Quad ministers focus on Ukraine suffering, target Russia & China
Ahead of the Quad summit in Australia in May, the foreign ministers of Quad countries held their meeting in New Delhi and called for “just and lasting peace in Ukraine”, and respect for a rules-based order in the South and East China Seas. These statements were aimed at Russia and China, which are seen to […]
G20 foreign ministers agree on 90% issues, but no consensus on Ukraine
The first meeting of G20 foreign ministers under India’s G20 presidency ended with a striking convergence on major global issues ranging from climate change and sustainable development to terrorism, but a consensus on the Ukraine war proved to be elusive amid a narrative war between Russia and the West. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar […]
Modi to G20 foreign ministers: Global governance has failed, Global South needs a voice
Setting a constructive tone for the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted the world’s top economies to rise above differences – a veiled allusion to deepening differences over the Ukraine crisis – and deliver concrete results to address problems of the global South. “We should not allow issues […]
Ahead of G20 ministers meeting, conference focuses on Global South, IMF reforms
Ahead of the meeting of foreign ministers of G20 countries, India’s Sherpa Amitabh Kant has called for accelerating reform of global governance institutions in tune with aspirations of the Global South to address challenges such as global debt, poverty, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The world needs new institutions to drive climate action and Sustainable […]
Eminent diplomats, experts focus on Global South, climate finance, IMF reforms
Ahead of the meeting of foreign ministers of G20 countries, India’s Sherpa Amitabh Kant has called for accelerating reform of global governance institutions in tune with aspirations of the Global South to address challenges such as global debt, poverty, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The world needs new institutions to drive climate action and Sustainable […]
Eminent diplomats, experts decode India’s G20 Moment, focus on Global South
With India’s G20 presidency attracting global attention, a special edition of “India and the World” journal entitled “India’s G20 Moment: Hope, Harmony and Healing,” has been launched by eminent personalities, including Sherpa Amitabh Kant. The journal, which comprises essays and commentaries on different aspects of India’s presidency, was unveiled at a conference organised by Vivekanada […]
India’s G20 presidency: Just and Equitable Growth for All
By Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale G20 presidency is a watershed moment in India’s history as the country emerges as a provider of global solutions to a wide array of cross-cutting challenges. In a conflicted world, India will seek to promote just and equitable growth for all in a sustainable, holistic, responsible, and inclusive manner, says Dr […]
Vietnam PM’s visit to Singapore: Forging a new partnership of mutual prosperity
The 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Singapore, major players in ASEAN, is poised to further elevate Vietnam-Singapore relations during the February 8-10 visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the island state. The visit, which also marks the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Partnership, will be […]
India-Russia ties growing in all areas despite stress: Russian envoy
By Sanjay Kumar Amid a challenging international environment, Russia’s Ambassador to India Denis Alipov admitted that the India-Russia ties are under stress due to western sanctions, but underlined that the ties between the two historical partners are moving ahead and expanding in crucial areas, including trade and investment, defence and technologies. “There has been much […]
Russian envoy, top diplomats to focus on next steps in India-Russia relations
With Moscow becoming one of India’s top oil suppliers amidst a challenging international environment, all eyes are on how the India-Russia partnership will unfold in the future. India-Russia trade, which hovered around $8 billion for many years, has now touched an all-time high of over $30 billion. Trade is growing despite increasing western pressure on […]