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India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership to shape 21st century: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pleasure in welcoming US Vice President JD Vance and his family to New Delhi, reviewing the progress made in India-US relations.
PM Modi, US Vice President Vance welcome significant progress in negotiations for India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President JD Vance on Monday and the two leaders welcomed the "significant progress" in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement focused on the welfare of the people of the two countries.
Looking forward to President Trump's visit to India later this year: PM Modi to Vice President Vance
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President JD Vance on Monday, and the two leaders noted continued efforts towards enhancing cooperation in energy, defence, strategic technologies, and other areas.
Tiger TRIUMPH 2025: US Navy's P-8A Poseidon crew engages VIT University students
Chennai, April 11: As part of the ongoing Tiger Triumph 2025 tri-service military exercise, seventeen crew members of the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon aircraft visited Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University in Tamil Nadu on April 10, engaging with students in a collaborative exchange that showcased both the technological and human dimensions of US-India defence cooperation, an official press release by the US Embassy and Consulates in India stated.
Sri Lanka lauds India's 'unwavering support' in strengthening maritime capabilities
Colombo, April 7: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence on Monday stated that the State Visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the shared vision of both nations for a prosperous and secure Indian Ocean Region (IOR), strengthening further the profound historical, cultural, and strategic ties that unite both countries.
India-Russia conclude 14th edition of Naval Exercise Indra 2025
Chennai, April 4: The bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between the Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2, according to the Ministry of Defence.
India, US discuss efforts to reduce trade barriers to achieve balanced trade relationship
Washington DC, March 29: India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and United States' Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau spoke with each other to discuss the "ongoing efforts to reduce trade barriers" for achieving a fair and balanced bilateral trade relationship, strengthen collaboration in defence and technology, and also addressed "illegal immigration" to the United States, according to the US Department of State, Tammy Bruce.
A shared commitment: India and US reaffirm strengthening of strategic partnership
New Delhi, March 28: India and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during high-level bilateral engagements in Washington, DC, as stated in a release by the Ministry of External Affairs.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviews training, administrative facilities of Madras Regimental Centre in Wellington
New Delhi, March 26: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the training and administrative facilities of the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington on Wednesday.
India-NZ partnership 'grown much stronger' during my visit: Luxon
Wellington, March 22: Calling India an "increasingly important partner", New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Saturday that the partnership between the two countries has "grown much stronger" during his five-day visit to New Delhi and Mumbai, earlier this week.
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets French Minister of Armed Forces in Paris
Paris, March 11: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Sebastien Lecornu, Minister of the Armed Forces of France, as part of the UAE Top Diplomat's working visit to Paris.
Indian Army contingent departs for joint exercise in Kyrgyzstan
New Delhi, March 9: With the aim of addressing common concerns of international terrorism, an Indian Army contingent, comprising troops from the elite Parachute Regiment, left for Kyrgyzstan to take part in a joint exercise starting Monday.
PM Modi welcomes European Union joining Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the European Union joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and enhancing defence and security cooperation for both the regions.
Army Chief General Dwivedi pays tribute to soldiers at War Memorial in France
New Delhi, February 28: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi laid a wreath at the Indian War Memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, France, honouring the brave Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I.
Threat from China looming, Japan and Philippines begin strategic dialogue
Manila, Feb 24: Japan and the Philippines on Monday agreed to establish a strategic dialogue between the defence forces of both nations taking into account the rising security threats from China in the Indo-Pacific region.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi embarks on official visit to France
New Delhi, February 23: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi has departed for an official visit to France from February 24 to 27, as part of efforts to "bolster" India-France defence cooperation, said an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.
North Korean defence chief reaffirms friendship with Russia during banquet for Russian holiday
Seoul, Feb 21: North Korea's Defence Minister has reaffirmed "invincible" friendship with Russia during a banquet celebrating Russia's Defender of the Fatherland Day, hosted by the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang, state media reported Friday.
Meeting between PM Modi, US President Trump reaffirms strength of US-India partnership: USISPF
Washington, DC, February 17: The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for the substantive outcomes achieved in their first meeting following Trump's inauguration on January 20. The USISPF stated that the meeting between two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the partnership between the two nations.
India, Japan to conduct 6th edition of joint military exercise Dharma Guardian from Feb 15 to March 9
New Delhi, February 16: The Indian Army will conduct the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji in Japan from February 25 to March 9.
India, Japan joint military exercise to begin at Mount Fuji from Feb 25
New Delhi, Feb 16: The sixth edition of Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan, is scheduled at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9, the Indian Army said on Sunday.
Pakistan rattled and worried by terror reference in Joint Statement, increasing India-US defence ties
Islamabad/New Delhi, Feb 14: Rattled by specific reference to Pakistan in the India-US Joint Statement issued following the bilateral meeting held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Washington, Islamabad on Friday cited its past counter-terrorism cooperation with the United States to express surprise over the development.
India, US announces ASIA initiative for underwater domain awareness
New Delhi, February 14: India and the US have unveiled a new initiative for their defence cooperation, the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA), aimed at scaling industry partnerships and enhancing production of autonomous systems which will foster next generation defence and technological collaboration, specifically in the field of underwater domain awareness.
PM Modi reaches White House for meeting with President Trump
Washington, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the White House for his first meeting with President Donald Trump during the latter's second non-consecutive meeting.
PM Modi, President Macron launch India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence
Paris, February 13: India and France signed a declaration of Intent on establishing a partnership on Advanced Modular Reactors and Small Modular Reactors, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron also launching an India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
USISPF chief calls PM Modi-Trump meeting fantastic oppportunity' to set agenda for next 4 years
Washington DC, February 12: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the United States, Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), underlined the potential for strengthening bilateral ties, describing the meeting between PM Modi and President Donald Trump as a "fantastic opportunity" to advance both nations' priorities, particularly in economic growth, defence cooperation, and technological collaboration.
PM Modi's US visit to build on Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, February 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US will provide an opportunity to build on the strong India-US Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set an ambitious agenda for a mutually beneficial and trusted relationship across all sectors, an official statement said.
Indonesia eyes India's aircraft carrier building expertise, talks on for BrahMos missile deal
New Delhi, January 26: While India and Indonesia have agreed to hold talks for BrahMos supersonic missile systems, senior officials from Jakarta have also shown interest in India's aircraft carrier-building capabilities.
Indonesia to send high-powered defence delegation to India as ties strengthen
New Delhi, January 25: India and Indonesia see "tremendous potential for future development" in the area of defence ties, with the President of Indonesia set to send a high-powered defence delegation to India within the next few weeks, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) at a special briefing on the state visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
India, Indonesia to work together in defence manufacturing and supply chain: PM Modi
New Delhi, January 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and Indonesia have decided to increase cooperation in the defence sector by working together in defence manufacturing and supply chain.
USIBC urges new US administration to prioritise reciprocal trade agreements with India in key sectors
New Delhi, January 18: The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has urged the incoming Trump administration in US to prioritise reciprocal trade agreements with India, particularly in defence, digital services and pharmaceuticals among others.
UK-Ukraine sign 100-year Partnership Agreement to mark new format of relations between the two countries
Kiev, January 17: In a significant development, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a 100-year partnership agreement, details of which were shared on Thursday.
USISPF Board hosts US NSA Jake Sullivan for exclusive briefing on India-US Partnership
Washington DC, January 17: The US National Security Advisor (NSA), Jake Sullivan addressed the Board of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on his recent visit to India, as per an official statement by the USISPF.
EAM Jaishankar meets Spanish Defense Minister; discusses regional, global issues
Madrid, January 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles in Madrid on Tuesday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the defence sector, as well as regional and global issues.