New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday announced the appointment of senior diplomat Pranay Verma as India’s next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, with concurrent accreditation to the European Union.In a press release, the MEA said, “Shri Pranay Verma (IFS:1994), presently High Commissioner of India to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium. He will also be accredited as Ambass…
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Gandhinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) Gujarat has explored potential collaboration with Luxembourg in green finance and long-term infrastructure development during a meeting between Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Gilles Roth in Gandhinagar, officials said on Thursday. The discussions focused on making use of Luxembourg’s expertise in green bonds and sustainable finance as Gujarat positions itself to expand its footprint in green energy, green financing and green growth.The…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Indian passports jumped five places in global mobility rankings in 2026, offering visa‑free, visa‑on‑arrival or eTA access to 55 destinations, a report said on Wednesday.The Henley Passport Index placed India at 80th spot sharing this rank with Algeria and Niger. Singapore, which topped the list, has visa-free access to 192 countries. Japan (188 destinations) and South Korea followed closely, highlighting the connection of travel freedom with the economic strength …
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Republic of France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, reflecting India’s growing engagement with Europe, an official statement said on Sunday.The visit was held from January 4 to January 9, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).During his visit to France, the External Affairs Minister called on French President Emmanuel Macron and held bilateral discussions with his …
Luxembourg City, Jan 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar interacted with the members of the Indian community in Luxembourg, appreciating their contributions in deepening ties between India and the European country.Addressing the Indian community, EAM Jaishankar underlined the growing expansion of India-Luxembourg partnership across several domains, including political, business and technology.Sharing the details of his meetings with Luxembourg’s leadership, EAM said,“I wou…
Luxembourg City, Jan 6 (IANS) Highlighting the role played by Indian community in Luxembourg’s growth in technical, digital and finance sectors, the European nation’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel on Tuesday called for deepening ties with India. In his opening remarks during a meeting with visiting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday, Bettel recalled his earlier visits to India as a member of parliament and as a Foreign Minister.Extending a warm welcome to EAM Jaishanka…
Luxembourg City, Jan 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India and Luxembourg can collaborate much more productively in fintech, space, digital world and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his opening remarks during his meeting with Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, EAM Jaishankar said that he looked forward to the talks and expressed confidence that both nations can benefit from the discussions.”I could see that we have a v…
Luxembourg City, Jan 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden on Tuesday, conveying warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussing growing cooperation in financial services, investments, technology and innovation between both nations. “Pleased to meet Prime Minister Luc Frieden of Luxembourg this morning. Conveyed warm greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Discussed our growing cooperation in financial services, investments, te…
Paris, Jan 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited an exhibition in Paris titled ‘Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France’ which showcased India’s textile heritage, expertise and craftsmanship, underscoring the strong cultural connection between the two nations.”Visited exposition ‘Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France’ in Paris this evening. The exhibition showcases India’s textile heritage, savoir-faire and creativity. It is also a rem…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, will be on an official visit to France and Luxembourg from January 4-9. During his visit to France, the EAM will meet French leadership and hold talks with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jean Noel Barrot. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “They will discuss the progress made under the India-France Strategic Partnership and matters of global importance. EAM will also address the 31st edition of the F…