India’s Democracy Is Noisy, and We Are Proud of It: Sibi George

May 17, 2026 2:47 PM

India’s Democracy Is Noisy, and We Are Proud of It: Sibi George

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George on Saturday strongly defended India’s democratic system, diversity and minority rights during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands. The remarks came after a journalist from a Dutch newspaper raised concerns regarding press freedom and the treatment of minorities in India during an interaction linked to the Prime Minister’s visit. Responding firmly, Sibi George said such questions often arise from a “lack of understanding” about Indi...

India, China hold bilateral consultations on SCO matters in Delhi

April 17, 2026 10:02 PM

India, China hold bilateral consultations on SCO matters in Delhi

India and China held Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) bilateral consultations in New Delhi on April 16-17. The consultations were led by India’s SCO National Coordinator Alok A. Dimri and China’s National Coordinator Ambassador Yan Wenbin According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India and China exchanged views on implementation of SCO leaders’ decisions and the future-course of the organization. Both sides agreed to continue and consolidate mutual-cooperation and consul...

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh arrives in Kampala for Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meeting

October 15, 2025 2:05 PM

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh arrives in Kampala for Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meeting

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has arrived in Uganda's capital Kampala, to lead the Indian delegation at the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), scheduled for October 15-16. Uganda currently holds the chair of NAM for the 2024-26 term and is hosting member states for this high-level gathering aimed at reinforcing unity among developing nations. The theme of this year’s ministerial is “Deepening Cooperation for Sh...

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Arrives in Tokyo for Quad Meeting

September 16, 2024 5:06 PM

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Arrives in Tokyo for Quad Meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar landed in Tokyo on Sunday for a two-day visit to attend the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting, according to official sources. Upon arrival, Jaishankar was greeted by Sibi George, India's Ambassador to Japan and the Republic of Marshall Islands. The Indian embassy in Japan confirmed the minister's arrival via social media. The Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting, scheduled for July 29, will bring together top diplomats from Australia, India, Japan, and the Unit...

Indian envoy, Japanese speaker discuss strengthening cooperation in education, B2B ties

September 16, 2024 6:35 PM

Indian envoy, Japanese speaker discuss strengthening cooperation in education, B2B ties

Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George met with the Speaker of the Japanese House of Representatives, Fukushiro Nukaga, on Thursday to explore ways to deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The two leaders discussed strengthening parliamentary exchanges, business-to-business ties, and cooperation in human resources and education during their meeting at the India House in Tokyo. "Discussed ways for deepening further India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnershi...