regional cooperation

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...

Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, met with the Foreign Affairs Minister of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, today. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that they reviewed the bilateral relationship and exchanged views on regional and...

Washington, April 1 – US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said he met with President Donald Trump at the White House, adding that the US leader "deeply cares about the relationship between the US and India!". This signals continued focus on ties with New Delhi.Gor shared details of the meeting...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his counterparts from Egypt and Turkey here on Sunday ahead of a quadrilateral summit, which also includes Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace in the region.Saudi Arabian Foreign...

Washington, March 27 – The United States has warned that any move by Iran to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz would be “illegal” and “dangerous,” signaling early concern over a potential escalation affecting global shipping lanes.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said one of the...

New Delhi, March 27 India has signed White Shipping Information Sharing (WSIS) agreements with five countries in the last five years to enhance maritime domain awareness, the government informed Parliament on Friday.White shipping information refers to the exchange of information on merchant...

Kathmandu, March 27 Balendra Shah, a rapper turned politician, was sworn in as Nepal's democratically elected prime minister on Friday, just six months after the K P Sharma Oli-led government was ousted in a Gen-Z protest that shook the nation.The 35-year-old leader of the Rastriya Swatantra...

New Delhi, March 26 India and China have achieved "remarkable" development in the last few decades because of their "hard work," not due to the "generosity" of others, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong said on Thursday, rejecting claims that outside powers fueled Beijing's economic rise.Xu's...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi stated that they discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with a particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy...

The 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Iceland took place yesterday in Reykjavik. During the consultation, both sides reviewed the status of cooperation in all fields, including political, trade, and investment; the implementation of the India-EFTA-TEPA agreement...

New Delhi, March 23 There is a need to create regional dependence rather than relying on global supply chains, whether in energy security, health security, or other areas. BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey said this, according to a statement issued by Assocham on Monday.The key...

Jabalpur, March 19 – Students with disabilities from the Army Women's Welfare Association School, Jabalpur, had close encounters with trained military horses, gaining confidence and building emotional resilience during a special interaction and therapy session, a Defence Ministry official said...

The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR began on the 16th of this month to reaffirm India's commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. The Ministry of Defence stated that the initiative is based on India's long-standing efforts in maritime cooperation...

India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme in Maharashtra from the 9th to the 15th of this month. The programme aimed to promote knowledge exchange, strengthen cooperation, and provide exposure to India’s rapidly growing innovation, start-up, knowledge, research, and...

Singapore, March 13 Asian nations are building capacities to address emerging challenges for sound maritime governance, which will ensure that seas and oceans are used for legitimate purposes only, a top Indian Coast Guard official said on Friday.Director General, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), S...

Islamabad, March 11 Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral relations while maintaining close engagement, and expressed concern over the "evolving" situation in West Asia.The agreement was reached during a phone call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign...

New Delhi, March 9 – Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for congratulating him and his party after the RSP emerged victorious in the March 5 Nepalese parliamentary elections. He stated that the new government would prioritize...

New Delhi, March 7 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated on Saturday that India's rise would benefit the Indian Ocean region, describing it as "a rising tide," emphasizing the strategic significance of the wider region.Speaking alongside Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with leaders from various countries on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. Dr. Jaishankar held bilateral discussions with his counterparts from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Mauritius, Kenya, Malta, Seychelles, and Rwanda yesterday.In a...

Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, met with the Special Envoy for strategic connectivity and national coordinator for the Three Seas Initiative of Croatia, Ambassador Romana Vlahutin, on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 held in New Delhi. The Ministry of...