New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday responded to the recent defence agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, emphasizing that India expects the strategic partnership to respect “mutual interests and sensitivities.” Speaking at the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India and Saudi Arabia have a wide-ranging strategic partnership...
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‘Stay Away’: MEA Urges Indians Not to Join Russian Army Amid Ukraine Conflict
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday once again cautioned Indian nationals against joining the Russian military amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The advisory follows fresh reports of Indian men being recruited into the Russian army and sent to active combat zones. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have seen reports about...
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MEA Refutes Claims of Xi Jinping’s ‘Secret Letter’ to President Murmu, Labels Bloomberg Report Incorrect
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly dismissed a Bloomberg report that claimed Chinese President Xi Jinping had sent a “secret letter” to Indian President Droupadi Murmu as part of a covert diplomatic outreach. The Indian government clarified that the report was baseless and no such communication had been received from the Chinese...
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India maintains a longstanding commitment to peace in the South China Sea: MEA
India’s stance on the South China Sea is “clear and consistent,” viewing it as a component of the global commons, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. During a special briefing regarding the current visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran expressed that India has a...
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India Ensures Dignified Handling of Air India Crash Victims Amid UK Concerns
In the wake of a Daily Mail report alleging cases of mistaken identity involving the victims of the tragic Air India AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Indian government has responded, asserting that all mortal remains were identified and handled according to international standards. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India is actively...
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PM Modi is scheduled to make a state visit to the Maldives from July 25 to 26
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a four-day journey to the United Kingdom and the Maldives starting Wednesday, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations in trade, investment, and defense. During the first part of his visit, Modi will head to London for extensive discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as...
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“Beware of Double Standards”: India Responds to NATO Chief’s Warning Over Russian Oil Trade
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday firmly responded to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent warning about possible secondary sanctions for countries continuing oil trade with Russia. Emphasizing national interest, the MEA said that meeting India’s energy needs remains an “overriding priority,” guided by market availability and prevailing global conditions. India Asserts Sovereignty...
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India has always supported its regional partners as first in times of crisis: MEA
New Delhi, India has consistently supported its regional partners as the primary responder during crises, and the BIMSTEC disaster management exercise has further enhanced collaboration in the Bay of Bengal area regarding disaster preparedness, response, and resilience, according to the MEA on Wednesday. India conducted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise virtually on July 14-15....
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NPCI has signed a licensing agreement with the Namibian Central Bank to create an instant payment system similar to the UPI: MEA
On Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs announced a licensing agreement between India and Namibia for the implementation of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). During a press conference regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (East), highlighted that Namibia has become the first nation globally to establish a licensing agreement between the National...
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3 Indians were kidnapped from a factory during a terrorist attack linked to al-Qaeda; India calls to ensure their safe and prompt release
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has voiced significant concern regarding the kidnapping of three Indian workers from a factory located in Mali’s Kayes region, urging the West African authorities to guarantee their “safe and swift” recovery. “The Government of India has been informed that numerous military and governmental facilities across various sites in western...