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04 Aug

Pakistan feeling insecure, frustrated over positive trajectory of India-Afghanistan ties: MEA

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed the recent objectionable comments made by the Pakistani Army spokesperson on friendly ties between New Delhi and Kabul, saying that such statements only reflect Islamabad's growing insecurity and frustration. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), had once again invoked religion while reacting to growing India-Afghanistan ties and urged the Taliban regime to stay away from "non-believers" of Islam. "Regarding the comments made by the spokesperson of the Pakistani army, I would like to say that such statements and comments reflect the Pakistani state's…

28 Jul

166 Indian seafarers near Strait of Hormuz: MEA

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed that there are currently six Indian ships with 125 seafarers west of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints for oil shipments. With India being the second-largest seafaring community in the world, many Indian seafarers are also serving on foreign vessels in the region. "We have six Indian vessels which are west of the Strait of Hormuz, so in the Persian Gulf, there are 125 seafarers who are onboard these Indian ships. In addition, there are 41 Indian seafarers who…

28 Jul

India and China taking forward border trade resumption through three designated points: MEA

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that New Delhi and Beijing were moving ahead with their earlier understanding on the resumption of border trade through the designated trading points of Lipulekh, Shipki La and Nathu La Pass. Addressing the bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the decision dated back to August 19, 2025 with both India and China now taking forward the understanding. “I would like to draw your attention to the press release that was issued on, if I'm not wrong, on August 19, 2025.…

23 Jul

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Netherlands, Oman in Manila

Manila, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterpart from Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related meetings in Manila on Thursday. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed recent developments in the Gulf region. "Appreciated meeting with FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi of Oman in Manila. Exchanged perspectives on the recent developments in the Gulf region. Agreed to remain in touch," EAM Jaishankar posted on X following the meeting. The meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al…

23 Jul

MoS Singh, Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Kulubaev discuss ways to strengthen cooperation

Bishkek, July 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zheenbek Kulubaev, on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kyrgyz resort town of Cholpon Ata on Thursday. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed progress in India-Kyrgyzstan partnership and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. "Pleased to meet HE. Mr. Zheenbek Kulubaev, Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan. Reviewed…

23 Jul

President Murmu arrives in Bucharest on last leg of three-nation visit

Bucharest, July 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu kicked off the last leg of her three-nation visit as she arrived in Romania's capital Bucharest, on Thursday. The State Visit marks a significant stride in India's diplomatic outreach to Eastern Europe and commitment to strengthen bilateral ties. "President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bucharest, Romania, on the last leg of her three-nation State Visit. She was warmly received by Ms Oana-Silvia Toiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, at the airport," the President’s Secretariat wrote on X. President Murmu departed India on Sunday for her State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania.…

22 Jul

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, says ‘India-Canada cooperation steadily growing’

Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in Manila on Wednesday. Stressing that the cooperation between India and Canada has been growing, EAM Jaishankar said that his talks with Anita Anand focused on achieving the goals for the relationship set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney. "Appreciate the discussion with Canada FM Anita Anand this afternoon. India-Canada cooperation has been steadily growing. Our conversation focused on achieving the goals for the relationship set by our Prime Ministers," EAM Jaishankar posted on X. Earlier in…

22 Jul

EAM Jaishankar says India-China ties gradually normalising, calls for fair market access (Ld)

Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the ties between India and China have been gradually normalising since the 2024 meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan. In his opening remarks during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday, EAM Jaishankar called for fair market access and trade balance. "Since the meeting of our leaders in Kazan in 2024, relations between India and China have been gradually normalising. This direction was further affirmed when they met in Tianjin last August. We believe…

22 Jul

Russian FM Lavrov, US Secretary of State Rubio to meet in Manila on Thursday

Manila, July 22 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday that he will be meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 23, on the sidelines of the ongoing multilateral Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) events in the Philippines. "The meeting has already been agreed upon," Lavrov was quoted as saying by the Russian media following his participation in ASEAN meetings on Wednesday. Lavrov mentioned that he met with Rubio briefly at a reception on Tuesday, where it was confirmed that the meeting would take place on the morning of July 23. "Russia, Lavrov explained, still…

22 Jul

EAM Jaishankar, New Zealand counterpart discuss Indo-Pacific security and maritime cooperation

Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters in Manila on Wednesday, discussing Indo-Pacific security situation and maritime cooperation. "A useful conversation with FM Winston Peters of New Zealand ASEAN Manila. Shared perspectives on the Indo-Pacific security situation and discussed enhancing our maritime cooperation," EAM Jaishankar wrote in a post on X following the meeting. Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar met Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, with talks focussed on bilateral ties. "Had a good meeting with DPM and FM Sihasak Phuangketkeow of…