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India to become trusted bridge of global connectivity through IMEC: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 17: The country is poised to become a trusted bridge of global connectivity through India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has said.
IMEC will help India become world's 3rd-largest economy: Mansukh Mandaviya
New Delhi, April 16: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) will play a crucial role in making India the world's third-largest economy, Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said here on Wednesday.
Unlike other corridors, IMEC stands out as promising initiative: Experts and diplomats hail initiative
New Delhi, April 16: As the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) evinces global interest and holds promise of integrated growth, it has been hailed by country's former diplomats and experts. What sets the IMEC apart from other corridors is because it's not dominated by any nation and rather looks to integrate several countries across Asia, Middle-East and Europe with common interests.
'India aims to unite developing nations via modern technology'
New Delhi, April 16: India is using modern technology to bridge geographies and bring the developing nations closer, India's former Ambassador to the EU and the UN, Manjeev Singh Puri, said on Wednesday.
Italy recognises India's rise as a pillar of confluence of seas in Mediterranean & Indian Ocean region
President Donald Trump's trade diplomacy will overhaul globalization and trade for the first time since the second world war. No one has been spared, friends, allies, enemies and competitors have all felt the brunt in varying degrees as a huge reset looms globally.
EAM jaishankar meets Italian ministers; discusses trade, investment, IMEC, maritime, security
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, along with Minister Anna Maria Bernini, on Friday. The leaders reviewed ongoing cooperation across key sectors, including trade, investment, maritime security, technology, education, and culture.
India-Italy partnership continues to develop and evolve: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday held "productive discussions" with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani and Italy's Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, in New Delhi, jointly reviewing bilateral cooperation and its advancement in trade, investment, IMEC, maritime, security, research, technology, education and culture domains.
Trump expects India to lower tariffs 'substantially', but will go ahead with reciprocal plan
New York, March 21: US President Donald Trump has said that he expects India to lower tariffs substantially, but will go ahead with his plan to charge a reciprocal rate.
EU delegation's visit 'unprecedented', will enhance connectivity, trade and tech linkages: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 28: Terming the ongoing visit of the European Commission President and the College of Commissioners to India as "unprecedented", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it will elevate the India-European Union multifaceted partnership to new heights.
India, EU hold bilateral cluster meeting, discuss connectivity, IMEC, security
New Delhi, February 28: India and the EU held a bilateral cluster meeting in New Delhi on Friday and discussions focused on connectivity, India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), green and clean energy, mobility and talent, security, Meditteranean and the expansion of the European Union.
European Commission Chief's India visit to focus on trade, Ukraine, and security
New Delhi, February 26: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, will visit India tomorrow for two days, a release said.
FTA, Ukraine conflict, IMEC, and sanctions on agenda for European Commission chief's India visit
By Ayushi Agarwal, New Delhi, February 25: With European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, set to visit India on February 27-28, a senior EU official highlighted the symbolic significance of the visit and its aim to prepare a new strategic agenda with India, focusing on trade, technology, and security.
PM Modi much tougher negotiator than me, there is not even contest: US President Trump
Washington, DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a much "tougher negotiator" than him and stressed that there is not even a contest. He made these remarks during a joint press conference with PM Modi.
From F-35 fighter jets to doubling US-India trade: Key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet
New Delhi, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Friday and discussed deepening of India-US partnership across various segments while also affirming their faith in the atomic energy.
Indian consulate in Marseille to strengthen people-to-people ties: PM Modi
Marseille, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upon his arrival in the French city of Marseille, highlighted the significance of the Indian Consulate in the city, which will play a key role in strengthening "people-to-people" ties between India and France.
Greek FM reviews bilateral ties with EAM Jaishankar during India visit; discuss IMEC Corridor: MEA
New Delhi, February 8: Greek Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, during his recent visit to India, met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations between the two nations.
IMEC, India-Mediterranean connect to be key focus in next phase of India-Greece ties: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, February 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Greece's Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, on Thursday to discuss ways to advance the multifaceted relationship between the two countries.
EAM Jaishankar calls IMEC Atlantic to Pacific endeavour, says initial steps commenced
New Delhi, February 4: Highlighting the importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is seeking to establish land connectivity with Southeast Asia,
Middle East extended neighbourhood with which India has now re-connected in full measure: Jaishankar
Abu Dhabi, January 28: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has highlighted the expansion of engagement between India and Middle East in the past decade. He said that India considers Middle East an "extended neighbourhood" with which it has now re-connected in full measure.