Piyush Goyal, India's Commerce and Industry Minister, met with European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic in Brussels to discuss a new trade agenda and work toward a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union. The two leaders outlined key principles for
A high-ranking Ethiopian delegation visited Dubai Culture and Arts Authority to explore opportunities for collaboration in cultural development, innovation, and governance practices. The meeting emphasized strengthening bilateral ties and sharing expertise in institutional performance, with
Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the UAE's Federal National Council (FNC), and Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council of Oman, held a productive discussion during an official visit to Muscat. The session focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and furthering bilateral
In a post on X, Goyal added, "Engaged in productive discussions, reviewing bilateral trade ties and the progress of the India-EU FTA, and the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). Also deliberated on the global trade situation. Looking forward to working towards a fair, balanced, and equitable
Sharing a post on X, Piyush Goyal wrote, "Began my Brussels visit with a warm first meeting with@MarosSefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. We exchanged views on bilateral issues including trade ties and the India-EU Free Trade Agreement."
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, the strategic relations between the two countries during a phone call.
Accompanied by officials from the Indian Embassy in Yangon, the Consulate General in Sittwe, and the India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), Ambassador Thakur also met with local leadership to discuss bilateral development initiatives and community-focused programs.
This comes after the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed three entities--Indian Rare Earths, Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR), and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)--from the US Entity List.
Referring to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's recent meeting with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that this was the "highest level of engagement" between the two nations.
The MEA Secy also emphasised ongoing collaborations in energy and data sectors between India and Singapore. He said that both nations would sign an MOU in the direction
The two leaders discussed cooperation in futuristic sectors like semiconductors, digitalisation, skilling, and connectivity as well as ways to improve cooperation in industry, infrastructure and culture
"Singapore is a key pillar of India's 'Act East' Policy and our vision of the Indo-Pacific. This visit follows an eventful year in India-Singapore bilateral relations, the hallmark of which was Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore in September 2024, which also witnessed the