India, League of Arab States reaffirm commitment to strengthen partnership
Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), met Amb Khalid Manzalawi, Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, on Monday and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthen the partnership. “Secretary (CPV and OIA) Ms Sripriya Ranganathan met H.E. Amb Khalid […]
India, US committed to sealing bilateral trade agreement: Commerce Secretary
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India is in regular touch with the United States over talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with both sides committed to the terms of the framework deal that was agreed upon in February, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Thursday. “Our sense is both sides are completely committed […]
India, Indonesia discuss strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing expertise exchanges
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) India and Indonesia held the 12th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) here, with the discussions focussed on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing expertise exchanges, and deepening military-to-military ties, the Indian Army said. “12th India-Indonesia Army-to-Army Staff Talks, AAST, are being held in Lucknow from 11-13 Aug 2026. The Indian Army delegation held discussions […]
South Korea, India vow closer ties in customs affairs
Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) The South Korean customs agency said on Wednesday it has agreed with its Indian counterpart to bolster cooperation in customs affairs and facilitate smoother trade between the two countries. The Korea Customs Service (KCS) said it met with officials from India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in New Delhi […]
India, Israel discuss development partnership and new avenues of cooperation
Jerusalem, Aug 10 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, met Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem on Monday and discussed development partnerships in several areas. “Amb JP Singh met Ms Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem today. Discussed the wide‑ranging […]
India, Russia to bolster ties in railways, UAVs, SJ-100 planes, critical mineral sectors
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India and Russia on Friday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in railway transport, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), SJ-100 regional planes, and critical minerals. The discussions for bolstering ties were held at the 12th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation under the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, […]
India, Sri Lanka agree to deepen ties in power sector
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the power sector at a meeting held here on Friday between an Indian team led by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and a Sri Lankan delegation led by Ports and Civil Aviation and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake. The […]
India, Cyprus discuss progress on migration and mobility agreement
Nicosia, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, on Friday met Nicholas A. Ioannides, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, and discussed progress on finalising the India‑Cyprus Migration and Mobility Agreement. “High Commissioner Manish met Nicholas A. Ioannides, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, and Charalambos Rousos, Permanent Secretary of the […]
India, Iran explore civilisational ties for education and research cooperation
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Education, and Masoud Shams‑Bakhsh, Acting Minister of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, on Friday met in Bhubaneswar and discussed the potential arising from civilisational ties between India and Iran. “Masoud Shams‑Bakhsh, Acting Minister of Science, Research and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met […]
India values friendship with Cote d’Ivoire: Mos Kirti Vardhan Singh
Abidjan, Aug 7 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday stated that India valued its warm and enduring friendship with Cote d’Ivoire, as he attended the country’s 66th Independence Day celebrations in Abidjan. “Warm greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of Cote d’Ivoire on the occasion […]