The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in violence targeting minorities in Bangladesh and emphasized that they are closely monitoring the situation and its implications for minority communities in the region.
During President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the island nation, India and New Zealand will sign an agreement on customs procedures that would assist trade between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Puneet Roy Kundal, currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Portugal, the Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in development partnerships, trade and economic relations, digital technology, agriculture, health, defence, consular and cultural issues, among others.
In the wake of civil unrest in Bangladesh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has contacted the Ministry of External Affairs to provide all possible help urgently to the students and take necessary steps in regard of arranging their safe return to India.
India has relaxed its travel ban on Libya from the previous advisory after assessing the prevailing security situation in the country, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with 'The Order of Fiji', the country's highest civilian award by President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed hope that a solution be found "very quickly" as a fresh wave of violence gripped Bangladesh leaving at least 93 people dead.