm welcome from the President of Guyana Irfaan Ali as well as the Prime Ministers of Grenada Dickon Mitchell, and of Barbados

First issue in talks with Pakistan is end of terrorism: Indian envoy at UN

The first issue in engaging with Pakistan is the cessation of terrorism, India's envoy at the UN said, underlining that India has been a long-standing victim of cross-border and global terrorism and has zero tolerance towards the scourge. With Pakistan, the main issue we have is of terrorism, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said during a conversation here on Tuesday. Harish delivered the keynote address on Responding to Key Global Challenges: The India Way' at an event at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Responding to a question on Pakistan during an interactive session after the keynote address, Harish said Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an effort to reach out and engage with Pakistan. Terrorist activities in India have eroded the trust. The first issue in engaging with Pakistan is the cessation of terrorism. That is a key issue. The event was co-sponsored by the MPA programme in Global Leadershi

PM Modi arrives in Guyana, gets 'special welcome' with state honours

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation visit after attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. In an unprecedented gesture, the prime minister was received at the airport by President Irfan Ali and over a dozen cabinet ministers, officials said. Modi's arrival marks the first visit of an Indian prime minister to Guyana in more than 50 years. Modi, who is visiting Guyana at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will remain in the country till November 21. During his visit, Modi will meet Ali and exchange views on giving strategic direction to the unique relationship between the two countries. He will also pay respect to one of the oldest Indian diasporas, which migrated more than 185 years ago, and engage a fellow democracy with an address in Guyana's parliament. According to the MEA, there are around 3,20,000 people of Indian origin in Guyana. Modi will also join leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the secon

Highlights: Entry of trucks into Delhi banned except those carrying essential goods from Mon 8 am

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Indian diaspora 'very excited' in Brazil ahead of PM Modi's visit to nation

Indian diaspora is delighted to see their leaders and have prepared various cultural performances like Garba to welcome the PM

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

PM Modi arrives in Nigeria on first leg of his three-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Nigeria on the first leg of his three-nation visit at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This visit is the first by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Abuja, Nigeria. Warmly welcomed by Minister for Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who presented the prime minister with the 'Key to the City' of Abuja. The key symbolises the trust and honour bestowed on the prime minister by the people of Nigeria," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a late-night post on X. The MEA also shared pictures of the prime minister being welcomed to the country. This is Modi's first-ever visit to the West African Region. He is on a five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. From Nigeria, he will travel to Brazil. In his departure statement, Modi said, "I am also eagerly looking forward to meeting the Indian community and friends from Nigeria who have sent me warm ..

EAM Jaishankar arrives in UAE to boost bilateral ties, enhance cooperation

While the UAE opened its Embassy in India in 1972, India opened its Embassy in the UAE in 1973

India-Indonesia conclude 9th edition of 12-day Garuda Shakti Exercise

The closing ceremony for the 9th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Garuda Shakti Exercise was held at Cijantung, Indonesia on November 12.In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, Indian Army said, "The Closing Ceremony of the 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti was held at Mokopassus, Cijantung, Indonesia. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Sandeep Chakravorty, Ambassador of India to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar Defence Attache, from Indian Embassy and Kolonel Inf J. S. Aling of the Indonesian Army. Exercise Garud Shakti has enabled both the contingents to enhance their capabilities to conduct joint military operations in Counter Terrorism environment in sub conventional domain. "Forging Bonds for a United Future."Showcasing the strong defence cooperation between India and Indonesia, an Indian Army special contingent of 25 personnel particpated in the joint exercise 'Garud Shakti'.The 9th ...

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be organised in Bhubaneswar

The 18th PBD Convention will be organised from January 8 to January 10 next year in Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the Odisha government, and it will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The official website of the 18th PBD Convention was jointly launched by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also joined the launch ceremony. The convention will be organised from January 8 to January 10 next year in Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the Odisha government, the MEA said in a statement, adding that the theme of the PBD Convention for 2025 is "Diaspora's contribution to a Viksit Bharat". The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is a flagship event of the government of India. It provides an important platform to engage and connect with the Indian diaspora. The 18th PBD Convention will be inaugur

Afghan community in India demands more consular staff, assistance from MEA

A lone former diplomat, who has continued to stay in India, has somehow kept the Afghan Mission/Consulates running

Canada's Peel Police requests temple body to postpone event amid 'threats'

The event, a consular camp, was scheduled to take place on November 17, where Indian-origin Hindus and Sikhs could renew essential life certificates

Govt extends tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri till July 14, 2026

The Centre on Monday extended the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri till July 14, 2026, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, assumed charge as India's Foreign Secretary on July 15. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved extension of Misri as Foreign Secretary beyond the date of his superannuation on November 30 for a tenure up to July 14, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, in terms of provisions of FR 56 (d), the order said. The provisions allow extension in the service of a foreign secretary beyond the date of superannuation in public interest, officials said.