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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Nice, France to begin a six‑day European tour, with the centrepiece being a $39 billion deal for 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.The agreement is stalled over India’s demand for full access to Interface Control Documents (ICDs), which would allow independent integration of indigenous weapons, while France insists on supervised integration. The visit
The Philippine Ambassador to India, Josel F Ignacio, underscored the growing depth of India-Philippines relations during a diplomatic reception in New Delhi marking the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.He stated that India occupies a “prominent and impactful place” in Manila’s foreign policy, a position reinforced by expanding trade, defence cooperation, and the elevation of bilateral
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday extended warm greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian government, and the people of Russia on the occasion of Russia Day.In his message, Jaishankar expressed confidence in the continued advancement of India-Russia ties, reaffirming the enduring nature of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two
India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their strategic partnership during Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh’s visit to Dushanbe, where he met Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and participated in a major SCO conference. The visit underscored India’s commitment to Central Asia as its extended neighbourhood and highlighted preparations for the inaugural SCO Civilizational Dialogue in Kolkata
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has hailed India as an “influential actor” during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Kultaranta Talks in Helsinki, emphasising the importance of New Delhi’s perspective on global conflicts and the upcoming G7 summit.Both leaders reaffirmed the centrality of diplomacy in navigating today’s volatile international environment while
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has underlined the enduring nature of India–Russia relations, describing them as a “special bond” that has withstood the test of time.Speaking at the National Day celebrations of the Russian Federation in New Delhi, he emphasised that the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries has grown stronger over the years and continues to serve
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Figures suggest common travel area being exploited in both directions, but particularly UK to IrelandUp to 90% of asylum seekers in Ireland may have entered the country via the Northern Ireland land border in the last three years, figures suggest.Irish…
France has placed India firmly at the centre of its diplomatic priorities ahead of the forthcoming G7 Summit, underscoring the special relationship and trust that has been cultivated between New Delhi and Paris.French diplomatic sources have highlighted that India is regarded as a top priority partner on the global stage, with the relationship characterised by deep-rooted confidence and
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar undertook a significant visit to Bulgaria, where he engaged with the country’s senior leadership to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen India’s engagement with both Bulgaria and the European Union.His discussions with Bulgarian leaders, including Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova, focused on expanding