Wellington, April 1 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand Muanpuii Saiawi presented her Letter of Credence to New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro on Wednesday who conveyed her best wishes to the Indian diplomat for her new assignment. The presentation of credentials ceremony started with a traditional Maori welcome.”High Commissioner Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi presented her Letter of Credence to H.E. The Right Hon’ble Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand who conveyed he…
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Valetta, March 29 (IANS) India and Malta held fourth round of Foreign Office Consultations in Valletta and reviewed bilateral ties. The two nations agreed to take forward cooperation in sectors like Information and Communications Technology, healthcare, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and education. During the meeting, India and Malta discussed ways to deepen economic and commercial relations, particularly in the light of the recently concluded India-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (F…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Neena Malhotra, on Tuesday, expressed India’s commitment to South-South Cooperation for furthering science and technology collaboration ranging from affordable healthcare to smart agriculture to water and marine resources management with Global South partners. Malhotra adressed the ‘CSIR Capabilities Discovery Session’ with Ambassadors and High Commissioners of the Global South on Tuesday. The event was…
London, March 9 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a meeting with UK’s Minister for Latin America, Caribbean and Multilateral Chris Elmore on the sidelines of Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) on Monday, discussing strengthening cooperation between two nations and working with partners to advance Commonwealth reforms. India’s High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami and other officials were also present during the meeting.”Began Day …
London, March 8 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh attended the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting Ministerial Retreat in London on Sunday and called for a reformed, future-ready Commonwealth delivering tangible benefits for members. In a post on X, he said: “Starting the day’s engagements during my first official visit to the UK, participated in the CFAMM26 Minister’s Retreat at Lancaster House. Called for a reformed, future-ready Commonwealth deli…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley on her third consecutive electoral victory. PM Modi expressed readiness to work closely with Mottley to further strengthen bilateral ties for the benefit of the people of the two nations. “Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her historic third consecutive electoral victory. India deeply values its long-standing friendship with Barbados, which continues to expand acros…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) A New Delhi-based rights body, the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), on Friday, urged international election observers from the European Union, the Commonwealth and Japan to intervene with the Bangladesh authorities over alleged threats to indigenous Buddhist candidates contesting the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. The 13th general election to the 300-member Bangladesh Parliament is scheduled to be held on February 12. In a statement, the RRAG alleged …
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Britain’s King Charles III has written to President Droupadi Murmu, conveying his and Queen Camilla’s warm greetings to the government and people of India on the occasion of the country’s 77th Republic Day, while lauding the enduring and close ties between the two nations.In his letter to President Murmu, the King praised the enduring partnership between India and the UK, saying it is rooted in the shared values and mutual respect that define the Commonwealth. He also…
Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need for respecting differing viewpoints and criticism with dignity in legislatures, underscoring technology’s role in enhancing transparency in legislative and democratic processes.In a message to participants of the three-day 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC), which began in Lucknow, PM Modi said that this Conference provides an effective platform to the Presiding Officers of our Parliament and the…
Jaipur, Jan 17 (IANS) A 120-member parliamentary delegation representing 40 Commonwealth countries arrived in Jaipur on Saturday for a two-day visit and was left deeply impressed by the timeless beauty, rich history and architectural brilliance of the world-famous Amer Fort. The delegation was accorded a grand traditional welcome at Amer Fort, reflecting Rajasthan’s renowned hospitality.Folk music, traditional instruments and vibrant cultural performances created an immersive experience, offer…