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 […]
India-Germany @70: Greater cooperation in shaping Indo-Pacific & rules-based order
Marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Berlin with issuance of a special stamp, India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla described Germany as one of India’s “most important friends in the European Union” and called for enhanced cooperation to shape “a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.” Addressing an event to […]
India, Germany celebrate 70th anniversary of ties with special stamp
On March 7, 2021, India and Germany marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The two countries are commemorating the anniversary with a number of events that are planned to be held in India and Germany through 2021-2022.As part of these celebrations, both the Department of Posts (DOP), Govt of India and […]
Free vaccines to states, India will prevail over Corona: Modi
In an important speech, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a centralised Covid-19 vaccine policy on June 7. “Twenty-five per cent of the vaccination work with states will now be handled by the Centre, it will be implemented in the coming two weeks. Both State and Centre will work as per new guidelines in […]
With SAARC declining, Modi calls for bolstering BIMSTEC
By Sunaina Malhotra With SAARC in a state of terminal decline, India’s Prime Minister Narendra has called for buttressing the seven-nation BIMSTEC and voiced hope that the grouping will continue to scale new heights amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a message on the occasion of 24th BIMSTEC Day, PM Modi underscored the need for the […]