PM Modi reflects on shared civilisational links, centuries-old connections between India and Jordan
Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) In a special gesture, Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum in Amman on Tuesday as Vice-Chair of the facility, Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, gave them a special tour of the museum. The Crown Prince is the 42nd generation direct descendant […]
‘India sees Taiwan as vital technology partner’
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India sees Taiwan as a vital technology partner as it is a leading chip manufacturer, and cooperation in this sector offers a critical pathway for economic growth, technological advancement and strategic autonomy, a media report said. The Indian government has courted major Taiwanese companies for several years, but awareness and […]
PM Modi’s visit cements India-Jordan economic ties, 5 key MoUs signed
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan has paved the way for deepening bilateral ties between India and the West Asian country with the signing of five MoUs in the areas of renewable energy, water resource management, cultural exchange, digital solution and twinning between Petra and Ellora, according to an […]
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Israel, set to hold talks with counterpart Gideon Sa’ar
Jerusalem, Dec 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar arrived in Israel on Tuesday, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar later in the day. Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar welcomed EAM Jaishankar upon his arrival to the country. “Welcome to Israel, Minister of External Affairs Dr S […]
Victory Day: Sheikh Hasina’s son warns of increasing Pak-backed proxies in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 16 (IANS) As Bangladesh observes Victory Day on Tuesday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed warned that the “proxies of Pakistani occupational forces” have been emboldened across the country to an unprecedented extent. Victory Day commemorates December 16 1971, when Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation after the Pakistani forces surrendered […]
Afghan Health Minister arrives in Delhi for talks on healthcare cooperation
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, arrived in India on Tuesday for his first official visit aimed at holding discussions to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. Extending a warm welcome to the Afghan Health Minister on his arrival, the Ministry of External Affairs( MEA) took […]
PM Modi lauds Jordan Crown Prince’s contributions to youth development, innovation
Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jordan’s Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday, and lauded his contributions to areas like youth development, sports, space, innovation and furthering the welfare of people with disabilities. “During my Jordan visit, I’ve interacted extensively with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II. […]
More countries landing in Chinese currency trap: Report
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Countries that are switching to currency conversions and swap agreements in Chinese yuan for apparent short-term relief on interest rates are headed for trouble in long-term, as they end up with currency mismatches and tie up their national balance sheets closely to a financial system that lacks transparency and full […]
India emerges as a global player under PM Modi: Indian diaspora in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Dec 16 (IANS) As India steadily strengthens its position as a global economic and political player under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian community in Ethiopia on Tuesday saw his upcoming visit as a landmark moment for bilateral ties. After many years, an Indian Prime Minister will be visiting Ethiopia, […]
PM Modi arrives in Addis Ababa, received by Ethiopian counterpart at airport
Addis Ababa, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday began his second leg of the three-nation tour as he arrived in Ethiopia from Jordan on a two-day State Visit – his first ever to the African nation. In a special gesture, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali warmly welcomed PM Modi at the […]
