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We expect China to work towards disengagement in remaining areas: MEA

India on Friday said it expects China to work with it through existing bilateral consultation mechanisms between their diplomats and military commanders to ensure early completion of the disengagement process in the remaining areas in eastern Ladakh to allow both sides to consider de-escalation of forces. The statement comes days after the armies of the two countries concluded withdrawal of troops and weapons from the north and south banks of the Pangong lake. At a weekly media briefing here, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a detailed discussion with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi last week and agreed to set up a hotline, details of which would be worked out through diplomatic channels. "...It is our expectation that the Chinese side will work with us both through the WMCC (Working Mechanism for Consultation and Cooperation on India-China border issues) and the senior commanders' meetings to ensure th

India watching developments in Myanmar closely, says MEA

India said on Friday it is closely watching the developments in that country and also discussing the matter with partner nations, emphasising that all issues must be resolved peacefully through talks

No territory conceded under disengagement pact with China, says MEA

At an online media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said there has not been any change in India's position on the LAC

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arrives in Maldives on two-day visit

Jaishankar arrived is slated to call on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Arbitration award: Cairn CEO to meet finance secretary on Thursday

Inter-ministerial meeting with officials of key govt departments today to discuss India's strategy

India, Japan exchange views on non-proliferation, conventional weapons

India and Japan on Wednesday exchanged views on a range of contemporary issues of mutual interest in the areas of nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, security of outer space and export control

Wrong depiction of map by WHO taken strongly; disclaimer put: MEA

"The issue of wrong depiction of the map of India on the WHO website has been raised strongly with WHO including at the highest level," MoS for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said

US supports India's agri laws, remains silent on farmers' protests

Delhi police cites Greta's tweets in FIR; Oppn MPs stopped from meeting protesters

India sent 5.6 mn coronavirus vaccines to foreign nations as gift: MEA

India provided 56 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccines under grants assistance to a number of countries

Losing the farm plot

Extreme responses weaken the govt's case

Farmer protest: When did MEA issue strong statement on Galwan? asks Cong

The government said that a very small section of farmers in parts of India has some reservations about these reforms

India, China to hold 10th round of Corps Commander-level talks soon: MEA

India and China had last week agreed to push for an early disengagement of troops and resolved to continue "effective efforts" to stabilise and control the situation in eastern Ladakh

India gifts over 5.5 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses to several countries: MEA

India has gifted over 5.5 mn doses of coronavirus vaccines to its neighbouring countries and several of those in its extended neighbourhood, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

India plans to supply coronavirus vaccine to six countries, says MEA

MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that India has so far sent consignments of coronavirus vaccines under grant assistance to Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Seychelles

India, China maintaining communication on next round of military talks: MEA

India and China have agreed to hold the next round of senior commander-level meeting soon and both sides are maintaining close communication over diplomatic and military channels on it

No request received from Pakistan for coronavirus vaccines: MEA

India is undertaking commercial supplies of the doses to a number of countries, including Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Brazil and Morocco.

Efforts on to bring back Indian sailors stuck in Chinese waters: MEA

India on Thursday said it is closely coordinating with China to bring back 16 Indian sailors who are stranded on a cargo ship in Chinese waters for nearly four months.

India sends relief materials to cyclone-affected people of Fiji

Fiji was hit by cyclone Yasa on December 17 and 18

Jaishankar meets Qatari Amir, PM; discusses bilateral economic cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his two-day stand-alone visit to Qatar from 27 to 28 December, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday

India will meet national security challenge: Jaishankar on China border row

Jaishankar also said a lot of work had gone into developing the relationship on both sides