"By having a real commitment towards enhancing the growth of BIMSTEC. By finalizing a BIMSTEC Charter in 2024 and holding four Summits in the last decade, we are sending a strong message to that effect," he said.
She is the second African and first African woman to lead the association of 56 countries which make up a third of the world's population and more than a quarter of the United Nations membership.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar acknowledged the screening of The Diplomat in Israel, highlighting its relevance and shared insider's perspective.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional qualities, noting that PM Modi can talk to every leader in the world, adding that he is a "key geopolitical player nowadays."
In her remarks at the banquet, President Murmu said Boric is an inspiration for all young leaders and expressed happiness to know about his political journey from student politics to presidency. She further said India and Chile's political and economic priorities are complementary.
The Netherlands is looking to conclude negotiations on its strategic partnership with India hopefully "before this summer," Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Tuesday, emphasising that both countries have much to offer each other.
He said that PM Modi and the President of Chile witnessed the exchange of several bilateral documents and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and made press statements. He stated that PM Modi hosted a lunch in honour of Gabriel Boric.
Discussions were held on the national space programmes of both countries, bilateral space cooperation, space situational awareness (SSA), space security, Quad space cooperation, industry-level cooperation and commercial space collaboration.
Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp visits India to strengthen bilateral ties with India, discussing cooperation in trade, innovation, and emerging sectors like semiconductors and green hydrogen.