October 14, 2026 12:52 AM

HM Amit Shah Meets Nepal, Bhutan Counterparts, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepen Ties

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met his Nepalese and Bhutanese counterparts, Sudan Gurung and Lungten Dorji, on the sidelines of the first The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepen cooperation with both its South Asian neighbours. “Delighted to meet Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, on the sidelines of the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New ...

October 13, 2026 9:44 PM

BIMSTEC Home Ministers Adopt Delhi Declaration to Strengthen Action Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking and Transnational Crime

The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting concluded in New Delhi on October 13, 2026, with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration. The member states reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation under BIMSTEC to build a connected, secure, resilient, developed and prosperous region, and recognised the Bay of Bengal region as a common security space facing shared transnational challenges, including terrorism, drug trafficking, organised crime, cybercrime, money laundering, hum...

October 10, 2025 3:05 PM

From Bharat to Belém: Delhi Declaration amplifies Global South’s urban voice ahead of COP30

The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals emerged as the central outcome of the first ARISE Cities Forum 2025, setting the tone for urban climate leadership at the upcoming COP30. Adopted in New Delhi on October 9, the declaration brings together cities and local governments from across the Global South in a unified call for stronger multilevel cooperation and accelerated climate action. The Forum, co-hosted by ICLEI South Asia and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

PM announces adoption of Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation

The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration. The two-day event, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 11 to 12, was hosted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the passing of the declaration, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation. The conference brough...