Diplomacy Archives - Page 9 of 120

16 Jun

India, France cementing Special Global Strategic Partnership

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS): India and France are deepening their Special Global Strategic Partnership through stronger cooperation across trade, defence, innovation, artificial intelligence, clean energy, space, and education, according to an article. The article, in the European Times, highlights that the India–EU Free Trade Agreement could further enhance trade and investment. Given the strong momentum across trade, innovation, and strategic sectors, bilateral trade could double from the current $15 billion to $30 billion by 2030, making the India–France relationship one of the most forward-looking economic partnerships between India and Europe. "Together, both nations are well-positioned to shape a more…

16 Jun

PM Narendra Modi arrives in France’s Evian to attend G7 Summit

Evian, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France's Evian on Tuesday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit. PM Modi stated that he looks forward to meeting world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues. "Reached Evian, France for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues. India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet", he wrote on X. Earlier, PM Modi landed in Geneva, where Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin welcomed him at the airport. According to the Ministry of…

16 Jun

Good relationships built on mutual respect: Slovakia’s Fico thanks PM Modi for his visit

Bratislava, June 16 (IANS) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his two-day visit to Bratislava, noting that good relationships built on mutual respect is the foundation of their foreign policy. PM Fico shared glimpses of PM Modi's departure from the hotel in Slovakia. In the video, Fico was seen engaged in conversation with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and PM Modi. Fico saw off PM Modi as he sat in the car and headed to the airport en route to France. While sharing the video on X, Fico wrote, "Thank you for…

15 Jun

‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and ‘France 2030’ provide strong convergences for innovation ties: Govt

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and France’s ambition under ‘France 2030’ provide strong convergences for building a future-oriented innovation partnership, paving the way for new investment opportunities in disruptive innovations, the government said on Monday. India and France are, therefore, adopting the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 as a framework to guide their collaborative efforts towards advancing co-development in critical and emerging technologies, strengthening trusted technology ecosystems, deepening academic and research mobility, and delivering concrete outcomes for people, the planet and shared prosperity. India and France recognise innovation as a central driver of economic resilience,…

15 Jun

Partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that as India advances towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, the partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation and technological advancement, while fostering solutions that serve not only our two nations but the wider world. He wrapped up a “productive day in Nice” by hosting a dinner in the presence of the Mayor of Nice, Eric Ciotti, alongside distinguished leaders from government, business, innovation and investment ecosystems. “Against the backdrop of the India-France Year of Innovation, the evening provided an excellent opportunity to exchange…

15 Jun

Slovakia welcomes PM Modi with stirring rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’

Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Bratislava, Slovakia. Marking his landmark visit to the European nation, members of the Indian diaspora gathered in large numbers to welcome him, while the team of celebrated Lucnica Ensemble presented a special rendition of the national song 'Vande Mataram'. PM Modi took to social media 'X' and said, "The team of Lucnica Ensemble sang Vande Mataram during the welcome in Bratislava. This comes at a time when we are marking 150 years of Vande Mataram and recalling its glorious contribution to India’s history and…

12 Jun

Finnish President hails India’s growing global influence in talks with EAM Jaishankar

Helsinki, June 12 (IANS) Finnish President Alexander Stubb described India as an “influential actor” on the global stage and underscored the importance of hearing New Delhi’s perspective during a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Kultarana Talks in Helsinki. Following the meeting, Stubb took to X and posted, "We met today at Kultaranta with India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, efforts to end Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, and the upcoming G7 summit. India is an influential actor whose views are…

12 Jun

US Senators mark National Seersucker Day celebrating fabric with Indian origins

Washington, June 12 (IANS) Celebrating a fabric that traces its origins to India, US Senators from both the parties marked National Seersucker Day, a longstanding symbol of summer tradition and bipartisan camaraderie on the US Capitol. US Senators Raphael Warnock and Bill Cassidy introduced a resolution designating June 11 as National Seersucker Day and encouraging lawmakers and Americans to take part in the annual observance. “Seersucker is interwoven with the style and tradition of the South,” Warnock said. “I’m proud to continue this storied bipartisan Senate tradition of Georgia cotton, Southern charm, and fashion alongside Senator Cassidy.” Cassidy underscored the…

09 Jun

Japan: Discussions held on strengthening India-Nagasaki City cooperative relations

Tokyo, June 9 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, held discussions with the Nagasaki City Mayor Shirosuke Suzuki Tuesday on measures to further strengthen the exchange and cooperative relations between India and Nagasaki City. “Ambassador Malik welcomed Nagasaki Mayor Shirosuke Suzuki to the Embassy of India in Japan today, the Embassy wrote on X. “The Ambassador and the Mayor engaged in a meaningful exchange of views on measures to further strengthen the exchange and cooperative relations between India and Nagasaki City,” it added. On Monday, the Ambassador held discussions with Japan’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Hiyoshi Takehiro. They…

04 Jun

Venezuela’s Acting President pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon, underscoring the continuing relevance of Gandhi’s principles in shaping the India–Venezuela relationship. Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted: “A tribute to the lasting legacy of Bapu. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat this afternoon. Bapu’s ideals continue to inspire India-Venezuela partnership.” Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Rodriguez in New Delhi, with discussions focused on bilateral ties and regional and…