Indian and Philippine Navies Conduct First Joint Sail in South China Sea
For the first time, the navies of India and the Philippines have carried out a joint sail in the South China Sea, officials confirmed on Monday.
Diplomacy
India-Russia Relations Remain Steady and Independent of External Influence: MEA
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday praised the enduring nature of India’s relationship with Russia, calling it a “steady and time-tested partnership.”
India Denies UK Parliamentary Committee’s Claims of Transnational Repression
India dismissed allegations made by a UK parliamentary committee, describing the report accusing New Delhi of involvement in transnational repression as “unfounded.”
Bilateral Deal Signed Between India and Morocco to Advance Judicial Collaboration
India and Morocco have entered into two key agreements — a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) — to enhance cooperation in the legal and judicial fields.
Prime Minister Modi and UAE President Hold Telephonic Talks to Review Bilateral Cooperation and Sectoral Progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday to explore ways to further enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.
PM Modi Graces Maldives’ 60th Independence Day as Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of Maldives’ independence as the Guest of Honour during his visit to Malé on July 26.
India, Brazil Reaffirm Bilateral Ties with Long-Term Strategic Framework
Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a State Visit to Brazil on Tuesday at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with both leaders committing to strengthen cooperation across multiple strategic sectors.
Bilateral Development Talks Held Between India and Bhutan in New Delhi
Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, led the Indian delegation, while Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden headed the Bhutanese team.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Official Visit to Spain, Portugal, and Brazil for Strategic Multilateral Engagements
Finance Minister Sitharaman will deliver the keynote speech at the International Business Forum Leadership Summit, which focuses on “From FFD4 Outcome to Implementation: Unlocking the Potential of Private Capital for Sustainable Development.”
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Holds Bilateral Discussions with Defence Ministers of Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan in China
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with the Defence Ministers of Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan on Thursday, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China.