Foreign Relations
International Conference on Mental Health & Looking Beyond COVID 19 held today
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot Virtually Inaugurates International Conference on “Mental Health: Looking Beyond COVID 19”
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ASEAN
Foreign Relations
Pradeep Kumar Rawat appointed as next Ambassador to Netherlands
Shri Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Netherlands
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Foreign Relations
India and Japan sign MoC in Cyber Security
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of cybersecurity between India and Japan. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Japan Foreign Ministers talk on Maritime Security, Trade and Investment
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held 13th India-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with his Japanese counterpart, H.E. Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu on 7 October 2020 in Tokyo. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Australia-Japan-USA hold second ministerial meeting
Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs participated in the Second India-Australia-Japan-USA Ministerial Meeting on 6 October 2020 in Tokyo to discuss issues related to China and the South China Sea […]
Foreign Relations
Chief of Army Staff and Foreign Secretary visits Myanmar to discuss border issues
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, and Foreign Secretary (FS) Harsh Vardhan Shringla, visited Myanmar. […]
Health Care
India & Japan deliberate on ways to strengthening health care for elderly
Experts from India and Japan discussed ways in which the two countries can collaborate to strengthening health care for older people and reimagine aging and the research, demonstration, and implementation required […]
Foreign Relations
India – Myanmar Foreign Office Consultations on border cooperation and others
The 19th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Myanmar was held through virtual mode on October 1, 2020 […]
Foreign Relations
Dr. Devyani Uttam Khobragade appointed as next Ambassador to Cambodia
Dr. Devyani Uttam Khobragade presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as next Ambassador to Cambodia […]
Foreign Relations
Webinar & Expo with Cambodia on Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership
A webinar between India and Cambodia was held today. The Theme of webinar was “Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership: Webinar and Expo”. […]
Foreign Relations
Bilateral Maritime Exercise Between Japan and India JIMEX 20 to commence
The 4th edition of India – Japan Maritime bilateral exercise JIMEX, which is conducted biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) will be held in North Arabian Sea […]
Foreign Relations
India-Australia-Japan-United States Senior Officials Consultations on Maritime Security
Senior officials from the Foreign Ministry of India, Australia, Japan and the United States of America held a video conference for consultations on regional and global issues of common interest. […]
Foreign Relations
G4 Ministers issue a Joint Press Statement on the occassion of 75th Session of the UN
The Foreign Ministers of the G4 countries, i.e. Brazil, India, Japan, and Germany, met virtually during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly and issued a joint statement […]
Finance
IFSCA Committee submits interim report on development of international retail business
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Expert Committee on international retail business development in the IFSC has submitted its interim report to the Chairperson of the IFSCA […]
Foreign Relations
PM congratulates Yoshihide Suga on appointment as Prime Minister of Japan
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Excellency Yoshihide Suga on the appointment as Prime Minister of Japan. […]
Foreign Relations
India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, as Observer
India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, as Observer, following the high level meeting of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) […]
Education
NSDC signs MOUs with 8 countries for vocational education and training.
The National Skill Development Corporation under the Ministry has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with 8 countries viz, Japan, UAE, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Russia, Finland and Morocco for cooperation in the field of vocational education and training. […]
Foreign Relations
India participates in the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting
MEA MOS Shri V. Muraleedharan participated in the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held virtually on 12 September 2020 under the Chairmanship of Vietnam. […]
Foreign Relations
ASEAN-India meet on Plan of Action 2021-2025
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar co-chaired the ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand H.E. Don Pramudwinai […]
Foreign Relations
India and Japan sign agreement on Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services
India and Japan sign agreement on Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between Forces of both countries
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Corona Virus
Member States adopt Declaration on the collective response to COVID-19 in ASEAN Region
73rd session of WHO Southeast Asia Region; Member States adopt Declaration on the collective response to COVID-19 in South-East Asia Region […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister speaks to Japanese Premier Abe Shinzo
Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister and Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Abe Shinzo and reviewed the status of ongoing cooperation and bilateral relations […]
Foreign Relations
Envoy of Singapore presents Letter of Credence
H.E. Mr. Simon Wong Wie Kuen, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore presents Letter of Credence through Video Conference to President Ramnath Kovind […]
Health Care
Investing in health is the biggest and most important investment of a nation: Harshvardhan
Dr. Harsh Vardhan attends 73rd session of WHO Southeast Asia Region through Video Conferencing
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Education
G20 Education Ministers to work on Education Continuity & Early Childhood Education
G20 Member Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Ensuring Education Continuity and Safety for all; G20 Education Ministers resolve to work together in the areas of Education Continuity, Early Childhood Education and Internationalization in Education […]
Foreign Relations
Raj Kumar Srivastava appointed as the next Ambassador to Croatia
Shri Raj Kumar Srivastava currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of India has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Croatia […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Japan for cooperation in the field of good quality textiles
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Japan for cooperation in the field of good quality textiles
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Foreign Relations
Australia-India-Japan to build Supply Chains Resilience
Australia-India-Japan to build Supply Chains Resilience; Ministers support free, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory, transparent, and stable trade and investment environment […]
Finance
Japan commits Rs 3,500 crore for the health sector
Japan’s commits Rs 3,500 crore (approx.) as Official Development Assistance for health sector to fight the COVID-19 crisis in India
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Foreign Relations
Amb Shambhu S. Kumaran concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador to Micronesia & Palau
Shri Shambhu S. Kumaran has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Palau and Federated States of Micronesia
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Foreign Relations
ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations held
17TH ASEAN-India Economic Ministers’ Consultations held
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Foreign Relations
India-Singapore Defence Policy
India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) was held via video conferencing here today. It was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar and Permanent Secretary (Defence), Singapore Mr. Chan Heng Kee. […]
Foreign Relations
Cooperation, Collaboration, and Commitment will guide the strategic partnership between India and ASEAN
Cooperation, Collaboration, and Commitment will guide the strategic partnership between India and ASEAN countries, says Shri Piyush Goyal; India demonstrated itself as the trusted partner to the world, particularly in times of stress […]
Foreign Relations
India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation
The 17th Meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation held between EAM Jaishankar and Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister […]
Foreign Relations
Round Table of ASEAN-India Think Tank Network held to strengthen partnerships
MEA in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand organized the 6th Round Table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) […]
Foreign Relations
eITEC programme on Policing during Pandemic Times held at BPRD
2 day eITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) programme on “Policing during Pandemic Times” at Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) […]
Foreign Relations
Rudrendra Tandon appointed as ambassador to Afghanistan
Shri Rudrendra Tandon currently servicing as Ambassador of India to ASEAN appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan […]
Corona Virus
NCGG conducts 2-day eITEC program on COVID-19 – Good Governance Practices in a Pandemic
A two-day eITEC programme on “COVID-19 – Good Governance Practices in a Pandemic” at National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) was inaugurated by Shri V. Muraleedharan, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs and Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions, on 6th August, 2020. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr. Harshvardhan talks to ASEAN Health Ministers on COVID related activities
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare joined a virtual meeting of the Regional Director of WHO for South East Asia (SEA) Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh with Ministers for Health of the member states of the region. The meet was focused on maintaining essential health services and public health programmes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Japan are looking to have trusted partners from authentic investors: Shri Piyush Goyal
TheMinister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has said that India and Japan are looking to have trusted partners from authentic investors. Speaking at the third Edition of the Invest India Exclusive Investment Forum – Japan Edition, through video conference. […]
Technology
Need for industry participation in Quantum Technology & Science in India: DST Secretary
Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary Professor Ashutosh Sharma highlighted the importance of bringing Industry on board in Quantum Technology and Science in India at the India Quantum Technology Conclave (IQTC2020), a webinar on Quest towards India’s “Quantum Supremacy” organized by The Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM) recently. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Malaysia says Palm oil is god’s gift
Malaysia few days back has hit back to the international community with a new sloganeering as “Palm Oil is God’s Gift” which they intent to use as propaganda to promote Palm Oil […]
Business
Singapore’s SembCorp starts 3 wind energy projects in India
Shri Raj Kumar Singh, Honourable Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, today in a virtual ceremony, dedicated Sembcorp’s state of the art SECI 1, 2 and 3 projects to the nation. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Indonesia agree to further enhance bilateral defense cooperation
Defence Ministers’ Dialogue between India and Republic of Indonesia was held here today. Indian delegation was headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while the Indonesian delegation was led by its Defence Minister General Prabowo Subianto, who is in India for strengthening the ties between the two maritime neighbours. […]
Foreign Relations
India-ASEAN to play a lead role in Post-COVID World Economic Recovery: Dr.Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said thatIndia and ASEAN will play a lead role in the Post-COVID World Economic Recovery. […]
Foreign Relations
India receives first set of 4,475 Oxygen Concentrators from Singapore
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare today received the first tranche of 4,475 Oxygen Concentrators from Temasek Foundation, Singapore. […]
Foreign Relations
“Cross Border Tourism” to promote Buddhist Pilgrimages across nations
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism & Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, as Chief Guest inaugurated the Webinar on “Cross Border Tourism” organised by the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators on 15th July 2020 […]
Foreign Relations
Defense Ministers of India & South Korea discuss bi-lateral co-operation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today spoke over telephone with Minister of National Defence of Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Jeong Kyeong-Doo. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Greets President & People of the Republic of Korea on the 70th Anniversary of the Outbreak of the Korean War
On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of peace on the Korean Peninsula. […]
Foreign Relations
ONGC to invest more in Shwe oil & gas project of Myanmar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved additional investment of US$ 121.27 million (about Rs.909 crore) by ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) towards further development of blocks A-1 and A-3 Blocksof Shwe oil & gas project in Myanmar. […]