Vikram Misri News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.
Vikram Misri congratulates US Deputy Secy Christopher Landau, extends invitation to visit India
New Delhi, March 29: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri spoke with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Friday to congratulate him on his recent confirmation by the US Senate.
US State Dept Dy Secy holds talks with Vikram Misri, reviews efforts for prosperous Indo-Pacific
Washington DC, March 28: US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement on Friday that Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau spoke to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri regarding ongoing efforts to achieve prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
PM Modi to raise fishermen issue during his meeting with Sri Lankan President: FS Misri
New Delhi, March 28: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka next week, India on Friday raised the issue of the plight of Indian fishermen caught in the decades-old maritime dispute between the two neighbours.
India has come to the assistance of Sri Lanka at critical moments: Foreign Secy Misri
New Delhi, March 28: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during the special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, emphasised that Sri Lanka is an integral part of India's "Neighborhood First" policy and provided the help to the island nation at critical moments.
India, US discuss trade, defence
Washington, March 29: India and the US, on Friday, discussed trade just days ahead of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs system kicks into effect.
'First responder' India ready to assist Myanmar in earthquake relief efforts
New Delhi, March 28: Continuing with its role of being a first responder in the region and extending emergency humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural disasters, India on Friday said that it remains in touch with the authorities in Myanmar to provide relief to the country which was rocked by a powerful earthquake, earlier in the day.
India's relation with Bangladesh discussed in Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, March 26: Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs Chairman Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday informed that discussion with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on India's relationship with Bangladesh were held during the standing committee meeting.
Elevates our partnership to level of strategic partnership: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on PM Modi's visit to Mauritius
New Delhi, March 12: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius has yielded significant outcomes, with India and Mauritius elevating their partnership to a strategic level. This development marks a first for India with any nation in its neighborhood.
Top officials brief Parliamentary Committee on foreign policy and trade concerns
New Delhi, March 10: In a detailed briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Sunil Barthwal addressed key concerns surrounding India's foreign policy and trade relations.
India has supported Mauritius in its stance on sovereignty over Chagos archipelago: Vikram Misri
New Delhi, March 8: India has supported Mauritius in its stance on its sovereignty over Chagos archipelago and this is in keeping with country's long-standing position with regard to decolonization and support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Saturday.
India-Russia hold Foreign Office Consultations in Moscow
Moscow, March 8: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Moscow to hold bilateral Foreign Office Consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Russia on March 7 to boost ties
New Delhi, March 5: To review the overall relationship, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Russia on March 7 for the annual foreign office consultations between the two countries, people familiar with the matter said.
Meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs begins
New Delhi, March 4: The meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs with the Swedish Parliament's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs began in the Parliament House Annex on Tuesday.
Good briefing from Foreign Secy: Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs chairman Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, February 19: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs Chairman Shashi Tharoor said that the committee members had a "very good briefing" from Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on current foreign policy developments on Wednesday. He said that most of the discussion was on the US due to the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, DC.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri rules out potential mediation offer by US between India, China
Washington DC, February 14: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has reaffirmed India's commitment to resolving its issues with China through bilateral dialogue, dismissing the need for external mediation.
Hope relations with Bangladesh moves forward in constructive, stable way says Foreign Secretary Misri after Modi-Trump talks
Washington DC, February 14: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shared concerns over the recent developments in Bangladesh with Donald Trump during his meeting with the US President.
India, US commit to tackling illegal immigration, human trafficking: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Washington DC, February 14: Following the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted discussions on illegal immigration, strategic cooperation, and economic engagement between India and the United States.
They should not be handcuffed, chained but...: USISPF chief on US' deportations of Indian nationals
New Delhi, February 9: The President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Mukesh Aghi acknowledged concerns surrounding the treatment of Indian nationals while being deported back to India.
In touch with US authorities for surrender of Tahawwur Rana:MEA
New Delhi, February 8: In a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, ahead of Prime Minister Modi's overseas visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri responded to a query about the extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US.
Have been told up to 487 presumed Indian citizens with final removal orders: MEA
New Delhi, February 8: In a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, ahead of Prime Minister Modi's overseas visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri responded to queries regarding the potential returnees from the US.
India in touch with US authorities to work on logistics of Tahawwur Rana's surrender: MEA
New Delhi, Feb 8: India has said that it is in touch with US authorities to work on the logistics of the surrender of 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana as he has "exhausted all legal avenues" in the United States.
Would not accept description of India as uncooperative country: Vikram Misri
New Delhi, February 7: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday echoed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's speech that the process of deportations is not new, and that India is not an uncooperative country.
Flagged mistreatment issue, people should be treated with dignity: MEA on deportation row
New Delhi, Feb 7: Emphasising that people should be treated fairly and with dignity, including those being deported, India on Friday said that it has flagged issues of mistreatment of illegal migrants deported from the United States, earlier this week.
'PM Modi's Feb 12-13 US visit valuable opportunity to engage Trump administration on all areas of mutual interest'
New Delhi, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be among the first few world leaders to visit the United States following the start of US President Donald Trump's second term in office a few weeks ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume this summer as India-China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties
New Delhi, January 27: The visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to China from January 26 to 27 saw several notable developments take place in the India-China ties, with the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from this summer and an agreement to hold an early meeting of the India-China Expert Level Mechanism to discuss cooperation on trans-border rivers. The two countries decided to resume direct air connectivity, with these leading developments coming ahead of 2025 being the 75th year of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and China. The Foreign Secretary also called upon the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct India-China flights to resume soon: MEA
New Delhi/Beijing, Jan 27: India and China have decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced following Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, on Monday.
Chinese Foreign Minister meets Foreign Secretary Misri, says both sides should 'seize opportunity'
Beijing, Jan 27: Positive interactions have been carried out at all levels and the process of improving China-India relations accelerated since Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan last year, emphasised Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his meeting with visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing on Monday.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hold talks in Beijing
Beijing, January 27: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday. Wang Yi noted that India and China have implemented the important consensus reached by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting held in Russia's Kazan last year.
All issues of mutual interest will be discussed: MEA Spokesperson on upcoming visit of Foreign Secretary to China
New Delhi, January 24: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media on Friday regarding the upcoming visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to China on January 26 and 27. During the visit, Misri will meet with the Vice Minister of China, and discussions between the two countries will be held on all areas of bilateral interest.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit China on January 26-27
New Delhi, January 23: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on January 26 and 27 for a meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism between India and China.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit China on January 26-27
New Delhi, Jan 23: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be visiting Beijing on January 26-27 for a meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism between India and China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.
India, France agree to expand bilateral partnership in high-end technology sectors
Paris, January 21: India and France held Foreign Office Consultations in Paris on Monday and agreed to expand bilateral partnership in areas of high-end technology sectors. The two nations undertook a comprehensive review of the progress made in various facets of bilateral cooperation, as outlined in the India-France Horizon 2047 Roadmap.
India wants to engage with government of people of Afghanistan for development cooperation: MEA
New Delhi, January 17: India wants to engage more with the "government of the people of Afghanistan" on development cooperation and do more in terms of offering humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
'Want India-Bangladesh ties to move in positive direction, made our position on border fencing clear': MEA
New Delhi, January 17: India wants its ties with Bangladesh to move in a "positive direction" and bilateral relations to do well for the people of the two nations, adding that New Delhi's approach with Dhaka has been 'positive', the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
Foreign Secretary Misri meets UAE Minister in Dubai
Dubai, January 8: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy in Dubai on Wednesday.
FS Vikram Misri meets Acting Afghan FM; affirms India's support for assistance, discusses Chabahar, cricket cooperation
Dubai, January 8: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday, and affirmed India's commitment to provide further humanitarian and development assistance to the Afghan people
India to consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan after Foreign Secretary meets Muttaqi in Dubai
New Delhi/Dubai, Jan 8: India has pledged further humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including material support in the first instance to the health sector and for the rehabilitation of refugees during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's meeting with the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai on Wednesday.