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"India, Suriname ties grounded in experience of colonialism"

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday highlighted the deep-rooted ties between India and Suriname and said that the partnership is grounded in the common historical experience of colonialism and that the two countries relations have evolved over a period of time and have stood the test of time.

2023-06-06T12:00:40.979512+00:00 IST

"Honoured to receive Suriname's highest distinction"

"I am greatly honoured to receive Suriname's highest distinction, the grand ribbon in the honorary order of the Yellow Star," President Murmu said in her acceptance speech on being conferred Suriname's Highest Civilian honour.

2023-06-06T10:59:07.158063+00:00 IST

'Re-introduction of Cheetahs given by Namibia a milestone'

India and Namibia have agreed to work towards closer cooperation in the field of energy, including in oil and gas, green hydrogen, and solar with the two countries also looking at ways to expand bilateral trade

2023-06-06T10:10:22.141989+00:00 IST

Prez attends celebrations to mark arrival of Indians in Suriname

In her address at the cultural festival, President Murmu stated that there are many similarities between India and Suriname. She said that the diversity of the people of Suriname has won her heart.

2023-06-06T03:39:45.503447+00:00 IST

IT Centre outcome of India-Namibia capacity building ties: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called the India-Namibia Centre of Excellence for Information Technology (INCEIT) at Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) an outcome of the development cooperation and capacity building partnership between the two countries.

2023-06-06T03:37:02.098564+00:00 IST

Jaishankar concludes 1st India-Namibia Joint Commission

"Pleased to conclude the 1st India-Namibia Joint Commission of Cooperation and sign its minutes. The roadmap of our growing partnership covers the domains of energy, infrastructure, wildlife conservation, trade and Investment, food security, digital, capacity building, health, defence and arts, culture, heritage and people-to-people linkages," Jaishankar wrote on Twitter.

2023-06-06T00:54:46.549952+00:00 IST

President Murmu to join celebrations in Suriname

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to pay tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Suriname today, accompanied by Surinamese President Chan Santokhi. The President will also attend cultural programs to mark 150 years of the arrival of Indians to Suriname.

2023-06-05T23:48:28.789830+00:00 IST

EAM meets diamond business owners from Gujarat in Namibia

"Good to see Indian diamond businesses from Gujarat active in Namibia. They are advancing our economic interests while building real friendships. The Namibian Government is appreciative of their contribution to the local economy," EAM Jaishankar wrote on Twitter.

2023-06-05T22:58:14.792723+00:00 IST

EAM inaugurates fully equipped IT centre at Namibia varsity

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated the Namibia University's fully equipped IT center, known as The India Namibia Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (INCEIT) built with Indian assistance.

2023-06-05T20:11:31.642006+00:00 IST

Suriname confers highest civilian award to President Murmu

Suriname on Monday conferred its highest civilian honour to President Droupadi Murmu- The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star, the first Indian to receive this award.

2023-06-05T20:10:32.706983+00:00 IST

Jaishankar visits Namibian Independence Museum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday visited Namibian Independence Museum and called it a reminder of Global South solidarity.

2023-06-05T17:47:52.664131+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Namibia Deputy PM discuss advancing ties

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Jaishankar underscored that the contemporary cooperation between India and Namibia should be build on political goodwill and growing development partnership.

2023-06-05T12:44:34.194743+00:00 IST

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Suriname

This is the president's maiden visit to Suriname and also her first state visit since assuming office in July 2022.

2023-06-04T22:27:52.870033+00:00 IST

World stood by our side at time of tragedy: EAM Jaishankar

"I received many messages and foreign ministers and friends from across the world. The Prime minister also received lots of messages. This is an example of how globalised today's world is and how the world is connected with India," he said further.

2023-06-04T21:33:06.483623+00:00 IST

Jaishankar arrives in Windhoek to strengthen ties with Namibia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in Windhoek to further strengthen relations with Namibia.

2023-06-04T13:43:28.978573+00:00 IST

Canada: 4 children dead after getting caught in tide

A spokesperson for the Quebec provincial police told CNN that emergency responders were called at 2 am on Saturday to Portneuf-sur-Mer, a riverside municipality on the northern shore.

2023-06-04T04:37:19.050619+00:00 IST

India-South Africa ties "deeply emotional": EAM S Jaishankar

The EAM began his address by paying homage to the victims of the horrific train accident that took place in Odisha on Friday evening.

2023-06-03T22:25:53.091505+00:00 IST

Watch me when I get back: Jaishankar on Rahul Gandhi's US remarks

While not naming Rahul, Jaishankar said, "I may differ strongly with someone but how I counter it ... I would like to go back at home and do it. And watch me when I get back."

2023-06-03T22:17:05.718942+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 jolts Somalia

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck 156 km N of Las Khorey in Somalia on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

2023-06-03T16:07:21.247122+00:00 IST

EAM calls on South Africa's Prez on sidelines of BRICS meeting

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Delighted to call on President @CyrilRamaphosa of South Africa along with other BRICS ministers. Conveyed personal greetings of PM @narendramodi. Value his guidance and thoughts on taking BRICS forward."

2023-06-03T13:44:29.476814+00:00 IST

Nine Indian sailors released after months of captivity in Libya

The crew, consisting of nine Indian sailors were released on May 31 and they were received by Ambassador to Tunisia Ngulkham Jathom Gangte when they reached Tripoli. They have been accommodated in a hotel there till their exit visa formalities are completed.

2023-06-03T12:14:53.695916+00:00 IST