regional cooperation

State Minister for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, emphasized today that stable maritime growth is essential for the Global South. Delivering remarks on the second day of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, he stressed that India's decisions are guided by national interests and are...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 – In a significant inter-state collaboration, the Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), the human resource development arm of Kerala's Tourism Department, has launched a comprehensive training program for tourism officials from Tamil Nadu, focusing...

New Delhi, February 27 The Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) on Friday called for a comprehensive transformation of fisheries governance across the Bay of Bengal region, proposing a framework that would require member countries to develop nationally owned action...

Jerusalem, February 26 India and Israel on Thursday elevated their "time-tested" relationship to a special strategic partnership and agreed to expedite a long-awaited free trade deal, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi backed the Gaza peace initiative, asserting that humanity must never become a...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India deeply values its enduring friendship with Israel, which is built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to peace and progress. In response to a social media post by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr. Modi said that he agrees with...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India deeply values its enduring friendship with Israel, which is built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to peace and progress. In response to a social media post by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr. Modi said that he agrees with...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India deeply values its enduring friendship with Israel, which is built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to peace and progress. In response to a social media post by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr. Modi said he agrees with him...

Colombo, February 22 – Zillur Rahman, a leading Bangladeshi journalist and President of the Centre for Governance Studies in Dhaka, stated in an exclusive interview with a leading think-tank that India and Bangladesh share long-standing historical, economic, and strategic connections.He...

Panaji, Feb 21 Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Saturday called for greater unity among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations to address evolving maritime threats, including piracy, irregular migration, and drug trafficking.He said criminal networks at sea have become “more...

Goa, February 21 – The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26), hosted by the Indian Navy, concluded on Saturday at the Naval War College in Goa, with participating nations reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperative mechanisms to address maritime security challenges in...

The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave 2026, organized by the Indian Navy, began today at the Naval War College, Verem.The theme of the conclave is the Indian Ocean Region: Addressing Evolving Maritime Challenges – Progressive Efforts to Mitigate Dynamic Threats. Discussions focused on...

Panaji, February 21 Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi inaugurated the Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 on Saturday, bringing together delegates from 14 Indian Ocean nations to address escalating regional challenges, including drug trafficking and illegal fishing.Vice Admiral Sameer...

President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was given a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will hold bilateral talks in New Delhi. They will review all aspects of their bilateral...

Guwahati, February 21 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended birthday greetings to Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on his 46th birthday on Saturday.Wishing the King good health and a long life, he stated that Assam and Bhutan share a special bond based on history...

Visakhapatnam, February 20 Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, announced on Friday that India has taken over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) during the 9th Conclave of Chiefs held here.He stated that India is prepared to take on greater...

New Delhi, February 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday hailed artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force and emphasized the need for closer India-Spain cooperation to leverage its potential for inclusive development.In his talks with...

New Delhi, February 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India along with his family, and has expressed his desire to work closely with the BNP leader to strengthen the multifaceted bilateral relations.In a letter to Rahman, Modi said...

Jabalpur, February 16 In an effort to enhance India's global contribution to peace and disarmament efforts, the Army is hosting the inaugural United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on the control of small arms and light weapons (SALW) for the Asia-Pacific region in Jabalpur, Madhya...

Visakhapatnam, February 16 – Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the Indian Navy’s MILAN Village on Monday, which reflects the spirit of camaraderie and cultural connection as part of the international naval exercise MILAN 2026, an official said.Speaking...

Dhaka, February 15 Bangladesh wants to reset ties with India on a fresh footing now that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party no longer hold power, Humayun Kabir, advisor to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, has said, asserting that the two nations should work together for...