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South Korea, Australia vow stronger ties on energy, key minerals
Seoul, April 13: South Korea and Australia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on key minerals and energy sectors as part of broader efforts to navigate deepening global economic uncertainties, Seoul's finance ministry said on Sunday.
Digital Public Infrastructure should be citizen-centric, user-friendly, and accessible: MeitY Joint Secretary Sanket Bhondve
New Delhi, April 12: At the 9th Carnegie Global Technology Summit with the theme of 'DPI: The New Marketplace,' experts explored the impact of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) on societal and economic landscapes. Sanket Bhondve, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), emphasised that DPI should be "citizen-centric, user-friendly, and accessible."
India-Italy partnership rooted in democratic values, culture, heritage, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the strong bilateral partnership between India and Italy, and stated that the the "partnership is rooted in our democratic values, respect for civilizations, culture and heritage"
ICCR's 75th anniversary celebrations: EAM Jaishankar highlights impact of India's G20 Presidency
New Delhi, April 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted India's evolving journey of development during the "Amrit Kaal" and particularly stressed the "importance of bringing the world to India more effectively" during its G20 presidency.
South Africa hosts virtual meeting of G20 Sherpas, highlights importance of working with multilateral institutions
Pretoria, April 9: South Africa hosted the second virtual meeting of the G20 Sherpas, where the officials assessed the preparations of South Africa to host the summit scheduled to be held in Johannesburg in November, TV BRICS reported.
India to emerge as global leader in innovation, tech-driven growth: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 5: India would emerge as a global leader in innovation and technology-driven growth, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has said.
Amitabh Kant advocates for global cooperation at G20 Sherpa meeting
New Delhi, April 4: Former CEO of NITI Aayog and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant participated in the G20 Sherpa meeting, emphasizing the importance of promoting global growth to drive sustainable development.
Amitabh Kant urges Indian startups to build homegrown AI
New Delhi, April 4: India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Friday that the country must focus on building its own advanced technologies like AI and avoid becoming dependent on other countries for technological progress.
PM Modi can talk to every leader in world: Chile Prez hails PM Modi's global leadership skills
New Delhi, April 2: Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional qualities, noting that PM Modi can talk to every leader in the world, adding that he is a "key geopolitical player nowadays."
Viola Davis, Julius Tennon's marriage has no rules
Los Angeles, March 29: Hollywood actress Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon are not just on the same page but the same line, and even the same word.
India's policy has changed from equi-distance to equi-closeness, mantra is India First: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 28: Noting that India's presence is becoming stronger in the global arena, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the country earlier had a policy of "equi-distance" which has now changed to "equi-closeness".
'India First' has become the mantra of country's foreign policy, says PM Modi
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke about India’s rising prominence and growing stature on the world stage and how the global powers are keenly keeping a watch on the country because of its growth trajectory.
RBI Governor sees AI as key tool to combat money laundering
Mumbai, March 26: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that considering the evolving landscape of money laundering, regulators will need to continuously augment artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) risk assessment framework to make appropriate system enhancements.
South Africa's G20 presidency to push for stronger global climate commitments, says minister
Johannesburg, March 26: South Africa will use the G20 presidency to drive stronger global commitments to climate action and environmental sustainability, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George said.
J&K Assembly witnesses noisy scene over allegations of chartered flights engaged by govt
Jammu, March 20: There was a ruckus in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday with MLAs seeking a probe into crores of rupees spent on chartered flights in the Union Territory.
India-Mauritius ties advance across fronts, PM Modi invites Mauritian counterpart to visit India
Port Louis, March 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius saw the two countries sign partnerships across several fronts. These included exchanges to India via the Char Dham and Ramayana trail, cooperation on the development of curriculum for school education, a labour recruitment MOU, and the establishment of the Directorate of Science and Technology in Mauritius. Notably, PM Modi invited his counterpart to visit India.
Mauritius and India to talk on Strategic Partnership: Foreign Minister Ramful
By Sahil Pandey, Port Louis, March 10: Mauritius' Foreign Minister, Dhananjay Ramful, stated on Monday that India and Mauritius are talking about a strategic partnership to further strengthen their bilateral relations.
South Africa to leverage G20 presidency for tourism, economic growth, global partnerships
Johannesburg, March 8: South Africa will use its G20 presidency to promote tourism, address national priorities, and strengthen South-South cooperation, a senior government official said.
Global trade shifts open doors for India, it's time to lead cleantech: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, Feb 26: Geopolitical instability has disrupted global trade, creating a vacuum that India must use to boost its cleantech manufacturing and economic growth, former NITI Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday.
South African president calls for G20 collaboration amid global challenges
Cape Town, Feb 26: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday called on the Group of 20 (G20) members to work together to overcome unprecedented challenges across the world.
Union Minister Mandaviya, ILO Director-General Houngbo discuss collaboration to enhance labour welfare
New Delhi, February 24: Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday held talks with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director General Gilbert F Houngbo on Monday and discussed collaboration to enhance labour welfare and social security coverage.
FM Cho says South Korea's global strategic value remains intact under acting presidency
Johannesburg, Feb 23: South Korea's strategic value in the international community remains unchanged even under the current acting presidency amid ongoing political uncertainties sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, Foreign Minister Cho tae-yul said.
We are supportive of priorities of South African Presidency: EAM Jaishankar in Johannesburg on G20 objectives
New Delhi, February 21: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's support for the priorities of the South African Presidency, which aligned with India's own advocacy during its G20 Presidency.
I am very glad: EAM Jaishankar on meeting his Chinese counterpart, highlights importance of international cooperation in polarised global landscape
Johannesburg, February 21: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday expressed satisfaction over meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.
South Africa concludes 'historic' G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting
Johannesburg, Feb 22: South Africa concluded the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, after a range of global issues having been discussed.
EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi meet on G20 sidelines, discuss Kailash Mansarovar, flight connectivity
New Delhi, February 21: External Affairs Minister S jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart FM Wang Yi on Friday on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 meeting in South African capital city Johannesburg and reviewed developments in bilateral ties with a focus on direct flights and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
More plurilateralism required to plug global deficits: Jaishankar at G20 session
Johannesburg February 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in his address at the G20 session, highlighted the strain on global order due to multiple conflicts going on across the world, and stressed the need to respect international order.
US Charge d'Affaires Dana Brown to represent US at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, February 21: US Charge d'Affaires to South Africa Dana Brown is representing United States at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in South Africa's Johannesburg, according to US Embassy spokesperson.
FM Cho discusses bilateral cooperation with British, Australian counterparts
Seoul, Feb 21: South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul has held talks with his British and Australian counterparts and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties with both countries, his ministry said Friday.
EAM Jaishankar highlights importance of G20 institution, stresses need to find common ground to safeguard it
Johannesburg, February 21: Highlighting the importance of G20 in a multipolar world, the External Affairs Minister stressed the importance of finding "common ground" to safeguard this institution amid rising tensions due to polarization globally.
India, UK to resume Free Trade Agreement talks; UK Minister to visit India next week
New Delhi, February 21: India and the United Kingdom are set to relaunch negotiations on the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), sources told ANI.
EAM Jaishankar assures support for South Africa's G20 priorities in meeting with President Ramaphosa
Johannesburg, February 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg.
EAM S Jaishankar meets Sergey Lavrov in Johannesburg, discusses India-Russia cooperation and Ukraine conflict
Johannesburg, February 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavro in Johannesburg, where they discussed the ongoing progress of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia.
G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US, Ukraine conflict
Moscow, February 20: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on Thursday and discussed topics that included ties with the US and the Ukranian conflict, Russian state media reported.
EAM congratulates Ethiopian counterpart on appointment, meets other foreign mins at G20 Summit
Johannesburg, February 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos.
EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Russia and China during G20 meeting in Jo'burg
Johannesburg, Feb 20: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met several foreign ministers, including Sergei Lavrov (Russia), Wang Yi (China), Penny Wong (Australia), on the sidelines of the G2O Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Singapore, Brazil on sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, February 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterparts from Singapore and Brazil on the sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in South Africa's Johannesburg on Thursday.
Labour-Employment ministry Secy leads Indian delegation at first G20 Employment Working Group Meeting
New Delhi, February 19: Sumita Dawra, Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, led the Indian delegation at the first G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the South African Presidency, held from February 18-21 at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, a statement by the Ministry of Labour and Employment said.
EAM Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
New Delhi, February 19: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit South Africa to participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting from February 20-21, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.
EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jo'burg
New Delhi/Johannesburg, Feb 19: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa on February 20-21 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) at the invitation of the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Ronald Lamola, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.