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Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
India, US Hold 2 Plus 2 Inter-Sessional Meet, Discuss Ties, Regional Developments
India and the US on Friday held a bilateral 2+2 inter-sessional meeting at the official level during which the two sides exchanged views about regional developments and agreed to pursue their quest for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
Foreign Diplomats Praise India’s Strong Stand Against Aggressor China
India’s “strong and sustained” response to China’s aggressiveness and refusal to stand down on its Eastern borders despite facing tough domestic situations, has elicited praise from diplomats posted in India who feel that this confrontation, which is in its fifth month, has enhanced greatly India’s image as a “strong” country.
India in Talks for Logistics Pacts with Russia, U.K. and Vietnam
After concluding a logistics support agreement with Japan early this week, India is now working on three such agreements with Russia, the U.K. and Vietnam, two official sources said. The agreement with Russia is expected to be signed in October.
India and Argentina to Expand Strategic Partnership and Their Trade Basket
India and Argentina are seeking to further deepen their Strategic Partnership by advancing bilateral cooperation in high technologies in space, nuclear, information and communication technologies, and defence. Both sides have also decided to increase bilateral trade and investments (mining, energy, agribusiness), and enhancing joint efforts to implement current agreements and advance pending negotiations.
India Working with Neighbours to Boost NE Infra: Act East Policy
Describing the north-east as the link between two fundamental pillars of India’s foreign policy — Neighbourhood First and Act East — foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said on Thursday that India was working with its neighbours and other friendly countries like Japan to improve infrastructure and connectivity in the region, while also facilitating greater regional integration.
India Post Launches Five Star Villages Scheme to Ensure 100% Rural Coverage of Postal Schemes
The Department of Posts has launched a scheme called Five Star Villages, to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country. The scheme seeks to bridge the gaps in public awareness and reach of postal products and services, especially in interior villages. All postal products and services will be made available and marketed and publicized at village level, under the Five Star Villages scheme.
SAROD-Ports is Affordable Dispute Redressal Mechanism for All Kind of Disputes of Maritime Sector
Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today launched ‘SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports) through virtual ceremony today in New Delhi.
India and Japan Sign Agreement on Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services
India and Japan signed an Agreement between the two countries concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan. The agreement was signed here yesterday by Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Ambassador of Japan Mr Suzuki Satoshi.
India, France & Australia hold First Joint Talks with Focus on Indo-Pacific
India, Australia and France on Wednesday held talks for the first time under a trilateral framework with focus on enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, a region that has been witnessing increasing Chinese military assertiveness.