Foreign Affairs

Derisking global economy a key concern of G20 summit: EAM Jaishankar

The major concern of G20 would be to find ways of derisking the global economy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. Delivering a talk here on India's year-long G20 Presidency, Jaishankar said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government has tried to cushion the consumers as much as possible from petrol price increases and taken measures to keep inflation down. "Today, the world has learnt a lesson that security means not only physical security, not only economic security. It also means health security, food security. So, today we have to find a way of derisking the global economy, the way we would derisk a sector, the way we would derisk a business. That is a very major debate and I would say a very major concern of what the G20 would be looking at," he said. He further said there would be 15 ministerial-level meetings of G20 this year besides the President and Prime Minister-level conclaves in September. The COVID-19 pandemic has today left a very deep ..

Foreign secretary to visit Nepal, hold wide-ranging talks with counterpart

New Delhi and Kathmandu have jointly announced the upcoming visit of India's Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra to Nepal on February 13.

Canadian Minister on 2-day visit to India, to hold talks with Jaishankar

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly will begin a two-day visit to India on Monday to hold wide-ranging talks with her Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. The talks between the two foreign ministers will be held on Monday evening, officials said. Besides ways to boost bilateral ties, the two sides are also expected to focus on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of growing global concern over China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the region. In November, Canada came out with a comprehensive strategy for the Indo-Pacific that aimed to promote peace, resilience and security. Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy also listed India as a key player in the region and said Ottawa will focus on expanding economic engagement with New Delhi, including through deeper trade and investment as well as cooperating on building resilient supply chains. "India's strategic importance and leadership -- both across the region and globally -- will only increase as India, the world's biggest

Bangladesh doesn't want foreign interference in internal affairs: FM Momen

"The current government is committed to holding free, fair, transparent and inclusive elections under the Independent Election Commission"

Foreign secretary raises human trafficking issue during Myanmar visit: MEA

Reportedly, 38 Indian nationals, who were duped of job offers in Myanmar and were made to work under harsh conditions, were repatriated to India earlier this month

Prez to visit two Caribbean nations; first-ever visit by head of state: MEA

President Ram Nath Kovind will embark on a week-long visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) beginning May 15, in the first-ever tour to the two Caribbean nations by an Indian head of state. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday that the visit reflects a continuation of India's high-level engagement with the countries in the Caribbean region and emphasises its commitment to work with small island developing countries. "President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, will pay a state visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) from May 15 to 21. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to these countries," the MEA said in a statement. It said Kovind will be in Jamaica from May 15 to 18 during which he will hold delegation-level talks with his counterpart, the Governor General of Jamaica Sir Patrick Allen. The President will also meet Prime Minister Andrew Holness, and other dignitaries. The MEA said the President will address the ...

PM Modi returns home after concluding three-nation European tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home on Thursday after concluding his three-nation European tour during which he held a series of bilateral meetings to boost ties in a range of areas including trade, energy and green technology. "PM @narendramodi's 3-day, 3-nation tour was immensely productive. - Advanced trade & investment ties - Forged new green partnerships - Promoted collaborations for innovation and skill development - Strengthened the spirit of cooperation with our European partners," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted along with a picture of Modi waving before boarding the plane for departure. In a tweet earlier, the prime minister described his visit to France as "very fruitful". "My visit to France was brief but a very fruitful one. President @EmmanuelMacron and I got the opportunity to discuss various subjects. I thank him and the French Government for the warm hospitality," Modi said. Modi, who was in Paris for the final leg of his

PM Modi departs for Copenhagen in Denmark on second leg of Europe visit

Ahead of his departure, PM Modi thanked the German government for their hospitality during his "productive" visit.

Energy security to be among key areas of talks during Modi's 3-nation visit

Modi begins his visit to the three countries on Monday

Boris Johnson's visit launches a khas dosti

The British government's Integrated Review brought out in 2021 places a high priority on its partnership with India

A new indispensable power

No other capital should matter as much to New Delhi as Brussels

Pakistan PM Shehbaz withdraws foreign affairs portfolio from Tariq Fatemi

In a setback to Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he was forced to withdraw the appointment of seasoned diplomat Tariq Fatemi as his Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs

Lanka must ensure political stability before IMF deal: Dr Dushni Weerakoon

We have an economic crisis that has spilled out as a political crisis: Weerakoon

Sri Lanka seeks immediate funds as aid talks shift to Washington

In the absence of revenue from tourism, Sri Lanka has in recent times turned to countries including China and India for support amid a weak foreign-reserves position

Report of AUKUS parties asking Japan to join alliance 'inaccurate': US

"The reporting is inaccurate," White House spokesperson Psaki said during a press briefing on Wednesday

EAM Jaishankar arrives in New York, to meet UN Secretary General

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti received Jaishankar on Wednesday

India, United States to sign space MoU during 2+2 meeting in Washington

The Space Situational Awareness Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to protect the satellites of the two countries.

Sri Lanka crisis: State of emergency still in place as curfew lifted

The 36-hour long curfew that was imposed on Sri Lanka on Saturday evening has been lifted on Monday morning at 6 am but the country is still under the effect of a state of emergency.The curfew was imposed on Saturday from 6 pm in accordance with the powers vested in the President under the provisions of the Public Security Ordinance following protests outside the residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the country faces its worst economic crisis since independence.Namal Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, has resigned from all his portfolios."I have informed the sec. to the President of my resignation from all portfolios with immediate effect, in hope that it may assist HE & PMs decision to establish stability for the people & the govt of #LKA. I remain committed to my voters, my party & the people of #Hambanthota," Namal Rajapaksa said in a tweet.The 26-member Sri Lankan cabinet submitted ...

Imran calls for fresh elections; move to oust him blocked in Parliament

Prime Minister Khan, who had effectively lost majority in the 342-member National Assembly, made a brief address to the nation after a stormy parliament session was adjourned by Deputy Speaker Qasim S

Global lawmakers call on Saudi to block forcible return of Uyghurs to China

The global parliamentarians said China is carrying out a global campaign of threats and intimidation against Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hong Kongers, Chinese dissidents and other activists abroad.