Govt okays guarantees worth Rs 92,000 crore in February-March to boost MSMEs
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The government has approved more than 5.27 lakh guarantees worth Rs 92,000 crore for MSMES during February–March this year, demonstrating strong institutional support for the sector amid the global challenges triggered by the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on Wednesday. Over 20 […]
Russian FM Lavrov arrives in China for two-day visit amid West Asia conflict
Beijing, April 14 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to discuss the bilateral cooperation across key sectors, as well as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. Earlier on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that during his visit to China from April 14-15, […]
West Asia conflict: India, Qatar stress need for negotiation to ensure energy security
Doha, April 6 (IANS) India and Qatar stressed the need to halt the “unjustified Iranian attacks” on several Gulf nations during a phone conversation between Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, the West Asian nation’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Both leaders also stressed the […]
Govt to roll out new measures to support exporters amid West Asia conflict: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the government is preparing a fresh set of measures to help Indian exporters navigate disruptions in global trade caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He indicated that several decisions are currently under consideration across ministries and are likely to […]
EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with Iranian Ambassador
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “Met with Iran’s Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia. Appreciate the support provided to Indians in Iran […]
EAM Jaishankar, Israeli counterpart Sa’ar discuss West Asia conflict
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar held a telephonic conversation on Thursday over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its repercussions. Following their conversation, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X: “Had a telecon with FM Gideon Saar of Israel this evening. Exchanged views on […]
India’s neutral stance in West Asia conflict serves national interest: Former MEA official
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Riva Ganguly Das, former Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said on Saturday that India’s position on the ongoing West Asia conflict is guided primarily by its own strategic and economic interests, adding that maintaining a neutral stance has worked in New Delhi’s favour. Speaking about the growing […]
West Asia conflict: EAM Jaishankar and Iranian counterpart discuss role of BRICS
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held another telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral cooperation and matters concerning BRICS, where India is the current chair and Iran a member of the grouping. This marked the fourth such conversation between the two ministers amid […]
EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with French counterpart Barrot
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday. “Appreciate the exchange of assessments today with FM Jean-Noel Barrot of France on the West Asia conflict. Look forward to continuing it in person,” EAM […]
