Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The Great Nicobar project has assumed greater significance in the aftermath of the Iran war, with the Strait of Malacca continuing to serve as a lifeline for East Asia’s energy and economic flows. The project reinforces India’s strategic position at the gateway of the Malacca Strait, a report has stated.It noted that the ‘Malacca Dilemma’ has been a long-standing concern for Chinese strategists, prompting Beijing to pursue projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic…
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Auckland, July 11 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Saturday committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism, with the proposed Joint Working Group serving as one of several mechanisms to deepen collaboration in addressing these threats.Addressing a press briefing on the ongoing engagements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Zealand, Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said that India will continue to remind the international c…
Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) As INS Mahendragiri was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the indigenous stealth frigate would further enhance the strength of India’s eastern seaboard, expand the country’s blue-water capabilities, and reinforce its strategic presence across the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy formally inducted INS Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous stealth frigate built under Project 17A, during a commissioning ceremony held in…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Highlighting India’s growing global stature, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country has risen as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, a major geopolitical force and a key Indo-Pacific partner. Addressing a gala lunch hosted for PM Modi in Auckland, Luxon said, “Everyone here understands what it takes to build a strong partnership, and they take trust. It takes commitment, re…
Auckland/ New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Saturday reaffirmed their shared resolve to deepen cooperation in combating terrorism, enhancing cyber-security, and addressing other emerging security challenges.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon agreed to pursue greater engagement through regional and multilateral forums to promote global peace, security, and resilience.“The Prime Ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthe…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday announced that India and New Zealand agreed to elevate the ties to a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and providing a broader framework for expanding engagement in the years ahead.He described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit as a significant milestone in ties between the two countries, noting that it marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years.Add…
Tokyo/New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The 16th India–Japan Annual Summit held recently in New Delhi reaffirmed the strategic direction of bilateral ties rather than being defined by any single agreement. It reflected the steady transformation of the relationship beyond development assistance, infrastructure, and trade, a report has stated. The summit also reinforced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s central role in the partnership, with his leadership consistently translating broad goodwill into strate…
Melbourne, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emplaned for New Zealand after concluding his three-day visit to Australia. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Australia’s High Commissioner to India Philip Green and other officials saw off PM Modi at the airport.Earlier in the day, PM Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese launched the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap during a visit to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), marking a significant…
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India’s best strategy to get the best trade deal with the US is to wear down the opening position, not the relationship, keep the conversation warm, avoid public escalation, make limited and reversible offers, and wait for the Donald Trump Administration’s first demand to run into the US market costs, China-balancing needs and alliance fatigue, an SBI Research report said on Friday.Then bargain late, when Washington’s reservation price is clearer and India’s value a…
Melbourne, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Friday issued a joint statement after their Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne, announcing a series of landmark agreements across defence, security, energy, critical minerals, cyber technologies and trade that further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The two leaders also unveiled a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation and reaffirmed their shared commitment …