Ministry of External Affairs

April 11, 2025 11:03 AM

President Murmu calls for deeper economic ties with Slovakia, highlights India’s growth and cultural bond

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the Slovakia-India Business Forum in Bratislava, underscoring the deep-rooted and friendly ties between India and Slovakia, and calling for expanded economic cooperation between the two nations. “India and Slovakia have historically shared close and friendly relations. It is now time to explore the diversification of our trade basket and strengthen economic ties,” President Murmu said on the second day of her official visit to Slovakia. She str...

April 7, 2025 4:32 PM

Dubai Crown Prince to begin official visit to India from Tuesday

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum will begin a two-day official visit to India on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. Sheikh Hamdan, who also serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is visiting at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the MEA added. This will be Sheikh Hamdan's first official visit to India as the Crown Prince of Dubai. He will be accompanied by a delegation...

March 28, 2025 2:52 PM

India offers assistance following 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern on Friday over the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, assuring India’s readiness to provide all necessary assistance to the affected regions. A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, followed by aftershocks of 6.4 and 4.9 magnitude within an hour. Tremors were also felt in Thailand, northeast India, and parts of China. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthqu...

March 28, 2025 11:01 AM

President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, to visit India for strengthening bilateral ties

President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile will make a visit to India from April 1-5 to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss key regional and international matters, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. This will be his first visit to India as president. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, members of parliament, and business leaders, President Boric will engage in discussions aimed at expanding cooperation between India and Chile, particularly in areas such as...

March 27, 2025 11:50 AM

10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue focuses on global issues and BRICS expansion

The 10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue took place on March 24-25 in Brasilia, bringing together policy planners from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with senior representatives from the expanded BRICS membership. “It provided a platform for discussions on a broad spectrum of global geopolitical and regional developments”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. The Indian delegation was led by Raghuram S, Joint Secretary (Policy Planning & Resea...

March 11, 2025 4:28 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and Anerood Jugnauth in Mauritius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his official visit to Mauritius, began his engagements by paying homage to two towering figures in the nation’s history—Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the founding father and first Prime Minister of Mauritius, and Sir Anerood Jugnauth, former President and Prime Minister. Upon his arrival, PM Modi was accorded a grand welcome by the Mauritian leadership at the airport, followed by a warm reception from the Indian diaspora at his hotel. His first official sto...

March 11, 2025 11:01 AM

Indians in Mauritius welcome PM Modi with traditional Bihari Geet Gawai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and culturally rich welcome upon his arrival in Mauritius on Tuesday, as members of the Indian diaspora greeted him with the traditional Bihari Geet Gawai performance. The Prime Minister was seen enjoying the musical rendition, clapping along with the performers. Geet Gawai is a traditional Bhojpuri musical ensemble that reflects the deep cultural heritage brought to Mauritius by women from the Bhojpuri-speaking regions of India. Recognizing its ...

January 21, 2025 12:56 PM

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists, expected to attend

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of Uttar Pradesh briefed foreign journalists on the immense spiritual, cultural, and economic significance of Mahakumbh 2025, which is expected to draw a record-breaking 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists, according to a press release issued by the Ministry on Tuesday. The briefing, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi, highlighted Mahakumbh’s status as the world's largest religious gathering. Scheduled from...

December 30, 2024 9:19 AM

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to pay 3-day visit to Qatar to review overall bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the EAM would meet with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The visit also aims to review various aspects of bilateral relations between India and Qatar with discussion on key areas, which include...

December 20, 2024 9:05 PM

India raises security concerns over threats to ambassador Kwatra

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has raised concerns with the United States regarding threats issued against Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The threats were reportedly made by US-based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, speaking at the weekly press briefing in New Delhi, stated that India addresses such matters with urgency. “Whenever such threats are issued, we bring them to the notice of the US government,” Jaiswal said....