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MoS Lekhi completes her Uzbek trip

September 26, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on MoS Lekhi completes her Uzbek trip

Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS), Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi visited Uzbekistan from 23-26 September 2021 on a touched upon important areas of bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. This was her first official visit to any Central Asian country after assuming charge. […]

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Quad Leaders’ Summit Outcomes

September 25, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Quad Leaders’ Summit Outcomes

On September 24, President Biden of the United States of America hosted Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan at the White House for the first-ever in-person Leaders’ Summit of the Quad […]

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Zoological Survey of India and UK Natural History museum sign MoU

September 24, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Zoological Survey of India and UK Natural History museum sign MoU

The Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), Kolkata and the Natural History Museum (NHM), London have been working together over many years on mutually beneficial projects focused on the study of the fauna of India, and to recognize this long-standing relationship, and to promote its continuance for many years into the futurea Memorandum of Understanding between the two great Institutions, was formally signed by the Director of ZSI and Director, NHM, London today on a virtual platform. […]

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Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President of India through Video Conference

September 22, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President of India through Video Conference

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Iceland, Republic of The Gambia, Spain, Brunei Darussalam and Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka today (September 22, 2021) in a virtual ceremony. […]

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India – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement launched

September 22, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on India – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement launched

Shri Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, and H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade, have formally launched negotiations on the India-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). […]

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First India-United Kingdom Consular Dialogue held

September 22, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on First India-United Kingdom Consular Dialogue held

India hosted the first India-United Kingdom (UK) Consular Dialogue on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, through video conferencing between Devesh Uttam, JS-CPV & Ms Jennifer Anderson, Director Consular Services, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. […]

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EAM Jaishankar meets Saudi Foreign Minister

September 19, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on EAM Jaishankar meets Saudi Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met the visiting Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud today at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. This is the first ministerial visit from Saudi Arabia to India since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Both Ministers discussed all issues related to their bilateral relationship and regional and international issues of mutual interest. […]

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3rd FOC held between India and El Salvador

September 18, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on 3rd FOC held between India and El Salvador

The Third Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and El Salvador were held on 17 September 2021 in San Salvador. The Indian side was led by Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) and the El Salvadoran side was led by Ambassador H.E Ms. Adriana Maria Mira, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Integration and Economic Promotion. […]

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C&I Minister Goyal attends G20 Sherpas meet

September 17, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on C&I Minister Goyal attends G20 Sherpas meet

Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal who is also India’s G20 Sherpa, participated in the two day long G20 Sherpas’ meeting on 15-16 September 2021 in virtual format. This was the first G20 meeting attended by Shri Piyush Goyal since his appointment as India’s G20 Sherpa. […]

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MoS Lekhi completes Spain Bilateral Engagement

September 17, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on MoS Lekhi completes Spain Bilateral Engagement

MoS Meenakashi Lekhi visited Spain in a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, especially after the Covid19 hiatus. During the visit, MoS called on the Spanish Foreign Minister, H.E. José Manuel Albares; met her counterpart, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms. Ángeles Moreno Bau; and had consultations with Secretary of State for International Affairs, H.E. Ms. Pilar Cancela Rodriguez. […]

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MoS Muraleedharan visits Algeria

September 17, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on MoS Muraleedharan visits Algeria

Shri V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs visited the Democratic People’s Republic of Algeria on September 15 -17, 2021. During the visit, he called on H.E. Mr. Aimene Benabderrahmane, Prime Minister of Algeria and held discussions on a range of bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest […]

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PM Modi participates in 21st SCO Meet

September 17, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on PM Modi participates in 21st SCO Meet

Prime Minister participated virtually in the 21st Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and through video-message in the Joint SCO-CSTO Outreach Session on Afghanistan.
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3rd India-Costa Rica Foreign Office Consultations held

September 17, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on 3rd India-Costa Rica Foreign Office Consultations held

The third round of Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) between India and Costa Rica was held in San Jose on 16 September 2021. Mrs. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi led the Indian delegation and Ms. Adriana Bolaños Argueta, Vice Minister of Bilateral Affairs and International Cooperation, Ministry of External Relations and Worship led the Costa Rican delegation. […]

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India–Africa Defence Dialogue to be held alongside every DefExpo

September 13, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on India–Africa Defence Dialogue to be held alongside every DefExpo

· Dialogue to help build on existing partnerships between African countries & India
· To explore new areas of convergence for mutual engagements
· Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses to be knowledge partner
· Raksha Mantri to host Defence Ministers of African nations in next India–Africa Defence Dialogue on sidelines of DefExpo 2022 […]

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WCD Minister meets Aus Minister for Women

September 10, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on WCD Minister meets Aus Minister for Women

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt Smriti Zubin Irani met with Ms. Marise Payne, Foreign Minister and Minister for Women of Australia, here today.Secretary WCD Shri Indevar Pandey and other senior officers of the WCD Ministry were also present during the meeting. […]

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India & Germany to work on Energy and Climate

September 9, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on India & Germany to work on Energy and Climate

A bilateral meeting was held between Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav and Mr. Norbert Barthle and Dr.Maria Flachsbarth, Parliamentary State Secretariates, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)today at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi. […]

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PM Modi chairs 13th BRICS Summit

September 9, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on PM Modi chairs 13th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 13th BRICS Summit virtually today. The theme of the Summit, chosen by India, was, BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus. […]

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Portugal opens doors for Indian Migrant Workers

September 8, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Portugal opens doors for Indian Migrant Workers

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of an agreement on the recruitment of Indian citizens to work in the Portuguese Republic between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Republic of Portugal […]

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TRIFED to setup outlets in 75 Missions in India

September 7, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on TRIFED to setup outlets in 75 Missions in India

The 75 countries include Jamaica, Ireland, Turkey, Kenya, Mongolia, Israel, Finland, France, and Canada, Singapore, Russia, US, Indonesia, Greece and Cyprus among others.
The corner will be an exclusive space to promote GI tagged tribal art and craft products besides natural and organic products.
TRIFED will also be establishing an Atmanirbhar corners in 75 embassies of foreign countries in India. […]

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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal appointed as India’s G20 Sherpa

September 7, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal appointed as India’s G20 Sherpa

Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for the G20. India will be part of the G20 Troika (preceding, current, and incoming G20 Presidencies) from 1 December 2021 till 30 November 2024. […]

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Third meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas

September 7, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Third meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas

The third BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas’ meeting was convened under India’s Chairship on 7 September 2021. The meeting was chaired by Secretary (CPV&OIA) and India’s BRICS Sherpa and attended by BRICS Sherpas of Brazil, South Africa, China and Russian Federation […]

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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN NAVY COMMENCE BILATERAL EXERCISE

September 6, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN NAVY COMMENCE BILATERAL EXERCISE

Indian Navy Task Group comprising IN Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt, under the Command of Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM is participating in the 4th edition of AUSINDEX from 06 to 10 Sep 21. Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac Class Frigate, HMAS Warramunga which participated in Exercise MALABAR along with the IN units is also part of the exercise. This edition of AUSINDEX includes complex surface, sub-surface and air operations between ships, submarines, helicopters and Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the participating Navies. […]

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BRICS to cooperate in Trade in Professional Services

September 4, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on BRICS to cooperate in Trade in Professional Services

BRICS Trade Minister’s meeting see new areas of co-operation gaining traction on Trade in Professional Services, Genetic Resources and Consumer Protection under E-commerce
Need for a permanent, adequate and equitable solution to the “Public Stock Holding” programmes for food security purposes – Shri Piyush Goyal at BRICS meeting
Early outcome needed on the TRIPS Waiver proposal for vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics – Shri Goyal
BRICS countries endorse the Framework for Cooperation in Trade in Professional Services
All BRICS members for the first time reach a consensus for jointly working towards protection of genetic resources
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INS Airavat arrives at Vietnam with supplies

August 30, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on INS Airavat arrives at Vietnam with supplies

As part of the ongoing Mission SAGAR, INS Airavat arrived at Ho Chi Minh City Port in Vietnam with COVID Relief Material on 30 August 2021. The ship is carrying 100 Metric Tons of Liquid Medical Oxygen in 05 ISO Containers and 300 Oxygen Concentrators of 10 LPM capacity each based on the requirement projected by the Government of Vietnam in its fight against the ongoing COVID19 pandemic. […]