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MEA says political colouring shouldn't be attributed to India-Russia trade
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Talking about the US statements, threatening India with 'consequences' for continuing trade relations with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the country is very open about its special economic relationship with the Russians
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Jaishankar meets Secretary to Mauritius' Cabinet NK Ballah, says bilateral
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Secretary to the Cabinet of Mauritius NK Ballah in New Delhi and said the bilateral cooperation between the two countries was progressing from strength to strength.
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India, US to hold 2+2 dialogue on April 11 to review bilateral partnership
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): India and the US are set to hold the 2+2 dialogue between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and their respective American counterparts on April 11 (Sunday).
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MEA defends Myanmar's participation in BIMSTEC, hopes for restoration of d
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday while citing Myanmar's geographical importance defended the country's participation in the BIMSTEC virtual summit and added that India desires to see the restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
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India doesn't comment on a country's internal matters: Bagchi on political
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday refused to comment on the ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan, saying India does not comment on the internal matters of a country.
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India ready to continue working with Sri Lanka for post-COVID economic rec
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In line with its "neighbourhood first" policy, India stands ready to continue working with Sri Lanka for rapid post-COVID economic recovery, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday.
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Over 8000 Indians lodged in foreign jails: MEA
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Over 8000 Indians are lodged in different foreign jails, with a majority of them imprisoned in the gulf countries, informed Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan at the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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India set to hold G20 presidency starting December 1, 2022
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on the manner in which India is preparing to assume the responsibility of the Presidency of G20 this year in December, the Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh on Thursday elaborated upon
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India plans to issue e-passports to its citizens starting this year: Mural
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Thursday said that the government is planning to issue e-passports to its citizens, starting in 2022-23.
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MoS Muraleedharan says India desires normal ties with Pakistan, onus on Is
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Emphasizing the need for a good and healthy relationship with neighbouring countries, Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Thursday said India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan and is committed to addressing iss
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India, Netherlands sign four agreements during President's state visit
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], April 7 (ANI): India and Netherlands signed four agreements on the sidelines of President Ram Nath Kovind's state visit to the Netherlands, Minister of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West), Sanjay Verma informed on Wednesday.
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We should play our role, be less concerned about giving 'gyan' to world ov
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Noting that India should look at its national interests effectively and be less concerned about "giving gyan" to the world over foreign policy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the government is "very, very focussed" in its dipl
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