Auckland/New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to Auckland has transformed India–New Zealand ties, shifting them from a largely friendly bilateral engagement to an institutionalised Strategic Partnership, a report has detailed. PM Modi’s visit to New Zealand elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, laying the groundwork for enhanced economic cooperation, stronger security collaboration and a shared vision for a free, open and prosperous Indo-P…
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Auckland, July 11 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Saturday announced the creation of a Strategic Partnership and unveiled a comprehensive ‘India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030’ to guide cooperation across key areas including political engagement, defence and security, trade, education, science and technology, culture and regional cooperation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met in Auckland on Saturday and endorsed the road map as a…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, on Thursday reaffirmed their shared commitment to an open and rules-based Indo-Pacific. They strongly opposed any destabilising or unilateral action to change the status quo and undermine regional peace and stability. The two leaders stressed the importance of being able to exercise rights and freedoms consistent with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of …
Tokyo, July 1 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed on Wednesday for a three-day visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. Prior to her departure, Takaichi highlighted the importance of Japan’s collaboration with India amid the growing uncertainty in the international situation, stressing that both nations share fundamental values and strategic interests.While addressing an informal press conference before departing for India, she said, “In the midst of…
Tokyo/New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, will visit India from July 1 to 3 and hold a Japan-India summit meeting with her Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Japanese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday. “Through this visit, we plan to discuss further strengthening of complementary cooperation toward economic growth through investment and innovation, as well as in areas such as energy and other economic security, under the Japan-India Joint Vis…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to New Delhi for an official visit from July 1-3 to attend the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. Takaichi will be travelling to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be her first official visit to India after assuming office.During the Summit, both sides are expected to review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation as well as discuss regional and global issues of mutual inte…
Hanoi, June 22 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships (INS) Udaygiri and Kavaratti arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday on a port call to foster professional exchanges and further strengthen maritime cooperation between India and Vietnam.“Indian Navy ships INS Udayagiri and INS Kavaratti, under the command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, YSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Ho Chi Minh City on a port call to foster professional exchanges and further strengthen maritime cooperation between I…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said in a statement that India and the United Kingdom share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, released amid the visit of the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. “India and the United Kingdom share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The historical ties have transformed into a robust, multi-faceted, mutually beneficial relationship over the years. The visit of F…
Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store on Monday reviewed the full spectrum of India-Norway relations, covering trade and investments, follow-up on the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), climate action and energy transition, blue economy and ocean governance, research and higher education, Arctic and polar cooperation, space, and talent mobility. Underscoring their shared commitment to sustainability and green grow…
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…