New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia demonstrates an important milestone in the evolution of Indo-Pacific strategy. The visit was not only a diplomatic reach to three nations but showcased India’s effort to develop a network of strategic partnerships linking Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, a report has detailed. “India’s Indo-Pacific vision has evolved significantly over the past decade. Initially shaped…
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Manila, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met new UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in Manila on Thursday, where the two leaders discussed deepening bilateral ties following the implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both sides also reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.Sharing the details of the meeting, EAM Jaishankar took to X and posted: “First meeting with Foreign Sec…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India and UAE held the 7th Joint Committee on Consular Affairs meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, where both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in all consular matters, including mobility, extradition and mutual legal assistance. During the meeting, the Indian side expressed appreciation for the measures taken by the UAE authorities to ensure welfare and well-being of the Indian community living there.In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randh…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, saying India and the UK would continue to strengthen their partnership across key areas including trade, investment, technology and defence. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said: “Warmest congratulations to Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. India and the UK are bound by shared democratic value…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A major outcome of the India–Australia annual summit, held in Melbourne last week, was the finalisation of the Administrative Arrangement under the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement between the two countries, which enables long-term exports of Australian uranium to India for peaceful purposes under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. Australia possesses the largest uranium resources globally, accounting for more than one-third of the global total. …
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Indonesia is seeking closer cooperation with India to draw on the latter’s experience in technology, digital transformation, public policy and innovation, a new report has said.The report from Times Kuwait said Indonesian officials have expressed interest in learning from India how to build a stronger innovation ecosystem, support startups and leverage technology to improve efficiency across public and private sectors.The move reflects Indonesia’s growing interest in …
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership after India and Australia concluded a uranium export agreement, saying the development reflected a dramatic shift in bilateral relations over the past decade.In a post on X, CM Sarma contrasted Australia’s stand in 2010 with the latest agreement reached during Prime Minister Modi’s visit, describing it as “the Modi difference”.”It is all about the right leadership. Chose w…
Melbourne, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Friday issued a joint statement after their Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne, announcing a series of landmark agreements across defence, security, energy, critical minerals, cyber technologies and trade that further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The two leaders also unveiled a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation and reaffirmed their shared commitment …
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) In a rousing address that electrified thousands of members of the Indian diaspora at the ‘Melbourne meets Modi’ event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased his trademark charisma, connecting deeply with the audience through heartfelt anecdotes, a bold vision, and infectious optimism. Speaking at the iconic Marvel Stadium, PM Modi asserted, “The world is witnessing the capability and credibility of India’s defence platforms. You must have seen a demonstration of thi…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Melbourne and discussed the remarkable progress achieved under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while reflecting on the strengthening of bilateral ties during Morrison’s tenure in office. Sharing details of the meeting on X, PM Modi said, “Always good to catch up with Mr. Scott Morrison, former Prime Minister of Australia. We had a great conversation on the India-Austr…