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November 22, 2024 4:59 PM

PM Modi meets 31 world leaders during three-nation foreign visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings and informal interactions with global leaders and international organization heads during his three-nation foreign tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16 to 21. During the tour, PM Modi participated in 31 bilateral meetings, starting in Nigeria, followed by Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, and concluding with a historic state visit to Guyana. In Nigeria, PM Modi met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a b...

November 22, 2024 8:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs from Guyana, concluding historic three-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation tour, departing from Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday (local time) for Delhi. The visit marked the final leg of a significant journey that began in Nigeria, continued in Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, and concluded with a historic State visit to Guyana. This marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in over 50 years. During his time in Guyana, PM Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, engaging w...

November 19, 2024 2:25 PM

India, Italy strengthen Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 on G20 sidelines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strengthened bilateral ties during their meeting at the G20 Summit in Brazil, advancing the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 on Monday. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in defence, trade, technology, and cultural exchanges, with special emphasis on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Both leaders agreed to boost trade and inves...

November 18, 2024 4:39 PM

India rated fastest growing G20 economy with GDP growth projected at 7% for 2024

India is projected to be the fastest growing economy among the G20 countries with a 7% GDP growth rate for 2024, followed by Indonesia in the second spot with 5% while China is ranked third with an economic growth rate of 4.8%. "India takes the lead in the G20 with an impressive 7% GDP growth rate projected for 2024! This achievement highlights India's robust economy, showcasing its resilience and fast-paced growth amidst global challenges," a MyGov post on X said after the rankings were releas...

November 18, 2024 10:16 AM

Deeply touched, says PM Modi after meeting Indian community in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian community after he arrived in Brazil's capital Rio de Janeiro on Monday. The Prime Minister shared pictures of his welcome by the community. He wrote on his X handle that the energy reflected the affection. "Deeply touched by the warm and lively welcome from the Indian community upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Their energy reflects the affection that binds us across continents," the Prime Minister wrote. In the pictures, the Indi...

November 16, 2024 6:10 PM

PM Modi embarks on five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. Spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, called it an 'action-packed' visit. In a post on X, he said, "An action packed visit begins! PM Narendra Modi emplanes on a 3-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. On the first leg of his visit, PM will be visiting Nigeria, which is the first visit by an Indian PM to Nigeria in 17 years. In B...

November 16, 2024 10:50 AM

PM Modi to leave for Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana visit on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on Saturday for a three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16-21. On his way to Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit, PM Modi will first travel to Nigeria for a two-day visit — the first by an Indian PM in 17 years — which begins on Saturday at the invitation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to an MEA statement, during the visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks to review the strategic partnership between India...

November 14, 2024 10:22 AM

Suspected bomber dead after trying to enter Brazil’s top court ahead of G20

A man killed himself with a bomb outside Brazil's Supreme Court after trying to enter the building on Wednesday, officials said, stirring security concerns before the country hosts global leaders from the Group of 20 major economies. The blasts come five days before the G20 heads of state meet in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a state visit to the capital Brasilia by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The first of two explosions went off on Wednesday evening in a parking lot near the court building an...

October 23, 2024 10:29 AM

U.S. reaffirms commitment to strong and positive relations with India, Brazil, South Africa

The United States has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a strong and positive relationship with India, Brazil, and South Africa. In a media briefing on Tuesday, US Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized the US’s ongoing collaboration with these countries in various key areas, as well as the intention to responsibly manage its relationship with China. On being asked about BRICS Summit, Vedant Patel said, "We believe all countries are sovereign countries and they have thei...

September 26, 2024 9:40 AM

G4 nations ‘Brazil, Germany, India & Japan’ stress comprehensive UNSC reform as essential

The G4 Ministers representing Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan stressed that a comprehensive reform of the Security Council is an "essential part" of any endeavor to make the United Nations better reflect contemporary geopolitical realities and thus fit for the present and future. Foreign Ministers from the "Group of Four" countries - Brazil's Mauro Vieira, Germany's Annalena Baerbock, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Japan's Yoko Kamikawa met on the margins of the 79th Sess...