BILATERAL MEETINGS
S Jaishankar meets Chinese envoy, highlights 'common interest' in 'stabilisation' of India-China ties
Discussed India-China relations, recent developments with Sri Lanka, and Kuwait envoy meeting. Emphasized peace in border areas for normal ties. China-India relations faced challenges after Galwan Valley clash. Completed disengagement in Gogra area. Xu Feihong presented credentials to President Droupadi Murmu.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in Delhi on 2-day India visit
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Delhi for a two-day visit to India on June 21. PM Hasina was welcomed with a cultural performance at the airport. She will be holding bilateral consultations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on her visit. Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina ...
"I don't have more to add..." White House refrains from commenting on Khalistani terrorist Pannun
The White House declined to comment on whether the plot to kill pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was discussed during National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan's meetings in India. National Security Spokesperson John Kirby emphasized the focus on deepening US-India relations, particularly in emerging technology. Sullivan's visit to Delhi marked the first trip by a senior Biden Administration official after the Modi government's third-term victory. Meanwhile, Indian national Nikhil Gupta, extradited to the US, faces charges related to the alleged plot against Pannun.
Jaishankar meets US National Security Advisor Sullivan in Delhi, discusses bilateral, global issues
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi on Monday to discuss a range of issues. They explored various bilateral, regional, and global matters during their comprehensive conversation. Jaishankar shared his optimism about the future of India-US relations.
G7 Summit: Italy PM Meloni welcomes PM Modi as India participates as an 'Outreach nation'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy's Apulia to attend the G7 Outreach Summit, where he was welcomed by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During the summit, PM Modi met with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. This visit marks PM Modi's first state visit in his third consecutive term, highlighting the importance of India's strategic partnerships and cooperation in regions like the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean. The G7 summit is being held in Italy's Apulia region from June 13-15.
G7 summit 2024: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with UK PM Rishi Sunak; expresses satisfaction with progress made in FTA negotiations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with PM Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here on Friday. Both the leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the F...
- Go To Page 1
PM Modi meets Joe Biden, other global leaders at G7 summit
PM Narendra Modi, on his maiden trip abroad since his re-election for the third straight term in office, met US President Joe Biden on Friday in a brief pull aside at the G7 summit and is understood to have touched upon various issues of common interests, including the Indo-Pacific region. "It's always a pleasure to meet @POTUS @JoeBiden. India and USA will keep working together to further global good," Modi wrote on X following their one-on-one meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy.
G7 Summit: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's 'Namaste' greeting goes viral
During the G7 Summit in Italy, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's greeted leaders with the 'Namaste' greeting. Modi's trip, his first abroad since re-election, prioritizes discussions on AI, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. The summit's objectives include promoting economic growth, addressing environmental challenges, and confronting international security issues, notably the conflict in Ukraine and Gaza.
G7 Summit: PM Modi's bilateral meeting with Italian PM Meloni at 10:30 PM; Check his full schedule here
G7 Summit 2024 Agenda: The agenda for the G7 Summit 2024 includes Prime Minister Modi's attendance in Italy at the annual gathering of advanced economies. According to Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, PM Modi's participation offers a chance to further develop the results of India's hosting of last year's G20 summit. Kwatra also highlighted that India's consistent involvement in the G7 reflects growing acknowledgment of New Delhi's endeavors to tackle global issues.
PM Modi meets British counterpart Sunak; reaffirms commitment to bilateral strategic ties
The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal described the meeting between the two leaders as "fruitful." "The two leaders took stock of bilateral relations in areas of defence and security, trade and economic collaboration, critical and high technology sectors and people to people connect. They discussed implementation of Roadmap 2030 and progress made in ongoing FTA negotiations," Jaiswal posted on X.
AI, energy, Africa to be in focus, says PM Modi as he leaves for Italy for G7 outreach session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend an Outreach session at the G7 summit in Italy, focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. This visit marks his first foreign trip after being elected for a third term. The summit is expected to address global issues such as the conflict in Ukraine and Gaza. Modi will also hold a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Meloni to strengthen the India-Italy strategic partnership. The G7 comprises the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan, with Italy currently holding the presidency.
PM Modi to attend G7 summit in Italy; Here are the key global issues on the agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 50th G7 Summit in Italy from June 13 to 15, 2024. The summit will address critical issues such as Africa, climate change, development, AI, and global conflicts. Modi will hold bilateral talks with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and engage with other world leaders. This visit will also allow him to follow up on the outcomes of the G20 Summit under India's presidency.
Modi at G7 Summit under Italian Presidency: Consolidating strategic partnership
Several ministers from Italy visited India in 2023, for G20 related meetings and held bilateral meetings on the sidelines including the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs & trade, Finance, Agriculture, Education and Culture Ministers. The Speaker and President of the Italian Senate and Chamber of Deputies participated in the P20 meeting last year. The Indian Foreign, Defence and Commerce & Industry Minister visited Italy last year.
Prez Muizzu discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties on first official India visit: Maldives Foreign Ministry
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu visited India for the first time, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indian leaders. His visit coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony for his third term. During his stay, Muizzu met with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and held discussions on strengthening ties between the two nations.
UK PM Rishi Sunak congratulates Modi, to meet at G7 Summit in Italy
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election victory, emphasizing the thriving UK-India relationship. Both leaders agreed to stay in touch before meeting at the G7 Summit in Italy, where Modi has been invited by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Sunak, currently campaigning for the UK general election on July 4, expressed hope for a fourth term for his Conservative Party. The UK-India free trade agreement remains stalled, with further negotiations expected after the UK general election.
Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan to resume trilateral meeting to revive cooperation
South Korea, China, and Japan are meeting for their first trilateral summit in over four years, aiming to improve regional relations. While no major breakthroughs are expected, the resumption of these high-level talks is seen as a positive step. Key issues discussed include North Korea's nuclear ambitions, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held bilateral meetings ahead of the summit. The leaders will focus on cooperation in trade, climate change, technology, and disaster response.
Chinese and Japanese leaders in South Korea for their first trilateral meeting since 2019
After their arrivals in Seoul on Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are to hold bilateral talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss ways to promote cooperation and other issues, according to South Korean officials. Li and Kishida are expected to meet bilaterally as well.
India held two-day "Chintan Shivir" to formulate strategy and SOPs for FTAs
The commerce ministry's two-day "Chintan Shivir" aimed to develop strategies for free trade agreements (FTAs), focusing on India's trade vision for 2047 and new FTA disciplines. Experts emphasized consultation with stakeholders and timely sharing of negotiation details. India is negotiating FTAs with various countries, including the UK, EU, Australia, Eurasian Economic Union, and Peru. Negotiations for the India-EU FTA are at a crucial stage, while the India-UK FTA has made progress but faces challenges like tariff reductions and fair treatment of Indian workers in the UK.
Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal
The de facto Saudi leader and President Joe Biden's top security aide also discussed the need to find a "credible track for bringing about the two-state solution" for Israel and the Palestinians, stop the war against Hamas militants in Gaza and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid, the statement said.
India, UK review implementation of 10-year roadmap
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra reviewed the India-UK 'Roadmap 2030' in London, enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, security, science, and people-to-people exchanges. Meetings were held with Minister of State Lord Tariq Ahmad, MoS for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge, and NSA Sir Tim Barrow.
Maldives and India look to move forward, give direction to ties
Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer has expressed the Muizzu government's willingness to work with India, despite external affairs minister S Jaishankar's emphasis on mutual interests and reciprocal sensitivity. The two sides discussed India-funded projects in the Maldives during a meeting. Zameer's visit amid anti-India rhetoric in the Maldives is a signal that the Muizzu administration is trying to establish a working relationship.
Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, reviews bilateral ties with top officials
In the first official visit of a high-level official to Bangladesh after the formation of the new government in January 2024 here, Kwatra also met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud and his counterpart Masud Bin Momen.
Indian envoy to Indonesia meets President-elect to discuss strategic partnership
Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and President-elect Prabowo Subianto received a courtesy call from the Indian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sandeep Chakravorty on Wednesday.
India, Australia review progress on trade and investment negotiations, discuss way forward for its completion
In the first Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) under India-Australia Economic Co-operation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), both sides acknowledged the smooth implementation of the ECTA and briefly elaborated on ECTA implementation issues including MRAs on organic products, market access issues related to products like okra, pomegranate, grapes, cottage cheese, macadamia nuts, lentils and avocado.
India raises issue of pharma pricing control in Australia
India raised concerns on pharmaceutical pricing control in Australia during a recent bilateral meeting, focusing on market access, people-to-people contacts, and trade decline. JCM addressed MRAs on organic products, okra, pomegranate, grapes, cottage cheese.
New Indian envoy meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov; discusses high-level bilateral exchanges
India and Russia enhance strategic ties through high-level exchanges. Ambassador Kumar deepens partnerships. Modi supports peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine conflict, invited by Putin and Zelenskyy post Lok Sabha elections.
EAM Jaishankar meets Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Delhi
Official engagements of the visiting leader include meetings with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri to discuss matters pertaining to the bilateral partnership and cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual interest according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Jaishankar meets Malaysian counterpart, discusses 'multifaceted' bilateral ties
During his visit to Kuala Lumpur, S Jaishankar engaged in productive discussions with Malaysian officials, focusing on bilateral ties, regional issues, and strengthening cooperation between India and Malaysia. The visit aimed to enhance understanding of shared challenges.
Load More
