Hanoi, May 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid tributes to Ho Chi Minh, the founding father of Vietnam, at the Mausoleum in Hanoi on the occasion of his 136th birth anniversary. Singh arrived in Hanoi on Monday afternoon for a two-day visit to Vietnam, marking 10 years of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations, which was upgraded to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the State visit of Vietnamese President To Lam earlier this month.T…
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New Delhi, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) comes at a defining moment for West Asia. Amid rising tensions involving the United States and Iran, persistent concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, and shifting geopolitical alignments across the Gulf, India’s decision to deepen its engagement with the UAE is both timely and strategically consequential.What began centuries ago as maritime trade across the Arabian Sea has today evolved in…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on Wednesday, with talks focused on adding more vigour to the defence cooperation between two nations. During the meeting, Singh expressed India’s readiness to further deepen strategic partnership with Vietnam. “Had an excellent meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Vietnam Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi. India c…
Bishkek, April 28 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held meetings with his counterparts from Russia, China and Belarus on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek on Tuesday. Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov discussed key aspects of bilateral defence cooperation.”Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had a productive interaction with Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Mini…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the TKMS submarine building facility in Kiel, Germany, during his ongoing official visit, where he was briefed on advanced Naval technologies and capabilities.He was accompanied by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius during the visit to the shipbuilding facility, which is known for manufacturing cutting-edge submarines.In a post on X, the Defence Minister on Wednesday described the visit as “insightful”, highlighting the techn…
Berlin, April 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the members of the Indian community in Berlin and praised them for acting as a “strongest bridge” between the two countries, with contributions spanning across business, technology, healthcare, academia, and arts. He spoke about India’s rapid economic growth and technological progress and mentioned advances in infrastructure, start-ups, space, and digital innovation. He stated that the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision is aimed at s…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is not being selective about who could help bring the ongoing West Asia conflict to a close and would welcome any country’s involvement, including India, in efforts to end the war, the country’s Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Tuesday. “The United States would welcome their involvement as they have welcomed many other countries,” Gor told NDTV in an exclusive interview while replying to a question on whether India could play a role in…
Jerusalem, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the country as ‘historic’ in every sense, saying the Israeli people welcomed him warmly and celebrated the occasion like a festival. Speaking to IANS exclusively, Ambassador Singh said the visit marked a significant milestone in India-Israel relations, with both nations elevating their ties and signing 16 agreements across key sectors.“The two-day visit of…
Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Lauren Dagan Amos, a Tel Aviv-based expert who researches Indian politics and foreign policy, reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, saying there is an atmosphere of pride, gratitude, and excitement in Israel regarding the trip.According to Amos, India’s rapid economic growth, digital transformation, and strengthening diplomacy are key topics of discussion during the visit. She told IANS that people are very eager to see the Prime Minister, as he c…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras in New Delhi on Monday, holding discussions on advancing defence cooperation between India and Greece. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Greece.In a statement shared on X, the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, stated, “Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh…