Foreign Relations
Official Visit of President of Sri Lanka to India
At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe, will visit India on an Official Visit on 21 July 2023. […]
Sri Lanka
Foreign Relations
7th Deputy NSA Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave
The 7th Deputy NSA level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was hosted by Maldives on 12 July 2023. Member States India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka met in the virtual format. Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers. […]
Defence
Priyantha Perera, Commander of Sri Lanka Navy on official visit to India
VAdm Priyantha Perera, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy is on a five-day official visit to India from 23 – 27 May 23. […]
Defence
Chief of the air staff visits Sri Lanka
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), embarked on a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka today. During the visit, the CAS is scheduled to meet the Hon’ble President of Sri Lanka. […]
Foreign Relations
Conference to Accelerating Rail Transformation in Asia
A High-Level Conference on Accelerating Rail Digital Transformation in Asia and the Pacific region was held in New Delhi, India on 5 and 6 April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
25 Countries Come together to Promote Traditional Medicine
The B2B Conference & Expo along with the National Arogya Summit, held in Guwahati recently under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush under India’s presidency of SCO […]
Foreign Relations
India to host SCO Tourism Ministers’ Meeting TMM
India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Ministers’ Meeting (TMM) on 17th -18th March 2023 in Kashi (Varanasi), […]
Technology
CDTI organised a virtual workshop on ‘Counter Radicalization’
The Ministry of External Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Home Affairs [Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) jointly with its outlying training unit, the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI)] organised a virtual workshop on ‘Counter Radicalization’ on 02-03 February 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri V. Muraleedharan visits Sri Lanka
At the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan is visiting Colombo […]
Foreign Relations
Round Table on ‘Reaching Out – India and the SCO’ organize at SCO Film Festival
A Round Table, ‘Reaching Out- India and the SCO,’ was organised along the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival in Mumbai. […]
Foreign Relations
ICG conducts a one-week Maritime Rescue operations drill
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) operations & Search and Rescue (SAR) course in Mumbai between January 16-21 […]
Foreign Relations
Dr S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka from Jan 18-20
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka from 18-20 January 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
10th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on CTTC
The 10th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), hosted by the Government of India, began on 12 January 2022 in New Delhi […]
Foreign Relations
Intl Packaging Conference held in Mumbai
International Conference on Packaging at Packmach Asia 2022, and Buyer Seller meet begins in Mumbai […]
Foreign Relations
BIMSTEC to build a stronger alliance within its members
BIMSTEC Secretary General H.E. Mr. Tenzin Lekphell held discussions on consolidation and further development of the BIMSTEC institutional architecture under the BIMSTEC Charter […]
Foreign Relations
BIMSTEC Secretary General visits India
BIMSTEC Secretary General H.E. Mr. Tenzin Lekphell will visit India from 22-25 August 2022 at the invitation of Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary, MEA. […]
Foreign Relations
India gifts Dornier aircraft to Sri Lanka
India gifted a Dornier Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft on 15 August 2022 towards strengthening the maritime security of Sri Lanka at a special event held in Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Katunayake […]
Foreign Relations
Centre approves MoA by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for the establishment of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Technology Transfer Facility (TTF) was signed by the BIMSTEC member countries at the 5th BIMSTEC Summit held at Colombo, Sri Lanka on 30th March 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Hungary visited India
At the invitation of the External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Hungary H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó visited India on an official visit on 26-27 May 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Transshipment of Medical AID to Sri Lanka-Mission SAGAR IX
With the overarching aim of providing critical medical aid to Sri Lanka during the ongoing crisis, INS Gharial as part of Mission SAGAR IX arrived at Colombo on 29 Apr 22 and delivered over 760 kgs of 107 types of critical lifesaving medicines. […]
Foreign Relations
Finance Minister participates in the 105th Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 105th Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary in Washington D.C. today. […]
Foreign Relations
Finance Minister meets IMF Managing Director in Washington D.C.
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman had a bilateral meeting with Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank (IMF-WB) Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. today. […]
Business
India’s sugar exports grow by 291% from 2013-14
Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time; Sugar exports rise by 64.90% from 2021-to 22 alone; Modi government’s policies are helping farmers increase their income by tapping global markets – Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
1st Meeting of IMCG on Neighbouring Countries
The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) at the Secretary level was convened by Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla today. […]
Foreign Relations
India signs 13 FTAs with its trading partners
So far, India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with its trading partners, including the 3 agreements, namely India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India-UAE Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed during the last five years. […]
Foreign Relations
5th BIMSTEC Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the 5th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted in virtual mode by Sri Lanka, the current chair of BIMSTEC. […]
Foreign Relations
External Affairs Minister visited the Maldives and Sri Lanka
At the respective invitations of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Prof. G.L.Peiris, External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka from 26-30 March 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Modi attending the 5th BIMSTEC Summit in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be attending the 5th BIMSTEC Summit on 30 March 2022. The Summit Meeting, which is being held in virtual mode, will be hosted by Sri Lanka, the current BIMSTEC chair. […]
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
The Finance Minister of Sri Lanka called Narendra Modi
Finance Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon’ble Basil Rajapaksa, who is on an official visit to New Delhi, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier today. […]
Foreign Relations
5th NSA Level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave
Delegations of the founding members of Colombo Security Conclave; Maldives, India and Sri Lanka, and the newest member of the Conclave, Mauritius, successfully concluded the 5th National Security Adviser level meeting held on 09 – 10 March 2022 in Maldives. Delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers. […]
General
SRI LANKA – INDIA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE SLINEX begins
The Ninth Edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022. The exercise is being conducted in two phases; the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam on 07-08 Mar 22 followed by the Sea Phase on 09-10 Mar 22 in the Bay of Bengal. […]
Foreign Relations
CICA Webinar on Traditional and Complementary Medicine
The Ministry of External Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Ayush, organised a webinar today under the framework of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Nursultan on ‘Role of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga in overall healthcare and its relevance in mitigation and treatment of COVID-19’. […]
Foreign Relations
Sri Lanka FM visits India on Official Visit
At the invitation of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Relations of Sri Lanka, H.E. Prof. G.L.Peiris, accompanied by a 2-member official delegation, visited India on an official visit from 06-08 February 2022. This is the first visit of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to India in his current term. […]
Foreign Relations
India – Sri Lanka look towards new areas in Tech collaboration
India and Sri Lanka extended the existing S&T cooperation for 3 more years, with focus on new areas like waste-water technologies, biotech, sustainable agriculture, aerospace engineering, robotics, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence, as well as industrial collaborations at the India-Sri Lanka 5th Joint Committee on S&T Cooperation […]
Foreign Relations
2-day Consultation on Biodiversity begins
2-day South Asian Consultation on Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework begins; India calls for innovative financing methods from GEF and CBD […]
Foreign Relations
BIMSTEC JWG on Terrorism & Crime held
An inter-agency Indian delegation led by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Counter Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs participated in the 9th Meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), hosted by Bhutan […]
Foreign Relations
8th Indo-SL Joint EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI begins
The 8th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint exercise Mitra Shakti commenced today at the Combat Training School, Ampara in Sri Lanka […]
Foreign Relations
FS Shringla to visit Sri Lanka
At the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Sri Lanka Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 02-05 October 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President of India through Video Conference
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Iceland, Republic of The Gambia, Spain, Brunei Darussalam and Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka today (September 22, 2021) in a virtual ceremony. […]
Foreign Relations
AYUSH system of medicine become popular in many countries
With increasing awareness about health, fitness and changing lifestyles, the demand for AYUSH Systems especially Ayurveda & Yoga has increased tremendously at the international level. […]
World
Sarang to Perform at MAKS Air Show in Russia
The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the IAF is all set to perform for the first time at the MAKS International Air Show held at Zhukovsky International Airport, Russia. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Bhalia Wheat gets exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka
Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat gets exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. The GI certified wheat has high protein content and is sweet in taste. […]
Foreign Relations
PM delivers keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations
PM delivers keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations; Calls for all those who believe in humanity to come together and defeat terror and radicalisation […]
Foreign Relations
S. Balachandran appointed as Ambassador to Suriname
Shri S. Balachandran currently serving as the Consul General of India in Jaffna, Sri Lanka has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Suriname […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy Seizes Narcotics worth Rs 3000 Crore
Indian Naval Ship Suvarna, whilst on surveillance patrol in the Arabian Sea, encountered a fishing vessel with suspicious movements; Seizes Narcotics worth Rs 3000 Crore […]
Foreign Relations
India & Sri Lankan Scientists to jointly work on a variety of research activities
Nine teams of scientists from India & Sri Lanka to research on subjects ranging from food technology to communications technology […]
Foreign Relations
Bangladesh’s Shanti Ograsena Military Exercise culminates
4 nation MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE SHANTIR OGROSENA CULMINATES IN BANGLADESH […]
Foreign Relations
India-Sri Lanka Police Chiefs’ Dialogue held
The first delegation level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police Chiefs of India and Sri Lanka was held today in an environment of positivity and trust […]
Foreign Relations
Bangladesh’s Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 commenses
Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 (Front Runner of Peace) commenced with participation from Indian Army, Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army and observers from USA, UK, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore […]