As the Lok Sabha elections are being held in India across seven phases, the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti has said that it is "extraordinary" to witness the world's largest democracy execute the biggest election in the world.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday received and warmly bid farewell to the Italian Ambassador to India, Vincenzo De Luca during a formal farewell call in Delhi.
Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, handed over the working copy of the Letter of Credence to the acting Chief of Protocol, Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday.
"I never dreamed I'd have the honor and privilege of representing my country here in India, but what a year it's been," remarked Garcetti, expressing gratitude for the opportunity.
Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong on Friday said that India and China boast of being time-honoured civilizations and are each other's important neighbours.
Xu expressed gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs official, Eritrea's Ambassador to India Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam and officials from the Chinese Embassy for welcoming him upon arrival in Delhi.
Belarusian Ambassador to India, Mikhail Kasko thanked India for its support to Belarus in becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and emphasized readiness for active collaboration within the SCO dimension.
In an official post on X, EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, said, "Growing security inter-connectedness between European Union and Indo-Pacific region means more cooperation with Asian partners, including India."
UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali appreciated the rise in India-UAE trade by 16 per cent and emphasised that gold has played a significant part in the bilateral trade between the two nations.
The occasion, marked by a reception hosted by Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, showcased the burgeoning interest in collaborative ventures between Norway and India.
Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi on the occasion of Iran Army Day stressed that the Indian Ocean has connected two friendly countries (Iran and India) and has provided the basis for mutual cooperation between the two sides on maritime security.