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Helsinki, June 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday reviewed the progress of India-Finland Strategic Partnership on Digitalisation and Sustainability with his Finnish counterpart Elina Valtonen in Helsinki.“Good to meet FM Elina Valtonen of Finland today in Helsinki,” EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.“Reviewed the progress of our Strategic Partnership on Digitalisation and Sustainability. Discussed cooperation on start-ups, AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, quan…

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India on Thursday sent a consignment of 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately three tonnes of medical supplies to support Maldives government in strengthening its immunisation coverage and safeguard public health, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated. According to the MEA, India’s timely assistance will help Maldives in addressing the increasing cases of measles and reinforce the response efforts of the government.”Maldives enjoys a special place i…

Sofia, June 11 (IANS) Emphasising the long-standing ties between India and Bulgaria, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that the relationship should be reshaped into a more contemporary and forward-looking partnership, with both sides sharing similar political outlooks.Addressing a press conference following his meeting with Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova in Sofia, EAM Jaishankar said, “Our discussions today had three dimensions. First, the bilatera…

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Ambassador of Uruguay to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, or the world is one family, saying that the Indian leader has consistently focused on addressing global challenges and promoting peace. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he said that PM Modi has established himself as a global leader whose contributions are expected to help build a better future for all. “Prime…

Sofia, June 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday visited the National Historic Museum in Bulgaria’s Sofia. Sharing pictures from his visit on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Visited the National Historical Museum in Sofia today. Explored its remarkable collection of artifacts spanning millennia and gained a deeper appreciation of how Bulgaria has preserved the many facets of its rich history and cultural heritage.”Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar arrived in Bulgaria on…

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, saying this remarkable achievement reflects the enduring trust and confidence of the people of India in his commitment to national development. “Making history, one day at a time. Congratulations to PM Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, with 4399 days in office today. Th…

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India’s approach towards West Asia is guided by its deep and distinct relationships with all key stakeholders in the region, including the United States, Iran, Israel and the Gulf countries.Speaking about India’s evolving foreign policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an interview with DD News, EAM Jaishankar said New Delhi’s interests today are far broader and more extensive co…

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that it should always be clear that the current government follows an ‘India first’ policy.“We should always be clear that we follow an India first policy. The test of any decision would eventually be what should be our national interest,” EAM Jaishankar said during an interview with DD India on ’12 years of Foreign Policy’. He also noted that a “big part” of diplomacy today is how to have an optimal positi…

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be visiting Bulgaria and Finland on June 10-11, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. The EAM will visit Bulgaria on Wednesday. During the visit to Sofia, he will meet with the Bulgarian leadership and hold discussions with his counterpart.According to the MEA, the External Affairs Minister will then visit Finland on June 11 to attend the 14th edition of the Kultaranta Talks, being organised on the …

Bucharest, June 9 (IANS) An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation on Tuesday commenced its study tour of Romania with engagement at Carol I National Defence University.“A 15-member NDC delegation, led by Maj Gen H S Bajaj, VSM, commenced its study tour of Romania with substantive engagements at Carol I National Defence University,” the Embassy of India in Bucharest wrote on X.“Discussions on strategic planning, geopolitics and emerging security challenges underscored the growing…