Cooperation between like-minded countries in vaccine development will also help in dealing with this pandemic : Modi
I am very happy to have the opportunity to talk to you through this Virtual Summit. First of all I would like to express my condolences for the loss that Denmark has suffered due to COVID-19. I want to congratulate for your skilled leadership in dealing with this crisis.Out of all the engagements you could […]
Modi at UNGA: India’s time has come, how long for UN reforms?
In the first-ever digital edition of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an impassioned and eloquent case for a permanent seat for India in the UN Security Council, a perennial refrain in the Indian leaders’ speeches at the world body over the past decade. In a voice conveying exasperation at the […]
Defence and security cooperation was a key 21st century pillar for India and Africa : Jaishankar
Dr. Jaishankar gave a detailed overview of the Africa-India engagement. Tracing it from the time of India’s freedom movement and Africa’s striving for liberation from colonialism and discrimination, he outlined how India’s commitment to Africa was represented by four pillars, viz., the development partnership, trade and investment, strong people-to-people ties, particularly in the areas of […]
Forging smart & safe international migration, the India Way
Amid inexorable disruption triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, India has forged a new paradigm of safe, stable, sustainable and smart international migration to respond creatively to the unprecedented crisis with the overarching objective of addressing interests and concerns of the 13 million NRI community, in the 31 -million strong Indian diaspora. To shape this new […]
We live in an international community linked together at multiple levels by multiple arrangements : Shringla
At the outset, I wish to thank St. Stephen’s College for giving me this opportunity to speak at my alma mater, albeit virtually. I would, of course, have liked to visit the College in person. Unfortunately, our current circumstances preclude this option for now. My special thanks go out to Principal Prof John Verghese and […]
The UN faces a crisis of confidence and today’s challenges cannot be fought with outdated structures : Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly today through video conferencing.Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said seventy-five years ago an institution was created for the entire world for the first time in human history and a new hope arose from the horrors of war. He added being a founding signatory […]
Our agriculture sector is in desperate need of latest technology that assists the industrious farmers :Modi
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has wished farmers on the passage of farm bills in Parliament and called it a watershed moment in the history of Indian agriculture.In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, “A watershed moment in the history of Indian agriculture! Congratulations to our hardworking farmers on the passage of key bills […]
‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between India and Russia :Modi
Prime Minister received a telephone call today from His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.The Russian President conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Prime Minister’s birthday. Prime Minister Modi expressed his warm appreciation for the gesture.Both leaders reiterated their strong commitment to further strengthen the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between India […]
IBSA stands up to be counted, pushes hard for UNSC reforms
With a view to rejuvenating the IBSA trilateral of leading democracies straddling three continents, the ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa held their virtual meeting on September 16 to leverage their collective clout to accelerate the reform and expansion of the UN Security Council. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with […]
A period of uncertainty could follow this US election
The 2020 US presidential election is different for many reasons but for those watching from other capitals, the most significant aspect might be the delay expected in getting the final results and the uncertainty in between.Trends may be known by the end of voting day on 3 November, but it would be days before the […]