diplomatic relations

New Delhi, April 1: China's Ambassador Xu Feihong expressed Beijing's readiness to strengthen strategic alignment, deepen practical cooperation, and enhance people-to-people exchanges with India as both countries marked the 76th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties."Today...

Dushanbe, April 1 – Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, met with Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, on Wednesday, discussing bilateral relations and matters of common regional and global interest.During his visit to Dushanbe...

Wellington, April 1 – India's High Commissioner to New Zealand, Muanpuii Saiawi, presented her Letter of Credence to New Zealand Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, on Wednesday. She conveyed her best wishes to the Indian diplomat for her new assignment.The ceremony began with a traditional...

Seoul, April 1 – South Korea will remove the "China (Taiwan)" label from its e-arrival system, a foreign ministry official confirmed after Taiwan changed South Korea's name in its immigration system from "Korea" to "Korea (South)" in protest.Seoul plans to remove the "last point of departure"...

March 29, New Delhi: India and Malta held the 4th Round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Valletta on March 27, 2026. The consultations were co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West), and Christopher Cutajar, Permanent Secretary in Malta's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During the visit...

Valetta, March 29: India and Malta held the fourth round of consultations between their foreign offices in Valletta and reviewed bilateral ties. The two nations agreed to continue cooperation in sectors such as information and communications technology, healthcare, renewable energy...

Kathmandu, March 28 Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday extended congratulations to Nepal's newly-appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah 'Balen', expressing his commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation and collaboration between the two countries.The 35-year-old leader of the Rastriya...

Caracas, March 28 – A delegation is currently in Washington to establish Venezuela's diplomatic mission in the United States, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry has announced.The delegation includes Vice Foreign Minister for Europe and North America Oliver Blanco, as well as Felix Plasencia, who...

The Indian Embassy in the UAE has expressed its condolences over the tragic death of an Indian national in Abu Dhabi yesterday. In a social media post, the Embassy stated that the death reportedly occurred due to falling debris in an unfortunate incident. The embassy added that it is working...

Seoul, March 26 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang, as the Belarusian leader made his first official visit to the North, according to North Korean state media on Thursday.A ceremony to welcome Lukashenko took place at Kim Il Sung...

New Delhi, March 25 – Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Zhazykbayev Shaikh-Khassan, in New Delhi on Wednesday. The discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation and exploring new ways to...

Seoul, March 24 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke by phone with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday, and they discussed the current situation in the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said.The two leaders discussed the impact of the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran on...

Washington, March 23 – Oil prices fell, and markets rallied after President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran, a development closely watched in India for its economic impact.Trump, in a Truth Social post, said that the United States would hold off on attacks on Iranian energy...

According to a report, Pakistan has remained silent despite Saudi Arabia facing repeated attacks from Iran, targeting key installations, including energy infrastructure, even though Islamabad has a "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA)" with Riyadh.Despite receiving financial and...

Beijing, March 21 Over 100 people, including members of the diplomatic corps and friends of India, watched a special screening of a popular Hindi film showcasing its ability to build bridges at the Culture Centre of the Indian Consulate in Shanghai."Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara," directed by Zoya...

Today, the government reassured that all refineries are operating at full capacity with adequate crude oil inventory. Domestic LPG production remains stable, and sufficient stock is available. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia held in New Delhi today...

Washington, March 20— Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump at the White House that she believed “only you, Donald, can achieve peace across the world,” offering strong public backing as the two leaders discussed Iran, energy security, and turmoil in the Middle...

Washington, March 18 – The United States is intensifying coordination with allies in Europe and the Gulf as it moves to secure maritime routes and reopen key shipping lanes, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.Responding to questions on maritime security and efforts...

New Delhi, March 18 – The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan is evolving into a regional destabilizer, posing a serious threat to the South Asian region with far-reaching consequences for security, trade, and the economy, further exacerbating the existing humanitarian crisis.The war has...

Washington, March 18 – President Donald Trump celebrated the deep-rooted US-Ireland ties at the White House, hosting Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin for the annual Shamrock ceremony, during which the two leaders highlighted their shared history, heritage, and partnership.“It’s truly wonderful...