India committed to reformed multilateralism: India’s envoy to UN
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US to participate in the UN Summit of the Future, India’s newly appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish has underscored India’s unflinching commitment to reformed multilateralism and the revitalization of the UN. India-UN cooperation exemplary: Guterres On September 10, 2024, Mr Harish […]
West Asia conflict only strengthens case for India-Middle East Corridor: Jaishankar
In a keynote address at the CII India Mediterranean Business Conclave on September 6, 2024, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted the transformative potential of the newly announced India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). He emphasized that despite the ongoing volatility in West Asia, the corridor offers a strategic opportunity to strengthen global connectivity, reduce […]
FOCAC Summit: Xi Jinping Meets African Leaders, focuses on Global South
In a major diplomatic outreach to the African continent, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed leaders from over 50 African nations this week during the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, showcasing China’s enduring commitment to fostering cooperation with the African continent. Against the backdrop of a shifting global landscape, the summit emphasized China’s […]
Modi on Enhanced Act East trip to Brunei, Singapore: What’s on agenda?
Accelerating India’s Act East policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day diplomatic trip to Brunei and Singapore on September 3-5, which will bolster economic and strategic ties with the two ASEAN countries amid China’s growing footprints in the region. Brunei Calling PM Modi’s visit to Brunei will be the first-ever bilateral visit […]
A new dawn: India, Poland elevates ties to strategic partnership
Ushering in a new chapter in their multifarious ties, India and Poland, the powerhouse of Central Europe, elevated their relations to the level of strategic partnership and launched a five-year action plan to enhance cooperation in areas ranging from trade and investment to defence and renewable energy. Poland rolled out the red carpet for India’s […]
Modi-Yunus telephonic talk: Focus on minority protection, restoring stability
Days after the change of guard in Dhaka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Professor Mohammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, and underlined India’s steadfast support for a stable and democratic Bangladesh. The conversation on August 16 took place against the backdrop of radical political changes in Bangladesh, following the […]
President Murmu’s visit to Timor-Leste: Delhi-Dilli diplomacy moves into high gear
President Droupadi Murmu’s maiden visit to Timor-Leste, the first state visit by an Indian head of state, has imparted a fresh momentum to India’s Act East Policy and deepened the Delhi-Dili connect in areas ranging from trade and investment to IT and education. The presidential visit to Timor-Leste took place against the backdrop of China’s […]
Sheikh Hasina resigns amidst massive unrest in Dhaka, setback for India
In an unexpected twist to the deepening crisis in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina reportedly stepped down as the prime minister and has fled to New Delhi for her safety due to the escalating violence in her country. She and her sister Sheikh Rehana had left Ganabhaban (Prime Minister’s official residence) at around 2:30 pm on August […]
Huge potential for Indonesia-India collaboration: Indonesia Minister for Creative Economy
In an insightful interview with Manish Chand, CEO, Centre for Global India Insights and Editor-in-Chief, India Writes Network, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, highlights the country’s focus on the creative economy, which contributes 8% of GDP and employs 25 million people. He emphasised the potential for collaboration with India through […]
With an eye on China, India, Vietnam scale up defence, maritime security cooperation
Against the backdrop of rising tensions in the South China Sea, India and Vietnam have taken their strategic partnership to the next level by enhancing cooperation in maritime security and defence for greater stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The two sides also agreed to ramp up efforts to protect freedom of navigation and overflight in […]