Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdeva has strongly supported India's decision to ban imports from Pakistan, calling it a decisive and necessary step. Sachdeva emphasised the importance of extending the boycott beyond the government, urging people both in India and across the globe, includ
India and Angola underscored the urgent need for reforming the United Nations (UN) to reflect contemporary global realities, with both sides affirming their shared interest in ensuring effective transformation of international governance structures.
"China has a very strong presence not just in Angola but across Africa, but we have to also understand our strengths. There are certain areas where India can do very well. There are certain areas, perhaps China is already doing well, but not necessarily the competition," MEA Secretary Dammu
President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Angolan President Joao Lourenco at Rashtrapati Bhavan and thanked him for his support after the Pahalgam attack, calling for concrete global action against terrorism and praising Angola's peace efforts in Africa.
Angola President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and expressed his solidarity with the people of India.
India and Angola have decided to expand their energy partnership with New Delhi also offering to share its experience in digital public infrastructure, space tech and capacity building with the African nation.
India and Angola have decided to boost their defence cooperation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering $200 million worth of lines of credit in defence during the visit of Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco.
South Africa and Gujarat Titans speedster Kagiso Rabada's departure from the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League on April 3 was related to a sanction for testing positive for a "recreational drug".
While addressing a joint press briefing with Angolan President, PM Modi said, "India and the African Union are partners in progress and pillars of the Global South. Under Angola's presidency, the strength of India and the African Union's partnership will strengthen further..."
The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity and its partners unveiled a significant philanthropic initiative on Tuesday aimed at improving maternal and newborn mortality rates in Africa, as reported by Gulf News.