Diplomacy Archives - Page 13 of 120

07 Apr

EAM Jaishankar meets counterpart from St Kitts and Nevis, discusses areas of cooperation

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with St Kitts and Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs Denzil L Douglas in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing developmental projects, health cooperation, digital capacities and disaster response. Douglas is also the Caribbean nation's minister for International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment. The two ministers also spoke about regional and global issues. "Delighted to host Dr Denzil L Douglas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs, Economic Development & Investment of St. Kitts and Nevis today. Discussed…

02 Apr

Russian delegation meets Lok Sabha Speaker as both countries strengthen parliamentary ties

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a meeting with visiting Deputy Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vladimir Yakushev and members of the Russian Parliamentary delegation at Parliament House in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing cooperation in sectors like trade, technology, cultural linkages and strengthening parliamentary ties. During the meeting, Birla expressed optimism towards further advancing parliamentary engagement between India and Russia and strengthening people-to-people connect. He noted that both countries share a "deep-rooted and time-tested strategic partnership" built on trust and mutual respect. Secretary (East), Ministry of…

26 Mar

‘We allowed India to pass through Hormuz’: Iran says 5 ‘friendly’ nations get safe passage

Tehran, March 26 (IANS) As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, Iran has announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five "friendly" countries, including India, allowing them to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz even as access remains limited for others. Along with India, ships from Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq have been granted safe passage through the key maritime chokepoint despite the ongoing conflict in the region. In an interview with Iranian state television, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that the Strait of Hormuz has not been completely shut and that…

26 Mar

India and Poland discuss deepening political exchanges, economic ties

Warsaw, March 26 (IANS) India and Poland on Thursday held discussions on deepening political exchanges and economic ties, including in areas like electric vehicles, mining and shipping and enhancing educational, cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The talks were held between Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Pooja Kapur and Polish Secretary of State WT Bartoszewski in Warsaw. "Ms. Pooja Kapur, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs called on Polish Secretary of State H.E. Mr. W.T. Bartoszewski in Warsaw. The discussions reiterated the longstanding friendly relations between India and Poland, nourished by high-level political engagement. Further deepening of political exchanges, economic…

26 Mar

EAM Jaishankar arrives in France to attend G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Paris, March 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar arrived in France on Thursday to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, on the sidelines of which he is also expected to hold significant bilateral discussions with many of his counterparts. "Arrived at Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay, France to participate in G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Partner Countries. Was received warmly by Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot of France for my first bilateral," EAM Jaishankar posted on X. EAM Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to France to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Partner Countries at the invitation of Barrot.…

24 Mar

Malaysia explores alternative transit routes, strengthens Asian markets amid West Asia disruptions

Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (IANS) Malaysia is studying alternative transit routes and strengthening its focus on the Asian market to sustain tourist arrivals amid disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia, the country's state-owned agency reported. The country's state-owned agency Bernama on Monday cited Deputy Secretary General (tourism) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Chua Choon Hwa, that the conflict has affected key Middle East transit hubs traditionally used by long-haul travellers heading to the Asian region, prompting the government to assess other routing options to ensure stable visitor flows. "Transit in the Middle East is currently somewhat…

24 Mar

Economists cut ASEAN-6 GDP growth amid West Asia conflict

Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (IANS) Economists have trimmed ASEAN-6 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.5 per cent in 2026 from 4.8 per cent, and to 4.7 per cent in 2027 from 4.8 per cent, due to the fallout of the conflict in West Asia. The ASEAN-6 nations refer to Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Maybank Investment Bank said in a recent note that the downgrades are larger for the Philippines (-0.4 percentage points), Vietnam (-0.4 percentage points) and Thailand (-0.3 percentage points). "Surging energy prices and disruptions to commodity supplies will be negative for most…

24 Mar

Two LPG ships carrying 92,600 tonnes LPG on way to India from Hormuz: Govt

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that two LPG carriers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are on their way to India. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said during an inter-ministerial briefing that the Pine Gas vessel will arrive at New Mangalore port on March 27, which carries 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG. “Jag Vasant will arrive at Kandla port on March 26, carrying 47,600 metric tonnes of LPG. Twenty Indian-flagged vessels remain to the west of the Strait of Hormuz,” Sinha informed.…

24 Mar

India’s energy diversification strategy ‘wise move’: Argentina Envoy

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Calling India’s push to diversify its energy and resource suppliers a ‘wise strategy,’ Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Agustin Caucino, said New Delhi had already been working in this direction even before recent global conflicts reshaped supply chains. Speaking to IANS here, Caucino said that India’s approach to reduce dependence on limited sources of energy and critical resources reflects long-term strategic thinking. “Even before the last evolution of this conflict, the Indian government has been developing a strategy of diversifying its suppliers in terms of energy and other resources, which I think is wise,” he…

20 Mar

India, Cambodia discuss expanding cooperation in trade, development partnership

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran held a meeting with Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, KHY Sovanratana in New Delhi on Friday, discussing expanding cooperation in trade and investments, heritage conservation and development partnership. "Secretary (East) Shri P Kumaran met a Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. KHY Sovanratana to review India’s capacity building initiatives for Cambodia, including training of Cambodian diplomats at Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), Ministry of External Affairs.…