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Swaraj was received by ambassador P Harish, Indian children who greeted the minister with flowers and senior officials of the ministry of foreign affairs of Vietnam, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi tweeted. (Photo: Raveesh Kumar/Twitter)

Sushma Swaraj in Vietnam to strengthen bilateral strategic cooperation

In Vietnam, Sushma Swaraj will co-chair 16th meeting of the joint commission, along with country’s deputy PM and foreign minister Minh.

27 Aug 2018 11:51 AM

‘Pro-Khalistani stir won’t hit UK ties’

There had been media reports recently that Britain had already rejected India’s request in the matter.

10 Aug 2018 2:08 AM

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar further said that the situation concerning Choksi's nephew, Nirav Modi, was similar and that they were awaiting a response from the UK Central Authority. (Photo: ANI)

Antigua examining India's request to extradite Mehul Choksi: MEA

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar confirmed that India has received no word from the authorities in Antigua and Barbuda.

09 Aug 2018 7:56 PM

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Raveesh Kumar welcomed the move on Wednesday. (Photo: File | ANI)

India hails US move designating 3 LeT members as global terrorists

MEA said, 'The latest designations call into question Pak's sincerity in taking effective action against such terrorists.'

01 Aug 2018 8:55 PM

The prime minister reaffirmed India's commitment to multilateralism, international trade and rules-based world order. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

At BRICS Summit, PM Modi reaffirms India’s commitment to multilateralism, rules-based world

PM Modi on the last leg of his Africa tour, presented the country statement of India at the BRICS leaders' closed session.

26 Jul 2018 5:22 PM

'It is a matter of honour for us that India has stood with Rwanda in their economic development journey,' PM Modi said, adding that India will continue to back Rwanda's development. (Photo: @narendramodi | Twitter)

With PM Modi's visit, India extends USD 200 million credit lines to Rwanda

After the one-on-one talks with President Kagame, PM Modi announced that India will soon open its mission in Rwanda.

24 Jul 2018 8:07 AM

Zakir Naik said, 'I have no plans to come to India till I don't feel safe from unfair prosecution'. (Photo: Facebook)

Malaysia reviewing extradition request for Zakir Naik, says MEA

The central government's statement comes a day after the controversial preacher Zakir Naik said he had no plans to come back to India.

05 Jul 2018 8:42 PM

PM Modi addressed envoys on last day of the three-day conference during which the country's foreign policy priorities were deliberated upon. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

India can play a major role in 'unstable world' to achieve peace: PM Modi

The envoys deliberated upon the country's foreign policy priorities, including the role of India's soft power in achieving its objectives.

02 Jul 2018 7:53 PM

India has been seeking global action against Pakistan for allowing terror safe havens in its territories, and has been pressing for punishing Pakistan-based terrorists involved in a series of attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai attack. (Photo: File | Representational)

India welcomes FATF's move to place Pak in 'grey list' for failing to check terrorism

Global watchdog recommended action plan for Pak to counter terror financing and is likely to review its implementation after a few months.

30 Jun 2018 11:22 AM

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India remains firmly committed to strong people to people ties between the two countries and will ensure that the people of Maldives do not have to endure any hardships. (Photo: File/ANI)

Reports of reduction in exports of essential goods to Maldives misleading: India

According to some reports, India has lowered limits on export of certain essential commodities such as potatoes and onions to Maldives.

25 Jun 2018 1:32 PM

Prime Minister Modi also interacted with the officers and sailors on board the Indian Navy's Shivalik class stealth frigate INS Satpura. (Photo: @MEAIndia | Twitter)

PM Modi visits Singapore's Changi Naval Base during 3-nation-tour

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Defence Md. Maliki Osman.

02 Jun 2018 12:58 PM

Dendrobrium Narendra Modi, an orchid named after PM Narendra Modi (Twitter Screengrab/ Raveesh Kumar)

Orchid gets named after PM Narendra Modi in Singapore

The distinguished and well twisted petals of the orchid are mahogany, while sepals are reddish brown and lined with a fine margin.

02 Jun 2018 10:54 AM

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Jakarta on his first-ever official visit to Indonesia, will meet President Joko Widodo on Wednesday and discuss bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, including maritime, trade and investment. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

PM Modi begins Indonesia visit by laying wreath at military cemetery

Modi arrived in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia.

30 May 2018 9:34 AM

Queen Maxima, who is the wife of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, is visiting India in her capacity as the UN Secretary-General's special advocate for inclusive finance for development. (Photo: Twitter | @MEA)

Sushma Swaraj meets Queen Maxima of Netherlands, discuss financial inclusion

On Monday, Queen Maxima met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed financial inclusion and global development finance.

30 May 2018 8:49 AM

Earlier in the day, both Prime Ministers held one-on-one talks at the Hyderabad House itself. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

Netherlands 'crucial' partner for India's development: PM Modi

Narendra Modi and Mark Rutte attended the CEO's conference where the two leaders discussed issues crucial for India's development.

24 May 2018 3:54 PM

India and Netherlands are expected to sign a number of agreements post the talks. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi meets Netherlands PM before delegation-level talks

Both leaders held one-on-one talks before joining their respective delegations for expanded discussions.

24 May 2018 2:13 PM

Modi said the two countries have completed several bilateral connectivity and development projects in the last few years, and initiated transformational initiatives for the benefit of their people. (Photo: File)

India will remain steadfast partner of Nepal, says Narendra Modi

PM said his visit 'reflects the high priority, India, and personally I, attach to our age-old, close and friendly ties with Nepal'.

11 May 2018 10:13 AM

'We are in touch with different people who are involved in the exercise through the Afghan government,' MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Govt in touch with Afghan authorities to secure release of 7 abducted Indians: MEA

The Indian engineers were abducted by the Taliban militants from near the Cheshma-e-Sher area in Baghlan on Sunday.

10 May 2018 7:34 PM

On Wednesday, during the bilateral leg of Modi's visit to the UK, some protesters at Parliament Square turned aggressive during which the Indian tricolour was torn down by some protesters. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

India demands legal action against flag desecration in UK during Modi’s visit

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the matter had been taken up with the UK government and had been regretted at the highest level.

20 Apr 2018 6:40 PM

In the Note Verbale, two incidents were highlighted. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Diplomats in Pak chased, abused, says India in 12th note verbale

The Note Verbale to Pakistan foreign ministry comes two days after Islamabad called its High Commissioner home.

18 Mar 2018 8:41 AM

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