According to Bagchi, India was not extended an invitation to this year's Belt and Road Forum by China. "I don't think we received an invitation this year," he said.
Around 1200 Indian nationals including 18 Nepali nationals have been brought back from Israel under 'Operation Ajay' and more flights will be planned as per the requirements, the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Thursday.
Taking to X, the Minister said, "Visited Muscat's historic Shiva Temple, known as Motishwar Mahadev, with a history spanning over a century, standing as a testament to the enduring cultural ties between India and Oman. Prayed for the lasting friendship between the people of India and Oman."
Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Wednesday held a meeting with Oman's Minister of Economy Said Al Saqri and discussed key aspects of economic relations between the two countries
Sumit Seth, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 2005 batch, has been concurrently accredited as India's next Ambassador to Costa Rica, as per a release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted their annual conference, the 10th Edition of "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in partnership with Tata Memorial Centre and Department of Atomic Energy, Ministry of Exter
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hailed India-Vietnam strategic ties and called it a "source of security, stability and progress in the region," while reaffirming the long maritime tradition between the two nations.
Expressing gratitude to his Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the evacuation of Nepal citizens from Israel, Nepal Foreign Minister NP Saud has said the help is appreciated.
During his address, the External Affairs Minister underscored that it is India's ability to seamlessly fuse its rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology that positions the country on the global stage.
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Tuesday said that if required, more flights will be operated on the basis of the upcoming situation, noting that five flights have already arrived in the last few days.
"Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V Muraleedharan will pay his third official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on 18-19 October 2023," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
"This is a very symbolic moment of our friendship...Mahatma Gandhi is without question one of the most iconic figures of our contemporary world and his contributions to truth, non-violence, independence and freedom of people have been recognised by the United Nations by proclaiming his bi