Business
India’s marine product exports up by 30% to Rs 57586.48 cr
Frozen shrimp retains the top position as a major item of exports; the USA, China, EU, South East Asia, Japan, and the Middle East are the major importers […]
European Union
Foreign Relations
PM Meeting with President of European Commission
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, on 27 June 2022 on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit in Schloss Elmau, Germany.
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Foreign Relations
GOI wants to create 75 textile hubs like Tiruppur: Shri Goyal
Textile industry in Tiruppur is providing employment to 10 lakh people both direct and indirect: Shri Goyal; The textile sector has the potential to grow to ₹20 lakh Cr industry in the next 5 years with exports of ₹10 lakh Cr: Shri Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
India wants to capture the world market: Shri Goyal
The textile industry has huge potential to generate jobs in coming years: Shri Piyush Goyal; The country would reach 30 trillion economies from the level of 3 trillion economies: Shri Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
India’s Textiles Exports Highest Ever In FY 2021-22, Cross US$ 44 Bn
India scaled its highest ever exports tally at US$ 44.4 Bn in Textiles and Apparel (T&A) including Handicrafts in FY 2021-22, indicating a substantial increase of 41% and 26% over corresponding figures in FY 2020-21 and FY 2019-20, respectively.
Foreign Relations
India considering a PTA with Oman – Piyush Goyal
Shri Piyush Goyal invites the Government of Oman to increase their pharma trade with India
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Business
India-UAE CEPA enters into force
Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri BVR Subrahmanyam flags off the first consignment of goods under the Indian-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) […]
Foreign Relations
President of the European Commission visit to India
President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula Von Der Leyen is on an official visit to India from 24-25 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU: Joint Press Release on Launching the Trade and Technology Council
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and President of the European Commission Ms. Ursula von der Leyen agreed to launch the India-EU Trade and Technology Council at their meeting in New Delhi on Monday, 25 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
FTAs with EU, Australia, UK, Canada, Israel, and other countries
The government under the Market Access Initiative scheme provides financial support to various Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies engaged in the promotion of textiles […]
Foreign Relations
APEDA holds webinar on revised EU regulations on organic products
APEDA holds webinar on revised EU regulations on organic products for Indian exporters; European Union is the second major destination for Indian organic food products […]
Foreign Relations
Second India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue held
India and the European Union held their second maritime security dialogue in a virtual format on 1 February 2022. The consultations included developments in the maritime security environment, policy developments covering the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative, India-EU maritime cooperation, and regional initiatives to address international maritime security issues. […]
Foreign Relations
The 13th ASEM Summit on Shared Growth Theme
The 13th ASEM Summit with the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth” will be held virtually on 25-26 November, 2021. Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu will lead the Indian Delegation for the Summit, which is expected to see participation from all 51 member countries, and ASEAN & European Union. This Summit will also mark the 25th anniversary of the ASEM process. […]
Foreign Relations
MEA releases booklet for Indian Migrants to EU
For enhancing the welfare and assisting migrant workers going to the European Union, India Centre for Migration (ICM), a think tank of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and International Labour Organisation (ILO) have prepared a Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) handbook […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India – EU Cooperation held in the space of Agriculture
A Virtual meeting held between Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Mr. Janusz Wojciechowski, Member of the European Commission, Agriculture […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi participates in the India-EU Leaders’ Meeting
At the invitation of the President of the European Council Mr. Charles Michel, PM Modi participated in the India-EU Leaders’ Meeting […]
Foreign Relations
Modi thanks EU for Quick Support on COVID 2nd Wave
Modi calls on Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission and thanks for EU support towards 2nd Wave of COVID […]
Foreign Relations
India seeks EU support for temp waiver of WTO’s TRIPS
Shri Piyush Goyal said, “India can prove to be the most natural ally for the European Union”; Sought EU support on India’s proposal in WTO for temporary waiver of certain TRIPS provisions on COVID-19 related products […]
World
HRH Prince Philip rests in peace
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and the husband of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 99 […]
Foreign Relations
India-Netherlands Virtual Summit held
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E Mr. Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands held a Virtual Summit today and reviewed bilateral engagements and diversifying the relationship in trade and economy […]
Foreign Relations
FM attends 2nd Virtual G20 FM and CBG Meeting presided by Italy
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attends Second Virtual G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held under the Italian presidency […]
Foreign Relations
India Austria hold foreign consultations
The 6th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Austria covering the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic and commercial ties as well as cultural and academic linkages […]
World
UNOPS partners with Denmark to support Jal Jeevan Mission
United Nations Office for Project Services partners with Government of Denmark to support Jal Jeevan Mission in Bundelkhand& Vindhya region of UP […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi and Swedish Premier discuss bilateral issues as part of Indo Swedish Virtual Summit
PM Modi and PM of Sweden H.E. Stefan Löfven today held a Virtual Summit where they discussed bilateral issues and other regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi to talk to Swedish Premier to strengthen bilateral ties
PM Narendra Modi will hold a Virtual Summit with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden H.E. Stefan Löfven to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global issues […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU Joint Committee focuses on ICT, resource efficiency & electric mobility
India-EU Joint Committee on S&T Cooperation creates action-oriented agenda focusing on ICT, resource efficiency & electric mobility […]
Foreign Relations
1st India-EU High Level Dialogue on Trade and Investment held
The 1st High Level Dialogue (HLD), co-chaired by the Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and the European Union Executive Vice-President & Trade Commissioner Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, was held […]
Business
WTO carries out India Trade Policy Review (TPR)
India’s Trade Policy Review (TPR) has been carried out by the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the Trade Policy Review Mechanism after US and EU flag concerns […]
Foreign Relations
India – EU hold the first Maritime Security Dialogue
India and the EU held their first maritime security dialogue on developments in maritime security environment, regional cooperation activities, developments of mutual interest and opportunities for cooperation between India and the EU […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU IPR dialogue held
The 1st India-EU IPR dialogue was held on 14th January, 2021 between the EU Commission and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)through a virtual platform. The aim of the dialogue was to further strengthen the India-EU relation & facilitate enhanced cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. […]
Business
India becomes the four front of the EU funded NCAVES Project
Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021
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Foreign Relations
India-EU discuss on cooperation in the cyberspace
The Sixth India-EU Cyber Dialogue was hosted by India virtually on December 14, 2020. The Indian Delegation was led by Dr. S. Janakiraman, Joint Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU meet on disarmament and non-proliferation
India and the EU held the sixth round of consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation matters in a virtual format on 23rd November 2020. The consultations involved exchanges on developments in the area of nuclear, chemical, biological disarmament, and non-proliferation […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi attends Saudi led 15th G20 Summit
PM Narendra Modi attends the 15th G20 Summit held under the presidency of Saudi Arabia; He calls for a new Global Index for the Post-Corona World; baton to be handed over to Italy […]
General
UMANG’s international version to be launched for selected countries
To mark the occasion of 3 years of UMANG and 2000+ services milestone, an online conference is being organized under the chairmanship of Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, the union minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Communications and Law & Justice […]
Foreign Relations
3 MoUs signed as part of the India-Luxembourg Virtual Summit
Provides for cooperation in the financial services industry, maintenance of orderly markets in securities respective country, ESG (environmental, social and governance), and green finance in the local market. […]
Foreign Relations
PM strongly condemns French terrorist attacks
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in France, including today’s heinous attack in Nice inside a church.
Foreign Relations
EAM Jaishankar talks to Greek Foreign Minister on bilateral ties
EAM held virtual consultations with Greek FM, H.E. Mr. Nikos Dendias on bilateral ties […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU Foreign Policy & Security Consultations held
The 7th India-EU Foreign Policy & Security Consultations were held and renewed political momentum in the India-EU relationship provided by the 15th India-EU Summit held in July 2020 […]
Foreign Relations
Dr. Neena Malhotra concurrently accredited as Ambassador to San Marino
Dr. Neena Malhotra concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of San Marino
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Foreign Relations
Youth Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses Y20 Global Summit
Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses Y20 Global Summit, says galvanizing youth to fight Covid challenge is the need of the hour
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Business
India foresees 300 billion dollars Chemicals & Petrochemicals Industry by 2025
India is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of generic medicines across the world: Shri DV Sadananda Gowda
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Business
India-EU working towards FTA: goyal
Shri PiyushGoyalsays Trade & economy most important pillars of India- European Union partnership;
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Foreign Relations
Tanmaya Lal appointed as next Ambassador to the Sweden
Shri Tanmaya Lal presently serving as the Ambassador to the Republic of Mauritius has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Sweden and concurrently to Latvia. […]
Foreign Relations
NITI Aayog and Netherlands sign SoI on Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda
NITI Aayog and Embassy of the Netherlands, New Delhi, signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to support the decarbonization and energy transition agenda for accommodating cleaner and more energy. […]
Foreign Relations
Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism
Ministry of External Affairs, led the Indian delegation in the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, which took place virtually […]
Foreign Relations
Danish Premier Mette Frederiksen & PM Modi agree to establish Green Strategic Partnership
H.E. Mette Frederiksen, PM of Denmark and Shri. Narendra Modi, PM of India agreed to establish a Green Strategic Partnership during a Virtual Summit […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Finland for cooperation in the field of Geology and Mineral Resources
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Finland for cooperation in the field of Geology and Mineral Resources
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Foreign Relations
India-European Union Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation renewed
India and European Union have renewed its Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for the next five years (2020-2025). This has been done by exchange of Note Verbale between two sides. The Agreement was initially signed in on 23 November 2001 and renewed two times in past in 2007 and 2015. […]
Foreign Relations
India & EU agree to renew Agreement S&T Co-operation for 5 years
India & the European Union agreed to renew the Agreement on Scientific cooperation for the next five years, 2020-2025, at the 15th India-EU Summit. […]