India and Bhutan announced their first rail connectivity projects linking Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the ₹4,033 crore plan will boost trade and access, while Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called the links vital for cargo, passenger movemen
India and Bhutan announced a new rail connectivity initiative as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the "exceptional trust" between the two nations. He said India remains Bhutan's largest development partner, committing ₹10,000 crore for its 13th Five-Year Plan, double the previou
Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro praised the growing India-Philippines ties, particularly in defence and infrastructure. She highlighted long-standing cooperation and recent agreements, while emphasizing the partnership's role in regional security and addressing th
India and France held the Second Meeting of the India-France Special Task Force on Civil Nuclear Energy in the national capital, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Anne-Marie Descotes.
Eminent Lawyer Rajiv Nayar was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, was awarded for outstanding work in Public Service
The 30-member PSC delegation, on its first-ever visit to Asia, was led by Delphine Pronk, Chair of the Committee, and included PSC Ambassadors of EU Member States along with officials from the European Commission and the European External Action Service.
India and Mauritius have reached an understanding on conducting trade in local currencies, with discussions now taking place between the central banks of both countries, said MEA foreign secretary Vikram Misri during a special briefing on Thursday.
Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam is on an 8-day visit to India. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Mauritius is key to India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Global South engagement, with strong ties reflected in multiple MoUs signed between the two countries.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday underlined the importance of taking diplomacy beyond the national capital while highlighting India's decision to extend a special economic package to Mauritius during PM Ramgoolam's ongoing State visit.
Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri here in Varanasi on Thursday during the leader's visit to India from September 9-16. He is scheduled to meet PM Modi later today.
During the meeting, they reviewed the multi-faceted India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covering the areas of trade, investment, defence, security, technology, energy, education, culture and people-to-people ties, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
"Congratulations to @YvetteCooperMP on your appointment as UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Look forward to working together to continue the strong momentum of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," Jaishankar said on Friday in a post on X.