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PM Modi set to address special session of Guyanese Parliament today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a special session of the Guyanese Parliament on Thursday, the 14th such instance of him speaking in parliaments of foreign nations. Officials said Modi holds the distinction of addressing the highest number of foreign Parliaments as prime minister. His 14 addresses are double the number of similar such speeches delivered by his predecessor Manmohan Singh, they said, adding that Indira Gandhi had addressed foreign legislatures four times while Jawaharlal Nehru did it three times. Rajiv Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered two such addresses while others like Morarji Desai and PV Narsimha Rao addressed only once, they said. Since taking the office in 2014, Modi has delivered speeches in legislative chambers across the world, from the Americas to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. "His addresses, which transcend continents, are a testament to India's growing influence on the global stage," an official asserted. Modi has addressed the j

PM Modi meets Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell; discusses cooperation, ties

Discussions focused on development cooperation in areas such as education, ICT, healthcare, food security, cricket, capacity building, and sustainable development

PM Modi meets Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne at India-CARICOM summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown on Thursday, where the two leaders discussed key issues related to trade, investment, and climate change action.The MEA on X said, "PM @narendramodi met PM @gastonbrowne of Antigua and Barbuda on the margins of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit today. PM congratulated PM Browne for successfully hosting the 4th SIDS conference. PM Browne appreciated the 7 pillar CARICOM plan put forth by the PM at the Summit.""The leaders exchanged views on issues of trade & investment, capacity building for SIDS, and climate change action. PM Browne announced support for India's permanent membership of the UN Security Council," the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal added in his post.Earlier, PM Modi had bilateral talks with Prime Minister Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago during the same summit. In a post on X, PM Modi shared that the two leaders ...

Eager to deepen cooperation with Caribbean nations across sectors: PM Modi

PM Modi, who arrived in Guyana on Wednesday, is the first visit by an Indian head of the state in more than 50 years

Jaishankar, China FM agree to resume boundary talks, discuss direct flights

India and China to resume special representative-level talks on boundary issues, focus on stabilising ties and direct flights

India vital partner, UK committed to foster deeper collab: British minister

The UK is committed to foster deeper cooperation with India as it is a "vital" partner and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, British Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West said on Monday as she embarked on a two-day visit to the country. West will continue to unlock the full potential of the UK-India partnership and drive forward greater growth for both countries building upon the ambitions set out by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his visit to New Delhi in July, a British government readout said. She will also reiterate that the UK remains committed to negotiating a mutually beneficial free trade agreement and bilateral investment treaty, it added. "I am delighted to be visiting India for the first time as Minister for the Indo-Pacific," West said. "As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India is a vital partner," she said. Minister West's visit will include a meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs where she will reinforce the UK's ...

Lots of excitement for PM Modi's visit: Indian envoy to Brazil Suresh Reddy

Discussing India-Brazil bilateral relations, Reddy described the partnership as dynamic and noted a significant rise in trade and exchanges between the two nations

India-Philippines mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, unveil special logo

Following the event, Jaishankar also shared a post on X and expressed gratitude adding that he also highlighted the logo, which captures both nations' special relations

Jaishankar meets Italian Ambassador, discusses India-Italy strategic ties

He had previously remarked on the relationship between the two countries

Russia's First Dy PM to visit India for discussing economic cooperation

Manturov will participate in the plenary session of the Russian-Indian Business Forum in Mumbai on November 11, where the focus will be on expanding economic and business cooperation

EAM Jaishankar begins Singapore state visit, meets deputy PM Gan Yong

On the second leg of his two-state visit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who landed in Singapore on Friday met with Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and discussed with him ways to take forward contemporary bilateral partnership, with a focus on areas like industrial parks, innovation and semiconductors.Sharing the details on the social media platform X, Jaishankar wrote, "Started my visit to Singapore by meeting DPM & Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong".He shared that the two leaders, "Discussed taking forward contemporary partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, green energy, skilling, innovation and semiconductors".Jaishankar is also set will also address the 8th Roundtable of ASEAN - India Network of Think Tanks.The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) comprises Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.India has a strengthened and multi-faceted relationship with ASEAN ...

India see an opportunity: EAM on supply chain reordering post US results

Jaishankar identified 4 to 5 important consequences of US-India relationship following US results, including the reordering of supply chains, geopolitical hedging, digitisation and talent mobility

EAM Jaishankar calls on Australian PM Albanese, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed ways to deepen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. During the meeting, Jaishankar also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greeting to Albanese. The minister is on an official visit to Australia from November 3-7. "Delighted to call on PM Anthony Albanese in Canberra today. Conveyed warm greetings of PM @narendramodi. Value his guidance for deepening India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," Jaishankar wrote on X. Earlier, Jaishankar met Peter Dutton, the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. "Shared perspectives on global issues and appreciate his support for our bilateral ties," Jaishankar said after meeting Dutton. He also met New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters in Canberra. "Discussed education, technology, agriculture, technology and people-to-people ties. Also exchanged views on Indo-Pa

Whatever the verdict, relationship with US will grow: EAM on US elections

Under the leadership of former US President Donald Trump, significant reforms were seen in the US which included renegotiating trade agreements with various countries, reforming the US Tax code

Australian FM raises allegations of targeting Sikhs with EAM Jaishankar

Australia's foreign minister said Tuesday she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has targeted Sikh activists in Canada. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she discussed the Canadian allegations with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar while he was in the Australian capital, Canberra. India has denied Canada's allegation that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered the targeting of Sikh activists inside Canada. Wong said her message to the Sikh community was that people have a right to be safe and respected in Australia, regardless of who they are. We've made clear our concerns about the allegations under investigation. We've said that we respect Canada's judicial process, Wong said at a news conference with Jaishankar. We convey our views to India as you would expect us to do and we have a principled position in relation to matters such as the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary and also, frankly, the sovereignty of all countries, she ...

India is growing, but it wants to grow with world: Jaishankar in Australia

India, which is on the path of growth, wants to grow with the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, stressing that there is genuine goodwill and desire among nations to work with India. Jaishankar arrived here earlier in the day on the first leg of his two-nation tour which will also take him to Singapore. "Namaste Australia! Landed in Brisbane today. Look forward to productive engagements over the next few days to take forward the India-Australia Dosti," he posted on X. Addressing the Indian community here, Jaishankar said: "India will grow. India is growing, but India wants to grow with the world." When India looks at the world, it sees opportunities, he said. "We are optimistic. There may be problems, but overall, we think the world has goodwill and a desire to work with India. We see a sentiment overall in the world for India to succeed and it's important we harness that sentiment," Jaishankar said. He mentioned that there are numerous opportunities fo

Friendships not exclusive, especially in multi-polar world: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said friendships are "not exclusive", particularly in a multi-polar world. In his address at a book launch here, the minister also said India is today positioning itself as a "Vishwa Mitra" and "we seek to be friends with as many as possible". This obviously generates goodwill and positivity towards India. It is reflected in the growing contribution the country makes to global good and in its closer engagement with the international community, the external affairs minister said, adding that in some ways, this is "diplomacy 101". He said this at the launch of a book, titled "Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partner", written by scholar Sreeram Chaulia. In his address, Jaishankar underlined that friends are not always black and white, nor will friendship be linear in development. Friends in the final analysis are "always work in progress", he added. "In an imperfect, competitive and evolving global order, let us take these approx

Action to be taken under established procedures: MEA on Anmol Bishnoi case

In the wake of Mumbai police seeking extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother Anmol, the external affairs ministry on Saturday said these matters come under legal domain and so action will be taken under established procedures. The proposal was sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs after the US authorities informed Mumbai police about his presence in their country, a senior police official said in Mumbai on Saturday. Anmol Bishnoi has been named as an accused in some high-profile crimes, including the Baba Siddique murder case. "You spoke about Anmol Bishnoi. Investigation is underway. Probe is in progress. These matters come under legal domain. And, since these things come under legal domain, so under established procedures, action will be taken on this issue," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters in Delhi. He was asked if the US has shared any details on the brother of Lawrence Bishnoi for extradition. Last month, the Mumbai police's crime bran

Govt accuses Canada of putting its consular officials under surveillance

India on Saturday accused Canada of indulging in "harassment and intimidation" of Indian consular staff there by putting them under audio and video surveillance in "flagrant violation" of diplomatic conventions. Responding to a query during a media briefing here, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said India has "formally protested" to the Canadian government. He was asked about reports claiming that many Indian diplomats in Canada were allegedly under surveillance amid the diplomatic standoff. "Yes, some of our consular officials were recently informed by the Canadian government that they have been and continued to be under audio and video surveillance. Their communications have also been intercepted. We have formally protested to the Canadian government, as we deem these actions to be in flagrant violation of relevant diplomatic and consular conventions" Jaiswal told reporters. "By citing technicalities, the Canadian government cannot justify the fact that it is indulging in .

Jaishankar to visit Australia, S'pore from Nov 3-8; to attend Asean event

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Australia and Singapore from November 3 to 8 during which he will meet leaders of the two countries and address the 8th Roundtable of ASEAN, an official statement said on Saturday. Jaishankar will co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra, the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "EAM will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session of the 2nd Raisina Down Under to be held in the Australian Parliament House. EAM is also scheduled to have interactions with Australian leadership, parliamentarians, members of the Indian diaspora, business community, media and think tanks," it said. During the visit, Jaishankar will travel to Brisbane and inaugurate India's fourth consulate in Australia, it added. At the second India-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue held in Delhi in November last year, both sides had ..