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Dushanbe, April 1 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, called on Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Wednesday, discussing bilateral ties, regional and global matters of common interest. During his visit to Dushanbe, Sibi George also co-chaired the fifth round of India-Tajikistan Foreign Office Consultations along with Tajikistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Idibek Kalandar, the MEA stated on Wednesday.The two sides …

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) In a significant step for India’s cultural diplomacy, the country will send its first officially organised national youth arts delegation to the 1st Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.The 65-member Indian delegation will depart for Bishkek on March 22, which currently holds the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Chairmanship. The Games are being hosted by the city administration in collaboration…

Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended his greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on India’s 77th Republic Day while reflecting on the pragmatic approach from both countries of prioritising dialogue, confidence-building measures, and regional engagement. “President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on India’s 77th Republic Day. It should be the right choice for China and India to be good-neighbourly friends and pa…

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) India on Friday once again expressed support for inclusive and fair elections in Myanmar, having participation of all the stakeholders. “On elections in Myanmar, we have said what our position is. We want that there will be inclusive and fair elections in which all stakeholders participate. We understand, as you rightly said, and we have seen reports, that two rounds of elections have been held. Further rounds will be held subsequently. We do have people who have travell…

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India on Friday expressed support for democratic transition and free, fair as well as inclusive elections in Myanmar. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday that India stands for peace, stability and return of normalcy in Myanmar.When asked about whether India has sent any observers for the elections set to be held in Myanmar, Jaiswal responded, “On Myanmar, we stand for democratic tran…