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4th India Guyana FOC held
India and Guyana held the 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Georgetown […]
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Intl Lusophone Festival to be held in Goa
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Government of Goa is organizing the International Lusophone Festival in Goa from 03-06 December 2022 […]
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MEA Sec East meets Colombian MFA
Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs held bilateral discussions on 25 November 2022 with his counterpart H.E. Mr. Francisco Jose Coy Granados, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia […]
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2nd India Panama FOC held
Nov 24: The 2nd Foreign Office Consultations between India and Panama were held in Panama City on 23 November 2022. […]
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4th India Venezuela FOC held
India and Venezuela held the 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Caracas […]
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Vanlalhuma appointed as next Ambassador to Colombia
Shri Vanlalhuma currently serving as the Honourable Ambassador of India to the Slovak Republic has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Colombia […]
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Indian Handicrafts shines in Guatemala
Indian Handicrafts shines in Made in India – Trade Show Exhibition in Guatemala; Ten national master craft persons and exporters from all parts of India are displaying a wide range of handcrafted products […]
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Jaishankar attends BRICS MFAs meet
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, participated in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations […]
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10th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting held
The 10th India-Brazil-South Africa Dialogue Forum (IBSA) Trilateral Ministerial Commission (ITMC) meeting took place in New York […]
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India-CELAC Meeting 2022
India-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Quartet Meeting was held on sidelines of UNGA in New York on 19 September 2022 under the pro-tempore presidency of Argentina […]
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BRICS Tourism Ministers meeting held
The Tourism Ministers meeting of the BRICS member countries was held virtually today on 19th September and was attended by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER […]
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8th Brazil-India Joint Commission Meeting held
The 8th Brazil-India Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), co-Chaired by Mr. Carlos Alberto Franco França, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, and Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, was held in Brasilia on 24 August 2022. […]
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Envoys of Ecuador, Somalia, Germany and Suriname present credentials
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors of Ecuador, Somalia, Germany and Suriname at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today
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India Opens Embassy at Paraguay
The Embassy of India in Asuncion was jointly inaugurated by EAM and FM H.E. Mr. Julio Cesar Arriola. The inauguration was attended by dignitaries from the Paraguayan government including Interior Minister H.E. Mr. Federico A. Gonzalez. Other guests included members of the diplomatic corps, business community and Indian diaspora in Paraguay. […]
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EAM to visit LATAM for bilateral relations
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina from 22-27 August 2022. This will be EAM’s first visit to the South American region. During the visit, in addition to bilateral engagements with his counterparts, EAM will call on the top leadership in all the three countries. […]
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Vishvas Vidu Sapkal appointed as Ambassador to Peru
Shri Vishvas Vidu Sapkal currently serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Peru […]
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Exports of Indian Ceramics and Glassware Products register growth of 168%
India’s exports of Ceramics & Glassware products for 2021-22 hit a record at US$ 3464 Million. During FY 2013-14; India’s Ceramic & Glassware products exports were valued at US$ 1292 Million.
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Foreign Relations
Foreign Minister of Mexico Visits India
At the invitation of the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, the Foreign Minister of Mexico, H.E. Mr. Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón will pay an official visit to India from 30 March-1 April 2022. […]
Business
Promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry
With a view to promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry, Ministry of MSME, through Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has over the years taken various initiatives through various Technological Institutions of national repute and already disseminated those developed technologies in the past, as a regular activity. […]
Business
53rd IHGF Delhi Fair 2022 organized by EPCH
The 53rd edition of one of the world’s largest handicrafts fairs – the IHGF-Delhi fair will open to overseas buyers, buying and sourcing professionals as well as large domestic volume retail buyers on 30th March 2022 in India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. […]
Foreign Relations
MK Mohapatra concurrently accredited as Ambassador to El Salvador
Shri Manoj Kumar Mohapatra currently serving as the Honourable Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guatemala concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of El Salvador […]
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Manoj Kumar Mohapatra concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Honduras
Shri Manoj Kumar Mohapatra currently serving as the Honourable Ambassador of India to Guatemala has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Honduras […]
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India setup KABIL for Atmanirbhar Minerals
In order to ensure mineral security of the nation and to attain self-reliance in the area of critical & strategic minerals, the Ministry of Mines has created a Joint Venture company namely Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) […]
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Balachandran concurrently accredited as High Commissioner to Barbados
Shri S. Balachandran currently serving as th honourable ambassador of India to Suriname has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Barbados […]
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Pankaj Sharma appointed as Ambassador to Mexico
Shri Pankaj Sharma currently serving as the Permanent Representative of India to the UN Conference on Disarmament, Geneva has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Mexico […]
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6th BRICS Foreign Policy Planning Dialogue
Dec 10: The 6th BRICS Foreign Policy Planning Dialogue was successfully held under the BRICS 2021 Chairship of India, in […]
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3rd FOC held between India and Paraguay
The 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Paraguay were held at Asuncion on 1 December 2021. The Indian delegation was led by Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) and Paraguayan side was represented byVice Ministers of Paraguay H.E. Mr. Marcelo Scappiniand H.E. Mr. Raul Cano Ricciardi. […]
General
Sixth BRICS Film Festival awards announced
South African film ‘Barakat’ and Russian film ‘The Sun above Me Never Sets’ share the Best Film Award; Brazilian filmmaker Lúcia Murat awarded Best Director for her riveting documentary ‘Ana’ […]
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India calls for BRICS to work towards rightful place in the global innovation index
India’s Minister for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, who chaired the 9th BRICS Science & Technology Ministers meet held today, has called for working towards rightful place for BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in the Global Innovation Index […]
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6th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Argentina
The 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Argentina were held on 24 November 2021 at New Delhi. Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) led the Indian delegation while Argentine delegation was led by Mr. Pablo Tettamanti, Deputy Foreign Minister. […]
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BRICS Innovation Action 2021-24 agreed by all
The BRICS Innovation Action 2021-24, which has been prepared in India’s leadership, was agreed by all BRICS countries at the 13th BRICS S&T Committee Meeting. The Innovation Action plan would be one key deliverable of the forthcoming BRICS S&T Ministerial. […]
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13th BRICS NSO Meet held
The 13th Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Countries was held in virtual format under the Chairship of India […]
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S. Balachandran concurrently accredited as High Commissioner to SVG
Shri S. Balachandran currently serving as honourable Ambassador of India to Suriname has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to St. Vincent and the Grenadines […]
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EAM Jaishankar meets Colombia MFA
Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar held a bilateral dialogue with Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia H.E. Ms. Marta Lucia Ramirez on 2 October […]
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Yogeshwar Sangwan appointed as next Ambassador to Paraguay
Shri Yogeshwar Sangwan currently serving as the Joint Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Paraguay […]
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3rd FOC held between India and El Salvador
The Third Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and El Salvador were held on 17 September 2021 in San Salvador. The Indian side was led by Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) and the El Salvadoran side was led by Ambassador H.E Ms. Adriana Maria Mira, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Integration and Economic Promotion. […]
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3rd India-Costa Rica Foreign Office Consultations held
The third round of Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) between India and Costa Rica was held in San Jose on 16 September 2021. Mrs. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi led the Indian delegation and Ms. Adriana Bolaños Argueta, Vice Minister of Bilateral Affairs and International Cooperation, Ministry of External Relations and Worship led the Costa Rican delegation. […]
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PM Modi chairs 13th BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 13th BRICS Summit virtually today. The theme of the Summit, chosen by India, was, BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus. […]
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Third meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas
The third BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas’ meeting was convened under India’s Chairship on 7 September 2021. The meeting was chaired by Secretary (CPV&OIA) and India’s BRICS Sherpa and attended by BRICS Sherpas of Brazil, South Africa, China and Russian Federation […]
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BRICS to cooperate in Trade in Professional Services
BRICS Trade Minister’s meeting see new areas of co-operation gaining traction on Trade in Professional Services, Genetic Resources and Consumer Protection under E-commerce
Need for a permanent, adequate and equitable solution to the “Public Stock Holding” programmes for food security purposes – Shri Piyush Goyal at BRICS meeting
Early outcome needed on the TRIPS Waiver proposal for vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics – Shri Goyal
BRICS countries endorse the Framework for Cooperation in Trade in Professional Services
All BRICS members for the first time reach a consensus for jointly working towards protection of genetic resources
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Finance
Finance Minister chairs 2nd BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman virtually chaired the second meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) along with Governor Reserve Bank of India, Shri Shaktikanta Das under Indian BRICS Chairship here today. This meeting is scheduled ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit 2021 to discuss and finalise key outcomes of BRICS finance agenda this year. Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa were in attendance. […]
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BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade issues, chaired by India
India is the Chair of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa). Of the various groups of BRICS, the Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI) is responsible for economic and trade matters. […]
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Columbia, Uruguay, Jamaica & Armenia envoys submit credentials
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassadors/High Commissioners of the Republic of Colombia, Uruguay, Jamaica and Republic of Armenia […]
Health Care
Traditional Medicines of BRICS nations to be Standardized
Webinar on Harmonization of Regulation of Standardization of Traditional Medicinal Products of Brics Countries held […]
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India and Argentine to explore joint Mining activities
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Argentine Republic on cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources […]
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BRICS Foriegn Ministers meet on Strengthening and Reforming of the Multilateral System
Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations on Strengthening and Reforming of the Multilateral Systems including UN, Security Council, ECOSOC, WTO, UNTCTAD and others […]
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BRICS countries to collaborate on High Powered Computing
High Performance Computing (HPC) and Information Communication Technologies (ICT) discussed at BRICS Working Group Meeting […]
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Shri Subrata Bhattacharjee appointed as Ambassador to Chile
Shri Subrata Bhattacharjee the current ambassador of india to serbia has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Chile […]
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Second meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas
The second BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas’ meeting was convened under India’s Chairship and participated by all the BRICS Countries […]
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BRICS meeting held on Biotechnology and Biomedicine
BRICS meeting held on emerging issues in Biotechnology and Biomedicine with more than 60 participants, including researchers, academicians, and government officials participated […]