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India open to resuming Venezuelan crude imports based on commercial viabil
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
India reaffirmed it remains open to sourcing crude oil from Venezuela and other regions based on commercial viability. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted Venezuela as a long-standing energy partner, noting India's pragmatic, market-driven approach to securing crude supplies.
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Energy security of 1.4 billion people remains "supreme priority": India re
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
India reaffirmed that energy security for its 1.4 billion people remains its supreme priority, pushing back against Donald Trump's claim on Russian oil. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed diversified sourcing, while PM Narendra Modi confirmed the US trade deal without referencing o
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"Visit will further strengthen cordial relations", says MEA on Comoros' FM
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Foreign Minister's visit to the capital will further strengthen cordial relations between India and the Union of the Comoros.
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Palestinian minister's visit "reaffirms India's partnership with people of
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Through an X post, the MEA spokesperson said, " Warm welcome to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, H.E. @VarsenAghShahin, as she arrives in India to participate in the 2nd India Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The visit reaffirms India's partnershi
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"Delighted to welcome Sudan FM for India-Arab meet," says MEA spokesperson
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
n an X post, he said, "Delighted to welcome H.E. Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Republic of Sudan, for the second India Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
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India sends 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Philippines after Super Typho
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent around 30 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to the Philippines after a recent super typhoon, with an Indian Air Force C-17 flying to Clark Air Base. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India stands with the Philippines and remains committed to HADR support.
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Jaishankar-Rubio discussed a range of bilateral issues including trade, de
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
India on Friday detailed the first call between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held on January 13, covering trade, critical minerals, defence, civil nuclear cooperation and energy. The leaders also exchanged views on regional developments, MEA sp
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India engaging with US to ensure Chabahar projects continue under conditio
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
India is engaging with the US to ensure its Chabahar Port projects continue under a conditional sanctions waiver valid till April 26, 2026, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The MEA is also monitoring US tariff-related developments, while highlighting India-Iran trade at USD 1.6 bill
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MEA says it has "no role" in filmmaking ventures like 'Battle of Galwan';
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the Ministry has no role in ventures like the film 'Battle of Galwan' and such matters fall under relevant authorities. His remarks came amid buzz around the Salman Khan-starrer based on the 2020 Galwan clashes.
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India calls to “exercise restraint” in Indo-Pacific after China’s military
Updated : 2 months ago IST
During a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is closely monitoring developments across the Indo-Pacific region amid China's repeated threats to Taiwan, which Beijing considers an integral part of its territory.
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Standard practice to hire lobbying firms to strengthen their outreach: MEA
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Speaking at a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that this has been a longstanding norm, noting that India has been hiring such lobbying firms since the 1950s.
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India stands for multilateralism, believes global issues need consultative
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Responding to media queries regarding the US decision to withdraw from several UN and non-UN international organisations, including the ISA, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India will continue to commit to the Global Solar Alliance.
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