Seoul, April 17 (IANS) South Korea and the European Union (EU) agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul’s trade ministry said.The agreement was made during the inaugural Korea-EU next-generation strategic dialogue held in Seoul to help the two sides explore deeper cooperation in trade, supply chains and technology, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Friday’s …
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Berlin, April 15 (IANS) India and Germany held Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin and agreed to further deepen and diversify cooperation in areas of contemporary relevance, including critical and emerging technologies, defence, industrial collaboration, digital governance, renewable energy, green hydrogen, innovation, and development cooperation in third countries, the MEA said on Wednesday. During the meeting, the officials of two nations took stock of the current status of bilateral relati…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) In a colourful and symbolic start to America’s milestone anniversary, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has begun the ‘Freedom250 celebrations’ from New Delhi, unveiling vibrant auto-rickshaws (autos) adorned with images of US President Donald Trump and iconic American symbols. Taking to his official X account, Ambassador Gor expressed his excitement: “Thrilled to kick-off the #Freedom250 celebrations from New Delhi, previewing vibrant autos featuring @POTUS and iconic…
Tel Aviv/New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India and Israel must broaden their social base to build a more resilient, normalised, and forward-looking partnership. This calls for serious investment in mid-level and everyday engagement among students, professionals, workers, artists, researchers, tourists, and local communities — the social bedrock of a long-term strategic relationship, a report has highlighted.“For years, India-Israel relations have been defined by the language of strategy: defence,…
Washington, April 9 (IANS) India and the United States stepped up engagement across trade, defence and critical technologies as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a series of high-level meetings in Washington during his three-day visit.The talks spanned the Pentagon and the Department of Commerce, alongside a public-facing push to expand trade ties through a new digital platform.Misri joined Ambassador Vinay Kwatra to launch the India–USA Trade Facilitation Portal, described by the Indian Emb…
Washington, April 7 (IANS) The United States and India signalled fresh momentum in their strategic partnership ahead of a scheduled White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, even as a series of high-level meetings in Washington underscored growing alignment on security and political priorities.The White House said the President is scheduled to participate in a dinner with the US Ambassador to India. Gor is currently in the American Capital, holdin…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a new Japan-India Economic Affairs Division to help Japanese companies invest in India, as part of its strategy to bolster bilateral economic ties.”Through the establishment of the Japan-India Economic Affairs Division, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will further make public-private efforts to promote companies’ expansion of business and investment from Japan to India and to deepen cooperation in the area o…
Moscow, March 31 (IANS) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has expressed that Moscow is expecting a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral summit later this year, local media reported on Tuesday. “This year it is Russia’s turn to host the Russian-Indian summit. We hope that the Indian Prime Minister will take advantage of President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to pay an official visit to Russia at a convenient time,” Russia’s leading news agency Tass quoted Rudenko as s…
Warsaw, March 26 (IANS) India and Poland on Thursday held discussions on deepening political exchanges and economic ties, including in areas like electric vehicles, mining and shipping and enhancing educational, cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The talks were held between Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Pooja Kapur and Polish Secretary of State WT Bartoszewski in Warsaw.”Ms. Pooja Kapur, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs called on Polish Secreta…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Calling India’s push to diversify its energy and resource suppliers a ‘wise strategy,’ Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Agustin Caucino, said New Delhi had already been working in this direction even before recent global conflicts reshaped supply chains.Speaking to IANS here, Caucino said that India’s approach to reduce dependence on limited sources of energy and critical resources reflects long-term strategic thinking.“Even before the last evolutio…