external affairs

New Delhi, April 2 India does not recognize the authority of any foreign entity, including the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), to "comment" on matters concerning the constitutionally protected rights of Indian citizens, the government informed the Parliament on...

New Delhi, April 2 – Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, met with the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to enhance defence cooperation, including joint training initiatives.The two officials discussed opportunities...

New Delhi, April 2 Disturbing statistics about the conditions of Indian workers abroad reveal that over 20 individuals have died overseas each day over the past five years, with the majority of fatalities occurring in Gulf nations.According to data provided by Minister of State for External...

March 27, New Delhi: Continuing its efforts to keep the media informed about the evolving situation in West Asia, the Government of India held its regular interaction at the National Media Centre. Representatives from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways...

New Delhi, March 26 Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh reiterated on Thursday that India warmly welcomes the new government of Bangladesh, as both countries remain bound by deep-rooted ties of history, culture, and language, which lend a unique warmth and closeness to the...

March 25, New Delhi – India has rejected Pakistan’s statement on judicial matters concerning a banned terrorist organization, asserting that Islamabad has no authority to comment on India’s internal affairs or judicial processes.In a statement, India's Ministry of External Affairs said that...

The meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs was held at the Parliament House Annexe this evening. The Committee was briefed by representatives from the Ministry of External Affairs on the safety, security, and repatriation of the Indian diaspora during the ongoing...

New Delhi, March 12 There are nearly 9,000 Indian nationals, including students, business people, factory workers, pilgrims, seafarers, and fishermen, currently in Iran, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for...

Colombo, March 12 Sri Lanka said on Thursday that India has responded positively to its request for assistance in securing fuel supplies in the possible scenario of continued tensions in West Asia.Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath made the request when he met External Affairs Minister S...

March 12, New Delhi — India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, represented India at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony in the Chilean port city of Valparaíso during his official visit to Chile. The visit reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening its...

Bhubaneswar, March 11 Opposition parties in the Assembly on Wednesday accused the Odisha government of having no concern for the state's citizens stranded in the Gulf countries amidst the ongoing conflict.The issue was debated in the House through a motion for adjournment moved by Chief Whip...

London, March 10 The disruptions to the world order caused by ongoing conflicts can be overcome by the Commonwealth, as the largest gathering of democratic countries, by pooling its resources to move forward together, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has...

March 06, New Delhi: Kirti Vardhan Singh stated on Friday that India's decisions are guided by national interests, rather than aligning with any single bloc.In his remarks this morning, the Minister of State for External Affairs emphasized that India's foreign policy is driven by its national...

Chandigarh, March 6 – In an effort to ensure the safe, smooth, and trouble-free return of Punjab citizens stranded in the conflict-ridden West Asia, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has deployed two senior state government officers to coordinate and oversee the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding discussions with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas. They will also exchange perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral...

In response to the current situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, the Ministry of External Affairs has established a Control Room. The Control Room can be contacted from 9 am to 9 pm at 1800118797 (toll-free), or via 011-2301 2113, 011-2301 4104, and 011-2301 7905.Furthermore, Indian...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, will hold discussions today to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas. They will also exchange perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral...

New Delhi, March 4 With the arrival of Finnish President Alexander Stubb here Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the relations between the two countries will reach new heights.President Stubb was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour, and was received by...

New Delhi, February 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Emmanuel Macron before the French President concluded his visit to India on Thursday, following his participation in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.The two leaders held discussions on a busy day as PM Modi welcomed world leaders...

February 18, New Delhi – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in New Delhi on a state visit. He was warmly received by Minister of State Pabitra Margherita and the Minister of State for External Affairs. During his visit, President Lula will participate in the India-AI Impact...