Foreign Relations
India-Maldives hold JWG Meet on Counter Terrorism
Joint Press Release on First Meeting of India-Maldives Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism and De-Radicalisation […]
MEA
General
ICM and IOM enters into collaboration study on Migration Management
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) – India Centre for Migration (ICM) collaborative project on ”Strengthening data-informed and migrant -centered migration management frameworks in India” […]
Foreign Relations
1st Meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues held
The BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI) leads held their first meeting under India’s Chairship on the theme Intra BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation, and Consensus”. […]
Foreign Relations
EAM and China FM discuss on LAC issues
EAM Jaishankar and the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, had a phone conversation for 75 minutes on LAC problems and issues related to overall India-China relations. […]
Foreign Relations
Uzbek Foriegn Minister calls on EAM Jaishankar
Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Kamilov visited New Delhi on 24-25 February 2021 and met EAM Jaishankar to discuss various bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. […]
General
Passport Services to be available via DigiLocker
MoS MEA V. Muraleedharan today launched a new scheme by which an applicant can leverage the DigiLocker platform while applying for passport related services from anywhere in India […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU Macroeconomic Dialogue held today on G20 activities
The 11th India-EU Macroeconomic dialogue was held headed by Tarun Bajaj, Secretary, Economic Affairs & Mr. Maarten Verwey, Director General, Economic & Financial Affairs (ECFIN), European Commission […]
General
All Indian Missions to re-issue IDP
Indian Missions/Posts abroad, in cooperation with MoRTH, will facilitate re-issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP) to Indian nationals w.e.f. 15.02.2021 […]
Foreign Relations
India to support construction of the Shatoot Dam in Afghanistan
A signing ceremony of the MoU for the construction of the Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam in Afghanistan took place between EAM Jaishankar and Afghan FM Hanif Atmar […]
Business
DGFT organizes Webinar on Export Controls
MEA/DGFT, in cooperation with the Indian Chamber of Commerce, organised a Webinar on Export Controls for industries operating in special materials, materials processing, equipment and engineering sectors […]
Foreign Relations
India-Qatar hold Foreign Office Consultations
The fourth Foreign Office Consultations between India and Qatar were held between Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV & OIA), MEA and Dr. Ahmad Hassan Al-Hamadi, Secretary General, MFA Qatar […]
Foreign Relations
India-Australia Joint Working Group discuss on Counter-Terrorism
The 12th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held virtually on 17th December, 2020. Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism in the Ministry of External Affairs of India and Mr Tony Sheehan, Deputy Secretary International Security […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU discuss on cooperation in the cyberspace
The Sixth India-EU Cyber Dialogue was hosted by India virtually on December 14, 2020. The Indian Delegation was led by Dr. S. Janakiraman, Joint Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs […]
Foreign Relations
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conference to target US$5T Economy
MEA will organise a dialogue with Diaspora business leaders and CEOs on the theme Targeting US$ 5 Trillion Atma Nirbhar Bharat Economy by boosting MSMEs […]
Foreign Relations
Food aid handed Over to South Sudan as part of Mission Sagar – II
In continuation of the ongoing humanitarian mission ‘Sagar-II’, Indian Naval Ship Airavatarrived at Port of Mombasa, Kenya on 20 November 2020. […]
World
EAM attends 15th East Asia Summit
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India at the 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) chaired by Vietname Premier […]
Corona Virus
MEA Organizes Briefing Sessions related to COVID with the heads of diplomatic missions and intl organizations
The Ministry of External Affairs organized a briefing session on COVID-19 related issues for diplomatic missions and international organizations in New Delhi on 6 November 2020. More than 190 heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations and their representatives participated in the briefing. […]
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
Ms. K. Nandini Singla has been appointed next High Commissioner to Mauritius
Ms. K. Nandini Singla presently the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Portugal has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Mauritius […]
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 […]
World
India is one of the largest trade, investment and development partners of Africa: MOS Muraleedharan
MOS V. Muraleedharan spoke at a session on the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV at the ongoing 15th CII-EXIM Bank Digital Conclave on India Africa Project Partnership in New Delhi today. […]
Foreign Relations
Kazakhstan take over the chair of CICA
External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar participated in the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of CICA where Kazakhstan takes over the chair of CICA from Tajikistan […]
Education
MEA Conducts E-workshop on Export Control
Ministry of External Affairs, in cooperation with the Indian Chamber of Commerce, organised an E-workshop on Export Controls for enhancing awareness about regulations for export of sensitive, dual-use goods and technology […]
Foreign Relations
Putin calls PM Modi to strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister received a telephone call today from His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation to further strengthen the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between India and Russia […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Jalshakti Minister tals on Universal brotherhood & Collective wisdom at G20 meet
A virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture and Water Ministers held today was attended by G-20 Member countries and special invitees. […]
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
India’s participates in the Intra-Afghan negotiations between various factions negotiations
External Affairs Minister (EAM) participated in the inaugural session of the intra-Afghan negotiations between various factions held in Doha on 12 September 2020 via VTC […]
Foreign Relations
Extraordinary G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting to strengthen International Cooperation Across Borders
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar participates in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Extraordinary Meeting (Virtual) on Strengthening International Cooperation Across Borders […]
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
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
Ram Karan Verma appointed as Ambassador to DR Congo
Shri Ram Karan Verma currently serving as the Director in the Ministry has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
Foreign Relations
Manish Prabhat appointed as Ambassador to Uzbekistan
Shri Manish Prabhat has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Foreign Relations
Rahul Shrivastava concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Moldova
Shri Rahul Shrivastava concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Moldova
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Foreign Relations
Virander Kumar Paul appointed as High Commissioner to Kenya
Shri Virander Kumar Paul appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Kenya
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Foreign Relations
Indian Army gifts 10 ICU ventilators to Nepali Army
Ten ICU ventilators were gifted by Indian Army to the Nepali Army in order to support its efforts to fight against the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic in the presence of Indian Ambassador to Nepal H E Vinay Mohan Kwatra […]
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 […]
Foreign Relations
MEA and BMVSS agree to extend their MOU for 3 more years
On the occasion of his 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) launched the ‘India for Humanity’ initiative on 9th October 2018. This initiative focussed on Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of compassion, caring, and service to humanity. […]
Foreign Relations
HE Jaideep Mazumdar has been concurrently accredited as Ambassador to montenegro
Shri Jaideep Mazumdar has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Montenegro […]
Foreign Relations
HE Anjani Kumar has been concurrently accredited as ambassador to Mauritiana
Shri Anjani Kumar has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania […]
Foreign Relations
HE Jawed Ashraf to take charge as ambassador to Monaco
Shri Jawed Ashraf, current Ambassador of India to France concurrentty accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Principality of Monaco […]
Foreign Relations
Dr. Vidhu Nair appointed Ambassador to Turkmenistan
Dr. Vidhu P. Nair has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Turkmenistan […]
Foreign Relations
India Builds Shree Saptmai Gurukul Sanskrit Vidhyalaya in Nepal
Saptmai Gurukul Sanskrit Vidhyalaya, at Barbote Village Development Committee, Ilam, built under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Cooperation programme at a cost of NRs. 31.13 million […]
Foreign Relations
H E Santosh Jha accredited as Ambassador to Luxembourg
Shri Santosh Jha Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium, has been concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with residence in Brussels today […]
Foreign Relations
India signs Concession Agreement for the 600 MW Hydro Project with Bhutan
The Concession Agreement for the 600 MW Kholongchhu (Joint Venture) Hydroelectric Project between the Royal Government of Bhutan and Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited was signed on 29 June 2020 in Thimphu, in virtual presence of Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, Government of India and Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji, Foreign Minister, Royal Government of Bhutan. […]
Foreign Relations
15th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs
The 15th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held through video-conference on 24 June 2020 […]
General
MEA celebrates Passport Seva Divas 2020
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) celebrated Passport Seva Divas (PSD) on 24 June, 2020, to commemorate the enactment of the Passports Act on 24 June, 1967 […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister calls on Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau
The leaders updated each other about the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic in their countries, and also discussed the possibilities of international collaboration to address the health and economic crisis. […]
Foreign Relations
India joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence as Founding Member
India today joined the league of leading economies including USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore to launch the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI or Gee-Pay). […]
Foreign Relations
India gives Nepal NRs. 37.23 million for Sanitation Facility at Pashupati Temple
A MoU was signed between the Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Nepal and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City for the construction of Sanitation facility within the Pashupati Area Temple Complex under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri development partnership […]
Foreign Relations
Modi calls on H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of Tanzania
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with His Excellency Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and thanks for the assistance provided by the Tanzanian authorities for evacuation of Indian citizens from Tanzania […]