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UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IFRC strengthen humanitarian partnership
Abu Dhabi, April 9: Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Development and International Organisations, met with Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), at the Ministry's headquarters in Abu Dhabi to discuss ways to strengthen humanitarian cooperation.
Kenya repatriates 153 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar
Nairobi, April 7: The Kenyan government said Monday that it has successfully repatriated 153 citizens who were trafficked to scam compounds in Myanmar for forced criminal activities.
EAM Jaishankar arrives at BIMSTEC Leaders' Summit, looks forward to further talks
Bangkok, April 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday thanked Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand for his welcome ahead of the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting.
Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp visits India to strengthen bilateral ties
New Delhi, April 1: Caspar Veldkamp, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is on his first official visit to India from March 31 to April 1, 2025. This visit is aimed at further strengthening the multifaceted relationship between India and the Netherlands, with a focus on expanding cooperation in several critical areas, including trade, investments, defence, and innovation, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
EAM Jaishankar welcomes Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp to India for bilateral talks
New Delhi, March 31: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday welcomed Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp to India for an official visit from March 31 to April 1.
Belgium closely following Mehul Choksi case, says government spokesperson
Brussels, March 26: The Belgian government is closely monitoring the case of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, emphasising that it is being handled with significant attention, according to David Jordens, Spokesperson and Head of Service for social media and press at Belgium's Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs.
India, Mongolia review bilateral ties; agree to strengthen strategic partnership
New Delhi, March 22: India and Mongolia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Strategic Partnership, with senior officials from both nations conducting a comprehensive review of bilateral ties, discussing cooperation in key sectors, and planning high-level engagements to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
UAE President receives Ministry of Foreign Affairs delegation
Abu Dhabi, March 21: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Jaishankar meets Commonwealth Secretary General-elect, discusses India's expectations
New Delhi, March 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Commonwealth Secretary General-elect and former Ghanaian Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, and shared India's expectation that the Commonwealth should be more reflective of its members' views.
Jaishankar meets Liechtenstein Foreign Minister, discusses progress in TEPA, Ukraine situation
New Delhi, March 19: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Dominique Hasler, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport of Liechtenstein, here on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue here and discussed progress of TEPA and Ukraine situation.
Piyush Goyal discusses bilateral trade-investment with Swedish foreign affairs minister
New Delhi, March 17: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday discussed with Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Maria M Stenergard ways to further strengthen the India-Sweden bilateral trade and investment partnership.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Swedish FM sign MoU on political consultations
Stockholm, March 13: Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, during his official visit to Stockholm.
Armenian Foreign Minister thanks EAM Jaishankar for warm welcome
New Delhi, March 11: Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed his gratitude to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S. Jaishankar on Tuesday for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their official visit to India.
Our ties are deeply rooted in history: EAM Jaishankar to Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan
New Delhi, March 10: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Foreign Minister of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, on Monday in New Delhi.
EAM Jaishankar's UK visit injected fresh momentum into strategic partnership: MEA
New Delhi, March 10: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's visit to the United Kingdom last week injected fresh momentum into the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.
MoS Margherita receives prestigious Barbados award bestowed on PM Modi
Bridgetown (Barbados), March 6: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday, India time, received the prestigious 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' award that was bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his strategic leadership and valuable assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jaishankar wishes Ghana on their Independence Day
New Delhi, March 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished his Ghana counterpart Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa on their Independence day.
EAM Jaishankar visits Chevening House in UK
Kent, March 5: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday visited Chevening House, a country house in Kent, England that serves as the official residence of the British Foreign Secretary.
EAM Jaishankar calls Chevening Scholars great advocates of India-UK ties
London, March 5: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chevening Scholars from India along with UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy during the EAM's official visit to the country.
EAM Jaishankar wishes Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina on National Day
New Delhi, March 1: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday wished his Bosnia and Herzegovina counterpart Elmedin Dino Konakovic on their National Day.
EAM Jaishankar meets Dy Foreign Minister of Italy
New Delhi, February 17: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy, Maria Tripodi and had conversations on India-Italy strategic partnership.
B'desh Foreign Affairs Advisor-EAM Jaishankar discussed possibility of holding Yunus-PM Modi meeting: reports
Dhaka, Feb 17: Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, emphasised on the importance of starting the discussions for renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty during his meeting with India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held in Muscat on Sunday, the Bangladeshi media reported on Monday.
EAM Jaishankar meets B'desh Foreign Affairs Advisor, other counterparts in Muscat
Muscat, Feb 16: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from the neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, on Sunday.
Jaishankar meets Bangladesh counterpart, talks focused on bilateral ties
Muscat, February 16: February 16 (ANI) : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference in Oman.
Assam CM meets Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister, hold discussion on having deeper ties
Guwahati, Feb 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met the Foreign Affairs Minister of Singapore, Vivian Balakrishnan and held discussions on having deeper ties between Assam and Singapore during his two-day visit to the foreign nation.
EAM Jaishankar meets Greek Foreign Minister, discuss ways to advance multifaceted India-Greece ties
New Delhi, Feb 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has met with Greece's Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, to discuss ways to advance the multifaceted relationship between the two countries.
India assists 18 stranded nationals in Libya
Benghazi, February 4: The Embassy of India in Libya facilitated the return of 18 Indian nationals from Benghazi, Libya, who had been stranded for several weeks. The workers had gone to Libya for employment but faced difficulties due to the country's ongoing security situation.
All our citizens are safe, MEA says on DRC conflict
New Delhi, February 1: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that all Indians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are safe amid the ongoing conflict.
Assam CM meets Japan's Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, discusses opportunities for youth
Tokyo, January 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday met with Japan's Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Akiko Ikuina and discussed opportunities in Japan for Indians, particularly Assam's youth.
Omani Foreign Minister receives Federal National Council Speaker
Muscat, January 20: Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman, received today Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), who is on an official visit to Oman heading a parliamentary delegation.
Ethiopia repatriates 33,000 nationals over 6 months: Spokesperson
Addis Ababa, Jan 17: The Ethiopian government has repatriated about 33,000 nationals facing dire conditions in various foreign countries over the past six months, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
EAM Jaishankar meets King Felipe VI of Spain, conveys wishes of President Murmu, PM Modi
Madrid, January 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met King Felipe VI of Spain in Madrid. During the meeting, Jaishankar conveyed the wishes of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Finland Embassy in UAE marks 50 years of UAE-Finland diplomatic ties
Abu Dhabi, January 14: The Finland Embassy in the UAE hosted a celebratory event to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Finland.
MoS for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to visit Philippines, Palau, Micronesia from Jan 14-21
New Delhi, January 11: The Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, will visit the Philippines, the Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) from January 14 to 21, as per a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday.
Indian diaspora have left an indelible mark on global society: EAM Jaishankar
Bhubaneshwar, January 10: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, lauded the contributions of the Indian diaspora and stated that they have left an "indelible mark" on the global society.
Bhubaneshwar: Jaishankar interacts with members of Indian diaspora at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Bhubaneswar, January 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian diaspora from various countries, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Kuwait at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar.
EAM Jaishankar delivers opening remarks at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Bhubaneswar, January 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered the opening remarks of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on Thursday in Odisha where he highlighted the importance of diaspora in nation-building, noted government's achievements for providing a safety net for them and how the diaspora can become an anchor to bring in developmental opportunities for India.