New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit to India emphasises the importance of the Quad partnership, the US Embassy in India stated on Friday. While sharing pictures of Quad Foreign Ministers on X, the US Embassy in India stated, “Standing together for a free and open Indo-Pacific. From supporting regional security to diversifying critical minerals supply chains, Secretary Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit to India emphasizes the importance of the Quad partnership.”…
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Amsterdam, May 14 (IANS) The Netherlands is not only one of India’s important trading partners but also serves as a gateway to Europe, India’s Ambassador in Amsterdam, Kumar Tuhin, said on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country.In an interaction with IANS, Tuhin said PM Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten are expected to discuss the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including trade and investment, technology, education, health, maritime cooperation, an…
Seoul, April 29 (IANS) Trade ministers of South Korea and Qatar agreed on Wednesday to expand the two countries’ cooperation in advanced industries, including artificial intelligence (AI) transformation of the manufacturing sector, semiconductor and biohealth, a Seoul ministry said.Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with his Qatar counterpart, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, in Seoul to discuss ways to expand economic and investment cooperation between the two nations, according to the Ministry of Trad…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The fourth India-Africa Forum Summit next month could mark the beginning of a more “deliberate, resilient, and equal partnership” between two of the world’s most significant rising powers, a report said on Tuesday. Writing for India Narrative, Nairobi-based journalist Zuri Amondi said that on May 31, leaders from across Africa and India will gather in New Delhi, for the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit — the first in over a decade — calling it renewal rather …
Washington, April 22 (IANS) Former US National Security Advisor (NSA) H.R. McMaster has underscored the urgency of strengthening US-India energy cooperation, saying that current global tensions highlight India’s need for long-term energy security. McMaster, who served as the national security advisor to President Donald Trump in his first term, said the energy crisis in the aftermath of the Iran war situation mirrors earlier disruptions during the Ukraine war.“This is very similar to the ene…
Washington, April 21 (IANS) Nuclear power and natural gas could anchor the next phase of India-US energy cooperation, as both countries look to cut costs, diversify supply chains and strengthen long-term energy security, according to a US-based expert.“There are plenty of opportunities right now,” said Dinsha Mistree, from the Hoover Institution of the prestigious Stanford University, pointing to nuclear energy as “very critical” for future collaboration between India and the United Stat…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s role in Nepal’s progress will become increasingly crucial as the Himalayan nation prepares to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status in November 2026, a new report has said.Completion of connectivity projects and the full realisation of the Agreement for Long Term Power Trade will reduce Nepal’s trade deficit with India, the report from East Asia Forum said.While Nepal aims to strengthen manufacturing capacity and boost exports to ensure a “smoo…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday said he had a “productive interaction” with US Secretary of State Wright and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi, focusing on the future of US‑India energy cooperation. The meeting comes in the backdrop of India’s historic passage of the Sustainable and Holistic Advancement of Nuclear Technology and Infrastructure (SHANTI) Bill, which paves the way for expanded civil nuclear collaboration.Ambassador…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Canada gains huge leverage from the complementary nature of both country’s economies, a new report has said.The report from Asian News Post highlighted that India’s fast‑growing consumer market, strength in services sector and manufacturing push pairs perfectly well with Canada’s resource base, advanced research and clean‑technology expertise.This complementary nature creates a natural b…
Dhaka, April 7 (IANS) The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said that Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s “goodwill visit” to India starting later in the day is expected to lay an “important foundation” for elevating the areas of cooperation between both countries to more productive and sustainable levels in the future. Rahman, said the ministry, will participate in the Indian Ocean Conference scheduled to be held in Mauritius on April 10-12, 2026 and, en route, make a stopover in New Delhi….