Nilakshi Sinha, currently a joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Armenia.
Ausaf Sayeed, secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said India was 'looking forward' to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to India as the chief guest for the Republic Day function.
"We for the first time ever will hold joint military exercises with special forces participating together from Egypt and India in Udaipur, Jaipur and Jodhpur. And we are expanding our defence cooperation not only to joint exercises of air forces and naval but also in special forces," Hame
Egypt is a 'valued partner' for India as it plays a 'pivotal role' in maintaining peace and stability in the Arab world and Africa, a top official in the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Friday embarked on a four-nation visit. The countries are Cuba, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Bolivia and the tour is expected to conclude on January 20.
"Glad to meet @PhilipRBarton Permanent-Undersecretary at @FCDOGovUK today morning," Jaishankar on Monday tweeted on his official Twitter handle @DrSJaishankar.
The first Infrastructure Working Group Meet which is all set to begin in Pune from today under India's G20 Presidency, will focus on various facets of making cities economic centres of growth, financing urban infrastructure, and making it future-ready in all aspects.
"Deeply grieved on hearing about the air crash in Pokhara, Nepal. Our thoughts are with the affected families," the minister tweeted on his official twitter handle @DrSJaishankar.
Speaking at the Tughlaq's 53rd Annual Day Function, the External Affairs minister said, "On the Northern borders, China is seeking to change the status quo by bringing large forces, violating our agreements. Despite Covid, remember, this happened in May 2020. Our counter-response was stro
While addressing the gatherings at Tughlaq's 53rd annual function, Jaishankar said that national security is being tested in all countries, but India has had more than a fair share. These have ranged from insurgencies and wars to cross-border terrorism, especially terrorism.b