External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday dismissed criticism over delays in signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and its important partners and said the government is considering merits and risks.
Around 70 per cent of urban households have access to piped water supply and around 42 per cent have access to sewerage facilities as of today, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed Parliament on Monday.
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan visited the Embassy of Kuwait in Delhi and paid condolences on the demise of the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, visited the Embassy of Kuwait in Delhi Monday morning to express condolences and pay respects following the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait.
Ministry of External Affairs' Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi paid a three-day visit to Madagascar from December 15 to 17 and interacted with prominent Malagasy business leaders to discuss ways to enhance trade-economic cooperation between the two countries
On the issue of allegations made by the US and Canada regarding pro-Khalistani elements, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar emphasised that the two issues are not the same, adding that India is open to looking into the matter.
Taking a sharp dig at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it is like an "old club" where member nations are unwilling to admit new members as they perceive it as losing the grip.
The Union Minister will deliver personal letters of condolences from the President and Prime Minister to the new Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as per a release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).