The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described India as a land of opportunities that is driven by both technology and humanity.Addressing the Indian community at an event in The Hague, PM Modi said India is emerging as a key force in innovation, economic growth and global cooperation at a time when the world is facing multiple challenges.“India is a land of opportunities, which is driven by both technology and humanity,” the Prime Minister stated.“This decade i…
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The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Lauding the Indian community’s vibrancy, enthusiasm and spirit of celebrating life which always remains alive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said while history has witnessed numerous civilizations being wiped out, India’s diverse culture still beats in the hearts of its people today. Addressing a huge gathering of the Indian diaspora during his visit to the Netherlands on Saturday, PM Modi described The Hague as a “living symbol of Indian friendship”.Begin…
Amsterdam, May 15 (IANS) The Indian community in the Netherlands expressed its excitement about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country on Friday while hailing the country’s enormous rise in the last decade. PM Modi, on the second leg of his ongoing official visit, will be visiting the Netherlands from May 15-17. During the visit, he will be meeting the Netherlands King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Prime Minister Rob Jetten. Various agreements forming part of the strategic pa…
Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the attacks on UAE and praised President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s leadership for showing restraint and courage during the difficult times. During his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, PM Modi expressed gratitude to UAE government and the royal family for taking care of Indian community during the difficult time.PM Modi said, “We strongly condemn the attack that took pla…
Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi on Friday as he began the first leg of his five-nation tour. PM Modi is scheduled to hold talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on key areas of cooperation including trade, investment, energy security, and people-to-people ties.Earlier, UAE F16 jets escorted PM Modi’s plane as it entered UAE’s airspace.”The visit will serve to promote the significan…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday to advance the bilateral ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. During his visit, PM Modi will meet the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, exchange views on bilateral issues and energy cooperation, and discuss ways to advance the bilateral relations.“They will also discuss ways to advance the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
Paramaribo, May 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, currently on a visit to Suriname, held a series of talks with top leadership and other officials of the South American nation to discuss ways to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. As he arrived in Paramaribo on Wednesday (local time), EAM Jaishankar was warmly welcomed by his counterpart, Melvin Bouva.Both leaders later held a bilateral discussion. Along with the Indian officials, the EAM then m…
Kuwait City, May 5 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Paramita Tripathi held a meeting with Kuwait’s Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah on Tuesday, discussing ways to strengthen strategic partnership between the two nations across several sectors, including in emerging areas of technology, research and innovation. Both sides also discussed regional developments. Ambassador Tripathi reiterated India’s solidarity with Kuwait and its support for peaceful resolut…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday that it is monitoring the developments in West Asia and their efforts are focused on ensuring the safety and welfare of the Indian community in the region. While addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Monday, Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, stated that Indian embassies and consulates are operating round the clock helplines to provide assistance to people. He state…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) As the overall flight situation in the Gulf region continues to improve, Air India and Indigo are also planning to resume flight operations from Qatar to India soon, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday.With Qatar airspace partially open, Qatar Airways is already operating flights to various destinations in India, according to a statement issued by the MEA.Additional flights are now operating from the Middle East, with around 105 flights expected on Mon…