Indo-Saudi Defense Cooperation on the Upswing
Today both India and Saudi Arabia, as major regional players who share common security concerns about the region, are striving to be defense partners.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
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.
India Take A Lead to Provide Weather & Climate Services to South Asian, South-East Asian & Middle East Countries
India has taken a lead in Asian Continent to provide Weather and Climate services to South Asian, South-East Asian, and Middle East countries, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh while addressing a galaxy of Leaders, Administrators, Scientists, and Scholars on the occasion of the 147th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD).
India, Sri Lanka Review Progress in Extending Loans Worth $1.5 Billion
Following a meeting between Indian envoy Gopal Baglay and Sri Lanka’s Central Bank governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in Colombo on Thursday, India extended a Saarc currency swap facility of $400 million and deferred the payment of $515.2 million to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) by two months to assist Sri Lanka.
S&T Minister Launches AI-Based Water Purification Project
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has launched a start-up of IIT alumni that uses Artificial Intelligence for water purification at an affordable cost.
Forest Survey Report 2021 Released; Increase of 2,261 Sq Km in the Total Forest and Tree Cover of the Country in Last Two Years
Sharing the findings, the Minister informed that the total forest and tree cover of the country is 80.9 million hectare which is 24.62 percent of the geographical area of the country. As compared to the assessment of 2019, there is an increase of 2,261 sq km in the total forest and tree cover of the country.
India and UK Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
The Minister said that the FTA with UK is expected to provide certainty, predictability and transparency and will create a more liberal, facilitative and competitive services regime.
India, South Korea Set $50 Billion Bilateral Trade Target Before 2030
South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-Koo met with India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Tuesday, setting a bilateral trade aim of $50 billion by 2030.