foreign affairs

Kathmandu, February 28 – The Nepalese government on Saturday urged its citizens living in Israel, Iran, and other Middle Eastern countries to remain vigilant and strictly follow security advisories issued by the respective authorities as the war between the United States and Iran escalates.On...

Japan's State Minister visits Assam, Highlights Semiconductor CooperationJapan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horii, arrived in Assam on an official visit. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the visit, which took place shortly after the formation of the new Japanese...

Guwahati, February 28 Japanese Minister Iwao Horii met with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during which the two leaders discussed policy support, enhancing connectivity, and building a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem around the Tata facility in the state."I am deeply grateful to...

Kathmandu, February 27 China's newly-appointed Ambassador to Nepal, Jhang Maoming, met with interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki here on Friday and reiterated Beijing's commitment to Nepal's democratic process and best wishes for the upcoming elections.On the occasion, Prime Minister Karki...

Srinagar, February 24 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran to follow the Union government's advisory and return home while commercial travel remains operational.In its latest advisory, the Indian Embassy asked its citizens to "leave Iran by any...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in New Delhi this morning. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar praised Mr. Silva's warm sentiments and guidance on strengthening the Strategic Partnership. The Minister expressed confidence that...

The Ministry of External Affairs has stated that both India and the United States are working to finalize the mutually beneficial trade agreement as per the Joint Statement adopted recently. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that a delegation from...

Washington, February 19 – US President Donald Trump has congratulated Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his “historic election” and urged progress on bilateral trade and defence agreements, stating that Washington aims to maintain momentum in its strategic relationship...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has congratulated Toshimitsu Motegi on his reappointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that he looks forward to collaborating with Motegi to further strengthen India-Japan cooperation as a...

New Delhi, February 15 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's next prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17, the external affairs ministry announced on Sunday.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of Lok Sabha Utpal...

India has signed an agreement on social security related to social security contributions with the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron signed the agreement in New Delhi yesterday. In a statement, the Ministry of...