Global Engagements

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife, Janja, at a welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Chinese ships left Japanese territorial waters past 10 p.m. Monday after more than 92 hours, according to the Japan Coast Guard.

Tensions in the South China Sea have increased again as China and the Philippines accused each other of ramming their ships in the disputed area.

The United Arab Emirates has launched a sweeping two-month visa amnesty program, offering a crucial opportunity for individuals residing illegally in the country to regularize their status or depart without penalties.

India and China have decided to uphold peace and tranquility on the ground in border areas. Both the countries have reiterated that restoration of peace and tranquility, and respect for Line of Actual Control (LAC) are the essential basis for restoration of normalcy in bilateral relations.

National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, Ajit Doval, participated in the signing of the Founding Documents of the Colombo Security Conclave.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar received Director General Yaakov Blitshtein of Israel today

Foreign Affairs Minister of Brazil, Mauro Vieira, will arrive in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Mr. Vieira will co-chair the 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting on Tuesday.