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March 27, 2025 12:05 PM

India and China take “step-by-step” approach to resume dialogue, discuss bilateral cooperation

India and China on Wednesday discussed resuming dialogue mechanisms between the two nations "in a step-by-step manner," focusing on "each other’s priority areas of interest and concern," according to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During a meeting in Beijing between Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia) from India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Liu Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...

March 21, 2025 9:49 PM

MEA on Pakistan High Commission’s Iftar invitation: “Nimantran toh rishton pe nirbhar karta hai”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday emphasized that invitations between nations are contingent upon the state of bilateral relations, responding to queries on whether any Indian government officials were invited to the Iftar dinner hosted by the Pakistan High Commission to mark Pakistan’s National Day. Addressing the media during the weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal remarked, "Nimantran toh rishton pe nirbhar karta hai" (invitations depend on the relationship bet...

March 21, 2025 8:09 PM

“Conversations and dialogues have been going on”: MEA on ties with China

India and China continue to make progress in their diplomatic relations, with ongoing constructive engagements at various levels, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key developments in the relationship between the two nations. He pointed out that the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan was a significant step forward, followed by productive discu...

March 11, 2025 8:29 PM

Happy that Ayurveda is gaining popularity in Mauritius”: PM Modi visits Ayurveda Garden developed in collaboration with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Ayurveda Garden at the State House in Mauritius on Tuesday, a site developed in collaboration with the Government of India. PM Modi was accompanied by the President of Mauritius, Dharambeer Gokhool, during the visit. According to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Prime Minister commended the development of the Ayurveda Garden, acknowledging Mauritius as a key partner in promoting traditional medicine practices such as...

March 7, 2025 11:43 PM

India and Singapore Hold 18th Round of Foreign Office Consultations

India and Singapore held the 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The Indian delegation was led by Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, while Singapore was represented by Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Both sides reviewed the full spectrum of their strategic partnership, exchanging views on regional and global matters of mutual interest...

March 5, 2025 10:11 AM

India and Vietnam discuss geopolitical cooperation at 2025 Policy Planning Dialogue

The fourth India-Vietnam Policy Planning Dialogue took place in Delhi on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The meeting was co-chaired by Raghuram S, Joint Secretary (Policy Planning and Research), MEA, and Le Dinh Tinh, Director General of the Policy Planning Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Vietnam. Discussions covered a broad range of geopolitical issues, the statement said. The dialogue provided an opportunity for both sides to exch...

February 28, 2025 8:53 PM

India, EU push to conclude free trade agreement by year-end after ‘landmark’ visit

India and the European Union (EU) have set an ambitious deadline to finalize negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year. The decision followed high-level discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirming the development on Friday. Describing the visit as "unprecedented and landmark," MEA Secretary (West) Tanmay Lal highlighted the extensive scope of the enga...

February 21, 2025 6:11 PM

Bangladesh should not normalize terrorism, says MEA

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain in Muscat earlier this week, conveyed that it is important for Bangladesh to not normalize terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on February 16. While Jaishankar stated that his ...

February 19, 2025 1:18 PM

EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in South Africa

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will travel to South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, scheduled for February 20-21 in Johannesburg, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. Jaishankar will attend the meeting at the invitation of South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. His visit is expected to strengthen India's engagement with G20 nations and amplify the voice of the Global South on key in...

February 18, 2025 7:59 PM

India negotiating FTA with GCC and Qatar: MEA

India is actively negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and exploring a similar pact with Qatar, aiming to deepen bilateral ties and boost cooperation in trade, energy, investment, and security. The development was announced during a special briefing on the state visit of the Amir of Qatar to India. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee said, “India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are currently nego...