Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit India Next Week

Two key issues that are expected to figure in Abdollahian’s interactions in New Delhi are the situation in Afghanistan, especially the urgent need for humanitarian assistance, and measures to boost the development and use of Iran’s Chabahar port, the people cited above said.

India to Grow At 9% in 2022 & 2023; Well Above US, China, Europe & World Economies: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday predicted that the global economy will grow at 4.4% in 2022 and is expected to slow down to 3.8% in 2023. While releasing the latest projections for world growth, the IMF has revised India’s growth prediction for the current fiscal year ending on March 31 by 0.5% (from 9.5% earlier to 9% now) which still retains its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) Initiative of Centre Churning Big Success Stories in J & K, North East , Uttar Pradesh

Some key examples referred to included design trainings for Molela artisans in Rajsamand District, Rajasthan; skill trainings for Muga Silk weavers from Kamrup, Assam, sustained year-year trade facilitation of Lakadong Turmeric from West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya and the promotion of ODOP products from across districts and categories at international events such as the Dubai Expo 2020.

Israel-India Close Cooperation will Grow Further: Israeli Envoy

The 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Israel is an excellent opportunity to look ahead and shape the next 30 years of relations, according to the Israeli envoy here, who expressed optimism that the two countries’ close cooperation in various fields will only strengthen in the future years.