India protests US’s F-16 funds for Pakistan: You are not fooling anybody
“You are not fooling anybody.” this is the blunt message of India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to the powers-that-be in the Biden administration on the US’ decision to provide the $450 million package F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme for Pakistan. In a controversial decision, the US government led by President Joe Biden […]
India calls for ending Ukraine conflict, targets China on terror
NEW YORK/NEW DELHI: Underlining that the trajectory of the Ukraine conflict is “a matter of profound concern,” India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said at a meeting in the United Nations Security Council that “the need of the hour is to end this conflict and return to the negotiating table.” “The need of the hour […]
SCO unites against terror, Modi & Putin to deepen ties
SAMARKAND: In the Eternal City of the East, the leaders of the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation unveiled a new narrative of co-prosperity and co-development, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitching for enhancing connectivity and cooperation in jointly combating terrorism. In his interventions at the SCO summit and in bilateral meetings with the leader of Russia […]
SCO in Samarkand: Modi pitches for enhancing connectivity
SAMARKAND: Underlining India’s economic growth in the time of the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an eloquent case for improving connectivity and making India a manufacturing hub at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held Samarkand, the cultural capital of Samarkand. In his remarks at the SCO summit, PM Modi also showcased India’s […]
All eyes on India, “a crucial player in SCO”
SAMARKAND: Ahead of the formal opening of the eight-nation SCO summit, Uzbekistan’s Coordinator of the SCO Rakhmatulla Nurimbetov underlined the pivotal importance of India in the Central Asia-focused grouping as it gears up to take presidency of SCO. “India has a huge potential, is a growing Asian country which plays a crucial role in the […]
Modi in Samarkand: Terror & Taliban will top India’s SCO agenda
The SCO summit in the historic city of Samarkand is set to be a high visibility diplomatic show as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the leaders from eight member countries and other observer states and dialogue partners to sculpt new pathways of regional peace and prosperity amid a polarised international landscape. Uzbekistan, the host […]
Vietnam will build stronger India ties, but no China zero sum game: Outgoing Envoy
India-Vietnam relations are set to scale new heights and acquire greater strategic heft, says outgoing Vietnamese envoy in India Pham Sanh Chau. After a four-year eventful tenure, the Vietnamese diplomat has many reasons to be proud of, including the construction of the new Embassy building and the launch of direct flights between the two countries. […]
With an eye on GenNext, India, Bangladesh to enhance ties in IT, space
Taking next important steps to strengthen their bilateral ties, India and Bangladesh have signed seven pacts in areas ranging from of railways, science and technology to space technology and broadcasting and focused on deepening connect between the younger generation of the two countries. The pacts were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
Ahead of India visit, Sheikh Hasina sings praises of Modi
Ahead of her visit to New Delhi, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has lauded India as a “time-tested friend” and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for helping out her country during the time of the pandemic. Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India from September 5-8 will focus on enhancing the India-Bangladesh relations across the spectrum, including […]
SDG, green growth will top India’s G20 presidency agenda
Blending green and digital transition with the revival of global economic growth will top the agenda of India’s year-long G20 presidency beginning December this year. The G20 summit, under India’s leadership, will seek to achieve sustainable development goals by 2030, said newly-appointed G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant. “India will use its political capital and leadership to […]