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The Hague, May 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten adopted an ambitious roadmap on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship. Reflecting the shared values and trust, as well as increasing convergence and growing cooperation between India and the Netherlands, the two leaders decided to elevate the bilateral relationship to a “Strategic Partnership”.Addressing reporters following the d…

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…

New Delhi: India and South Korea have taken a major step toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announcing a comprehensive roadmap to deepen cooperation across trade, technology, and strategic sectors. The announcements came during President Lee’s first visit to India since assuming office, following delegation-level talks in New Delhi. During a joint press statement, the two leaders oversaw the exchange of mu…

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India and South Korea share a common outlook for the Indo-Pacific and will continue to contribute towards a peaceful, progressive, and inclusive region, adding that both nations convey a message of peace and stability amid global tensions. Addressing a joint press meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung following their talks here, PM Modi stated that India and South Korea agree that reform of global institutions i…

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares on Wednesday, discussing bilateral cooperation, including in trade, investments, defence, technology, education sectors besides people-to-people ties. EAM Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Spain for its support for deepening ties between India and European Union in various sectors.”Held wide-ranging discussions this morn…

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and respect for international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The two leaders also announced a new bilateral Indo-Pacific consultation mechanism. India welcomed Germany’s continued and growing engagement in the region, including activities under the Capacity Building and Resource Sharing …