Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) India and Japan on Monday reviewed outcomes of recent high-level exchanges and senior-level talks while discussing measures to further strengthen bilateral ties. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, and Japan’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Hiyoshi Takehiro.”Today, I met with Hiyoshi Takehiro, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and engaged in a meaningful exchange of views on further developing the Ja…
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New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan for securing win in the country’s parliamentary elections and expressed readiness to working closely with him to further strengthen ties between the two nations. “Congratulations to Mr. Nikol Pashinyan on the impressive victory of the Civil Contract Party in the parliamentary elections. The renewed mandate reflects the enduring trust and confidence of the people of Armenia in yo…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Indonesia is a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said as the Southeast Asian nation’s Foreign Minister Sugiono held talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.The two ministers also co-chaired the 8th India–Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM).According to the MEA, “the two Ministers reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations under the India–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discus…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, co-chaired the 8th Indonesia–India Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing key priorities under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Sugiono stated that he looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Indonesia.”Delighted to co-chair the 8th Indonesia–India Joint Commission Meeting with Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Hailing ties between Nepal and India, visiting Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Sunday that the two nations share a “wonderful relationship” but noted that they have more opportunities to engage in terms of better cooperation in connectivity, tourism, and the energy sector. In an interview with IANS, Khanal stated that India and Nepal have “historical and good relationship”. He stated that he expects more high-level visits on both sides.The Nepalese minister …
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi on Saturday stated in a press release that India and Nepal agreed to further deepen and broaden their bilateral relationship during talks between Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, and the Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar. “Both sides agreed to further deepen and broaden the bilateral relationship through development partnerships, enhanced connectivity, and strong partnership on priority areas of mutual b…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday virtually handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage projects to Nepal under the Reconstruction programme post 2015 earthquake, after the meeting with his visiting Nepali counterpart Shisir Khanal.”Following up on the productive meeting with Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, handed over virtually 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage projects under Reconstruction Programme post 2015 Eart…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Emphasising that the enduring India-Nepal partnership is built on vibrant people-to-people ties, cross-border connectivity, and shared cultural heritage, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said that both countries have an opportunity to further expand cooperation into new and emerging areas such as startups, artificial intelligence, information technology, and renewable energy. In his opening remarks during a meeting with visiting Nepal Foreign Mini…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The government on Saturday dismissed media reports claiming that the Ministry of Finance’s secured printing press may be used to print question papers for the NEET-UG re-examination, calling the claims fake.In a post on social media platform X, PIB Fact Check said reports circulating in sections of the media linking the Finance Ministry to printing of NEET-UG re-examination papers were incorrect.“Several sections of the media are claiming that the NEET-UG re-examinat…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday congratulated Tone Kajzer on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Slovenia and expressed his desire to work together.Tone Kajzer, a former diplomat, was officially sworn in on Thursday evening, following a parliamentary confirmation hearing earlier that week. He assumed office under the newly endorsed right-wing coalition government led by Prime Minister Janez Jansna.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Congrat…