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"These relationships stand on their own": Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said Japan has been India's longstanding partner, citing its role in infrastructure projects like the Delhi Metro. On PM Modi's visit, he stressed that the strategic partnership with Japan "stands on its own" and must continue to deepen.
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"It's one step up in engagement...": Former diplomat Navtej Sarna on India
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, welcomed India and Canada naming envoys, calling it a step toward normal diplomatic engagement. He said the appointments allow proper analysis and engagement, signal willingness to engage, and do not mean giving up any core issues.
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"First positive signal that a thaw has indeed happened": Former diplomat V
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said appointing envoys by India and Canada is a positive step, marking the first signal of a thaw since PM Modi met PM Carney at the G7 Summit. He noted concerns remain but expressed hope for resumption of trade talks and improved ties.
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"Relationship with China improving since October 2024": Ex-diplomat Vikas
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said India-China ties have improved since PM Modi met President Xi in October 2024. He stressed the need for disengagement at the border, resumption of flights, visas, and media access, adding relations must rest on mutual respect, sensitivity, and shared interes
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"US officials trying to put all kinds of pressure but we will not be dicta
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Swarup, who also served as the official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs during his stint, was commenting on the remarks made by White House trade advisor Peter Navarro.
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India, Japan set roadmap for the next decade, adopt joint declaration on s
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India and Japan on Friday laid a strong foundation for "a new and golden chapter" in the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, setting a roadmap for the next decade and advancing cooperation across eight pillars to give new vigour to the ties.
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Singapore PM to visit India next week, several MoUs likely to be signed
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be on a three-day visit to India from September 2 with a slew of MoUs slated to be signed between the two countries during his visit, sources said.
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India, Japan sign landmark security declaration to strengthen defence, Ind
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The declaration aims to strengthen defence ties and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, which both countries see as vital for their security and economic growth. It provides a new framework for the two nations to work together on modern-day challenges ranging from marit
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Focus was on bilateral cooperation, not any third-country: Foreign Secreta
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing a special MEA press briefing in Tokyo, Misri said, "At this point in time, our discussion with Japan was about our bilateral issues. We were not discussing issues between either one of us in any third country. Naturally, what is happening in the rest of the world is discussed.
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PM Modi invites Japanese PM Ishiba for AI Impact Summit in India next year
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As part of the bilateral talks, India and Japan also launched the Japan-India Artificial Intelligence Initiative, aimed at deepening collaboration in areas such as large language models (LLMs), data centres, and AI governance.
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Look forward to charting next phase of strategic ties between India, Japan
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"During my meeting with Prime Minister Ishiba, I look forward to charting the next phase of our partnership. Our focus will be to strengthen security, enhance resilience, drive innovation and deliver prosperity for our peoples," PM Modi said.
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ISRO, Japan's JAXA to collaborate for Chandrayaan-5: PM Modi says "will sy
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing a joint press briefing after bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, PM Modi said, "We welcome the collaboration between ISRO and JAXA for the Chandrayaan-5 mission. Our active participation has gone beyond the limits of the earth and will become a symbol
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