Latest Strategic Partnership News & Updates

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Vietnam President To Lam’s visit to India elevated bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and will improve India’s access to critical inputs, generate substantial long-term benefits for exports, investments, and GDP growth, the industry chamber PHDCCI said on Thursday.Rajeev Juneja, President, PHDCCI said that the bilateral partnership creates a stronger framework for supply-chain resilience, manufacturing cooperation, digital connectivity,…

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on Wednesday, with talks focused on adding more vigour to the defence cooperation between two nations. During the meeting, Singh expressed India’s readiness to further deepen strategic partnership with Vietnam. “Had an excellent meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Vietnam Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi. India c…

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the Vietnamese President upon his arrival.Children in traditional costumes, holding the Vietnamese national flag and the Tricolour, also warmly welcomed the visiting leader.President To Lam arrived in Bihar’s Gayaji on Tuesday, where Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended a warm welco…

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Polish Ambassador to India, Piotr Antoni Switalski, stated recently that Poland is a “staunch advocate” of enhancing the relationship between the European Union and India across various sectors, including Defence, in light of the recent Free Trade Agreement (FTA).In an interview with IANS, Switalski expressed satisfaction with the interest of Polish companies in selling, manufacturing, and investing in India. He also noted that several Indian Defence companies have ind…

Berlin, April 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin on Wednesday, discussing deepening defence cooperation and tackling emerging geopolitical challenges. The two ministers discussed bilateral security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment, especially in the field of niche technologies. They also reaffirmed the commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperat…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Highlighting the “endless” possibilities between South Korea and India, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that the two nations will move forward as “steadfast partners” in building each other’s future together. President Lee stated that he is “deeply moved” by the life of President Droupadi Murmu, who has overcome social constraints and personal difficulties and has remained dedicated to the community and marginalised.As he wrapped up his three-day S…

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with the Commanding General of United States Army Pacific, General Ronald P Clark and senior officials in Honolulu with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. As he arrived at the US military base in Hawaii, General Dwivedi was accorded a Guard of Honour at Fort Shafter and also undertook an …

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Germany for an official visit from April 21-23 to further strengthen the defence partnership between the two nations. During his visit, Rajnath Singh is set to hold talks with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, and other senior leaders of the government.Discussions will focus on increasing defence industrial collaboration, strengthening military-to-military engagements and exploring opportunities in emerging sectors l…

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 …

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…