Taliban tangle: India, US reject use of force, pitch for inclusive Afghanistan
Amid the seemingly triumphant march by the Taliban, the foreign ministers of India and the US spoke with one voice on promoting a negotiated solution to the Afghan crisis and underlined the imperative for shaping an “inclusive and democratic Afghanistan.” “Regarding Afghanistan, it is essential that peace negotiations are taken seriously by all parties. The […]
Blinken in Delhi: India isn’t blinking – Quad, China, Afghanistan on agenda
The maiden visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to India is set to deepen strategic and economic partnership between the world’s largest democracies as New Delhi seeks Washington’s support for shaping a broad-based dispensation in Kabul that can prevent the use of the Afghan territory for cross-border terror. The US’ top diplomat touched […]
On Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation : Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas.The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has paid homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation on Kargil Vijay Diwas. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;“We remember their sacrifices. We remember their valour. Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we […]
India, Japan to partner in Russia’s Far East, Pacific Island states
Raising the bar for their multifaceted partnership, India and Japan are set to advance their partnership in the Indo-Pacific and beyond in third countries, a development that is going to be watched closely by China. Speaking at the Opening Session of the India-Japan Forum, India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla underlined the shared vision of […]
India to China: Early resolution of crisis in interest of both countries
By Shweta Aggarwal, With the deadlock between India and China on the border in eastern Ladakh deepening, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed to his Chinese counterpart in the Tajik capital that “a prolongation of the existing situation was not in the interest of either side” and stressed that military commanders should meet to […]
Diplomatic Outreach: India, Vietnam PMs commit to inclusive Indian Ocean
Amid shifting geopolitical currents, the prime ministers of India and Vietnam held a telephonic conversation and underlined their commitment to “similar vision of an open, inclusive, peaceful and rules-based Indian Ocean Region.” In the telephonic conversation on July 10, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh as the Prime Minister […]
In a changing world, India-Russia ties steady & strong: Jaishankar
Amid shifting geopolitical currents, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar termed the India-Russia partnership “among the steadiest in the world” and underlined the need for “constant nurturing” of this mutually beneficial relationship. “There is no doubt the relations between India and Russia have been among the steadiest of the major relationships in the world after […]
India, Italy, Japan launch trilateral dialogue focused on Indo-Pacific
Building on growing Indo-Pacific convergence with Europe, India has launched a trilateral dialogue with Italy and Japan which will focus on forging an India-centric European Union (E.U.) Strategy for cooperation in the region. The India-Japan-Italy trilateral was launched at a virtual interaction organised by the Embassy of Italy in collaboration with the Japan Institute for […]
India-Eswatini Ties on Higher Trajectory
By Radha Venkataraman Radha Venkataraman is High Commissioner of India, Mbabane (Eswatini) In a major boost to India – Africa relations, the Union Cabinet of India chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the opening of new Indian Missions in 18 African countries on March 21 2018. It was decided that these Missions will […]
Why G7 summit matters to India
In the Cornish seaside resort of Carbis Bay in UK, the leaders of the G7 grouping of the world’s wealthiest democracies are meeting to script a new narrative of a reinvigorated West amid a festering pandemic and radical uncertainties about the shape of the post-Covid world order. The most awaited outcome from the summit will […]