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 […]
Pakistan PM, FM’s visit to India for SCO summit fuels hopes about better ties
India has invited Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit meeting, which is likley to be held in May this year. If Sharif visits India, it will be the first time a Pakistani leader will visit the country in nine years. Sharif’s brother, Nawaz Sharif, was the last Pakistani prime minister […]
Cairo Connect: India, Egypt unveil strategic partnership, join hands to combat terror
Ushering in a new era in their ties, India and Egypt, the North African powerhouse and a leading light of the Arab world, have elevated their relations to the level of strategic partnership and decided to intensify their defence and counter-terror cooperation. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held wide-ranging […]
Beyond Border: Water can be the next weapon in India-China conflict
The 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives, Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower project in Southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region has triggered an alarm in India and other downstream countries. The super hydropower dam will boost china’s clean energy requirement as well as the country’s water supply. But such projects […]
Y20: India’s G20 presidency to harness youth power
By Shweta Aggarwal India is set to harness the energies of over 500 million young people to promote the core agenda of its G20 presidency, which revolves around hope, healing and harmony. In this regard, Y20, the official youth engagement group of G20, has taken the initiative to intensify “youth connect” across the country, […]
Think20: Oneness mantra acquires LiFE in Bhopal, CM Chouhan invokes Indian values
The anthem of G20 presidency pivoted around “One World, One Family, One Future” acquired more flesh and resonance in the green city Bhopal, with a special Think20 conference putting the oneness of all humanity, inclusivity and harmony of man with nature at the heart of G20 agenda. The two-day special Think20 conference, held as part […]
Inclusivity and unity central to India’s G20 agenda: Shringla
Interweaving values in the fabric of India’s G20 presidency, Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla has underlined that India is hoping “to shape the agenda for global cooperation in a spirit of inclusivity and unity – values that are crucial to tackling the global challenges confronting us.” “There is an urgent need to revive trust and […]