Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the release of "all hostages by Hamas after over two years of captivity", saying it is a tribute to the courage of families, the peace efforts of US President Donald Trump and the resolve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The announcement came during a historic session of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, where Trump was welcomed with a prolonged standing ovation and honoured for his leadership in brokering a peace deal that has led to the release of all 20 living hostages and a formal end to the two-ye
"Prime Minister welcomed Foreign Minister Anand and conveyed that her visit would contribute to ongoing efforts to impart new momentum to the India-Canada bilateral partnership," the release added.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday welcomed Canada's new Foreign Minister Anita Anand on her first official visit after taking charge and said that India looks forward to advancing ties with Canada with a positive mindset, as was indicated by PM Modi during his meet with Can
US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday as the exchange of hostages continues. He was welcomed by the top brass of Israel, and upon entry into the Israeli airspace, the Air Control thanked Trump, saying that his visit carries a deep meaning for the people.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu warmly welcomed Chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi upon her arrival in Shimla on Sunday.
Singh visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Sydney on Friday, where he was warmly welcomed by children singing devotional hymns and chants. Singh also performed aarti at the temple.
Upon his arrival, Mukesh Ambani was grandly welcomed by Hemant Dwivedi, Chairman of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), who also presented him with the traditional Uttarakhand cap.
Purnea MP Pappu Yadav on Friday welcomed RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's recent promise of giving government job to every Bihar household stating that everyone has the right to speak. He also lauded the Congress noting that the party has given the most government jobs.
Nepal has welcomed the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas for the implementation of the first phase of the peace plan and given a call for the immediate release of all hostages, including a Nepali national being held hostage by Hamas since 2023.
Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of the first phase of the Gaza Peace Plan, saying Palestinians support any effort to end the bloodshed in Gaza and ensure their families can live peacefully with full stomachs.