MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC member countries have gathered in the national capital for a two-day retreat meeting to bolster cooperation among Bay of Bengal countries. BIMSTEC is a regional organisation comprising 7 member states - Bangladesh,...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host his counterparts for the 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in New Delhi on July 11-12.

Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s largest state rich in resources, is actively seeking foreign investments and global brands. Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined strategies to attra...

The FCRA registration extension benefits NGOs with pending renewal applications. Scrutiny affected prominent NGOs, leading to new FCRA licenses being issued. The rules regarding foreign contributions and asset declaration are strictly enforced, ensu...

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) criticised Laos' visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists, stating it falsely implies Taiwan is part of China. The program, valid from July 1 - December 31, allows Chinese nationals to visit Laos visa-free...

The Indian side was led by Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Europe West) and Paramita Tripathi, Joint Secretary (Oceania and Indo-Pacific), while the French side was led by Benoît Guidée, Director (Asia and Oceania), Ministry of Foreign Affairs a...

India has been pressing Russia for the safety and repatriation of Indian nationals employed by the Russian Army, following the deaths of two more Indians in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, bringing the total to four. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra emph...

Foreign Ministers of the BRICS nations strongly condemned terrorism and termed it criminal and unjustifiable. They reaffirmed their commitment to combatting terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism and terrorism financing. They empha...

India has expressed gratitude to China for congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election victory and pledged to continue efforts towards normalizing bilateral ties based on mutual respect, mutual interest, and mutual sensitivity. The E...

Modi's reply to Taiwan President's congratulatory message has sparked controversy, leading to China's strong protest. China has urged India to resist Taiwan's 'political calculations'. Taiwan's President Lai congratulated Modi on his election victor...

Shah Rukh Khan's NGO, Meer Foundation, granted FCRA licence by MHA for 5 years to support acid attack survivors.

Ukraine President Zelenskyy congratulated PM Modi on India's parliamentary election win and invited India to a peace summit in Switzerland regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has increased the national visa application fee to €135 from €80 starting June 1, 2024. The Schengen visa fees remain unchanged. The adjustment aims to manage migration pressure and ensure foreigners comply with ...

Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives Munu Mahawar and Maldivian Ambassador Ahmed Naseer co-chaired a meeting to review Indian-funded community development projects in the Maldives. They assessed 65 projects valued at MVR 360 million. Additionall...

China warned on Monday that efforts toward Taiwan's independence are a "dead end" after the island's new President Lai Ching-te took office. Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its territory and has threatened force to control it, labelled Lai a...

More than 650 Pakistani students were being repatriated from Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan's foreign minister said on Sunday, after clashes broke out between locals and foreigners near student accommodation in the capital Bishkek. Local media said more than ...

Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan's whereabouts post-release from a four-year prison term for Wuhan pandemic reporting remain unknown. Concerns persist as activists express worry and key entities in the saga add to the uncertainty.

The US State Department has stated that it will not comment on the investigation into the alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun until the allegations are proven in court. The department's spokesperson emphasized ...

The Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected US allegations of an Indian plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, stating that Washington has not provided any reliable evidence. The ministry's spokesperson criticized the US fo...