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EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Gambia on its independence day
The Gambia has a small but vibrant Indian community of about 1,600 people, mostly businessmen and traders.
 "EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Gambia on its independence day")
Parents of students studying in Ukraine worried over border tension
Indian Embassy in Ukraine had asked the citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily.
 "Parents of students studying in Ukraine worried over border tension")
Developments in Afghanistan will have ramifications to Central Asia: India
The situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated drastically since the Taliban took control of Kabul in mid-August last year.
 "Developments in Afghanistan will have ramifications to Central Asia: India")
US Congressmen hail Quad meeting, welcome stepping up cooperation
Quad or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue comprises India, US, Japan and Australia and foreign ministers of the countries had met recently in Melbourne
 "US Congressmen hail Quad meeting, welcome stepping up cooperation")
Sri Lankan FM to visit India to formalise economic relief package
In January, India announced a USD 900 million loan to Sri Lanka to build up its depleted foreign reserves and for food imports, amid a shortage of almost all essential commodities in the country.
 "Sri Lankan FM to visit India to formalise economic relief package")
EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community, concludes Melbourne visit
Earlier on Friday, Jaishankar said that Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is working together to further peace and stability and economic prosperity in the Indo-Pacific
 "EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community, concludes Melbourne visit")
EAM Jaishankar to begin his three-day Philippines visit on Sunday
The visit comes at a time when India signed a deal worth $375 million to supply 290 km strike range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines
Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting opportunity to review progress: Jaishankar
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a partnership of four nations, each of whom shares a commitment to openness, transparency and challenges coming out of the current global order.
Top diplomats at Quad seek to bolster cooperation for open Indo-Pacific
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a partnership of four nations, each of whom shares a commitment to openness, transparency and challenges coming out of the current global order.
 "Top diplomats at Quad seek to bolster cooperation for open Indo-Pacific")
US concerned over Moscow, China's deepening ties: Russian envoy
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met on Friday in China on the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympics and reaffirmed their close ties
 "US concerned over Moscow, China's deepening ties: Russian envoy")
America stands with India against Chinese aggression: US senators
Beijing is hosting the Winter Olympics amidst a diplomatic boycott by the US, European Union and several western countries over their allegations of human rights violations in Xinjiang
 "America stands with India against Chinese aggression: US senators")
Australia to host Quad Foreign Ministers meeting later this month
The last Quad Foreign Ministers meeting was held virtually in February last year
 "Australia to host Quad Foreign Ministers meeting later this month")
Jaishankar discusses current bilateral issues with US Secretary of State
The conversation between India and the United States comes at a time when the countries are preparing for the next edition of the "two-plus-two" foreign and defence ministerial talks
Pak ready to host SAARC Summit, India can join virtually: FM Qureshi
SAARC - a regional grouping comprising Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka - has not been very effective since 2016
 "Pak ready to host SAARC Summit, India can join virtually: FM Qureshi")
India's new ambassador to China faces Himalayan challenge to ease ties
In Beijing, Rawat replaces Vikram Misri who had a three-year stint and possibly not a single day without challenges
 "India's new ambassador to China faces Himalayan challenge to ease ties")
Shringla leaves for Myanmar; to hold talks with leaders, civil society
The powerful State Administration Council (SAC) is headed by General Min Aung Hlaing
 "Shringla leaves for Myanmar; to hold talks with leaders, civil society")
President Kovind holds talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart
In a reflection of close ties, India is also hosting a number of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh
 "President Kovind holds talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart")
Quad moving 'very effectively' in addressing problems: EAM Jaishankar
The minister spoke about India's technology-driven transition and particularly highlighted the way it handled the challenges that confronted the country following the COVID-19 pandemic
India in talks with EU, Australia and Japan to allay TRIPS waiver concerns
Last October, India and South Africa had submitted a joint proposal for temporarily waiving sections of TRIPS to help more countries, especially middle and low income ones access Covid-19 vaccines
 "India in talks with EU, Australia and Japan to allay TRIPS waiver concerns")
Modi launches India-led initiative to bolster infra in small island nations
Prime Minister Modi was joined by his British counterpart Boris Johnson on the second day of the COP26 climate summit
 "Modi launches India-led initiative to bolster infra in small island nations")
