Good relationships built on mutual respect: Slovakia’s Fico thanks PM Modi for his visit

Bratislava, June 16 (IANS) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his two-day visit to Bratislava, noting that good relationships built on mutual respect is the foundation of their foreign policy. PM Fico shared glimpses of PM Modi’s departure from the hotel in Slovakia. In the video, Fico was […]
India, Kiribati discuss deepening healthcare cooperation

South Tarawa, June 16 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Fiji on Tuesday held a meeting with the Kiribati Minister for Health and Medical Services on deepening healthcare cooperation. “Strengthening Healthcare Ties. High Commissioner Suneet Mehta paid a warm courtesy call on Hon. Bootii Nauan, Kiribati’s Minister for Health and Medical Services,” the High […]
Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading agree 500 mn dollar strategic crude and product facility

Abu Dhabi/London, June 16 (IANS) Essar Group and International Resources Holding (IRH) on Tuesday announced the successful execution of a 500 million dollar crude sourcing facility and product supply facility between Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading. IRH, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a global mine-to-market platform that strategically invests in minerals […]
PM Modi, Trump meet at G7 Summit in France

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met and exchanged greetings on the sidelines of a G7 Summit outreach session in France’s Evian on Tuesday. Both leaders shook hands and held a brief conversation ahead of the G7 working session on ‘Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’ […]
‘Another significant step’: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launches UPI in France

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France, which will enable Indian travellers visiting the country to make seamless payments abroad through familiar platforms. “Bringing India’s world-class digital payments platform to one of France’s premier retail destinations marks another […]
Trump hails UAE ties amid Iran deal

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) took centre stage in President Donald Trump’s Middle East diplomacy at the G7 Summit, with Trump praising UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and expressing confidence that a newly signed agreement with Iran would ease regional tensions and help stabilise global energy markets. Trump […]
US naval blockade lifted, says Iran Deputy Foreign Minister

Tehran, June 16 (IANS) The US has reportedly lifted the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports, according to Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi. The naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports for nearly two months was lifted by the US ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, […]
At G7 Summit, PM Modi underscores importance of ‘trust’ in building international partnerships

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday affirmed that India has always followed ‘humanity first’ approach and remains firmly committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development. Participating in the Outreach Session on ‘Forging new Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’ at the G7 Summit in France, PM Modi underscored the importance […]
Four continents, four meetings, one year: Canadian PM lauds growing ties with India in meeting with PM Modi

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said that both countries continue to make a “very good progress” on concluding a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year while sharply expanding trade, investment and business cooperation. “Four continents, four meetings, one year. And right from the […]
Trying for Canada visit this year, let’s conclude FTA before that: PM Modi to Carney

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday signalled that he may visit Canada this year and hoped that the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between both countries will be signed before his visit. PM Modi made the comment during a meeting with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the […]