Muscat, July 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Oman on Thursday after concluding his latest visit to Kuwait.”Glad to arrive in Oman today. Appreciate the warm reception by Sheikh Ahmed Al Maskari, Director General of Oman’s Foreign Ministry,” EAM Jaishankar wrote on social media platform X.On Wednesday, the EAM called on Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, thanking him for supporting the Indian community’s welfare and well-being whil…
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Auckland, July 9 (IANS) The Indian community in New Zealand remains quite excited over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country starting Friday. Speaking with IANS, a member of the Indian community highlighted that it would be after four decades that an Indian PM will be arriving in New Zealand.”We are delighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting New Zealand. I still remember the last visit by an Indian Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, in 1986. I had the opportunity to atten…
Auckland, July 9 (IANS) The Indian community in New Zealand is eagerly waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Auckland on Friday in what would be the first official visit of an Indian PM to the country in four decades. In an interview with IANS, former Consul of India in Auckland Bhav Dhillon highlighted the growing bilateral ties between two nations, citing the recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the air connectivity agreement. He also described the eagerness of Indian…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that discussions with Australian leaders during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Australia reflected their strong appreciation for the people-to-people relationship between the two nations while they also acknowledged concerns over changes to the student visa assessment framework and processing delays. Dismissing reports suggesting restrictions on new applications, Misri said that Australia has assured India …
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is aiming to become a developed nation with the building of a new manufacturing ecosystem “from chips to ships” and is working on 6G technology to lead global innovation. Addressing the Indian community in Melbourne, Prime Minister Modi added that India has grown from a few hundred to over two lakh registered startups, with more than 4,000 new ventures launching every month.He praised the youth of India for transfo…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “true friend of Australia”, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said that it was an honour to host the Indian leader as he welcomed him to packed Marvel Stadium in Melbourne during an Indian community event. The Australian PM admitted that the stadium has hosted many memorable events over the years, but none more significant than the Indian community gathering.Addressing the massive Indian community gatherin…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Thousands of people gathered at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening, local time, to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chants of ‘Modi’, ‘Modi’ creating an electric atmosphere at the venue which has hosted many iconic events in the past. As PM Modi walked in with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, he was greeted with a huge roar showcasing the huge excitement amongst the crowd, majorly comprising members of the Indian diaspora.The enormous crow…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) More than 30,000 people have gathered in Melbourne ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to Indian community at Marvel Stadium, making it one of the largest gathering ever for any world leader in Australia.The massive turnout in the event titled “Melbourne Meets Modi” reflects the enthusiasm of Indian diaspora, with the venue echoing with chants of “Modi, Modi” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”Melbourne’s iconic Marvel Stadium is buzzing with electrifying atmospher…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a ceremonial welcome in Melbourne as he officially began his visit to Australia. He was also accorded a Guard of Honour. PM Modi was warmly welcomed by his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, as he arrived for the ceremonial event at the Government House Victoria.National Anthem of India resonated as Australian forces aligned to give a ceremonial welcome to PM Modi.Earlier in the day, PM Modi and his Australian coun…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, as the leaders arrived for the India-Australia CEO Forum on Thursday. Albanese welcomed PM Modi, and both leaders posed for a photograph. PM Modi will later address leading business leaders from both countries.The CEO Forum meets annually and provides advice to heads of government on ways to enhance economic prosperity for both India and Australia. Throughout the year, the CEO Forum convenes a…