Tanzania’s President commends India’s role in Zanzibar’s development

Dodoma, June 30 (IANS) Tanzania’s President Hussein Ali Mwinyi on Tuesday commended India’s vital role in Zanzibar’s development during his meeting with the High Commissioner of India to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey. President Mwinyi received High Commissioner Dey at the State House in Zanzibar and commended India’s vital role in Zanzibar’s development, particularly in investments, vocational […]
India, Seychelles sign pacts to strengthen trade, digital payments, farm ties

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India and Seychelles on Sunday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, digital technology and agriculture following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during the Indian Prime Minister’s three-day State Visit to the Indian Ocean nation. The two countries agreed on several major initiatives, […]
India, Seychelles ties not transactional relationships, says Foreign Secretary Misri

Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Ties between India and Seychelles are not “transactional relationships”, Foreign Secretary (FS) Vikram Misri stressed on Sunday. “These are not transactional relationships, these are relationships based on respect, based on trust and based on friendship… if you were to really press me hard and ask me what do I expect, I […]
India and Indonesia seek to shape future of Indo-Pacific, more inclusive cooperation for Global South: Report

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The gradual rediscovery of Asia’s oldest relationships between India and Indonesia is the beginning of a new chapter through which the countries seek to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific, stated a report on Sunday. “The frequency of leadership exchanges, ministerial visits, strategic dialogues, defence consultations, think-tank collaborations, and institutional […]
India, Hungary discuss ways to deepen and expand partnership

Budapest, June 26 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Hungary, Anshuman Gaur, on Friday met Klara Breuer, the newly appointed State Secretary for Bilateral Affairs at the Hungarian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and discussed ways to deepen and expand the India-Hungary partnership. “A meeting to deepen our wonderful, warm ties with Hungary. Ambassador had an excellent meeting […]
India, US moving decisively towards finalising bilateral trade deal: Sergio Gor

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India and the United States are moving decisively towards finalising a bilateral trade agreement that could unlock new economic opportunities and deepen bilateral economic ties, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday as US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer arrived here for key trade talks with Union Minister […]
India and Kenya discuss strengthening climate action cooperation

Nairobi, June 23 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, on Tuesday held a meeting with the country’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry discussing strengthening of cooperation in the field of climate action. “High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika called on the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Hon. […]
NSA Doval underlines enhanced trust, deeper understanding between India and China

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, during his meeting with the visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, underlined that stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations will contribute to enhanced trust and deeper understanding between the two sides. “NSA also emphasised the importance of sensitivity being consistently displayed to each other’s […]
India, US to hold trade talks this week to finalise interim pact: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) India and the United States will hold ministerial-level trade talks this week as both countries seek to finalise the framework for the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) ahead of a key tariff deadline next month, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. US […]
Nepal not seeking British mediation on border issue with India: PM Balen Shah

Kathmandu, June 21 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah on Sunday clarified his previous statement regarding the possible involvement of the United Kingdom in resolving the Nepal-India border dispute, stating that Nepal is not seeking British mediation. During his first-ever appearance to answer lawmakers’ questions in the House of Representatives, the lower House of Parliament, […]