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Bangladesh asks Pakistan to 'apologise' for atrocities during 1971 Liberation War
Dhaka, April 18: Bangladesh has asked Pakistan to issue a formal apology for the atrocities committed against Bengalis during the 1971 War of Liberation by the Pakistani forces.
Bangladesh asks Pakistan to apologise for atrocities during 1971 Liberation War
Dhaka, April 17: Bangladesh on Thursday raised historical unsettled issues with Pakistan, including a formal public apology for the atrocities committed against Bangladesh during the 1971 War of Liberation by the Pakistani forces and pending financial claims from Pakistan.
Bangladesh demands US$ 4.32 billion, apology for 1971 genocide from Pakistan
Dhaka, April 17: Bangladesh on Thursday raised the issue of financial claim to the tune of USD 4.32 billion from Pakistan as a fair share from the assets of undivided Pakistan before 1971 besides also seeking a formal apology for the genocide committed by the Pakistani armed forces during the Liberation War.
UAE, Kenya discuss enhancing bilateral relations, regional security
London, April 17: Lana Nusseibeh, UAE's Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, met with Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya, to discuss bilateral relations between the UAE and Kenya, as well as opportunities to enhance people-to-people ties and joint cooperation across several sectors.
President Murmu returns to Delhi following state visit to Portugal, Slovakia
New Delhi, April 11: President Droupadi Murmu returned to New Delhi after completing a four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia, where she held high-level meetings aimed at strengthening India's bilateral ties with both nations.
Welcomed PM Modi 'with open hearts', ties 'even more dense and deeper': Mauritian Minister
By Vishu Adhana, Port Louis, April 9: Mauritius welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi "with open hearts", said Mauritian Information Minister Avinash Ramtohul on Wednesday, adding that ties between the two nations have grown "even more dense and deeper".
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Portugal's Lisbon
Lisbon, April 7: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, late Sunday night (local time), marking the beginning of her four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7 to 10.
PM Modi takes Indian religious heritage to World Stage
Bangkok, April 3: During his visit to Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a presentation of 'Ramakien' which is Ramayan influenced by Thai culture. Ramakien is the national epic of Thailand and an integral part of Thai literary canon.
You can insult me but don't try to tarnish image of Bengal abroad: CM Mamata Banerjee ahead of her UK visit
Kolkata, March 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to her political opponents not to tarnish the image of West Bengal abroad ahead of her visit to the United Kingdom on March 22.
Cote d'Ivoire, Brazil enhance cooperation in aviation, trade, education
Abidjan, March 15: Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira visited Cote d'Ivoire and had talks with his Ivorian counterpart Leon Kacou Adom at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan.
UAE's Foreign Minister meets Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade
Stockholm, March 14: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Sweden.
UAE President receives phone call from Uzbek President
Abu Dhabi, March 12: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
PM Modi only leader who promotes 'Vasudhev Kutumbakam', says former Mauritius envoy
Port Louis, March 12: Former High Commissioner of Mauritius to India, Mookhesswur Choonee lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius and expressed the avenues of collaboration to further strengthen the ties between the two countries.
LS Speaker Birla congratulates PM Modi on being awarded Mauritius's highest civilian honour
New Delhi, March 11: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being awarded Mauritius's highest civilian honour, the "Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean."
Mauritius announces country's highest honour for PM Modi
Port Louis, March 11: The government of Mauritius on Tuesday announced its decision to bestow the country's highest honour 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing two-day State Visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago.
PM Modi gifts 'Maha Kumbh Jal' to Mauritius President in Port Louis
Port Louis, March 11: In a heartfelt gesture that further strengthens historical and civilizational ties between India and Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool in Port Louis and gifted him the holy Ganga water from Maha Kumbh which concluded on February 26 and saw more than 660 million pilgrims gather at the Triveni Sangam Prayagraj, making it the largest human gathering in the world.
All 34 ministers will welcome PM Modi, both nations to consolidate 'excellent' ties: Mauritius Deputy FM Narsinghen
Port Louis, March 11: Mauritius Deputy Foreign Minister Hambyrajen Narsinghen said they are "pleased and extremely honoured" to have Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in Mauritius, and the two countries will look to further consolidate the "already excellent partnership" that exists between the two countries.
Israeli FM hosts Luxembourger counterpart in Jerusalem
Tel Aviv, March 10: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met in Jerusalem with Xavier Bettel, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg.
Armenia's Foreign Minister Mirzoyan eager to build ties with India
New Delhi, March 10: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi where the Armenian counterpart expressed keenness to build stronger ties with India across all fronts. He also congratulated the EAM for India's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Iran's president reaffirms peaceful nuclear intentions in call with Norwegian PM
Tehran, March 10: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons, citing a religious decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that prohibits such arms.
Iran summons Britain's envoy over 'anti-Tehran' positions
Tehran, March 8: The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned British Ambassador to Tehran Hugo Shorter over the anti-Iran positions recently adopted by his country's senior officials.
EAM S Jaishankar meets with Belgium's foreign minister, Maxime Prevot, at Hyderabad House
New Delhi March 3: EAM S Jaishankar met with Belgium's foreign minister, Maxime Prevot, at Hyderabad House on Monday prior to his meeting with Princess Astrid.
MoS Margherita offers floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Uruguay
Montevideo, March 1: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Saturday paid a floral tribute to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Uruguay and interacted with the Indian diaspora there.
EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Guyana on National Day
New Delhi, February 24: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished Foreign Minister of Guyana, Hugh Todd on the occasion of National Day.
Oman: EAM Jaishankar delivers keynote address at 8th Indian Ocean Conference
Muscat, February 17: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar participated in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference held in Oman and delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session.
EAM Jaishankar meets former NATO chief in Munich, discusses global security architecture
Munich, Feb 15: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday held a series of significant meetings on the sidelines of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, including with former Prime Minister and Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg who has recently assumed the new role of country's finance minister.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Greek Foreign Minister discuss strengthening partnership ties
Abu Dhabi, February 8: Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today in Abu Dhabi with Georgios Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh, SCO Secy General Nurlan Yermekbayev discuss strengthening cooperation within SCO framework
New Delhi, February 6: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a meeting with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev on Thursday and discussed strengthening cooperation within the SCO framework across key areas.
Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Saudi Arabia signals new start in Syria's foreign relations, reckon experts
Damascus, Feb 6: Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's first official visit abroad since taking office has drawn regional and international attention, signalling a new start in Syria's foreign relations.
India and Algeria strengthen ties
New Delhi, February 4: India and Algeria reaffirmed their strong diplomatic ties as Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for the Ministry of External Affairs, met with Algerian Ambassador to India Ali Achoui.
South Korea, US in talks to arrange top diplomats' meeting in Washington
Seoul, Feb 4: South Korea is in talks with the United States to hold a meeting between their top diplomats in Washington at an early date, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, in what will be, if realised, the first such talks since the launch of the Donald Trump administration.
Grateful to MEA for giving opportunity: Foreign diplomats on Maha Kumbh visit
Prayagraj, February 1: The MahaKumbh 2025 has drawn diplomats from around the world, with many foreign diplomats expressing their excitement and gratitude to India for the opportunity to experience it's rich cultural heritage firsthand in the Maha Kumbh Mela.
EAM Jaishankar congratulates Nauru on their Independence Day
New Delhi, January 31: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended congratulations to the Republic of Nauru on their Independence Day on Friday.
Ajaneesh Kumar appointed as India's next Ambassador to Argentina
New Delhi, January 29: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday that Ajaneesh Kumar, currently serving as India's Ambassador to Estonia, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Argentina.
India and Belgium to strengthen economic ties with focus on trade, investment, and emerging sectors
New Delhi, January 21: The Commerce and Industry Minister of India, Piyush Goyal, met with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Foreign Trade, Bernard Quintin, in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties.
Saqr Ghobash holds discussion session with Chairman of Omani Shura Council
Muscat, January 19: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council in the Sultanate of Oman, held a discussion session at the Shura Council headquarters in the Omani capital, Muscat.
Jordan keen to boost ties with Lebanon: FM Safadi
Beirut, Jan 17: Visiting Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi expressed his country's keenness to boost bilateral ties with Lebanon and invited newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit Jordan.
India, Czech Republic hold review of bilateral ties at 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations
New Delhi, January 16: India and the Czech Republic held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, where both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral, regional, and international issues.
India, Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties by unveiling special logo
New Delhi, January 16: India and Singapore marked six decades of diplomatic relations with a landmark event in the national capital, during which President Droupadi Murmu and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam unveiled a special logo to commemorate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Uzbek FM, discuss enhancing bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi, January 13: Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.