# Envoy Excellency Magazine > Go Beyond Excellence ## Posts - [Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Dasho Tshering Tobgay meets Prime Minister of India H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi on his visit to India (July 5-7, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-bhutan-h-e-mr-dasho-tshering-tobgay-meets-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-on-his-visit-to-india-july-5-7-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, will be paying an official visit to India from 5-7 July, 2018, at the invitation of Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi. During the visit, Prime Minister of Bhutan will call on President of India and hold talks with the Prime Minister of India. The External Affairs Minister and other Ministers will call on the Prime Minister of Bhutan. India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship and cooperation, which are characterized by utmost trust and mutual understanding. This year both countries are commemorating the Golden Jubilee of... - [Visit of President of Seychelles H. E. Mr. Danny Faure to India (June 22-27, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-president-of-seychelles-h-e-mr-danny-faure-to-india-june-22-27-2018/): New Delhi: His Excellency Mr. Danny Faure, President of the Republic of Seychelles will be paying a State Visit to India from 22-27 June 2018 at the invitation of the President of India. He will be accompanied by a high level delegation comprising two Cabinet Ministers, four Secretaries of State and other senior officials of the Government of Seychelles. A business delegation will also be accompanying the President on the visit. His official engagements include meeting with the President of India, delegation level talks with the Prime Minister, calls by the Vice President and the External Affairs Minister, and an... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India (June 24-30, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-the-united-arab-emirates-mr-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-to-india-june-24-30-2018/): New Delhi: Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan is paying a visit to India from 24-30 June, 2018. He will be accompanied by a senior-level delegation. Apart from the official programme in New Delhi, the visit also includes engagements in other States of India. During the visit, Foreign Minister of U.A.E Mr. Sheikh Abdullah will call on Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi and hold official talks with External Affairs Minister. He would also be meeting other Union Ministers and Governors/Chief Ministers of the States being visited by him. India and... - [President of India H. E. Shri Ram Nath Kovind meets with President of Cuba, H. E. Mr. Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on his Visit to Cuba (June 21- 22, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/president-of-india-h-e-shri-ram-nath-kovind-meets-with-president-of-cuba-h-e-mr-miguel-diaz-canel-bermudez-on-his-visit-to-cuba-june-21-22-2018/): New Delhi: India shares close, warm and historical relations with Cuba. Cuba shares India’s views on the reform of the Security Council and continues to express abiding support to India in the UN body elections. Views on critical international issues ranging from trade to environment to disarmament are similar. Both India and Cuba are the founders of NAM.India has been rendering development assistance to Cuba from time to time. In the recent past (January 2018) India has donated 60 tractors with accessories and medicines and medical equipment to Cuba Cuba is the founding member of International Solar Alliance. India would... - [Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets with Hon’ble Grand Duke of Luxembourg His Royal Highness Henri Albert Gabriel Félix Marie Guillaume on her Visit to Luxembourg (June 20, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-minister-of-external-affairs-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-with-honble-grand-duke-of-luxembourg-his-royal-highness-henri-albert-gabriel-felix-marie-guillaume-on-her-visit/): New Delhi: Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India; Smt. SushmaSwaraj visited Luxembourg on 19-20 June 2018. EAM’s visit, which is taking place when the two countries are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations, is also the first ever visit to Luxembourg by an External Affairs Minister from India. Trade and investment are the bedrocks of India-Luxembourg ties. The Luxembourg headquartered European Investment Bank recently opened its South Asia Regional Office in New Delhi. A number of Indian companies are also listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. During her visit, the External Affairs Minister of India Smt. SushmaSwarajcalled on the Hon’ble... - [Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets with H.E. Mr. Didier Reynders, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium on her Visit to Belgium (June 20-22, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-minister-of-external-affairs-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-with-h-e-mr-didier-reynders-deputy-prime-minister-of-belgium-on-her-visit-to-belgium-june-20-22-2018/): New Delhi: The External Minister of India Smt. SushmaSwaraj visited Belgium from 20 – 22 June 2018. This was the first high-level visit to Belgium since the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister in March 2016 for the India-EU Summit. The visit took place at a time when India and Belgium are celebrating the completion of 70 years since the establishment of their diplomatic relations. EAM of India called on H. E. Mr. Jean Claude Juncker, President of the EU Commission. During the meeting the leaders discussed India-EU bilateral relations, the progress made since the India-EU Summit of October 2017 and... - [President of India H. E. Shri Ram Nath Kovind meets with President of Suriname, H. E. Mr. Dési Bouterse on his Visit to Surinam (June 19-21, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/president-of-india-h-e-shri-ram-nath-kovind-meets-with-president-of-suriname-h-e-mr-desi-bouterse-on-his-visit-to-surinam-june-19-21-2018/): New Delhi: India shares close, warm and friendly relations with Suriname which are cemented by the Indian Diaspora. PIOs constitute approximately 37% of the Suriname’s population. Suriname has been celebrating 145th years of their arrival in Suriname. A number of agreements and MoUs in the areas of Health & Medicine, elections, information technology, collaboration between the diplomatic institutions of India and Suriname, Ayurveda and traditional medicines and employment of dependents of the diplomatic staff of both the countries are scheduled to be signed during the visit. Suriname is a founding member of the International Solar Alliance. Developmental assistance is being... - [President of India H. E. Shri Ram Nath Kovind meets with President of the Hellenic Republic, H. E. Mr. Prokopis Pavlopoulos on his three –nation tour to the Hellenic Republic (Greece), Surinam and Cuba (June 16-24, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/president-of-india-h-e-shri-ram-nath-kovind-meets-with-president-of-the-hellenic-republic-h-e-mr-prokopis-pavlopoulos-on-his-three-nation-tour-to-the-hellenic-republic-greece-surinam/): New Delhi: His Excellency Shri Ram Nath Kovind is on a State Visit to the Hellenic Republic from 16-19 June, 2018. President Kovind is accompanied by Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Minister of State for Steel, Members of Parliament and senior officials of Government of India. During the visit, President Kovind was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Mansion. President Kovind laid wreaths at the monument of ‘Unknown Soldier’ at Syntagma Square. President Pavlopoulos held a meeting with President Kovind and also hosted a banquet in the honor of President Kovind. The Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, His Excellency... - [Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets with French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron on her Visit to France (June 18-19, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-minister-of-external-affairs-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-with-french-president-h-e-emmanuel-macron-on-her-visit-to-france-june-18-19-2018/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Smt. SushmaSwaraj, visited Paris from 18-19 June 2018, the first major visit from India to France since the visit of the French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron to India in March 2018. During her visit to Paris, EAM met her counterpart, H.E. Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs of France on June 18 where they reviewed the wide gamut of bilateral relations as well as exchanged views on contemporary matters of regional/international interest. The two Ministers reaffirmed the strong mutual ties and the expanding convergences which underpin the bilateral... - [Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets with Hon’ble Prime Minister of Italy H.E. Mr. Giuseppe Conte on her Visit to Italy (June 17-18, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-minister-of-external-affairs-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-with-honble-prime-minister-of-italy-h-e-mr-giuseppe-conte-on-her-visit-to-italy-june-17-18-2018/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, visited Rome from 17-18 June 2018. The visit was the first major political exchange between India and Italy following the swearing in of H.E. Mr. Giuseppe Conte as Italy’s new Prime Minister on 1st June 2018. 2018 also marks the 70thyear of establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries. During her visit, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj called on Prime Minister of Italy H.E. Mr. Giuseppe Conte. She conveyed felicitations of the Government of India to the newly elected Government of Italy... - [Prime Minister Modi with other SCO leaders for a Group at the SCO Summit 2018 (June 10, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-modi-with-other-sco-leaders-for-a-group-at-the-sco-summit-2018-june-10-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi, on his two-day visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, was welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at official welcome ceremony. This is the first year India is attending the SCO Summit as a full member. The meeting took place ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and covered key aspects of the bilateral engagement, reflecting the resolve by the two countries to reset relations and bring back trust in their ties, hit by the Dokalam standoff and several other thorny issues. During the summit, PM Modi is... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj to South Africa (June 3-7, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-to-south-africa-june-3-7-2018/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister is expected to have meetings with top leadership of South Africa. EAM will participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting on June 4, 2018 and chair the IBSA Foreign Ministers Meeting. On the 6th, EAM will visit the Phoenix Settlement, a South African Heritage site, marking the place that served as Gandhiji’s home and where he developed his philosophy of non-violence. She would also participate in a series of events on June 6-7, 2018 at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the historic incident in the train compartment that became a catalyst... - [Maritime Neighbour- External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj meeting with Prime Minister of Mauritius Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth on her Visit to Mauritius (June 02-03, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/maritime-neighbour-external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-meeting-with-prime-minister-of-mauritius-mr-pravind-kumar-jugnauth-on-her-visit-to-mauritius-june-02-03-2018/): New Delhi: Smt. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India visited Mauritius on 2-3 June 2018, en route to the meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in South Africa, to oversee the preparations of the next, 11th World Hindi Conference, organized jointly by Government of India and the Government of Mauritius, and to be held in Mauritius from 18-20 August 2018. During the visit, External Affairs Minister had a dinner meeting with Hon. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius on 2 June 2018. External Affairs Minister conveyed to the Prime Minister of Mauritius that people in India... - [Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi meets Prime Minister of Singapore Mr. Lee Hsien Loong on his visit to Singapore (May 31- June 02, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-meets-prime-minister-of-singapore-mr-lee-hsien-loong-on-his-visit-to-singapore-may-31-june-02-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi made an Official Visit to the Republic of Singapore from 31 May to 2 June 2018 at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi called on President of the Republic of Singapore, Her Excellency Halimah Yacob, and had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Lee. Prime Minister Modi . Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Lee reviewed and expressed satisfaction over the progress in the bilateral relationship since the signing of the Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership... - [Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi meets Prime Minister of Malaysia Mr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad on his 5 day Visit to Three ASEAN countries- Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-meets-prime-minister-of-malaysia-mr-mahathir-bin-mohamad-on-his-5-day-visit-to-three-asean-countries-indonesia-malaysia-and-singapore/): New Delhi: PM Modi made a brief stopover in Malaysia to personally extend his best wishes and congratulations to Dr Mahathir on Pakatan Harapan’s victory in the 14th general election and Dr Mahathir’s appointment as prime minister. This is the first meeting between the two leaders. PM Modi last visited Malaysia on Nov 23, 2015. Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi also met Deputy Prime Minister Mrs. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and her husband Mr. Anwar Ibrahim at the Bunga Raya Complex at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The visit also demonstrated the strong commitment of the two countries to... - [Soft Diplomacy- Sky is the Limit- Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Mr. Joko Widodo flew kites at the Jakarta's National Monument.](https://envoyexcellency.com/soft-diplomacy-sky-is-the-limit-prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-and-indonesian-president-mr-joko-widodo-flew-kites-at-the-jakartas-national-monument/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Mr. Joko Widodo flew kites as they inaugurated the first joint kite exhibition themed on epics Ramayana and Mahabharata at the Jakarta’s National Monument. The event was organised to showcase the strong civilisational links between India and Indonesia. “The Leaders jointly unveiled a kite exhibition on the theme of Ramayana and Mahabharat, The exhibition is themed on Hindu mythology epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata with images of Rama killing his rival Ravana on the kites. Indonesian President H.E. Mr. Joko Widodo, shared an interesting detail about his family... - [Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi meets President of Indonesia Mr. Joko Widodo on his five-day three-nation tour to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (May 29- June 02, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-meets-president-of-indonesia-mr-joko-widodo-on-his-five-day-three-nation-tour-to-indonesia-malaysia-and-singapore-may-29-june-02-2018/): New Delhi: PM Modi’s first-ever visit to Indonesia. The PM arrived in the Southeast Asian nation and was accorded a red carpet welcome upon his arrival at the Merdeka Palace, one of the presidential palaces in Indonesia. The two leaders discussed areas of strategic cooperation and ways to ensure better economic ties and closer cultural relations, besides regional and global issues of mutual interest. The two countries also signed 15 agreements, including one to boost defence cooperation, and called for freedom of navigation in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. In a joint press statement after the meeting, PM  Modi said India’s... - [Africa Day Celebration- 25th May](https://envoyexcellency.com/africa-day-celebration-25th-may/):  Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (now known as the African Union) on 25 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent, as well as around the world. The First Congress of Independent African States was held in Accra, Ghana on 15 April 1958. It was convened by Prime Minister of Ghana Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and comprised representatives from Egypt (then a constituent part of the United Arab Republic), Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia and the Union of the Peoples of Cameroon. The Union of South Africa was not invited. The conference showcased progress of liberation movements on the Africa continent in addition to symbolizing the determination... - [Mr. Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of The Netherlands meets Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi on his Visit to India (May 24-25, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/mr-mark-rutte-prime-minister-of-the-netherlands-meets-prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-at-hyderabad-house-new-delhi-on-his-visit-to-india-may-24-25-2018/): New Delhi: The Prime Minister of The Netherlands Mr. Mark Rutte will be on a two-day Official visit to India on 24-25 May 2018. Prime Minister Rutte visit comes within a year of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to The Netherlands last June. PM Rutte will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality; Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation; Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management; and Minister for Medical Care. In addition, about 231 business delegates representing 130 companies have registered to join the Trade... - [Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi meets President of Russia Mr. Vladimir Putin in Sochi (May 21, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-meets-president-of-russia-mr-vladimir-putin-in-sochi-may-21-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi and President of Russia Mr. Vladimir Putin held their first informal Summit in the city of Sochi in the Russian Federation on May 21, 2018. The Summit provided an occasion for both leaders to deepen their friendship and to exchange views on international and regional issues, in keeping with the tradition of high level political exchanges between India and Russia. The two leaders agreed that the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia is an important factor for global peace and stability. They shared the view that India and... - [Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi meets Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble K. P. Sharma Oli on his visit to Nepal (May 11-12, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-meets-prime-minister-of-nepal-rt-honble-k-p-sharma-oli-on-his-visit-to-nepal-may-11-12-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be paying a State visit to Nepal from 11-12 May 2018, at the invitation of Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble K.P. Sharma Oli. This will be the third visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Nepal and the first high-level visit from India since the formation of the new Government in Nepal. During the visit, he will hold talks with Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, call on the President and Vice President of Nepal, and interact with senior leaders of various political parties of Nepal. Prime Minister Modi will also... - [External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj meets President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Win Myint, on her visit to Myanmar (May 10-11, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-sushma-swaraj-meets-president-of-the-republic-of-the-union-of-myanmar-win-myint-on-her-visit-to-myanmar-may-10-11-2018/): New Delhi: The External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, visited Myanmar on 10-11 May 2018. During the visit, she called on H.E. Mr. Win Myint, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and met H.E. Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Minister for Foreign Affairs. During the bilateral meetings, boundary and border related issues, peace & security matters, developments in the Rakhine State, including return of displaced persons, India’s development assistance to Myanmar, ongoing projects, and other issues of mutual interest were discussed. The Minister also met the Commander in Chief of the Myanmar Defence... - [Vice President of India H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu meets President of Peru H.E. Mr. Martin Alberto Vizcarra Cornejo on his Visit to Peru](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-president-of-peru-h-e-mr-martin-alberto-vizcarra-cornejo-on-his-visit-to-peru/): New Delhi: The Vice President of India H.E Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu paid an official visit to the Republic of Peru from 10th to 12th May 2018. The Vice President was accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jasvantsinh Sumanbahi Bhabhor, four Members of Parliament and senior officers of the Government of India. The visit began with a courtesy call on the President of Peru H.E Mr. Martin Alberto Vizcarra Cornejo who was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru H.E. Mr. Nestor Popolizio Bardales and Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism... - [Visit of Vice President of India Hon’ble Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu to Panama (May 8-10, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-honble-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-panama-may-8-10-2018/): New Delhi: In his first official overseas visit, Hon’ble Vice President of India H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu visited Panama from 8-10 May 2018, in the second leg of his tour of Latin America. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and an all-party delegation represented by the Members of Parliament from different political parties in India, and senior officers of the Government of India. In an unprecedented gesture, the visit was upgraded and the President of the Republic of Panama H.E. Mr. Mr. Juan Carlos Varela Rodrigues led the talks, beginning with... - [Strong Partnership: Second India-Ethiopia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), May 09, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/strong-partnership-second-india-ethiopia-joint-commission-meeting-jcm-may-09-2018/): New Delhi: The Second Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) between the Republic of India and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia was held on May 09, 2018 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Mrs. Sushma Swaraj, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India and the Ethiopian delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Mr. Workneh Gebeyehu. During the JCM, both sides discussed various bilateral, regional and multilateral issues. The discussions focused on building closer cooperation in areas of defence cooperation, Lines of Credit, human resource development, capacity building, trade and investment, cultural exchanges and... - [Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Agenda for sustainable Development in Cuba, May 08, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/economic-commission-for-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-eclac-agenda-for-sustainable-development-in-cuba-may-08-2018/): New Delhi: ECLAC Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena, third from left, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres meet with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, in Havana. Addressing a session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which opened in Cuba on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres said the forum “is central to supporting the countries of the region in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” The meeting brings together representatives from ECLAC’s 46 member States and 13 associate members to debate the main challenges for implementing the 2030 Agenda in the region. Source: https://news.un.org - [External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj meets Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Rashid Alimov, May 08, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-sushma-swaraj-meets-secretary-general-of-the-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-sco-rashid-alimov-may-08-2018/): New Delhi: EAM SushmaSwaraj met with the Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Rashid Alimov in New Delhi. India became a full member of SCO in June 2017 and will extend full cooperation to further consolidate SCO as an effective regional platform. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security organisation, the creation of which was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan; the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Charter was signed in June 2002 and entered into force on 19 September 2003.These countries, except for Uzbekistan, had been members of the Shanghai Five group, founded on 26 April 1996 in Shanghai. India and Pakistan joined... - [Diplomacy with Latin America: Visit of Vice President of India Hon'ble Mr. M. Venkaiah Naid to Guatemala, Panama and Peru ( 6- 11 May, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/diplomacy-with-latin-america-visit-of-vice-president-of-india-honble-mr-m-venkaiah-naid-to-guatemala-panama-and-peru-6-11-may-2018/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Vice President of India, Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu will visit Guatemala, Panama and Peru in Latin America from 6-11 May 2018. This will be of Hon’ble Vice President’s first official overseas visit. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation to include Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Jasvantsinh Sumanbahi Bhabhor, four Members of Parliament and senior officers of the Government of India. India attaches importance to its relations with the Latin American countries. The visit started with courtesy call on President of Guatemala, Mr. Jimmy Morales Cabrera, who was accompanied by the Vice President of... - [Visit of H.E. Mr. Ivica Dacic, First Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia to India (May 01-04, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-h-e-mr-ivica-dacic-first-deputy-prime-minister-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-serbia-to-india-may-01-04-2018/): New Delhi: H.E. Mr. Ivica Dacic, First Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia is on an official visit to India from 1-4 May 2018 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj. The visit of Minister Ivica Dacic is taking place as a part of regular high level exchanges between the two countries. During the visit, Minister Ivica Dacic had a meeting with EAM Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi on 3 May. The two Ministers discussed a range of bilateral, regional and global issues of common interest. They took stock of... - [French Wine: Great Wines, Great People](https://envoyexcellency.com/french-wine-great-wines-great-people/): French wine is produced all throughout France, in quantities between 50 and 60 million hectolitres per year, or 7–8 billion bottles. France is one of the largest wine producers in the world.  French wine traces its history to the 6th century BC, with many of France’s regions dating their wine-making history to Roman times. The wines produced range from expensive high-end wines sold internationally to more modest wines usually only seen within France such as the Margnat wines were during the post war period. French wine originated in the 6th century BC, with the colonization of Southern Gaul by Greek settlers. Viticulture soon flourished with the founding of the Greek colony of Marseille. Wine has been around... - [Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi visit to China](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-visit-to-china/): India-China Informal Summit at Wuhan New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi and President of People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping held their first Informal Summit in Wuhan on April 27-28, 2018, to exchange views on overarching issues of bilateral and global importance, and to elaborate their respective visions and priorities for national development in the context of the current and future international situation. India and China as two large economies and major powers with strategic and decisional autonomy, has implications of regional and global significance. They shared the view that peaceful, stable and balanced relations... - [Strengthening Ties: Visit of External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj to China (April 21-24, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/strengthening-ties-visit-of-external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-to-china-april-21-24-2018/): External Affairs Minister meets Wang Yi, State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China in Beijing (April 22, 2018) External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj with the members of the Indian delegation at SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Beijing (April 24, 2018) - [Visit of External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj to Mongolia (April 25-26, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-to-mongolia-april-25-26-2018/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Smt. Sushma Swaraj will visit Mongolia from 25-26 April 2018 at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Damdin Tsogtbaatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. This will be EAM’s first visit to Mongolia. External Affairs Minister (EAM) Smt. Sushma Swaraj will co-chair the 6th round of India-Mongolia Joint Consultative Committee (IMJCC) meeting with Foreign Minister Tsogtbaatar, covering a range of issues including, inter alia, political, strategic, economic, educational and cultural ties. Smt. Sushma Swaraj will also deliver the keynote address at the Kushok Bakula Birth Centenary Celebrations in Ulaanbaatar commemorating the birth anniversary of Late... - [Prime Minister Modi meets Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Stefan Lofven, on his Visit to Sweden, United Kingdom and Germany from April 16- 20, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-modi-meets-prime-minister-of-sweden-mr-stefan-lofven-on-his-visit-to-sweden-united-kingdom-and-germany-from-april-16-20-2018/): The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Stefan Lofven, on his arrival, at Stockholm, Sweden on April 16, 2018. Modi’s visit to Sweden, comes at an appropriate time and India’s outreach to the wider Nordic region with the first India-Nordic summit is most welcome. Sweden has been a strong supporter of India’s “Make in India” campaign with the Swedish Prime Minister leading a big delegation to the Mumbai summit in 2016. The highlight of Prime Minister of India visit to Sweden was the signing of the Joint Innovation Partnership pact and adoption... - [Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018- CHOGM 2018- London (United Kingdom)](https://envoyexcellency.com/commonwealth-heads-of-government-meeting-2018-chogm-2018-london-united-kingdom/): Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at the Buckingham Palace. He joined the Heads of Government from 52 other Commonwealth countries at a dinner hosted by the British Prime Minister Theresa May as a formal welcome to CHOGM. There were various bilateral meetings held between Commonwealth leaders on the sidelines of the Executive sessions. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith C. Rowley, on the sidelines of CHOGM 2018, in London on April 19, 2018.Later, President Adama Barrow of the Gambia,... - [Prime Minister Mr. Modi with German Chancellor Angela Merkel](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-mr-modi-with-german-chancellor-angela-merkel/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had a “wonderful meeting” with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed multiple aspects relating to bilateral cooperation as well as other global issues with her. The visit of Indian Prime Minister demonstrates the commitment by the two countries to maintain the momentum of high level exchanges. It was the first meeting between the two leaders since Merkel began her fourth term as German chancellor last month. Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Merkel comes after German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s trip to India in March 2018, which focused on boosting economic and strategic ties between India... - [President of India visit to Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland and Zambia from April 7-12, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/president-of-india-visit-to-equatorial-guinea-swaziland-and-zambia-from-april-7-12-2018/): President Shri Ram Nath Kovind , Visit to Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland and Zambia on 7th -12th April, 2018. This visit is the first ever visit of HOS/HOG of India to Equatorial Guinea and Swaziland. The President is accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways & Shipping, Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandavia and two Members of Parliament. At the invitation of His Excellency, Mr. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the President Shri Ram Nath Kovind will pay a State visit to Equatorial Guinea from April 7th to... - [India- China Bilateral Relation](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-china-bilateral-relation/): India – China bilateral relation has been complex and friendly at the same time. The two countries are biggest competitors in terms of economy. The bilateral relation between India and China, also known as Sino-Indian relations began in 1950. India and China are the fastest growing economies and are most populous countries. India and China share cultural similarities since ancient times. The first records of contact between China and India were written during the 2nd century BCE. The trade route between them, Silk Road had major role in the spread of Buddhism. China and India are separated by the Himalayas.... - [Wine, world apart](https://envoyexcellency.com/wine-world-apart/): Germany  German Whites White wines are Germany’s strength. there was a time when most  British and European cellar or dining table was without a good bottle of ‘hock’ – as German white wine was known. Germans take their wine very seriously; this is because 65% of vineyards produce white wine. Cooler climate of Germany produces white wines with lean, laser-focused fruit flavors and heightened acidity. What make German wines so tempting is their prolong ageing.  People who appreciate red wines will definitely become obsessed with white of German, Greatness of grapes Riesling grows throughout Germany and each of the 13... - [India-Switzerland Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-switzerland-relations/): India and Switzerland have had cordial and friendly relations since India’s Independence, based on shared values of democracy and rule of law. India’s policy of non-alignment and Switzerland’s traditional policy of neutrality led to a close understanding between the two countries. Switzerland established diplomatic relations with India soon after Independence. A Treaty of Friendship between India and Switzerland was signed at New Delhi on August 14, 1948; one of the first such treaties to be signed by independent India and an important milestone in Indo-Swiss relations. In 2018, India and Switzerland celebrate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty... - [INDIA-SPAIN: Distant Apart to Proximity](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-spain-distant-apart-to-proximity/): India and Spain have been sharing friendly diplomatic relations since 1956. Spain started its embassy in the year 1956 at New Delhi and Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, the Maharaja of Jaipur, was appointed in 1965 as the first Ambassador of India to Spain. The two countries are distant apart geographically as well as culturally that help maintain their relations peaceful.Spain has a low population density compared with India and has one of the largest numbers of World Heritage Sites, including beautiful castles, cathedrals and monasteries. It occupies the third place in the global ranking, with 45 sites, although India... - [India-Singapore Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-singapore-relations/): The bilateral ties between India and Singapore share ingrained economic, cultural and relational links. Singapore had always been an important strategic trading position, giving India trade access to the Far East. In 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles established a trading station in Singapore on the route of the Straits of Malacca which became a colony under British India, governed from Calcutta (1830-1867). The colonial connection is reflected in a similarity of institutions and practices, usage of English and the presence of a large Indian community. Although the rival positions of both nations over the Vietnam War and the Cold War caused... - [India-Germany: Bilateral Partners](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-germany-bilateral-partners/): For any two countries common democratic principles embedded with trust and mutual respect lays the foundation of bilateral relation between them. After the Second World War, India has been able to establish ambassadorial relation with the Federal Republic of Germany. Gradually, after the ceasing of cold war this relation grew significantly both economically & politically between India and Germany. With the Intergovernmental consultations (IGC) at the head level between both the governments has provided ample space for cooperation and generation of new areas to enhance the Strategic Partnership since 2001. The strategic partnership has strengthened with time. The dialogue mechanism... - [German President visited India- Strengthened Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/german-president-visited-india-strengthened-relations/): Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, visited India on March 22-25, 2018. This was his first visit to India as the President of Germany. He has visited India several times in his former capacity as the Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor of Germany – in 2015 accompanying Chancellor Merkel to attend the 3rd Intergovernmental Consultations, in September 2014 and in November 2008. Minister of State (MoS) Drinking Water and Sanitation SS Ahluwalia received the German President, who was accompanied by his wife Elke Büdenbender. This visit was an important in every perspective after Angela Markel was re-elected as Chancellor. The... - [Africa- Ocean of Opportunity](https://envoyexcellency.com/africa-ocean-of-opportunity/): Africa is   a dream destination to experience world class Desert safari. It is the second largest continent with 54 sovereign countries, both area wise (30.3 Km2) and population wise (16% of world total population). Africa has shorelines on the Indian Ocean to the southeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Red Sea to the northeast, the Gulf of Aden slightly further south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. Africa is the origin place for world’s longest river, 6,650 Km long Nile running from Burundi to Egypt. Every country in Africa is different from other with respect to culture,... - [Zürich](https://envoyexcellency.com/zurich/): Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. The municipality has approximately 400,028 inhabitants, the urban agglomeration 1.315 million and the Zürich metropolitan area 1.83 million. Zürich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zürich Airport and railway station are the largest and busiest in the country. - [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://envoyexcellency.com/singapore-botanic-gardens/): The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 158-year-old tropical garden located at the fringe of Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping district. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - [Schwerin Castle](https://envoyexcellency.com/schwerin-castle/): Schwerin Castle is a palatial schloss located in the city of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, Germany. It is situated on an island in the city’s main lake, the Schwerin See. - [Potala Palace](https://envoyexcellency.com/potala-palace/): The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China was the residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. It is now a museum and World Heritage Site. - [Beach of La Concha](https://envoyexcellency.com/beach-of-la-concha/): Protected from strong winds by steep cliffs and islands, La Concha in San Sebastian is said by many to be one of the best city beaches in Europe, let alone Spain. Here you can go surfing, walk along the promenade in search of good restaurants and enjoy the beautiful views of the beach. - [Jiuzhaigou](https://envoyexcellency.com/jiuzhaigou/): Jiuzhaigou is a nature reserve and national park located in the north of Sichuan Province in the southwestern region of China. A long valley running north to south - [Madrid: City of Art Lovers](https://envoyexcellency.com/madrid-city-of-art-lovers/): Madrid, known for its great culture, dramatic coastline, mountains, plains, museums and fairs, is the largest city of Spain. Madrid is also the financial hub of Spain. Madrid has plenty to offer to travelers. Madrid is one of the best places to visit and appreciate art museums like Golden Triangle of Art. Mount of EL Pardo, a Mediterranean forest inside the city of Madrid makes it one of the greenest cities in Spain. Casa de Campo is enormous urban parkland to the west of the city, the largest in Spain and Madrid’s main green lung. A natural history museum and... - [BERN-A Magical Voyage of Discoveries](https://envoyexcellency.com/bern-a-magical-voyage-of-discoveries/): Bern, the capital of Switzerland is also its political city.  Situated in the crook of Aare River- characterizes the picturesque, vibrant landscapes of Bern. The structure of Bern’s city Centre is largely medieval and has been recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage Site. The Bernese has special affection for their cultural and rich heritage. Bern lies on the Swiss plateau in the canton of Bern, slightly west of the center of Switzerland and 20 km (12 mi) north of the Bernese Alps. The countryside around Bern was formed by glaciers during the most recent ice age. Bern’s most... - [BREATHTAKING BERLIN](https://envoyexcellency.com/breathtaking-berlin/): Berlin, Capital of Germany is the largest city with more than 3.2 million populations. Berlin is combo of glamour & grit that is bound to mesmerize everyone. Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. Berlin is famous for its lively nightlife, clubs and bars, museums and palaces of historic interest. Berlin is a famous city especially amongst youth from all over the world who have creative ideas and who wants to implement them. Its economy is based on high-tech firms and the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries,... - [Aachen Cathedral](https://envoyexcellency.com/aachen-cathedral/): Aachen Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church in Aachen, western Germany, and the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aachen. It is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe and was constructed by order of the emperor Charlemagne, who was buried there after his death in 814. For 595 years, from 936 to 1531, the Palatine Chapel, heart of the cathedral, was the church of coronation for thirty-one German kings and twelve queens. The church has been the mother church of the Diocese of Aachen since 1802. - [Switzerland- Dynamic Ambassador of India to Switzerland](https://envoyexcellency.com/switzerland-dynamic-ambassador-of-india-to-switzerland/): Ambassador Sibi George with Mr. Christoph Neuhaus, Vice President of the Canton of Berne on March 23, 2018 at the historic building of ‘Rathaus’, 600 year old Council house for the Cantono Ambassador Mr. Sibi George called on H.E. Dr. Aurelia C. K. Frick, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justice and Culture, Principality of Liechtenstein on 9 March 2018 at Government Building Ambassador Mr. Sibi George presented Credentials to His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein on 9 March 2018 at Vaduz Castle - [Proactive Envoy- High Commissioner of India to Singapore](https://envoyexcellency.com/proactive-envoy-high-commissioner-of-india-to-singapore/): High Commissioner Jawed Ashraf delivering keynote address at 4th Mint Asia Global Banking Conclave on 09 March 2018. India Coast Guard ship Vaibhav visited Singapore on 11th February 2018. A Day in the Life of Kathmandu By H.E Mr. Jawed Ashraf, High Commissioner of India to Singapore - [Alex Sastoque, Colombian artist presents at the Colombian Embassy in India the sculpture Metamorphosis from his collection Cultivate La Paz](https://envoyexcellency.com/alex-sastoque-colombian-artist-presents-at-the-colombian-embassy-in-india-the-sculpture-metamorphosis-from-his-collection-cultivate-la-paz/): The Colombian Embassy in India receives the Colombian artist Alex Sastoque, who visits India in order to present  the sculpture Metamorphosis from his Cultivate Peace collection. During the event at the Embassy of Colombia in India, during which Master Sastoque met with H.E. Mrs. Clemencia Forero Ucrós, Ambassador of Colombia to India,  to whom he explained the meaning of his work Metamorphosis, with which Alex Sastoque intends to convert weapons of war. war, in this case an Ak-47 rifle, in works of art and symbols for peace in the world. The sculpture will be exhibited in the National Museum –... - [Proactive Ambassador of India to China](https://envoyexcellency.com/proactive-ambassador-of-india-to-china/):   Ambassador Bambawale met Mr. Jin Liqun, President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on 11 Jan 2018 in Beijing - [Afghan Diaspora Connection in Mumbai](https://envoyexcellency.com/afghan-diaspora-connection-in-mumbai/): At the inauguration ceremony of On the Pashtun Trust in Mumbai, Maharashtra on April 9, 2018, Dr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali, the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to India met the Afghan diaspora. The inaguration ceremony was attended by more than 1000 Afghan diaspora residing in Mumbai, the Afghan Ambassador Dr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali, spoke about their prominent role, duty and responsibility towards further strengthening the cultural and people-to-people relations between Afghanistan and India. Ambassador urge them  to remain united and educate the Afghan youth for a brighter future. With focus on education, culture, health and other facilities also work... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj to Azerbaijan from April 04-06, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-to-azerbaijan-from-april-04-06-2018/): April 03, 2018 The External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan from 04 to 06 April 2018 at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. ElmarMammadyarov. She will represent India at the Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). During the visit, EAM will hold bilateral consultations with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. ElmarMammadyarov on 4 April 2018. by Mrs. Meenakshi Sharma   - [State Visit of Prime Minister of Nepal Shri. K.P. Sharma Oli to India from April 6-8, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-prime-minister-of-nepal-shri-k-p-sharma-oli-to-india-from-april-6-8-2018/): At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Rt. Hon’ble K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal, accompanied by his spouse Mrs. Radhika Shakya, will be paying a State Visit to India from April 6-8, 2018. A high-level delegation will accompany Prime Minister of Nepal. The upcoming visit will provide an opportunity to the two sides to review wide-ranging cooperative partnership, and to progress it further for the benefit of the two peoples. The Prime Ministers of India Shri Narendra Modi and Shri. K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal,  recognised the untapped potential of inland waterways to contribute... - [Diplomacy with African Vice Presidents in visit to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/diplomacy-with-african-vice-presidents-in-visit-to-india/): Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized 13th edition of CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India – Africa Project Partnership from 25 – 27 March, 2018 in New Delhi, India under the aegis of Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Astonishingly, the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu had one-to-one bilateral discussions with three African Vice Presidents, the Vice President of Zimbabwe, General (Rtd) Dr. Constantino Chiwenga, the Vice President of Uganda, Mr. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi and the Vice President of Malawi, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima. They visited India to participate in the... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi to Singapore, 14-15 November 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-shri-narendra-modi-to-singapore-14-15-november-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi travel to Singapore on 14-15 November 2018 at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, Mr. Lee Hsein Loong, to attend the ASEAN-India Breakfast Summit, 13th East Asia Summit (EAS) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit. Singapore as the current Chair of ASEAN is hosting these Summits. India-ASEAN ties have acquired renewed momentum since the enunciation of the “Act East Policy” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2014 at the 12th ASEAN-India Summit and the 9th EAS in Myanmar. In January 2018, India hosted ASEAN-India Commemorative... - [Visit of Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu to Paris, 9 to 11 November 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-shri-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-paris-9-to-11-november-2018/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of France, Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu visited to Paris from 9 to 11 November 2018, to represent Government of India in the activities commemorating the centenary of the Armistice of World War I. Heads of State / Heads of Government of over 50 countries and their representatives are expected to participate in the centenary activities. On 11 November, Vice President will attend the ceremony to commemorate the armistice of World War I at Arc de Triomphe, presided over by French President, Emmanuel Macron. As part... - [Zohra: Story of Passion & Courage](https://envoyexcellency.com/zohra-story-of-passion-courage/): Zohra’s musicians are the first women in their families, communities and country to study music in over 30 years. They come from provinces all across Afghanistan to live in Kabul and study at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, founded by Dr. Ahmad Sarmast. Among Zohra’s ranks are the country’s first female conductors, NeginKhpalwak and ZarifaAdiba. ANIM was first opened in 2010 by Ahmad Naser Sarmast, the current director, although its history goes back even further. The institute is rekindling a musical teaching tradition that was severely weakened over the course of recent political upheavals. With the original creation of... - [Wushu: Empowering Women in Afghanistan](https://envoyexcellency.com/wushu-empowering-women-in-afghanistan/): Kung Fu is empowering a group of women in Afghanistan who hope to represent the country at an international level. 10 ethnic Hazara women and girls are practicing “wushu” kung fu on a hilltop in the west of Kabul. They are preparing for the day that Afghanistan can send its women’s wushu team to an international tournament – while women’s sports teams are allowed to represent the country, they suffer a chronic shortage of funding. Sima Azimi, a 20-year-old from Jaghori in central Afghanistan, is undeterred, however. The skills she is equipping her nine students with will also serve them on the streets of Kabul where women are routinely harassed. Being a trainer of Wushu, Azimi hopes to watch her... - [Afghanistan and its “Love” for Cricket](https://envoyexcellency.com/afghanistan-and-its-love-for-cricket/): Afghanistan, the south east region of world also got its cricket love from British troops who use to play cricket in Kabul since 1839. Though it appears that no long-lasting legacy of cricket was left by the British. In the 1990s, cricket became popular amongst the Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan, and the Afghanistan Cricket Board was formed there in 1995. They continued to play cricket on their return to their home country. Like all sports, cricket was originally banned by the Taliban, but cricket became an exception in 2000 (being the only sport in Afghanistan to be approved by the Taliban) and the Afghanistan Cricket Federation... - [Afghanistan: Uncharted piece of land](https://envoyexcellency.com/afghanistan-uncharted-piece-of-land/): International Tourism: Whenever it’s come to Central Asia’s one of the most important and unexplored land locked country Afghanistan, everyone is just wondering that what will be the most attractive or adventurous thing one can do at this country. So, here we are going to introduce their one of the most highlighted winter experiences “Ski Sport”. There is no better way to explore Afghanistan’s Bamyan Province. Bamyan is Afghanistan’s famous tourist site for archeological monuments and beautiful landscape, now the local authorities hope the introduction of winter sports can draw thousands of international tourists and domestic sightseers during what was... - [Islamic Republic of Afghanistan](https://envoyexcellency.com/islamic-republic-of-afghanistan/): Editor’s Desk: We’ve a message from H.E. Mr. Khairullah Azad, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi. Afghanistan fast fact, describe the facts and figure of Afghanistan. Economic regional cooperation projects of Afghanistan showcase collective approach in creating policies to work with the regional countries in bringing peace, prosperity and friendly relations among themselves. Afghanistan is “Open for Business” from its supportive regulatory framework for its estimated multi-trillion dollar mineral and hydrocarbon sectors to the country’s new transport and energy-related investments, Afghanistan is fast becoming a highly business-friendly environment. Let’s change Afghanistan to a land of... - [Visit of Her Excellency Mrs. Kim Jung-sook, First Lady of the Republic of Korea to India, November 07, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-her-excellency-mrs-kim-jung-sook-first-lady-of-the-republic-of-korea-to-india-november-07-2018/): New Delhi: Her Excellency Mrs. Kim Jung-sook, First Lady of the Republic of Korea visited India from 4-7 November, 2018 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. During the visit, Prime Minister met the First Lady on 5th November 2018, and exchanged views on promoting people to people exchanges between the two nations. Prime Minister also recalled the successful visit of President Moon Jae-in to India in July 2018, which gave a new direction to India- Republic of Korea Special Strategic Partnership. Earlier that day, First Lady of India, Smt. Savita Kovind hosted a luncheon for the visiting... - [Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Mr. Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi on his visit to Malawi (4-5 November 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-mr-arthur-peter-mutharika-president-of-malawi-on-his-visit-to-malawi-4-5-november-2018/): New Delhi: Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, paid a visit to Republic of Malawi (4-5 November 2018). He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, two Members of Parliament and Senior Officers of the Government of India. Vice President’s official engagement in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi will include call-on President, bilateral meetings with his counterparts, delegation level talks, meetings with Speaker of Parliament and interactions with business groups and Indian communities. Vice President calls on Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi in Lilongwe (November 05,... - [Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Mr. E.D. Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe on his visit to Zimbabwe (02-04 November 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-mr-e-d-mnangagwa-president-of-zimbabwe-on-his-visit-to-zimbabwe-02-04-november-2018/): New Delhi: Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, paid a visit to Republic of Zimbabwe (02-04 November 2018). He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, two Members of Parliament and Senior Officers of the Government of India. Vice President’s official engagement in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi will include call-on President, bilateral meetings with his counterparts, delegation level talks, meetings with Speaker of Parliament and interactions with business groups and Indian communities. Vice President of India calls on E.D. Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe in Harare (November... - [Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Mr. Slumber Tsogwane, Vice President of Botswana on his visit to Botswana (31 October-02 November, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-mr-slumber-tsogwane-vice-president-of-botswana-on-his-visit-to-botswana-31-october-02-november-2018/): New Delhi: Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, paid a visit to Republic of Botswana (31 October-2 November). He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, two Members of Parliament and Senior Officers of the Government of India. Vice President’s official engagement in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi will include call-on President, bilateral meetings with his counterparts, delegation level talks, meetings with Speaker of Parliament and interactions with business groups and Indian communities. Vice President of India meets Slumber Tsogwane, Vice President of Botswana in Gaborone, November... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Kuwait (October 30-31, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-kuwait-october-30-31-2018/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Smt. Sushma Swaraj paid an official visit to Kuwait from 30-31 October 2018 at the invitation of Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. This was her first visit to Kuwait and the first high level bilateral visit since the visit of Kuwaiti Prime Minister to India in November 2013. EAM called on His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait who recalled the historical and friendly relations between the two countries. He appreciated the role and contribution of the Indian expatriate community in Kuwait’s... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to State of Qatar (28-30 October 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-state-of-qatar-28-30-october-2018/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj visited the State of Qatar from 28 to 30 October 2018 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani who had earlier visited New Delhi in August 2017. EAM called on His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar who fondly recalled his visit to New Delhi in March 2015 and expressed hope that bilateral relations will be further strengthened. Both sides took note of the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to... - [Visit of Prime Minister of Italy to India (October 30, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-italy-to-india-october-30-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Italy, Prof. Giuseppe Conte, was paid an official visit to India on October 30, 2018 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Conte will be accompanied by a delegation that will participate in the 24th edition of the DST-CII India-Italy Technology Summit 2018. This will be Prime Minister Conte’s first visit to India after taking office in June 2018. During the visit PM Conte hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 October. The two leaders will then address the valedictory session of the Technology Summit. Italy is the Partner... - [Official Visit of Prime Minister of India to Japan (October 28-29, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-to-japan-october-28-29-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid an official working visit to Japan on 28-29 October 2018 for the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit. This Visit would be the fifth Annual Summit meeting between Prime Minister Modi and the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and their twelfth meeting overall since 2014. Under the framework of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, the two leaders will have wide-ranging discussions over two days on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister Modi’s visit will reaffirm the traditional bonds of friendship between the two countries and... - [Vice President and Foreign Minister of Panama visits the ASEAN Secretariat](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-president-and-foreign-minister-of-panama-visits-the-asean-secretariat/): International: Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama Isabel Saint Malo met with Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi to discuss matters of mutual interest.   - [CARICOM Secretariat releases biodiversity management ‘report card’](https://envoyexcellency.com/caricom-secretariat-releases-biodiversity-management-report-card/): International: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has recorded a significant milestone with the release of a report on the state of biodiversity management in the Region. The report examines how CARICOM Member States have progressed in meeting their commitments under the Aichi Biodiversity Targets within the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Titled: The State of Biodiversity in the Caribbean – A review of the progress towards the Aichi biodiversity targets, the report was launched on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at the opening of the Caribbean Regional Preparatory Workshop for the 14th Conference of the Parties (COP) for the... - [ASEAN gears up towards resilient and innovative civil service](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-gears-up-towards-resilient-and-innovative-civil-service/): International: ASEAN Heads of Civil Service discussed challenges and solutions towards resilient and innovative civil service sector during a meeting in Singapore on 25 October. The ASEAN Heads of Civil Service meeting was held under the ambit of the 19th ASEAN Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM). The top officials exchanged views on challenges faced nowadays by civil service due to the advent of Industry 4.0, workforce demography shift, and higher public expectations of quality public services. They also discussed innovations to deliver public service with greater value and efficiency, actively engage citizens in nation-building and build a future-ready civil service... - [Strategic Alliances critical to the fight against drugs in CARIFORUM](https://envoyexcellency.com/strategic-alliances-critical-to-the-fight-against-drugs-in-cariforum/): International: The Workshop to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s Drug Treatment Court opened today at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santo Domingo. In a brief ceremony, the need for a human rights approach in drug prevention strategies and the critical importance of national and  international cooperation and strategic alliances  in the fight against drugs were two themes that resonated in remarks,   delivered by General (Rtd) Rafael Guerrero Peralta, President of the National Council For Drugs, Beverly Reynolds, Coordinator of the Human and Development Programme, CARICOM Secretariat, Ambassador Gianluca Grippa, Head of European Delegation in the Dominican Republic, Architect Jaime Felipe, Deputy... - [Visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign & European Affairs of Croatia to India (October 20-22, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-european-affairs-of-croatia-to-india-october-20-22-2018/): New Delhi: Ms. Marija Pejčinović Burić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia visited India from 20-22 October 2018. Visit by a Croatian Foreign Minister is taking place after about 17 years. During the visit, Minister Burić had bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, in New Delhi on 22 October. Both Ministers held discussions on various aspects of bilateral ties as well as important regional and multilateral issues of common interest. The discussions between the two Ministers focused on building of cooperation in the priority areas of interest such as trade &... - [Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu meets Prime Minister of Greece, H.E. Mr. Alexis Tsipras at Brussels](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-prime-minister-of-greece-h-e-mr-alexis-tsipras-at-brussels/): New Delhi: Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu who visited Brussels to attend the ASEM Summit 2018, had a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Alexis Tsipras, the Prime Minister of Greece at the EU headquarters building. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the regular high-level contacts between the two countries and agreed to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two nations through greater economic and people to people exchanges. India and Greece have traditional long-standing ties which go back to antiquity. Prime Minister Tsipras recalled the successful visit to Greece by Rashtapathi ji in June 2018. He informed... - [Vice President of India visit to Brussels to attend 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (October 18-20, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-president-of-india-visit-to-brussels-to-attend-12th-asia-europe-meeting-october-18-20-2018/): New Delhi: Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu led a delegation to participate in the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting that took place on 18-19 October 2018 in Brussels bringing together 51 countries across Asia and Europe, as well as EU and ASEAN Institutions under the title “Global Partners for Global Challenges”. At the Summit, Vice President joined the other global leaders in unanimously stressing the role of ASEM as a main platform for Europe and Asia to strengthen dialogue, foster cooperation and tackles global challenges, such as climate change, terrorism, global peace and security, maritime governance, preserving and strengthening rules-based... - [External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Foreign Minister of Tajikistan in Dushanbe (October 11, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-sirojiddin-muhriddin-foreign-minister-of-tajikistan-in-dushanbe-october-11-2018/): Photo Gallery: External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Foreign Minister of Tajikistan in Dushanbe (October 11, 2018) - [Hon’ble President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind meets President of Tajikistan H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahmon on his visit to Tajikistan (7 to 9 October, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-president-of-india-mr-ram-nath-kovind-meets-president-of-tajikistan-h-e-mr-emomali-rahmon-on-his-visit-to-tajikistan-7-to-9-october-2018/): New Delhi: Hon’ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paid State Visit to Tajikistan from 7 to 9 October, 2018. During his visit, he meets President of Tajikistan H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahmon. The Speaker of the Parliament H.E. Mr. Shukurjon Zuhurov, Speaker (Chairman) of the Lower House (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of Parliament and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan H.E. Mr. Qohir Rasulzoda will call on Rashtrapatiji. Dr. Shubhash R. Bhamre, Raksha Rajya Mantri and Sh. Shamsher Singh Manhas, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) will also be part of Rashtrapatiji’s official delegation. The current visit is a standalone visit to... - [Visit of President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir V. Putin to India (October 04-05, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-president-of-the-russian-federation-h-e-mr-vladimir-v-putin-to-india-october-04-05-2018/): New Delhi: President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir V. Putin, visited to New Delhi from October 04-05, 2018, for the 19th India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit. During the visit, President Putin holds official talks with the Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi. He also had a meeting with the President of India, as well as other official engagements. The last Annual Summit was held on June 1, 2017 during the visit of Prime Minister to Russia.   - [Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modia meets Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan in Hyderabad House, New Delhi (October 01, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modia-meets-mr-shavkat-mirziyoyev-president-of-uzbekistan-in-hyderabad-house-new-delhi-october-01-2018/): Photo Gallery: Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modia meets Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan in Hyderabad House, New Delhi (October 01, 2018) - [State Visit of H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to India (September 30 – October 01, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-h-e-mr-shavkat-mirziyoyev-president-of-the-republic-of-uzbekistan-to-india-september-30-october-01-2018/): New Delhi: H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, accompanied by a high level delegation,  on a State Visit to India from September 30 – October 01, 2018. It was the first visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to India. President Mirziyoyev, accompanied by his spouse was visited to Agra on 30th September. On 01st October, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was paid a Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhawan after which he was visited to Raj Ghat to pay homage to the Father of the Nation. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India and... - [Over 800 women from around the world take part in the W20 Summit in Buenos Aires](https://envoyexcellency.com/over-800-women-from-around-the-world-take-part-in-the-w20-summit-in-buenos-aires/): International: Over three days, participants will discuss ways to promote women’s economic empowerment. Argentina’s first lady, Juliana Awada, took part in the opening. With women’s economic empowerment as its focus, the G20 engagement group that works for gender equality, the Women 20, began its Summit today in Buenos Aires. Over 800 women from around the world are taking part in a range of activities until Wednesday. “We all have the opportunity to raise awareness for women’s issues and encourage leaders to invest in women’s economic development,” said Juliana Awada, Argentina’s first lady, at the meeting’s opening session at the CCK. “It is clear... - [NAO Representatives of CARIFORUM States, regional organizations being trained to implement EDF-funded projects](https://envoyexcellency.com/nao-representatives-of-cariforum-states-regional-organizations-being-trained-to-implement-edf-funded-projects/): New Delhi: Representatives of National Authorizing Offices of CARIFORUM States and regional organizations/institutions involved in EDF-funded programmes are currently in Guyana for a training programme for projects funded by the European Development Fund. The event is being held at the Grand Coastal Hotel and is being facilitated by the Caribbean Forum of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (CARIFORUM). It began on Monday and will conclude on 10 October, 2018. Speaking at a brief opening for the Training Programme, Director, Development Cooperation at CARIFORUM Mr. Eugene Petty, said participants would be able to apply the training to the implementation of projects under... - [Caribbean health ministers agree to strengthen actions to prevent vector-borne diseases](https://envoyexcellency.com/caribbean-health-ministers-agree-to-strengthen-actions-to-prevent-vector-borne-diseases/): International: Caribbean health ministers have joined their counterparts from the Americas in agreeing to implement a series of actions over the next five years to more effectively control the vectors that transmit diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika and Chagas disease. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which organised the meeting and said that the aim of the plan is to prevent communicable diseases of this type and reduce their spread. The Plan of Action on Entomology and Vector Control – presented at PAHO’s 56th Directing Council, which is meeting– focuses on prevention, surveillance and integrated control of the vectors that... - [Africa CDC Workshop on “One Health” in East Africa](https://envoyexcellency.com/africa-cdc-workshop-on-one-health-in-east-africa/): International: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has held its first workshop on the “ONE HEALTH” (OH) Project at the AU headquarters. The two day workshop is a coordinated effort between the AfricaCDC and Chatham House Centre on Global Health Security. The workshop aims to forge a consortium towards the preparation of a feasibility study to support the enhanced operationalization of OH in Africa, honing in on the East Africa region as a first step. The workshop comprises presentations to introduce the different themes and group work to deliberate and produce inputs towards the preparation of... - [Senior Indian Army Officers visit East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania](https://envoyexcellency.com/senior-indian-army-officers-visit-east-african-community-headquarters-arusha-tanzania/): International: On 29th September, 2018 the EAC Secretariat hosted a delegation of 17 Senior Indian Army Officers led by Brigadier Sandeep Rawat, who are in the United Republic of Tanzania to acquaint themselves with economic and socio-political development, political perspectives and security outlook of the country. The Officers were accompanied to the Secretariat by Senior Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) Officers. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Secretary General of the East African Community, the Director of Trade, Al haji Rashid Kibowa, commended the cordial relations existing between the Indian government and the regional bloc. The Director briefed the guests on... - [Pacific Alliance Investment Opportunities Summit 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/pacific-alliance-investment-opportunities-summit-2018/): International: With the participation of the presidents Sebastián Piñera, Iván Duque, Enrique Peña Nieto and Martín Vizcarra was held on September 26 in New York, the Investment Opportunities Summit of the Pacific Alliance (Pacific Alliance Investment Summit 2018). The presidents of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru starred in the panel “The Pacific Alliance: A global approach”, in which they discussed the potential of the mechanism as an engine of development and growth, as well as the multiple economic alternatives that it offers. During his speech, the President of Chile stressed that although the balance of the seven years of the Pacific Alliance is very... - [ASEAN customs officers join workshop on AEO programme](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-customs-officers-join-workshop-on-aeo-programme/): International: ASEAN Regional Integration Support from the EU (ARISE) Plus organised a week-long workshop for ASEAN customs officers on the implementation of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programmes in Bangkok from 24-28 September. The workshop was held with support from the Thai Customs Department, the government of Malaysia as the Country Coordinator of the Strategic Plan of Customs Development 7 on AEO Programme and the ASEAN Secretariat. The AEO programme is a major strategy of the World Customs Organisations under which customs authorities work with reliable traders in the private sector to secure and facilitate international trade. The workshop aimed to build... - [External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets Ms. Marise Payne, Foreign Minister of Australia on sidelines of UNGA in New York (September 24, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-ms-marise-payne-foreign-minister-of-australia-on-sidelines-of-unga-in-new-york-september-24-2018/): Photo Gallery: External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets Ms. Marise Payne, Foreign Minister of Australia on sidelines of UNGA in New York (September 24, 2018) - [Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Ms. Viorica Dancila, Prime Minister of Romania in Bucharest (September 19, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-ms-viorica-dancila-prime-minister-of-romania-in-bucharest-september-19-2018/): Photo Gallery:  Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Ms. Viorica Dancila, Prime Minister of Romania in Bucharest (September 19, 2018) - [Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Mr. Klaus Werner Lohannis, President of Romania on his visit to Romania (September 18-20, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-mr-klaus-werner-lohannis-president-of-romania-on-his-visit-to-romania-september-18-20-2018/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the President of the Senate of Romania, Mr. CalinPopescu-Tariceanu, the Vice President of the Republic of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu visited to Romania from 18 – 20 September 2018. Vice President Naidu is accompanied by Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, MOS in the Ministry of Finance, 3 Members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha- Shri Prasanna Acharya, Smt.VijilaSathyananth, Ms.Saroj Pandey and 1 Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha- Shri RaghavLakhanpal, along with other senior government officials. The visit is coinciding with the 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Romania and also the Centenary year... - [Message from H.E. Dr. Saud Mohammed Al Sati Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to India, on the Occasion of 88th National Day of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia](https://envoyexcellency.com/message-from-h-e-dr-saud-mohammed-al-sati-ambassador-of-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-to-india-on-the-occasion-of-88th-national-day-of-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia/): New Delhi: On September 23, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will celebrate its 88th National Day.It marks the day the Kingdom was unified under the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1932.On this occasion,we alsocelebratethe progress our great nation has made over the last nine decadesto become a modern state and a major player on the international arena. Yet another milestone event in our nation’s historic journey under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince HRHPrince Mohammad bin Salman,  isApril 25, 2016 – the day Vision 2030 was... - [H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India meets H.E. Ms. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta on his visit to Malta (September 16-18, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-vice-president-of-india-meets-h-e-ms-marie-louise-coleiro-preca-president-of-malta-on-his-visit-to-malta-september-16-18-2018/): New Delhi: The Vice president of India was visited Malta from 16-18 September, 2018 at the invitation of the President of Malta, Ms Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca. India was one of the first countries to recognize Malta in 1964 and established diplomatic relations soon after the independence of Malta. We share common heritage within the context of Commonwealth. India-Malta annual trade stands at approx USD 212 million. During the visit, the Vice President meets with President Ms Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, who hosted a Banquet in the honour of the Vice President. The separate meeting of Vice President of India with Dr.... - [Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E Ms. Ana Brnabic, Prime Minister of Serbia at Klub Poslanika in Serbia (September 16, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-ms-ana-brnabic-prime-minister-of-serbia-at-klub-poslanika-in-serbia-september-16-2018/): Photo Gallery: During his Visit to Serbia, Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E Ms. Ana Brnabic, Prime Minister of Serbia. - [Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu delivered his address in the Special Session of National Assembly of Serbia (September 15, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-delivered-his-address-in-the-special-session-of-national-assembly-of-serbia-september-15-2018/): Photo Gallery: During his visit to Serbia, Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu delivered his address in the Special Session of National Assembly of Serbia. - [Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Mr. Aleksander Vucic, President of Serbia on his visit to Serbia (September 14-16, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-mr-aleksander-vucic-president-of-serbia-on-his-visit-to-serbia-september-14-16-2018/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, Visited to Serbia, Malta and Romania from 14-20 September 2018. The Vice President will be accompanied by Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, Minister of State in Ministry of Finance, three Members of Parliament from Rajya Sabha- Shri Prasanna Acharya, Smt Vijila Sathyananth, Ms Saroj Pandey and one Member of Parliament from Lok Sabha- Shri Raghav Lakhanpal and other officials. On the first leg of his three-nation tour, the Vice President was visited Serbia from 14-16 September 2018 at the invitation of the President of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Aleksander Vucic.... - [8th Meeting of the Task Force on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community, 14-15 September 2018, Bangkok, Thailand](https://envoyexcellency.com/8th-meeting-of-the-task-force-on-the-mainstreaming-of-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-in-the-asean-community-14-15-september-2018-bangkok-thailand/): International: The Task Force on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community convened its 8th Meeting on 14 to 15 September in Bangkok, Thailand. The Meeting finalised the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that encompasses all ASEAN Community Pillars and encourages ASEAN Bodies to take action in integrating and including disability perspectives to their work. Reaffirming persons with disabilities as agents of change themselves, the Enabling Masterplan has benefitted from consultation with organisations of persons with disabilities and would continue engagement with civil society organisations in its implementation.... - [External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets H.E. Mr. Yury Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Fedration at the 23rd IRIGC in Moscow (September 14, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-h-e-mr-yury-borisov-deputy-prime-minister-of-the-russian-fedration-at-the-23rd-irigc-in-moscow-september-14-2018/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister has visited Moscow on 13-14 September to hold the meeting of the 23rd India-Russia Inter- Governmental Commission on Technical & Economic Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) which is co-chaired by her and Mr.Yuri Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. IRIGC-TEC is a standing body which annually meets and reviews ongoing activities of bilateral cooperation in the fields of bilateral trade and investment, science and technology, culture and other issues of mutual interest. The Commission, after taking stock of bilateral cooperation in various fields, will provide policy recommendations and directions in the concerned fields. External Affairs Minister... - [CARICOM SG accredits Panama’s first Ambassador](https://envoyexcellency.com/caricom-sg-accredits-panamas-first-ambassador/): International: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Thursday 13 September 2018 formalised diplomatic ties with Panama, accrediting the first Ambassador of the Central American country to the Community. CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, received the letter of credence of Her Excellency Soraya Cano Franco during a short ceremony at the Headquarters of the CARICOM Secretariat, in Georgetown, Guyana. He said Panama and the Community have had strong people to people contact since the 19th Century with thousands of Caribbean workers, mainly from Jamaica, Barbados and Saint Lucia, involved in the building of Panama’s Railroads and later the Panama Canal. Today, their... - [Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Mr. Ashwin Adhin, Vice President of Suriname in Chicago (September 09, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-mr-ashwin-adhin-vice-president-of-suriname-in-chicago-september-09-2018/): Photo Gallery: During 2nd World Hindu Conference in Chicago, Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Mr. Ashwin Adhin, Vice President of Suriname. - [Visit of Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu to United States of America (September 8-9, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-united-states-of-america-september-8-9-2018/): New Delhi: President of India visited the United States of America on 8-9 September to deliver an address at the 2nd World Hindu Conference being held in Chicago. During his visit, he has interacted with members of the Indian community in the United States. - [1,500 entrepreneurs participated in Pacific Alliance](https://envoyexcellency.com/1500-entrepreneurs-participated-in-pacific-alliance/): International: Alliance of the Pacific-  The promotion entities of the member countries supported entrepreneurs in actions to increase exports, tourism and investment in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and prioritized markets such as Asia Pacific. It is estimated that for this year more than US $ 114 million in business expectations were generated. Belonging to the Pacific Alliance brings great benefits for the block’s businessmen. Accumulation of origin for export, free transit for 92% of the products that are traded between the markets, greater opportunities for attracting foreign direct investment, elimination of visas for nationals of the four countries that want to travel... - [A new Africa-Europe Alliance that brings the partnership to the next level](https://envoyexcellency.com/a-new-africa-europe-alliance-that-brings-the-partnership-to-the-next-level/): International: As part of President Juncker’s State of the Union proposals earlier this week the European Commission announced a new ‘Africa – Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs’. The package builds on the commitments taken during the African Union – European Union Summit of last year in Abidjan where the two continents agreed to strengthen their partnership. The Alliance will lead to the creation of up to 10 million jobs in Africa in the next 5 years alone. In her opening remarks at today’s press conference High Representative / Vice-President Federica Mogherini stressed: “You might remember that when we... - [Hon’ble President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind meets President of Czech Republic, Mr. Miloš Zeman, in Prague on his visit to Czech Republic (6-9 September, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-president-of-india-mr-ram-nath-kovind-meets-president-of-czech-republic-mr-milos-zeman-in-prague-on-his-visit-to-czech-republic-6-9-september-2018/): New Delhi: President Kovind visited Czech Republic from 6-9 September, 2018 at the invitation of the President of the Czech Republic, His Excellency Mr. Milos Zeman. Indo-Czech relations are warm and friendly and pre-date India’s independence. Kingdom of Bohemia and Moravia traded with India in 9-10 century A.D. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose founded the Indo-Czech Association in Prague in 1934. Charles University had a Sanskrit Chair in 1850. In modern times, diplomatic relations were established in 1947, which has led to development of our multifaceted bilateral ties. India has substantial economic linkages with the Czech Republic. Our annual trade of over... - [India-US 2+2 Dialogue (September 6, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-us-22-dialogue-september-6-2018/): Photo Gallery: From left, Mr. James N. Mattis, US Secretary of Defense, Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State of United States Of America, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs, Govt. of India and Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Defence, Govt. of India, during Joint Press Statement- India-US 2+2 Dialogue (September 6, 2018) - [H.E. Mr. Petko Doykov, Ambassador of Bulgaria to India meets & Greets Hon'ble President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind in Sofia, Bulgaria](https://envoyexcellency.com/h-e-mr-petko-doykov-ambassador-of-bulgaria-to-india-meets-greets-honble-president-of-india-mr-ram-nath-kovind-in-sofia-bulgaria/): Photo Gallery: H.E. Mr. Petko Doykov, Ambassador of Bulgaria to India meets & Greets Hon’ble President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind in Sofia, Bulgaria - [Hon’ble President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind meets President of Bulgaria, Mr. Rumen Radev, at President Building in Sofia on his visit to Bulgaria (4-6 September, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-president-of-india-mr-ram-nath-kovind-meets-president-of-bulgaria-mr-rumen-radev-at-president-building-in-sofia-on-his-visit-to-bulgaria-4-6-september-2018/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the President of Bulgaria, His Excellency Mr. Rumen Radev, President Kovind visited Bulgaria. India and Bulgaria have close historical and cultural ties dating back to 8th century A.D. There are similarities between the old Indian script Brahmi and the ancient Bulgarian script Glagolitsa. 19th century Bulgarian Revolutionary Georgi Stoikov Rakovski was a great Indologist. Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore visited Bulgaria in 1926. In modern times, the popularity of Yoga, Ayurveda and Indian films in Bulgaria, as well as the experience of students of Indology at Sofia University has strengthened our bonds. India-Bulgaria annual trade stands... - [Hon’ble President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind meets Hon’ble President of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, at Presidential Palace in Nicosia on his visit to Cyprus (2-4 September, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-president-of-india-mr-ram-nath-kovind-meets-honble-president-of-cyprus-mr-nicos-anastasiades-at-presidential-palace-in-nicosia-on-his-visit-to-cyprus-2-4-september-2018/): New Delhi: President of India, accompanied by Shri Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala, Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, two Members of Parliament Mr. Ram Shakal and Mr. Anil Baluni and other officials. On the first leg of his three-nation tour, President Kovind visited Cyprus from 2-4 September, 2018 at the invitation of the President of Cyprus, His Excellency Mr. Nicos Anastasiades. The close alignment in world views of our founding fathers and great leaders, Mahatma Gandhi and President Archbishop Makarios III laid the foundations for the close relationship between India and Cyprus. The two countries... - [H.E. Dr. Abdali Attends Press Launch of 2nd Annual ‘Passage to Prosperity’ Exhibition in Mumbai](https://envoyexcellency.com/h-e-dr-abdali-attends-press-launch-of-2nd-annual-passage-to-prosperity-exhibition-in-mumbai/): New Delhi: Afghan Ambassador to India, H.E. Dr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali attended the press launch of Second Annual Passage to Prosperity: India-Afghanistan International Trade Show in Mumbai on 30 August, 2018. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in collaboration with, the Government of India, and the Government of Afghanistan will be organizing the second annual “Passage to Prosperity: India-Afghanistan International Trade and Investment Show”.  The event will take place at the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Hotel from September 12-15, 2018. Speaking at the press launch, Dr. Abdali stressed on, “With USAID support, Afghanistan has been able to re-establish trade... - [FOURTH BIMSTEC SUMMIT, 30-31 August 2018, Kathmandu, Nepal](https://envoyexcellency.com/fourth-bimstec-summit-30-31-august-2018-kathmandu-nepal/): “Towards a Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region” - [External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets Mr. Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia on her visit to Cambodia (August 29-30, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-mr-prak-sokhonn-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-cambodia-on-her-visit-to-cambodia-august-29-30-2018/): New Delhi: EAM will have a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Prak Sokhonn, Senior Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and call on Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Hun Sen and President of Senate H.E. Mr. Say Chhum. This will be EAM’s first official visit to Cambodia. - [External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets Prime Minister of Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi (August 28, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-prime-minister-of-vietnam-h-e-mr-nguyen-xuan-phuc-in-hanoi-august-28-2018/): New Delhi: EAM will co-chair the 16th meeting of the Joint Commission along with her counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Pham Binh Minh. Minister Swaraj will also call on Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc. On 27th August, EAM will inaugurate the 3rd edition of the Indian Ocean Conference. The visit of EAM to Vietnam will provide an opportunity to hold in-depth discussions with the political leadership on a wide range of global, regional and bilateral issues and advance our strategic engagement with these countries and ASEAN region. - [Interview of H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Switzerland](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-of-h-e-mr-sibi-george-ambassador-of-india-to-switzerland/): New Delhi: India and Switzerland have 70th Anniversary of Treaty of Friendship from 1948-2018.  Do you think relations between our two nations are at all time high? India and Switzerland are celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship this year.  India and Switzerland have close relations and share the values of democracy and rule of law. India is world’s largest democracy while Switzerland is world’s oldest modern democracy. In last seven decades, our friendship has consistently seen an upward trajectory, and the bilateral relations can definitely be considered to be at an all-time high.  This is evidenced... - [MINISTER ALPHONS IN THE MEDIA](https://envoyexcellency.com/minister-alphons-in-the-media/): New Delhi: Mr. K.J. Alphons, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism (IC) and Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India In a conversation with Envoy Excellency, Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons has said The Indian government is seeking a dramatic increase in tourist figures, both foreign and domestic, in a way that it helps to earn more revenues and generate employment, “The number of foreign tourist arrivals was growing by 9.7% to 8.8 million in 2018. We want to increase it drastically. We also want to increase the number of domestic tourists, which was around 150 million. The whole idea is that... - [Message from H.E. Dr. Andreas Baum, Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan](https://envoyexcellency.com/message-from-h-e-dr-andreas-baum-ambassador-of-switzerland-to-india-and-bhutan/): Message: As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Swiss-Indian Treaty of Friendship, one of the first such treaties signed by independent India, we have many significant milestones to look back to and a well-founded confidence about our future together. - [Message from H.E. Mr. Ahmad Javed, Ambassador of India to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia](https://envoyexcellency.com/message-from-h-e-mr-ahmad-javed-ambassador-of-india-to-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia/): Message: I am happy to learn that the “Envoy Excellency” magazine is bringing out this special edition covering various aspects of bilateral relations between India and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. - [Message from H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Switzerland, The Holy See and Liechtenstein](https://envoyexcellency.com/message-from-h-e-mr-sibi-george-ambassador-of-india-to-switzerland-the-holy-see-and-liechtenstein/): Message: India and Switzerland have a ‘Long Standing Dynamic Partnership’ fostered by our robust democratic traditions and common values and interests. Switzerland is a partner in India’s economic transformation and scientific progress. The link between Himalayas and Alps are growing steadily. - [Jamaican Officials Engaged On CARICOM Results-Based Management System](https://envoyexcellency.com/jamaican-officials-engaged-on-caricom-results-based-management-system/): International: Parliamentarians and senior public sector officials in Jamaica participated in day-two of the series of sensitization seminars on the CARICOM Results-Based Management (RBM) system. The session with Parliamentarians at the Houses of Parliament was addressed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign trade Kamina Johnson Smith. A separate engagement for Permanent Secretaries  and other officials, held at the Office of the Prime Minister,  was addressed by Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Douglas Saunders and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Marcia Gilbert-Roberts.  Other sessions will be held with representatives of the private sector, NGOs, the media and other... - [ASEAN-Courtesy Call by Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Philippines, Alan Peter S. Cayetano](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-courtesy-call-by-secretary-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-philippines-alan-peter-s-cayetano/): International: Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Philippines Alan Peter S. Cayetano paid a courtesy call on Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi on 20 August 2018 at the ASEAN Secretariat. - [ASEAN, partners call for robust implementation of SDGs by local governments](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-partners-call-for-robust-implementation-of-sdgs-by-local-governments/): International: ASEAN, together with its dialogue partner China and the UNDP called on local governments of the region to take a more active role in poverty alleviation programmes as espoused by the sustainable development goals (SDGs) agenda. The call was made at a symposium held today in Siem Reap, Cambodia. At the opening of the ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium on Localising the SDGs and Realising Poverty Eradication, ASEAN’s Deputy Secretary-General for Socio-cultural Community Vongthep Arthakaivalvatee highlighted ASEAN’s efforts in building the ASEAN Community that is rules-based, people-oriented and people-centred. He noted the progress and achievements ASEAN has made in promoting complementarities between... - [Y20 presents recommendations for the G20 leaders](https://envoyexcellency.com/y20-presents-recommendations-for-the-g20-leaders/): International: At the close of the G20 engagement group’s summit in Córdoba, Argentina, participants called for global youth empowerment and presented an international bank of scalable and replicable projects. After a week of activities, the Youth 20 (Y20) Summit ended in the city of Córdoba, in central Argentina, with a call for global youth empowerment. The Y20 is the G20 engagement group that brings together young leaders from G20 member countries. Held at the Universidad Siglo XXI, the summit closed with the 46 official delegates presenting a set of public policy recommendations for consideration by heads of State at the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 30 November... - [APED Delegation- Papua New Guinea](https://envoyexcellency.com/aped-delegation-papua-new-guinea/): International: APEC Senior Officials have concluded a timely cluster of trade and sectoral meetings in Port Moresby with signs of momentum towards addressing near and long-term challenges heading into a set of pivotal Minister-level meetings. Providing calm and constructive dialogue in the face of global frictions over trade, officials worked to establish areas of common ground for advancing APEC’s target of free and open trade and investment in the region by 2020 – known as the Bogor Goals – and post-2020 vision. “We are crafting a new agenda for post-2020 and at the same time ensuring that we find ways to enhance... - [External Affairs Minister of India, Mrs. Sushma Swaraj meets Mr. Tudor Ulianovschi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova in JNB (August 14, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-mrs-sushma-swaraj-meets-mr-tudor-ulianovschi-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-european-integration-of-the-republic-of-moldova-in-jnb-august-14-2018/): New Delhi: Mr. Tudor Ulianovschi, Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova is visiting India from 11-15 August 2018. This is a historic visit as it is the first time that a Foreign Minister of Moldova has visited India. During the visit, Minister Ulianovschi had a meeting with External Affairs Minister, Smt Sushma Swaraj, in New Delhi on 14 August. He congratulated EAM and her delegation on the occasion of India’s Independence Day. Minister Ulianovschi and EAM Smt. Sushma Swaraj held discussions on various aspects of bilateral ties as well as important regional and multilateral... - [External Affairs Minister of India, Mrs. Sushma Swaraj meets Dr. Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland in New Delhi (August 10- 12, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-mrs-sushma-swaraj-meets-dr-ignazio-cassis-federal-councillor-and-head-of-federal-department-of-foreign-affairs-of-switzerland-in-new-delhi-august-10-12-2018/): New Delhi: Mr. Ignazio Cassis, Swiss Foreign Minister (Head of Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation) accompanied by senior officials of his Ministry, is visiting India from 08-12 August 2018. The visit of Minister Cassis is part of the regular exchange between the two countries. During the visit, Minister Cassis had a meeting with External Affairs Minister, Smt Sushma Swaraj, in New Delhi on 10 August. Minister Cassis and EAM Swaraj held cordial discussions on various aspects of bilateral ties as well as important regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. India and Switzerland have a strong... - [Appraisal Workshop on Germany's Support to the EAC integration process held in Arusha, Tanzania](https://envoyexcellency.com/appraisal-workshop-on-germanys-support-to-the-eac-integration-process-held-in-arusha-tanzania/): International: 9th August, 2018: A one-day appraisal workshop on the Federal Republic of Germany’s support to the EAC integration process was held on Wednesday 8th August, 2018 at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The appraisal workshop, which was co-chaired by the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Productive and Social Sectors, Hon. Christophe Bazivamo and Dr. Kirsten Focken, the Cluster Coordinator-EAC-GIZ Programme based in Arusha, was attended by the Director General of the EAC Customs and Trade Directorate, Mr. Kenneth Bagamuhunda, Heads of Departments that are involved in implementing the activities supported by GIZ, and the representative of the German... - [APEC: Compromise Key to Growth, Resilience](https://envoyexcellency.com/apec-compromise-key-to-growth-resilience/): International: Trade and sectoral officials from the 21 APEC member economies are convening in Port Moresby in a bid to ease friction over trade in favor of policies that support shared inclusive growth objectives. The proceedings will feed a key policy meeting of APEC Senior Officials on 19-20 August, helping to determine the scope for potential breakthroughs when Ministers and Leaders meet in Port Moresby over the ensuring weeks. “Obviously, economies have to deal with their specific interests and we can understand that,” explained Ambassador Ivan Pomaleu, 2018 Chair of APEC Senior Officials. “At the same time, it matters most to be able to... - [ASEAN celebrates 51st anniversary](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-celebrates-51st-anniversary/): International: 8 August 2018 – ASEAN celebrated its 51st anniversary at the ASEAN Secretariat with a series of community and youth engagement events, celebrating solidarity and continued unity and integration across borders. The celebration was highlighted by a commemorative ceremony attended by Foreign Minister of Indonesia Retno Marsudi, Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning of Indonesia Sofyan Djalil, representatives of ASEAN Member States, Dialogue Partners, the diplomatic corps, civil society, international organisations, and entities associated with ASEAN. In his opening remarks, ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi said, “ASEAN Day is about celebrating solidarity across borders and what this means to... - [Unlocking the potential of youths to be drivers of change](https://envoyexcellency.com/unlocking-the-potential-of-youths-to-be-drivers-of-change/): International: It is no coincidence that the successful Erasmus programme is often cited first as an example of the benefits of European integration and prosperity. In line with the Commission’s proposals for a new EU Youth Strategy, 2018 has already seen the promising EU Conference on Youth, Peace and Security bringing together young peacebuilders, senior EU leaders and representatives from civil society and will continue to be a promising year for youth involvement in peacebuilding and political decision-making, both within the EU and beyond its borders. The Global Cultural Leadership Programme empowers and connects young cultural practitioners across borders. Every year, 40 young... - [5th COMESA Annual Research Forum](https://envoyexcellency.com/5th-comesa-annual-research-forum/): International:  Monday, August 6, 2018: The Fifth COMESA Annual Research Forum started today in Nairobi with over 50 leading policy think tanks, the academia, and the private sector representatives from the 21 COMESA Member States participating. The Forum is anchored under the theme: “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend for Social Economic Transformation and Deep Regional Integration in COMESA through Academia-Industry Linkages.” The experts will review and discuss 11 research papers that have been developed by researchers on key regional integration issues focusing on the Digital Economy in the context of the Tripartite and African Continental Free Trade Areas. The Principal Secretary,... - [External Affairs Minister of India, Mrs. Sushma Swaraj meets Mr. Abdulaziz Khafizovich Kamilov, Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan on her visit to Uzbekistan (August 4 - 5, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-mrs-sushma-swaraj-meets-mr-abdulaziz-khafizovich-kamilov-foreign-minister-of-uzbekistan-on-her-visit-to-uzbekistan-august-4-5-2018/): New Delhi: During the visit wide ranging talks were held on bilateral cooperation, regional issues and international affairs. Exchange of high level visits, diversifying the trade basket, prospects of cooperation in space, expansion of defence cooperation, exchange of parliamentary delegations, cultural performances in each other’s countries, promotion of two-way tourist flows were the topics for bilateral cooperation. The two sides also discussed regional and international affairs of mutual interest. EAM continued her engagements on the second day with a call on the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Parliament of Uzbekistan. In the meeting with the Speaker, His Excellency... - [External Affairs Minister of India, Mrs. Sushma Swaraj meets Mr. Erlan Abdyldaev, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyz Republic on her visit to Kyrgyz Republic (August 3 - 4, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-mrs-sushma-swaraj-meets-mr-erlan-abdyldaev-foreign-minister-of-kyrgyz-republic-on-her-visit-to-kyrgyz-republic-august-3-4-2018/): New Delhi: During the meeting, entire template of bilateral relations were discussed covering all areas of cooperation, including political and parliamentary exchanges, military and security, science and technology, economic, health and tourism. The two Ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress of bilateral relations by taking forward the decisions taken during high level visits in 2015 and 2016 and discussions held on sidelines of SCO Summit in Qindao. The Minister congratulated Kyrgyz Republic for taking over as Chair of SCO in 2018-19 and assured full cooperation in successful conduct of meetings and SCO Summit in 2019 to be held in Kyrgyzstan.... - [External Affairs Minister of India, Mrs. Sushma Swaraj meets Mr. Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana on her visit to Kazakhstan (August 2 - 3, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-mrs-sushma-swaraj-meets-mr-kairat-abdrakhmanov-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-kazakhstan-in-astana-on-her-visit-to-kazakhstan-august-2-3-2018/): New Delhi: During her visit to Astana, EAM Swaraj meets with Mr. Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She will call on the leadership of the country and interact with Indian community in Kazakhstan. India and Kazakhstan have a close strategic partnership and multi-faceted relations. The bilateral relations between India and Kazakhstan have been strengthened by the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Kazakhstan in 2015 and by his visit for SCO Summit in June 2017 when he had a productive meeting with the President of Kazakhstan. There have also been meetings between... - [PM Modi at BRICS Summit, Johannesburg on 26th July, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/pm-modi-at-brics-summit-johannesburg-on-26th-july-2018/): New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26th July, 2018 reaffirmed India’s commitment to multilateralism, international trade and a rules-based world order as he participated in the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in South Africa. PM Modi, arrived in Johannesburg on the last leg of his Africa tour, presented the country statement of India at the BRICS leaders’ closed session. “At the session with fellow BRICS leaders, I shared my thoughts on various global issues, the importance of technology, skill development and how effective multilateral cooperation creates a better world,” Modi tweeted. PM Modi also met Chinese President Xi... - [Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda on his visit to Uganda (July 24-25, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-meets-his-excellency-yoweri-kaguta-museveni-president-of-the-republic-of-uganda-on-his-visit-to-uganda-july-24-25-2018/): New Delhi: At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior officials and a large business delegation, undertook a State Visit to Uganda from 24-25 July 2018. This was the first bilateral state visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 21 years. On his arrival, he was accorded a high level ceremonial welcome. During the visit, he held bilateral discussions with President Museveni at State House, Entebbe on Wednesday 24th July 2018 where President Museveni hosted a state banquet... - [Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame on his three nation visit to Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa (July 23 - 27, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-meets-president-of-the-republic-of-rwanda-h-e-paul-kagame-on-his-three-nation-visit-to-rwanda-uganda-and-south-africa-july-23-27/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi undertook a State visit to the Republic of Rwanda from 23-24th July 2018, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including senior officials of the Government of India. This was the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Rwanda. This was also the fifth high level interaction between India and Rwanda in one and half years including two visits by President of Rwanda to India, visit by the Vice President of India to... - [Afghan Ambassador Inaugurates “Made in Afghanistan: Nature’s Best” Exhibition in New Delhi](https://envoyexcellency.com/afghan-ambassador-inaugurates-made-in-afghanistan-natures-best-exhibition-in-new-delhi/): New Delhi: Dr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali, the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi inaugurated an exhibition titled “Made in Afghanistan: Nature’s Best” which was graced by the presence of several eminent business leaders from Afghanistan and India on July 13, 2018 in New Delhi. Held in ITC Maurya Hotel, this two-day exhibition was organized by Afghanistan in collaboration with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Roots of Peace which showcases Afghanistan’s finest fruits, nuts and spices. During his remark at the event, the Afghan Ambassador welcomed the Afghan traders to India and acknowledged USAID”s initiative in... - [BD graduation from LDC opens up new horizons in Indo-Bangla economic engagement](https://envoyexcellency.com/bd-graduation-from-ldc-opens-up-new-horizons-in-indo-bangla-economic-engagement/): New Delhi, June 20: -Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC will open up new frontiers and horizons in the economic engagement between Bangladesh and India bringing in further benefits to the citizens of the two friendly neighbours, a high-level policy dialogue was told on Wednesday. The dialogue, organized by Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi in cooperation with Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), was chaired by High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali at FICCI conference hall. The panel discussion was participated by Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Principal Co-ordinator (SDG Affairs) at Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Ram Upendra Das, Head and... - [UAE Ambassador met Ms. Mamta Verma - Industries Commissioner, Govt of Gujarat regarding 9th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019, from the 18th to 20th of January at Mahatma Mandir, Gujarat](https://envoyexcellency.com/uae-ambassador-met-ms-mamta-verma-industries-commissioner-govt-of-gujarat-regarding-9th-vibrant-gujarat-global-summit-2019-from-the-18th-to-20th-of-january-at-mahatma-mandir-gujarat/): New Delhi: Ms. Mamta Verma, Industries Commissioner, Govt of Gujarat met UAE Ambassador Dr. Ahmed Albanna at Ambassadors Office, New Delhi. Both the sides discussed, that the ongoing economic relations between the UAE and India have a strong potential for further development, given the common desire of their leaders as well as their private sectors to sustain the momentum of their successful Bilateral Trade and Investment Activities. Ms. Verma explained to the Ambassador that the Vibrant Gujarat Summit was conceptualized in 2003 by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and the then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Narendra Modi, to... - [Thailand thanks India for the offer of assistance to rescue trapped footballers in Chiang Rai cave](https://envoyexcellency.com/thailand-thanks-india-for-the-offer-of-assistance-to-rescue-trapped-footballers-in-chiang-rai-cave/): New Delhi: Recently, attention of many international and Indian media has been focused to the Tham Luang Cave, in Mae Sai District, in the northern province of Chiang Rai in Thailand, where 12 youth footballers and their coach were trapped inside the flooded cave since 23 June, 2018. The Governor of Chiang Rai Province has been leading rescue mission attempted by Thai agencies concerned, with cooperation from various sectors of the Thai society as well as support pouring in from many friendly countries, including the UK, USA, Japan, Lao PDR, Myanmar, People’s Republic of China, Australia, Belgium and Israel, among others.... - [Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation Opens Industrial Training Center in India's Maharashtra](https://envoyexcellency.com/jassim-and-hamad-bin-jassim-charitable-foundation-opens-industrial-training-center-in-indias-maharashtra/): New Delhi: Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation has launched an industrial training center in Dabul, Maharashtra province, India, at a cost of nearly QR 3 million. The center, which was opened in the presence of the Foundation’s delegation along with representatives of the Indian government and the local authority, aims to enable thousands of poor people to gain access to technical education opportunities in four main areas: welding, electricity, mechanics and diesel mechanics. The project, which has been implemented for 3 years, serves the poor craftsmen from the region with a capacity of 200 students per year. Speaking at... - [227th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 3 MAY CONSTITUTION](https://envoyexcellency.com/227th-anniversary-of-the-3-may-constitution/): New Delhi: The 3 May Constitution of 1791 was most probably the world’s second codified constitution. Its authorship is ascribed to King Stanisław II August, Grand Marshall of Lithuania Ignacy Potocki, and the priest and philosopher Fr. Hugo Kołłątaj. Bottom of Form The adopted constitution was inspired by the political and social thought of the European Enlightenment and the 1787 American Constitution. The authors of Poland’s basic law recognised that instead of advancing the interests of the few, the government must put the nation first. The document consisted of 11 articles. The first one afforded a dominant status to the Roman... - [India-Bhutan Friendship Association (IBFA)](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-bhutan-friendship-association-ibfa/): New Delhi: India-Bhutan Friendship Association (IBFA) hosted at Reception on 1st May 2018, at MERI College, Janakpuri, New Delhi to commemorate the Birthday of the Third Druk Gyalpo, as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of formal diplomatic relations between Bhutan and India The India-Bhutan Friendship Association (IBFA) hosted a Reception to commemorate the Birthday of His Majesty the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, on 1st May 2018, at the MERI College, Janakpuri, New Delhi. His Majesty the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck is not only the father of modern Bhutan but also the main architect of India-Bhutan relations. H.E. Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, Minister for... - [Participation of Mr. Aziz Rabbah at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the International Forum of Energy](https://envoyexcellency.com/participation-of-mr-aziz-rabbah-at-the-16th-ministerial-meeting-of-the-international-forum-of-energy/): New Delhi: Mr. Aziz RABBAH, Minister of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development, has participated, at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the International Forum of Energy (IEF16), which has been held in New Delhi in India, from 10 to 12 April 2018.During his participation at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the International Forum of Energy, Mr. Aziz Rabbah spoke at the plenary session of the conference on “The adoption of clean technologies coexistence of new and existing technologies: The way forward “. In his speech, he recalled that the Kingdom has succeeded in taking over, under the enlightened leadership of His... - [G20 Argentina- Technology, the international tax system and financial inclusion](https://envoyexcellency.com/g20-argentina-technology-the-international-tax-system-and-financial-inclusion/): Technology, the international tax system and financial inclusion: items on the agenda for day two of the G20 meeting (22, July 2018). The final day of the Third G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Buenos Aires has a comprehensive agenda focusing on the global economic climate. The meeting at the Buenos Aires Exhibition & Convention Centre (CEC) began with a session on technology in the financial sector that will place special emphasis on big data applications, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as other innovations. Afterwards, the upwards of 55 senior delegates... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration of Ghana H.E. Mrs. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey to India (July 16-19, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-regional-integration-of-ghana-h-e-mrs-shirley-ayorkor-botchwey-to-india-july-16-19-2018/): New Delhi: The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration of Ghana, H.E. Mrs. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is on an official visit to India from 16-19 July 2018. Mrs.  Botchwey will be meeting External Affairs Minister Swaraj on 18 July 2018. EAM will also be hosting a lunch in her honour. The Ghanaian Foreign Minister had earlier accompanied their President, H.E. Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo to the Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance held in New Delhi in March 2018. India-Ghana relations have traditionally been warm and close, based on a common history, shared vision and values. Ghana is one... - [12th Meeting of the ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC)](https://envoyexcellency.com/12th-meeting-of-the-asean-japan-joint-cooperation-committee-jcc/): ASEAN and Japan renewed their commitment to further advance partnership following the 12th Meeting of the ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) held at the ASEAN Secretariat. The annual JCC meeting is a key mechanism to coordinate and review ASEAN-Japan cooperation. The meeting welcomed substantive progress made in enhancing ASEAN-Japan cooperation over the past year which includes the implementation of measures under the Revised Implementation Plan of the Vision Statement on ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation. Both sides agreed to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest, which include those emerging under the 4.0 Industrial Revolution, such as digital trade and... - [EU and Japan- The Economic Partnership Agreement](https://envoyexcellency.com/eu-and-japan-the-economic-partnership-agreement/): The European Union and Japan leaders met today in Tokyo to reinforce their strategic partnership and sign two landmark agreements: the Strategic Partnership Agreement and the Economic Partnership Agreement, which creates an open trade zone covering over 600 million people and nearly a third of global GDP. The 25th EU-Japan Summit took place on 17 July 2018 in Tokyo. At the summit, the EU is represented by Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission and Donald Tusk, President of the European Council. The Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan is the largest each side has ever finalised. The... - [Nordic Region - Young people can change patterns of consumption – given the chance](https://envoyexcellency.com/nordic-region-young-people-can-change-patterns-of-consumption-given-the-chance/): Better intergenerational political work is the key to making patterns of production and consumption more sustainable in the Nordic Region and other high-income countries. What young people have to say was taken seriously by all of the international delegates who discussed Sustainable Development Goal 12 at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York. Henrietta Flodell, Sweden’s youth delegate to the 2018 UN HLPF, delivered the main speech on behalf of the Nordic youth representatives at the fringe event on SDG 12 co-hosted by the Swedish government and the Nordic Council of Ministers on 13 July. She... - [East African Community Partner States make Common Market Protocol](https://envoyexcellency.com/east-african-community-partner-states-make-common-market-protocol/): Over 100 laws in the six East African Community Partner States national legislation need to be reviewed to conform to the EAC Common Market Protocol. The EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Productive and Social Sectors, Hon. Christophe Bazivamo noted that harmonisation of Partner States’ relevant national laws to conform to the Protocol was a monumental task that would require lots of time and resources. Hon. Bazivamo said that the concerned laws relate to the provisions of the protocol, namely: free movement of goods; free movement of persons; free movement of labour; free movement of capital; free movement of... - [The 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at Montego Bay, Jamaica, 4-6 July, 2018.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-39th-regular-meeting-of-the-conference-of-heads-of-government-of-the-caribbean-community-caricom-at-montego-bay-jamaica-4-6-july-2018/): The Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, chaired the proceedings. Other Members of the Conference in attendance were: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Honourable Gaston Browne; Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Honourable Dr. Hubert Minnis; Prime Minister of Barbados, Honourable Mia Mottley; Prime Minister of Belize, Honourable Dean Barrow; Prime Minister of Dominica, Honourable Roosevelt Skerritt; Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. the Rt. Honourable Keith Mitchell; President of Guyana, His Excellency David Granger (Brigadier Ret); President of Haiti, His Excellency Jovenel Moïse; Premier of Montserrat, Honourable Donaldson Romeo; Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr... - [Benelux Police Treaty: Dutch police support Ghent police during Ghent celebrations](https://envoyexcellency.com/benelux-police-treaty-dutch-police-support-ghent-police-during-ghent-celebrations/): The Ghent celebrations, which take place every year for ten days in the city of Ghent. The Ghent police are doing their utmost to make these holidays as smooth as possible, but they are not the only ones to do so. Also this year, they will be helped by colleagues from the Netherlands. This collaboration is possible thanks to the Benelux Police Treaty. This is the seventh time that Dutch police have been supporting Ghent police. The festivals attract many tourists and Dutch visitors. In total, four Dutch colleagues will reinforce the Ghent police for ten days. They will carry out, mainly in collaboration with... - [The APEC Discussion Series](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-apec-discussion-series/): Next steps to ensure trade can mutually benefit economies but this requires sustained policy dialogue and modernization supported by international collaboration, say the APEC Secretariat Executive Director and World Trade Organization Director-General. The two chiefs described the role coordinated trade reforms can play in delivering more robust and inclusive growth in the Asia-Pacific and broader global economy during a trade symposium at the University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby. “How trade policy unfolds in the region and its implications globally could have a significant impact on the direction of growth and employment in the near-term and beyond,” explained Dr... - [External Affairs Minister Smt Sushma Swaraj meets King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain in Manama on her visit to Bahrain (July 14-15, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-king-hamad-bin-isa-al-khalifa-king-of-bahrain-in-manama-on-her-visit-to-bahrain-july-14-15-2018/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister, Smt Sushma Swaraj is paying an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain on 14-15 July 2018 to Co-Chair the 2nd High Joint Commission (HJC) Meeting with Bahraini Foreign Minister H.E. Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa covering a range of issues including, inter alia, political, economic, security and cultural ties. The first meeting of HJC was held in New Delhi in February, 2015. During the visit, EAM will also meet with the Bahraini leadership to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest and inaugurate new Chancery-cum-Residential complex. Bahrain is an... - [President of the Republic of Korea H.E. Mr. Moon Jae-in meets Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi on his state Visit to India (8-11, July, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/president-of-the-republic-of-korea-h-e-mr-moon-jae-in-meets-prime-minister-of-india-mr-narendra-modi-on-his-state-visit-to-india-8-11-july-2018/): New Delhi: During the visit, a ceremonial reception will be accorded to President Moon. He will also hold talks with Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi. The two leaders will hold discussions on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues of shared interest with a view to further strengthen the Special Strategic Partnership between the two countries. List Of MoUs: MoU on cooperation in the field of scientific and technological research between Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and National Research Council of Science and Technology (NST) MoU on cooperation between Research Design and Standards Organization... - [The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Nicaragua, Mr. Rodrigo Coronel Kinloch presenting his credential to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on June 25, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-republic-of-nicaragua-mr-rodrigo-coronel-kinloch-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-june-25-201/) - [The Ambassador-designate of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Tizita Mulugeta presenting her credential to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on June 25, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-federal-democratic-republic-of-ethiopia-dr-tizita-mulugeta-presenting-her-credential-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-ju/) - [Message from H.E. Mr. Vinod Kumar, Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan](https://envoyexcellency.com/message-from-h-e-mr-vinod-kumar-ambassador-of-india-to-uzbekistan/): India and Uzbekistan share a relationship that goes back thousands of years. Traders, travellers, writers, poets, scientists, professionals, and others strengthened these bonds over centuries of continuous exchange and interaction. There is a strong people-to-people connect and goodwill between the two countries. Both countries have many similarities in their culture, family values, language, cuisine, architecture. In recent time our strategic partnership and international cooperation has further strengthened and expanded. Our relationship has received guidance and impetus from regular high-level visits. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has visited Uzbekistan in 2015 and in 2016 and had fruitful discussions with the... - [Message by H.E. Mr Nikolay Kudashev, Ambassador of Russia to India, On The Occasion of The Day of Russia (June 12, 2019, New Delhi)](https://envoyexcellency.com/message-by-h-e-mr-nikolay-kudashev-ambassador-of-russia-to-india-on-the-occasion-of-the-day-of-russia-june-12-2019-new-delhi/): Dear friends, It is my pleasure to greet you on this remarkable occasion – the Day of Russia! We are very proud to note that one of the first major international initiatives taken by the new Russia was the signing of the Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation with India on January 28, 1993, which reaffirmed the continuity of our unique relationship.The Declaration of Strategic Partnership of 2000 laid the foundation of our modern relationship, which since 2010 has enjoyed the status of Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership that is immune to any changes in domestic affairs or vagaries in the... - [Russia and India: 70 years together](https://envoyexcellency.com/russia-and-india-70-years-together/): – Written by His Excellency Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation on India – Russia relation on 2017 “I am convinced that the enormous potential of cooperation between the two great powers will be further explored for the benefit of the peoples of India and Russia and the international community in general.” – His Excellency Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation This year, we are celebrating the anniversary of a truly historic event. Seventy years ago – on April 13, 1947 – the governments of the USSR and India announced their decision to establish official missions... - [Russia – India: an Enduring Partnership in a Changing World](https://envoyexcellency.com/russia-india-an-enduring-partnership-in-a-changing-world/): Prime Minister of the Republic of India H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi and President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir V. Putin met for the 19th edition of the Annual Bilateral Summit in New Delhi on October 4-5, 2018. India-Russia cooperation is based on the solid foundations of the 1971 Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of India and the USSR, 1993 Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of India and the Russian Federation, 2000 Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of India and the Russian Federation and 2010 Joint Statement elevating the Partnership... - [Russia – India Cultural Cooperation](https://envoyexcellency.com/russia-india-cultural-cooperation/): There is a strong tradition of Indian studies in Russia. Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre at the Embassy of India, Moscow (JNCC) maintains close cooperation with leading Russian institutions which includes the Institute of Philosophy (Moscow), Russian State University for Humanities(Moscow), Institute of Oriental Studies(Moscow), Institute of Asian and African Studies at the Moscow State University, School of International Relations at the St. Petersburg University, Institute of Oriental Manuscripts (St Petersburg), Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology & Ethnography (Kunstkamera)- St Petersburg, Far Eastern Federal University (Vladivostok)and Russian Institute for Cultural Research (Krasnodar). There is a Mahatma Gandhi Chair on Indian... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to the 5th CICA Summit Meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (June 14-15, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-the-5th-cica-summit-meeting-in-dushanbe-tajikistan-june-14-15-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, Dr S. Jaishankar, was attending the 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 14-15 June 2019. CICA is a pan-Asia forum for enhancing cooperation and promoting peace, security and stability in Asia. India is a member of CICA since its inception and late Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had participated in the first CICA Summit held in 2002 in Almaty. India has been actively participating in various activities conducted under the aegis of CICA. The theme of the 5th Summit is “Shared Vision... - [Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi visited to Kyrgyz Republic on June 14, 2019](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-visited-to-kyrgyz-republic-on-june-14-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi visited to Kyrgyz Republic on June 14, 2019. Prime Minister inspects Guard of Honour during his Ceremonial Welcome at the Ala Archa Presidential Palace in Bishkek. Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets H.E. Mr. Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyz Republic at the Ala Archa Presidential Palace in Bishkek. Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated India-Kyrgystan Buisiness Forum on June 14, 2019. - [Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets H.E. Mr. Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan on the sidelines of SCO Summit 2019 in Bishkek (June 13, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-meets-h-e-mr-ashraf-ghani-president-of-afghanistan-on-the-sidelines-of-sco-summit-2019-in-bishkek-june-13-2019/): Photo Gallery: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets H.E. Mr. Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan on the sidelines of SCO Summit 2019 in Bishkek (June 13, 2019) - [Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia on the sidelines of SCO Summit 2019 in Bishkek (June 13, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-meets-h-e-mr-vladimir-putin-president-of-russia-on-the-sidelines-of-sco-summit-2019-in-bishkek-june-13-2019/): Photo Gallery: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia on the sidelines of SCO Summit 2019 in Bishkek (June 13, 2019) - [Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of China on the sidelines of SCO Summit 2019 in Bishkek (13 June, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-meets-h-e-mr-xi-jinping-president-of-china-on-the-sidelines-of-sco-summit-2019-in-bishkek-13-june-2019/): Photo Gallery: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of China on the sidelines of SCO Summit 2019 in Bishkek (13 June, 2019) - [Meeting of Council of Heads of State of SCO, Bishkek (June 13-14, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/meeting-of-council-of-heads-of-state-of-sco-bishkek-june-13-14-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi attends the meeting of Council of Heads of State (CHS) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic) on June 13-14, 2019. This was the second CHS meeting after India became member of SCO. Prime Minister Modi had also attended the last CHS meeting in Qingdao (China) on June 9-10, 2018. India actively took part in the various SCO dialogue mechanisms under the Chairmanship of the Kyrgyz Republic over the past year. The leaders participating in the Summit are expected to focus their discussions on the global security situation,... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka on June 09, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-sri-lanka-on-june-09-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister Modi was also visited to Sri Lanka on 09 June 2019 at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. ​The visits to Maldives and Sri Lanka will demonstrate the priority India attaches to its ‘Neighbourhood-First Policy’ and the SAGAR Doctrine Prime Minister Modi’s forthcoming visit will provide an important occasion to review the recent developments in bilateral relations and exchange views on issues of mutual interest with the objective of further strengthening the special relationship between the two countries. - [Visit of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to Maldives on June 08, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-maldives-on-june-08-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi was paid a state visit to the Republic of Maldives on 08 June 2019 at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives. This was the first overseas visit of Prime Minister Modi after his re-election. The visit is reflective of the new momentum in high-level exchanges between India and Maldives. Earlier, President Solih had made a State visit to India in December 2018. Prime Minister Modi’s forthcoming visit was provided an important occasion to review the recent developments in bilateral relations and exchange... - [External Affairs Minister's visited to Bhutan (June 07-08, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-ministers-visited-to-bhutan-june-07-08-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to Bhutan on 07-08 June, 2019. That was the Dr. Jaishankar’s first visit abroad as the External Affairs Minister and reflects the importance that India attaches to its bilateral relationship with Bhutan, a close friend and neighbour. During the visit, External Affairs Minister is expected to receive audience with H.M. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan; call-on Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister of Bhutan; and meet his counterpart Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji, Foreign Minister of Bhutan. India and Bhutan share a unique and time tested bilateral relationship, characterized... - [I swear to be the people's Prime Minister](https://envoyexcellency.com/i-swear-to-be-the-peoples-prime-minister/) - [Visit of Heads of State/ Heads of Government in swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-heads-of-state-heads-of-government-in-swearing-in-ceremony-of-the-prime-minister-of-india/) - [Prime Minister of India meets with President of Sri Lanka](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-meets-with-president-of-sri-lanka/): New Delhi: President of Sri Lanka H.E. Mr. Maithripala Sirisena graced the swearing-in-ceremony of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30th May, 2019. In a bilateral meeting, President Sirisena congratulated the Prime Minister on the re-assumption of Office following the resounding victory of his Party in the recently-held General Elections and reiterated his desire to work together to strengthen relations between the two countries for peace, prosperity and security in our region. Prime Minister Modi warmly thanked President Sirisena for his gesture of attending the Ceremony and also for his good wishes. He conveyed his government’s continued commitment to further... - [Prime Minister of India meets with Prime Minister of Nepal](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-meets-with-prime-minister-of-nepal/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Nepal, Rt. Hon’ble Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli graced the Swearing-in Ceremony of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers on 30 May 2019. In the bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi on 31 May 2019, Prime Minister Oli congratulated the Prime Minister on the electoral victory of his Party in the General Elections. Prime Minister Modi thanked him for the good wishes and reiterated his commitment to work with Nepal to further strengthen the traditionally close and multifaceted partnership between India and Nepal. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress... - [Prime Minister of India meets with Prime Minister of Mauritius](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-meets-with-prime-minister-of-mauritius/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Mauritius H.E. Mr. Pravind Jugnauth graced the Swearing-in Ceremony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers on 30th May 2019. In his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi on 31st May 2019, Prime Minister Jugnauth extended his warm felicitations to Shri Modi on his re-election with a resounding mandate. Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Jugnauth and reiterated his commitment to further strengthening the fraternal and enduring bilateral ties between the two countries in all spheres. Both leaders agreed to work together to achieve the shared vision of security and growth... - [Prime Minister of India meets with Prime Minister of Bhutan](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-meets-with-prime-minister-of-bhutan/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr. Lotay Tshering graced the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 30th May, 2019. In the bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Dr. Lotay Tshering congratulated Prime Minister Modi for his re-assumption of office following an emphatic victory in the recently concluded general elections in India. He also conveyed the felicitations of H.M. the King of Bhutan and the goodwill and wishes of the people of Bhutan to the Prime Minister and people of India. Prime Minister Dr. Tshering said that he looked forward to continue working closely with PM Modi and... - [Prime Minister of India meets with President of Bangladesh](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-meets-with-president-of-bangladesh/): New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid, President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at noon today at Hyderabad House. During the meeting, the leaders expressed great satisfaction at the excellent state of bilateral relations. The visiting President conveyed felicitations of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was unable to travel in person because of a prior commitment. He conveyed the invitation of the Government of Bangladesh to Prime Minister to visit that country, which was accepted with pleasure. The leaders agreed that dates would be decided through diplomatic channels. Prime Minister Modi noted that the... - [PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI RAN NATH KOVIND, APPOINTED SHRI NARENDRA MODI TO THE OFFICE OF PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA](https://envoyexcellency.com/president-of-india-shri-ran-nath-kovind-appointed-shri-narendra-modi-to-the-office-of-prime-minister-of-india/): New Delhi: Exercising powers vested in him under Article 75 (1) of the Constitution of India, the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, on 25th May 2019 appointed Shri Narendra Modi to the office of Prime Minister of India. He requested Shri Modi to: i.) advise him about the names of others to be appointed members of the Union Council of Ministers; and ii.) Indicate the date and time of the swearing-in-ceremony to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Shri Modi was formally intimated when he called on the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 25th May 2019 in his capacity as leader of the... - [Once again Modi’s massive win makes its place in India’s political history](https://envoyexcellency.com/once-again-modis-massive-win-makes-its-place-in-indias-political-history/): New Delhi: As the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leads in 341 seats and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) struggles in 95, the saffron party is all set to retain its 2014 bloom for the next five year. The trends take us back to 2014 when the BJP crossed the 272 mark comfortably on its own, without allies, winning 282 seats, a gain of 166. As results for all 543 Lok Sabha seats were announced, the NDA looked set to win 336 seats. This was the biggest victory since the 1984 election, which was won by Rajiv Gandhi with... - [The High Commissioner-designate of Papua New Guinea, H.E. Mr. Paulias Korni presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 20, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-designate-of-papua-new-guinea-h-e-mr-paulias-korni-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-on-may-20-2019/) - [The Ambassador-designate of the Colombia, Mr. Alvaro Sandoval Bernal presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on May 21, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-colombia-mr-alvaro-sandoval-bernal-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-may-21-2019/) - [The Ambassador-designate of Peru, H.E. Mr. Carlos Rafael Polo Castaneda presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 21, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-peru-h-e-mr-carlos-rafael-polo-castaneda-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-on-may-21-2019/) - [The Ambassador-designate of Germany, Mr. Walter Johannes Lindner presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on May 21, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-germany-mr-walter-johannes-lindner-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-may-21-2019/) - [The Ambassador - designate of Venezuela, Ms. Coromoto Godoy Calderon presenting her credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on May 20, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-venezuela-ms-coromoto-godoy-calderon-presenting-her-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-may-20-2019/) - [The Ambassador - designate of Panama, Mr. Muhamad Talha Hajee Hajee presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on May 20, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-panama-mr-muhamad-talha-hajee-hajee-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-may-20-2019/) - [African Union Celebrated Africa Day and launched memorial wall in honour of African heroes and heroines](https://envoyexcellency.com/african-union-celebrated-africa-day-and-launched-memorial-wall-in-honour-of-african-heroes-and-heroines/): International: Addis Ababa, May 25th, 2019: The African Union Commission (AUC) celebrated Africa Day on May 25th. In his welcoming remarks to the participanmts, H.E. Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC, said that Africa Day day celebrates the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, by 32 independent African countries. He spoke about the need for the African continent to continue to support the achievement of the 7 Agenda 2063 aspirations. “Agenda 2063 is a shared responsibility in achieving the Africa we want if we invest in people, particularly in their health, education, access to basic... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency, H.E. Mr. Archil Dzuliashvili, Ambassador of Georgia to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-archil-dzuliashvili-ambassador-of-georgia-to-india/): What are your thoughts on working in India? I arrived here in 2016 and presented my credentials to the Honourable President of India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee on 30th of November. It was a very important day for me, as I had officially started working in India and assumed my duties. We put a target from the beginning and the main focus was to establish the connectivity projects between our friendly countries, as both India and Georgia share a long history of relations. After we opened the Embassy of Georgia in New Delhi in 2010, it’s been a short period of... - [Tourism in Georgia](https://envoyexcellency.com/tourism-in-georgia/): New Delhi: Tourism in Georgia is driven thriving due, in large part, to the diversity in our landscapes, culture and an unrivalled reputation for hospitality to foreigners. The assortment of holiday opportunities and recreational activities in any region of Georgia makes it easy for every tourist to find his or her own unique encounter. From sun and sea to alpine skiing or just roaming free, Georgian touristic infrastructure allow access to both urban and rural destination to accommodate tourists of all affinities and niches. Architectural and historic site from every era can be found in Georgia. Multiple UNESCO world heritage... - [Necessity and importance of establishing Indian Resident Diplomatic Mission in Georgia, Tbilisi](https://envoyexcellency.com/necessity-and-importance-of-establishing-indian-resident-diplomatic-mission-in-georgia-tbilisi/): New Delhi: Although India was one of the states to establish diplomatic relations with Georgia, until today it does not have a Resident mission in Georgia. The Georgian side is hopeful that soon India will open its Diplomatic representation in Georgia, which is dictated by the necessity. Number of Indian population who resides and works in Georgia is growing. They are pursuing various professions, including education, agriculture, wholesale, industry and so on. Once the Indian mission is opened in Georgia the trade between the two countries will improve a lot more and the business delegations, which will be visible from... - [India- Georgia Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-georgia-relations/): Historical Links India and Georgia, represent two ancient civilization of the world. They are geographically not much far from each other. Both countries survived many historic challenges and had strong trade links in the past. In recent years, both countries are experiencing a steady rise in people-to-people engagement, especially in culture and trade. The Embassy of Georgia in New Delhi was opened in 2010. Considering the changing global geopolitical realities and increasing connectivity between Europe and Asia, India needs to revive and rebuild its historic ties with Georgia to meet its national interests in the 21st century. Georgia could be... - [Georgia: Digital Economy](https://envoyexcellency.com/georgia-digital-economy/): New Delhi: In our century the world is rapidly shifting to digital era and developing higher value added economy. The digitalization is reshaping our economies and societies. The impact the digitalization is having on the economy, on the efficiency of the company, in our day lives- is significant. The technology absorption is crucial for further development and now a day’s access to technologies and internet, became a human right! In recent years Government of Georgia has conducted successful reforms in developing knowledge-based and technology-driven economy. Started from the governance, Georgia is developing e-Government concept quite rapidly, taking the best practices... - [Vice Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria visits the ASEAN Secretariat](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-minister-for-europe-integration-and-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-austria-visits-the-asean-secretariat/): International: Vice Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria, H.E. Johannes Peterlik, visited the ASEAN Secretariat and met with the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political Security Community, H.E. Hoang Anh Tuan, on 15 May 2019 - [COMMUNIQUÉ – Twenty-Second Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), St. George’s, Grenada, 13-14 May 2019](https://envoyexcellency.com/communique-twenty-second-meeting-of-the-council-for-foreign-and-community-relations-cofcor-st-georges-grenada-13-14-may-2019/): International: The Twenty-Second Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) convened in St. George’s, Grenada on the 13-14 May 2019, under the Chairmanship of the Honourable C. Peter David, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Labour of Grenada. The COFCOR was attended by the Honourable E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Trade of Antigua and Barbuda; the Honourable Darren Allan Henfield, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, Senator the Honourable Dr. Jerome Walcott, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, the Honourable Wilfred P. Elrington, Minister of... - [Official Visit of Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. Venkaiah Naidu to Vietnam (9-12 May, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-venkaiah-naidu-to-vietnam-9-12-may-2019/): New Delhi: Vice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu undertook an official visit to Vietnam from 9-12 May, 2019 at the invitation extended by H.E. Ms. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Vice President of Vietnam. He was also invited by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and the organizers of the 16th UN Day of Vesak that is being held at the Tam Chuc Pagoda in Hanam Province in Vietnam to deliver the keynote address during the inaugural session. Vice President Naidu held delegation level talks with Vice President Thinh and held discussions with Prime Minister H.E Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chairperson of... - [World Press Freedom Day 2019](https://envoyexcellency.com/world-press-freedom-day-2019/): International: Every year, 3 May is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 following a Recommendation adopted at the twenty-sixth session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 1991. This in turn was a response to a call by African journalists who in 1991 produced the landmark Windhoek Declaration on media pluralism and... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency, H.E. Mr. Frank Hans Dannenberg Castellanos, Ambassador of Dominican Republic to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-frank-hans-dannenberg-castellanos-ambassador-of-dominican-republic-to-india/): How do you see India – Dominican Republic relations so far? Well, on May 4, we will be celebrating 20 years of diplomatic relations with India. I think in these last 20 years, a lot has been achieved. We opened a resident mission in 2005. I am here for the last 13 years now, hence I am the longest serving ambassador in India that’s the reason I am the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. The trade between India and the Dominican Republic has increased dramatically since we opened the mission here. We also had high-level State visits from both sides.... - [The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Thomas Selby Pillay presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-designate-of-the-republic-of-seychelles-mr-thomas-selby-pillay-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-india/) - [The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mrs. Eleonora Dimitrova presenting her credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-republic-of-bulgaria-mrs-eleonora-dimitrova-presenting-her-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-india/) - [The Ambassador-designate of Nepal, Mr. Nilamber Acharya presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-nepal-mr-nilamber-acharya-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-india/) - [The Ambassador-designate of Montenegro, Mr. Zoran Jankovic presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-montenegro-mr-zoran-jankovic-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-india/) - [The Ambassador-designate of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Asein Isaev presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-kyrgyz-republic-mr-asein-isaev-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-india/) - [The Ambassador-designate of Chile, Mr. Juan Rolando Angulo Monsalve presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-chile-mr-juan-rolando-angulo-monsalve-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-india/) - [State Visit of the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile (March 25 - April 2, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-the-president-of-india-shri-ram-nath-kovind-to-croatia-bolivia-and-chile-march-25-april-2-2019/): New Delhi: President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind was paid a State Visit to Croatia from 25-28 March, Bolivia from 28-30 March and to Chile from 30 Mar – 1 April 2019. President was accompanied by a high-level delegation. The large business delegations joining in the bilateral business forums organized as part of the visit of President indicate increasing interest of Indian companies in expanding business ties with these countries. In each country, the President’s programmed includes bilateral meetings, participation in Business forums, interaction with Indian community and address at Universities. In Croatia, President of Indian, Shri Ram Nath... - [Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meets H.E. Dr. Ibrahima Kassory Fofana, Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea and H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, March 19, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/vice-president-of-india-shri-m-venkaiah-naidu-meets-h-e-dr-ibrahima-kassory-fofana-prime-minister-of-the-republic-of-guinea-and-h-e-dr-mahamudu-bawumia-vice-president-of-the-republic-of-ghana/) - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj to Maldives (March 17-18, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj-to-maldives-march-17-18-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj, was paid a visit to Male, Maldives from 17-18 March 2019 at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Foreign Minister of Maldives. She was accompanied by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and other senior officials. During her visit, she was having a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Shahid, delegation level meetings with the Minister of Defence Mariya Ahmed Didi, Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure Mohamed Aslam, Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Aishath Nahula, Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Yumna... - [Visit of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia to India (March 11, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-foreign-affairs-of-saudi-arabia-to-india-march-11-2019/): New Delhi: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir paid an official visit to India on 11 March 2019 as a follow up of the visit of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia last month. H.E. Mr. Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia called on Prime Minster Shri Narendra Modi today. Mr. Al Jubeir conveyed greetings of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Prime Minister. The... - [Visit of the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu to the Republic of Costa Rica](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-vice-president-of-india-shri-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-the-republic-of-costa-rica/): New Delhi: Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu was paid a visit to the Republic of Costa Rica from 7-9 March 2019.   Visit of Vice President Naidu to the Republic of Costa Rica was the first ever high-level visit from India. Former Second Vice President of Costa Rica Ms. Ana Helena Chacon Echeverria had visited India in October 2015. There have been other ministerial and other level exchanges between the two countries at periodic intervals. Engagements of the Vice President in Costa Rica was included meetings with President of the Republic of Costa Rica, Mr. Carlos Alvarado... - [Second India-Kenya Joint Commission Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/second-india-kenya-joint-commission-meeting/): New Delhi: The Second Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) between the Republic of India and the Republic of Kenya was held on 6th March 2019 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India and the Kenyan delegation was led by the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kenya, H.E. Amb. Monica Juma. JCM was preceded by Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) on 5th March 2019. The Commission evaluated the developments since the first session of the JCM, outcomes of the visits of President of Kenya to India in January 2017, decisions... - [Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gambia, H.E. Dr. Mamadou Tangara to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-gambia-h-e-dr-mamadou-tangara-to-india/): New Delhi: H.E. Dr. Mamadou Tangara, The Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad accompanied by senior officials of his Ministry is visit to India from 7-12 March, 2019. The visit is in the context of 10th Anniversary of establishment of the Gambian High Commission in New Delhi and the 54th Independence Day celebration of the Republic of The Gambia. Minister Dr. Tangara had a meeting with External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, in New Delhi on 7 March 2019. Minister Dr. Tangara and EAM Swaraj held cordial discussions on various aspects of bilateral ties, particularly developmental... - [Visit of the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu to the Republic of Paraguay](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-vice-president-of-india-shri-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-the-republic-of-paraguay/): New Delhi: Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu was paid a visit to Paraguay from 5-7 March 2019. Vice President was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister of State for Tourism Shri K.J. Alphons, Members of Parliament and senior officials from the Government of India. Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu is on an official tour to Paraguay. Vice President Naidu had a meeting with the President of Paraguay, H.E. Mr. Mario Abdo Benitez and Vice President H.E. Mr. Hugo Velazquez. Vice President also had a meeting with President of the National Congress (Senate), H.E. Mr. Silvio... - [ASEAN - Promoting and protecting the rights of women and children](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-promoting-and-protecting-the-rights-of-women-and-children/): JAKARTA, 8 March 2019 – ASEAN continues promoting the welfare and protect the rights of women and children collectively as representatives convened for the 18th ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) Meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on 4 March. At the meeting, the ACWC representatives, in partnership with the Senior Officials Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (SOMSWD), continued with the development of the Declaration on the Protection of Children from All Forms of Online Exploitation and Abuse in ASEAN. “The declaration intends to set the policy for regional cooperation to... - [CARICOM Multilateral Air Services Agreement signed by Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago](https://envoyexcellency.com/caricom-multilateral-air-services-agreement-signed-by-jamaica-and-trinidad-and-tobago/): International: Prime Ministers Andrew Holness of Jamaica and Dr Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago signed the CARICOM Multilateral Air Services Agreement (MASA) at the 30th Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government in St. Kitts/Nevis. The CARICOM Multilateral Air Services Agreement expands the scope for airlines owned by CARICOM nationals to provide air services throughout the Community. It allows for no restriction on routes, capacity or traffic rights and should facilitate increased intra-regional travel and provide more cargo options for exporters and importers with resulting cost savings. This should provide a major boost to the regional transportation sector which... - [12th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries](https://envoyexcellency.com/12th-tehran-international-exhibition-of-tourism-and-related-industries/): International: 12th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries were held on 12-15 February 2019 in Tehran International Permanent Fairground supported by Iran Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts & Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) and Iran International Exhibition Co. (IIEC). In this exhibition which is the largest tourism specialized event in Iran and registered by UNWTO, 660 Iranian companies as well as 57 foreign companies from 12 countries (Travel agencies, Hotels, Banks & Insurance services , Air lines, sea lines & rail road lines and other Tourism Related Industries such as Handicrafts, arts & traditional, Free Zones, Travel... - [Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi meets H.E. Mr. Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea on his visit to the Republic of Korea (21-22 February 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-meets-h-e-mr-moon-jae-in-president-of-the-republic-of-korea-on-his-visit-to-the-republic-of-korea-21-22-february-2019/): New Delhi: At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was paid a State Visit to the Republic of Korea on 21-22 February 2019. The visit is part of the new momentum in high-level exchanges between India and ROK which witnessed the visit of President Moon to India for Bilateral Summit in July 2018 and the participation of the Korean First Lady Her Excellency Madame Kim Jung-sook at the Deepotsav event in Ayodhya in November 2018. Prime Minister Modi’s visit was provided an important occasion for the two... - [State visit of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, HRH Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to India (February 19-20, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-crown-prince-of-saudi-arabia-hrh-mohammed-bin-salman-bin-abdulaziz-al-saud-to-india-february-19-20-2019/): New Delhi: At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, HRH Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was paid his first State visit to India on February 19-20, 2019. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials and leading Saudi businessmen. During the forthcoming visit, HRH the Crown Prince of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was called on Hon’ble President and Hon’ble Vice President, and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on wide range... - [State visit of President of Argentina, H.E. Mr. Mauricio Macri to India (February 17-19, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-argentina-h-e-mr-mauricio-macri-to-india-february-17-19-2019/): New Delhi: President of Argentina H.E. Mr. Mauricio Macri was paid a State visit to India from 17-19 February 2019 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The President of Argentina was accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Juliana Awada. Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Mr. Emilio Monzo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Jorge Faurie, Government Secretary of Modernization Mr. Andrés Ibarra, Government Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Luis Etchevehere, and senior officials was accompanied President Macri during the visit. The main day of official engagements in New Delhi is on 18 February 2019. On 17 February President Macri... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj to Spain (18-19 February, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-to-spain-18-19-february-2019/): New Delhi: EAM travelled to Spain on 18-19 February, 2019 at the invitation of her counterpart, H.E. Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation. During her visit, External Affairs Minister was holding a bilateral meeting with her counterpart to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual concern. The Spanish Government was also confer upon EAM the prestigious Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit by the Spanish Government for India´s swift response through Operation Maitri in rescuing 71 Spanish nationals from Nepal in April 2015 in the wake of the disastrous... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj to Morocco (17-18 February 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-to-morocco-17-18-february-2019/): New Delhi: EAM visited Kingdom of Morocco on 17-18 February 2019. The visit is in pursuit of India’s objective of enhanced engagement with the Kingdom and provided an opportunity to hold in-depth discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues. During the visit, EAM interacted with her counterpart H.E. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Morocco. She was also called on His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, H.E. Mr. Saad Dine El Otmani, Head of Government and Habib El Maliki, President of Chamber of Representatives, Parliament. Three MoUs for cooperation in the areas of Counter Terrorism,... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj to Bulgaria, (16-17 February 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-smt-sushma-swaraj-to-bulgaria-16-17-february-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister visited to the Republic of Bulgaria on 16-17 February 2019. The visit was follow-up visit to the State visit of the President of India to Bulgaria in September last year. This is the first ever visit of an Indian External Affairs Minister to Bulgaria. During the visit, EAM meets with the Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. The two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. EAM paid floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the South Park in Sofia. The statue was unveiled last... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen (February 06-09, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-peoples-republic-of-bangladesh-dr-a-k-abdul-momen-february-06-09-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj and Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh wittness Signing of Agreements between India and Bangladesh in New Delhi (February 08, 2019) - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency, H.E. Dr. A.M. Gondane, High Commissioner of India to Australia](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-dr-a-m-gondane-high-commissioner-of-india-to-australia/): How do you see the relationship between India and Australia in recent years? The India-Australia bilateral relationship has, in recent years, developed along a positive track, into a strategic partnership. The two nations are bound by pluralistic, Westminster-style democracies, Commonwealth traditions, expanding economic engagement and increasing high level interaction. Both countries are strong, vibrant, secular and multicultural democracies with free press, independent judicial system and English language which serve as a foundation for closer co-operation and multifaceted interaction. Australia is a fellow traveler in our commitment to Disarmament, Global peace, North-South Dialogue, Human rights, Environmental protection and combating International terrorism.... - [Official Visit of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco to India from February 04-05, 2019](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-his-serene-highness-prince-albert-ii-of-monaco-to-india-from-february-04-05-2019/): New Delhi: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, accompanied by a high level delegation, Visited to New Delhi on 4-5 February 2019. During the visit, HSH Prince Albert II was called on the President Shri Ram Nath Kovind and meet Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 5th February 2019, which provided an opportunity to review bilateral relations between India and Monaco. External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj was also called on the Head of State. HSH Prince Albert II is expected to have an engagement in FICCI along with business leaders from Monaco. At this event, an MOU... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of Algeria, Mr. Abdelkader Messahel to India from January 30 - February 01, 2019](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-algeria-mr-abdelkader-messahel-to-india-from-january-30-february-01-2019/): New Delhi: H.E. Mr. Abdelkader Messahel, Foreign Minister of People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria was undertaking a bilateral visit to India from 30th January to 01 February, 2019. During his visit, he held bilateral discussions with Smt. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister on a wide range of issues on how to further deepen relations between India and Algeria that include defence and security, fertilizers, space cooperation, Counter Terrorism, Education, ITEC etc. They also discussed regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. The visiting Foreign Minister was also the special emissary of H.E. President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika. He called on... - [Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Chingiz Azamatovich Aidarbekov meets External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj](https://envoyexcellency.com/foreign-minister-of-the-kyrgyz-republic-mr-chingiz-azamatovich-aidarbekov-meets-external-affairs-minister-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj/): New Delhi: H.E. Mr. Chingiz Azamatovich Aidarbekov, Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, on his first ever official visit to India on 27-31 January, met External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj. The two Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. Noting the close cultural and historical ties between India and Kyrgyzstan and reiterating the importance the two countries attach to their bilateral relationship, the Ministers agreed to expand India-Kyrgyz cooperation in a number of areas, particularly in the field of development partnership. Foreign Minister Aidarbekov briefed EAM on Kyrgyzstan’s efforts to liberalize... - [Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2019, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh](https://envoyexcellency.com/pravasi-bharatiya-divas-pbd-2019-varanasi-uttar-pradesh/): New Delhi: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated once in every two years to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their roots. During the Convention, selected overseas Indians are also honored with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award to recognize their contributions to various fields both in India and abroad. The 15th PBD Convention is being held on 21-23 January 2019 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The theme of PBD Convention 2019 is “Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India”. Special arrangements are also being made for participation in Kumbh... - [Interview with H.E. Mrs. Anita Nayar, Ambassador of India to Chile](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mrs-anita-nayar-ambassador-of-india-to-chile/): India & Chile are celebrating 70 years of bilateral ties in 2019. How do you view the relationship between the two countries so far? The relationship has always been extremely friendly and cordial, beginning with Chile being the only Latin American country to be represented on August 15, 1947, when we celebrated our first Independence Day. Subsequently, we have seen some periods where interaction has been more intensive than others, such as in the 60s and most recently in the first decade of the 21st century. We hope that the 70th anniversary will see another period of enhanced interaction at all levels.... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the First India-Central Asia Dialogue (January 12-13, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-samarkand-uzbekistan-for-the-first-india-central-asia-dialogue-january-12-13-2019/): New Delhi:  The First India-Central Asia Dialogue at the level of Foreign Ministers was hold in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 12-13 January 2019. External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj was co-chaired the Dialogue along with H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Kamilov, the host and the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Foreign Minister of Afghanistan also participated in the Dialogue as a special invitee for the Session dedicated to connectivity issues in the region. Foreign Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan will represent their respective countries. Bound together through shared history... - [External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-smt-sushma-swaraj-meets-mr-pradeep-kumar-gyawali-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-nepal/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj meets Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on 10 January 2019. Foreign Minister Mr. Gyawali visited New Delhi to attend the fourth edition of the Raisina Dialogue. The two Ministers reviewed recent developments in bilateral ties across diverse sectors, including progress achieved on the three transformative initiatives launched in 2018 in the areas of agriculture, railways and inland waterways as well as pace of implementation of ongoing bilateral development and connectivity projects. They expressed satisfaction at the significant progress made in different sectors of cooperation as a result... - [People’s Republic of Bangladesh](https://envoyexcellency.com/peoples-republic-of-bangladesh/): Editor’s Desk: With utmost pride here ENVOY EXCELLENCY presents this Special Coffee Table Book in association with High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, New Delhi, India, on the occasion of the glorious Victory Day of Bangladesh, December 16, 2018. We’ve Messages from the Hon’ble President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. We are deeply obliged to the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, H.E. Syed Muazzem Ali, for giving us an exclusive Interview. The relationship between India and Bangladesh is anchored in history, culture, language and shared values... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency H.E. Syed Muazzem Ali, High Commissioner of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-syed-muazzem-ali-high-commissioner-of-the-peoples-republic-of-bangladesh-to-india/): “Our vision is to further integrate our two economies so that Bangladesh can take full advantage of the growing economy of India” According to Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, India and Bangladesh are now going through “Golden Era”, how do you see this? Indeed there has been a great momentum in the Bangladesh-India relations since the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina came to power in 2009. This has further been consolidated since Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi came to power in 2014 and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came to power again for the consecutive term in 2014.... - [State Visit of Prime Minister of Norway to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-prime-minister-of-norway-to-india/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Norway, H.E. Ms. Erna Solberg was paid a State visit to India from 7-9 January, 2019 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Solberg was accompanied by senior officials from her government and a large business delegation. During the visit, Prime Minister Solberg was called on Rashtrapatiji and Vice President and holds talks with the Prime Minister of India. The External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj was called on Prime Minister Solberg. Prime Minister Solberg was delivered the Inaugural address at the Raisina Dialogue. She was also address India-Norway Business Summit.... - [10th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue](https://envoyexcellency.com/10th-india-japan-strategic-dialogue/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj holds the 10th India-Japan Foreign Minister-level Strategic Dialogue with her Japanese counterpart, H.E. Mr. Taro Kono on January 7, 2019 in New Delhi. The last round of the dialogue was held in Tokyo in March 2018. Both sides agreed that the visit of Foreign Minister Kono at the beginning of the New Year provided an important opportunity for them to identify the agenda of bilateral relations in 2019 and marked an important beginning for a series of high-level bilateral exchanges this year to take our relationship to newer heights. During the talks,... - [Interview with H.E. Mr. Sailas Thangal, Ambassador of India in the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire with concurrent accreditation to Liberia and Guinea](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mr-sailas-thangal-ambassador-of-india-in-the-republic-of-cote-divoire-with-concurrent-accreditation-to-liberia-and-guinea/): The Indian Diaspora in the Côte d’Ivoire is small, yet significant. What has been its contribution in strengthening ties? India’s relations with Côte d’Ivoire have been close and friendly. Indian community (NRIs & PIOs) is relatively small in Cote d’Ivoire however they are very active in their respective field. Majority of Indian businessmen/companies in Cote d’Ivoire are involved in trading but had distinguished themselves in businesses especially in Cote d’Ivoire key sectors such as in cashew, pharmaceutical and public transport. Indians who crossed the Ocean to live and work in the Cote d’Ivoire have strengthened the relationship between our two... - [Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering meets Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, on his State to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-bhutan-h-e-mr-lyonchhen-dr-lotay-tshering-meets-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-on-his-state-to-india/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E. Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering was paid a State visit to India from 27-29 December, 2018 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Economic Affairs and other senior officials from the Royal Government of Bhutan will be accompanying the Prime Minister of Bhutan. The State visit was taken place during the Golden Jubilee year of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan. During the visit, Prime Minister of Bhutan was called on Rashtrapati ji and Vice President of India, and hold talks... - [Interview with H.E. Mr. Vishvas Sapkal, High Commissioner of India to Fiji (also concurrently accredited to Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu)](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mr-vishvas-sapkal-high-commissioner-of-india-to-fiji-also-concurrently-accredited-to-cook-islands-kiribati-nauru-tonga-tuvalu-and-vanuatu/): How do you see India-Fiji long term relationship? India’s relations with Fiji are historic.   Despite vast geographical distances, we share common heritage, historical and cultural links, shared values and common interests.  The special bond with Fiji through the Girmitiya system and huge population of Indian-descent is well documented and needs no introduction.   Since the historical visit of Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to Fiji on 19 November 2014, this special historical relationship received a shot in the arm and now India and Fiji are engaged in building a modern partnership on the strong foundations of these cultural... - [Interview with H.E. Mr. Sergio Dario Arispe Barrientos, Ambassador of The Plurinational State of Bolivia](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mr-sergio-dario-arispe-barrientos-ambassador-of-the-plurinational-state-of-bolivia/): So, what are the changes you have seen in India Bolivia relations in last 3 decades? India is connected to the globe more than 3 decades ago. It feels great when you are the one who is promoting diplomatic relations between the two countries who are going to share great relationship in future. Being one of the biggest economies and market as well, India is looking towards boundless opportunities on the global level, the growing Indian market is also providing pleasing space and support to the other players also, and we too are planning to place our commodities and business... - [India-China High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-china-high-level-mechanism-on-cultural-and-people-to-people-exchanges/): New Delhi: The first meeting of the newly constituted India-China High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges was on December 21, 2018 in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by the External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj and H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China, who was paid an official visit to India from December 21 to 24, 2018. The decision to establish the India-China High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges was taken during the Informal Summit between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping in Wuhan in April 2018. The High Level Mechanism... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of Republic of Korea to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-republic-of-korea-to-india/): New Delhi: At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Her Excellency Kang Kyung-wha was visit to India on 18-19 December 2018. During the visit, External Affairs Minister and the Foreign Minister of ROK were co-chairing the 9th meeting of the India-ROK Joint Commission. They reviewed the progress in multifaceted cooperation under the Special Strategic Partnership between the two countries, including follow-up action on decisions taken during the visit of ROK President H.E. Moon Jae-in to India in July 2018, and was explore new areas of cooperation. They... - [Visit of the Foreign Minister of Denmark to India for the 2nd Joint Commission Meeting between India and Denmark](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-foreign-minister-of-denmark-to-india-for-the-2nd-joint-commission-meeting-between-india-and-denmark/): New Delhi: The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, H.E. Mr. Anders Samuelsen, was visited India on 17- 18 December 2018 for the 2nd Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) between India and Denmark, established pursuant to the agreement signed on 6 February 2008. External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj and the Danish Foreign Minister co-chaired the 2nd JCM on 17 December. The delegations included officials from relevant Ministries and Departments keeping in view our multifaceted cooperation. The Ministers reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and welcomed the progress in sectoral cooperation, through an increased exchange of Ministerial and other high-level... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of France to India (December 14-15, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-france-to-india-december-14-15-2018/): New Delhi: Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of France, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, accompanied by senior officials of his Ministry, visited to India from 14 to 15 December 2018. During the visit, Minister Le Drian was traveled to Mumbai on 14 December where he meets senior state government officials as well as interacts with Indian and French personalities from the film, television and tourism industries. Minister Le Drian was also call on the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj was hold delegation-level talks with Minister Le Drian in New... - [State Visit of President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind to Myanmar (December 10-14, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-india-shri-ram-nath-kovind-to-myanmar-december-10-14-2018/): New Delhi: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid a State Visit to Myanmar from 10-14 December 2018. During the visit, the President visited Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon, and interacted with his host, President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Through this visit, the President was reaffirming India’s commitment to developing its important partnership with Myanmar. This is a country where India’s “Act East” and “Neighbourhood First” policies intersect; it is also the only ASEAN member state that is both a land and maritime neighbour of India. In the past three years,... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland to India (December 07 - 14, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-iceland-to-india-december-07-14-2018/): New Delhi: Mr. Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, Foreign Minister of Iceland was visited to India from 7-14 December 2018. The Icelandic Foreign Minister, on his maiden visit to India, came in the inaugural flight of WOW airlines, the Icelandic carrier which has started direct flights, thrice a week from Reykjavik to New Delhi. During the visit, the Minister met External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj and held discussions on bilateral, multilateral and international issues of interest. The two Ministers appreciated the start of direct flights between Iceland and India. This direct connectivity promises to give huge boost to trade and cultural... - [Interview with H.E. Mr Hamed Saif Al-Rawahi, Ambassador of The Sultanate of Oman To India](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mr-hamed-saif-al-rawahi-ambassador-of-the-sultanate-of-oman-to-india/): “Mission and vision for Oman and India are set to go on the next level” India and Oman share a strong and ages old trade relationship, how do you see the current scenario? Oman and India have enjoyed centuries of quality relations. Oman is often seen as part of the Middle East but it is vital part of the Indian Ocean region as well. We have major Indian Ocean ports such as Salalah and Duqm which are becoming the hub of trade between the two countries. The friendly people of India and Oman have traded with one another for many... - [Visit of Smt. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India to United Arab Emirates (December 3-4, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-smt-sushma-swaraj-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-united-arab-emirates-december-3-4-2018/): New Delhi: Smt. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India visited to the United Arab Emirates from 03-04 December, 2018 for co-chairing the 12th session of the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting for Economic and Technical Cooperation with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the UAE. India and the UAE enjoy strong bonds of friendship, which are founded on millennia-old cultural, religious and economic interaction between the two regions. In the recent past, with the exchange of visits at the highest-level, the relationship has been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. With nearly US$ 50 billion bilateral trade,... - [India to G-20](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-to-g-20/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, visited to Argentina to attend G20 Summit in Buenos Aires (November 30, 2018) Nine Point Agenda Suggested By India to G-20 for Action against Fugitive Economic Offences and Asset Recovery Strong and active cooperation across G-20 countries to deal comprehensively and efficiently with the menace fugitive economic offenders.   Cooperation in the legal processes such as effective freezing of the proceeds of crime; early return of the offenders and efficient repatriation of the proceeds of crime should be enhanced and streamlined. Joint effort by G-20 countries to form a mechanism that denies... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gabon to India (November 28-30, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-gabon-to-india-november-28-30-2018/): New Delhi: H. E. Mr. Regis Immongault, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, Francophonie and Regional Integration of Gabon visited India from 28-30 November, 2018. The minister called on the External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj on 30 November, 2018. During the meeting, both sides discussed issues of bilateral and regional interest, including combating terrorism and development partnership. The importance of enhancement of bilateral trade and investment was emphasized in the meeting. The two sides also agreed to identify priority projects in the areas of mutual cooperation to be undertaken with the support of Government of India’s concessional lines of credit.... - [India-Mozambique Joint Commission Meeting (November 29, 2018)](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-mozambique-joint-commission-meeting-november-29-2018/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushman Swaraj meets Mr. Jose Condungua Antonio Pacheco, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique in New Delhi. The India-Mozambique Joint Commission on Economic, Cultural, Scientific and Technical Cooperation held its 4th session on 29th November 2018 in Jawaharlal Nehru Bhavan, New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by the External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs & Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique, Mr. Jose Condungua Antonio Pacheco. The session was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere. The Joint Commission reviewed the entire... - [Interview with H.E. Ms. Lesego Ethel Motsumi, High Commissioner of Botswana to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-ms-lesego-ethel-motsumi-high-commissioner-of-botswana-to-india/): How do you see India-Botswana relations so far? India’s relations with Botswana have been close and friendly since both countries established diplomatic relations in 1966. Botswana opened its diplomatic office in New Delhi on 2006 while India opened its Mission in Gaborone as far back as 1987. The friendly relations have been witnessed by more than a dozen bilateral agreements signed including high level visits between the two countries with Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Honourable Vice President of India having recently visited Botswana at the beginning of November 2018. The relations are also characterized by commercial ties with more than US$1... - [Visit of Romanian Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Teodor Melescanu to India, November 24-27, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-romanian-foreign-minister-h-e-mr-teodor-melescanu-to-india-november-24-27-2018/): New Delhi: H.E. Mr. Teodor Melescanu, Foreign Minister of Romania visited India from 24-27 November 2018. The visit of the Romanian Foreign Minister took place against the backdrop of the celebration of 70 years of bilateral diplomatic relations and five years since the Joint Statement on establishing an Extensive Partnership between India and Romania. The visit was also an opportunity to follow up on the recent visit of the Vice President of India to Romania in September 2018. The bilateral talks were held in a warm, cordial and positive atmosphere, reflecting the long-standing and friendly bilateral relationship between India and... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of Maldives H.E. Abdulla Shahid to India, 24-27 November 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-maldives-h-e-abdulla-shahid-to-india-24-27-november-2018/): New Delhi: The Foreign Minister of Republic of Maldives H.E. Abdulla Shahid paid an Official visit to India from 24-27 November 2018. He was accompanied by H.E. Ibrahim Ameer, the Minister of Finance, H.E. Fayyaz Ismail, the Minister of Economic Development, H.E. Ahmed Khaleel, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and H.E. Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, Foreign Secretary. He held bilateral consultations with Smt. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister on 26 November 2018. He was called on Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister. He was called on Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji on 27 November 2018. The Foreign Ministers agreed that State Visit of President... - [State visit of President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind to Australia, November 21-24, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-india-shri-ram-nath-kovind-to-australia-november-21-24-2018/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia Sir Peter Cosgrove, President of the Republic of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paid a State Visit to the Commonwealth of Australia from 21-24 November, 2018. This was the first ever visit of President of India to Australia. President Kovind was accompanied by Shri Anant Kumar Hegde, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Members of Parliament and senior officials of Government of India. On 21 November at Sydney, President Kovind laid wreath at the ANZAC Memorial and paid homage for fallen soldiers who made... - [9th Joint Commission Meeting on Bilateral Cooperation between India and Lao PDR, November 22-23, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/9th-joint-commission-meeting-on-bilateral-cooperation-between-india-and-lao-pdr-november-22-23-2018/): New Delhi: A delegation headed by Smt. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister (EAM) paid an official visit to Lao PDR on 22-23 November, 2018. EAM was co-chairing the 9th Meeting of India – Lao PDR Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation with her counterpart H.E Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR. The two sides was reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation covering areas of Defence, Development Partnership, Agriculture, Trade & Investment, Education & Culture, Science & IT, Energy & Mining, Transport and Natural Resources & Environment. EAM was called on the Prime Minister of Lao PDR... - [State Visit of President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind to Vietnam, November 18-20, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-india-shri-ram-nath-kovind-to-vietnam-november-18-20-2018/): New Delhi: President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind was paid a State Visit to Vietnam and Australia from November 18-24, 2018. He will be accompanied by Shri Anant Kumar Hegde, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, two Members of Parliament Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Dr. Heena Vijaykumar Gavit and other officials. ​On the first leg of his two-nation tour, Rashtrapati ji was visited to Vietnam from 18-20 November 2018 on the invitation of Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. There was being a ceremonial reception for Rashtrapati ji at the Presidential Palace... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi to Maldives, November 17, 2018](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-shri-narendra-modi-to-maldives-november-17-2018/): Photo Gallery: Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi meets Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of Maldives after his Swearing-in Ceremony in Male on November 17, 2018. - [Investment Opportunities in Namibia](https://envoyexcellency.com/investment-opportunities-in-namibia/): Namibia has a firm grasp over trade and export among all the African countries. The country has showcased outstanding strategy and foreign policies to seek foreign investors for the optimum growth of the nation. The geographic resources, new government convention, and infrastructure of the country has rendered a recognizable position for the foreign investment opportunity in the African continent. Namibia offers all the infrastructure and lenient investment policy to cater to Foreign Direct Investment. The government has made strategies to make use of all the resources and skilled workforce of the country to earn revenue and build up a strong... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency, H.E. Mr. Gabriel Sinimbo, High Commissioner of Namibia to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-gabriel-sinimbo-high-commissioner-of-namibia-to-india/): “Relations transcended, politically and economically” What do you have to say about the current bilateral relations between India and Namibia? India and Namibia have always shared a very warm and excellent relationship, not only after the independence of Namibia but even before that. You may recall that our current ruling party South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO), was accorded diplomatic status by Delhi in the year 1986 which was before we got independence in 1990. The two nations have not only been engaged in a political relationship but there has been a lot of engagement in bilateral trade practices. The... - [India - Germany Virtual Foreign Secretary-level Consultations](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-germany-virtual-foreign-secretary-level-consultations/): New Delhi: on June 26, 2020 India and Germany held virtual Foreign Secretary level consultations. Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Foreign Secretary of India and Mr. Miguel Berger, State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office discussed bilateral cooperation in various areas and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The two sides took stock of the extensive cooperation in addressing the challenges of COVID-19, including supply of medicines, equipment and technology. They agreed to advance the various areas of bilateral cooperation and initiate consultations in the context of India’s upcoming membership of the UN Security Council (2021-22)... - [India – China Border Issue](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-china-border-issue/): Readout by the Official Spokesperson on the India – China Border Issue during the Virtual Weekly Media Briefing on 25 June 2020   In recent days, we have made our position clear on the unfolding developments in the Western Sector of India – China Border areas. In particular, our statement of 20th June provided the relevant facts and clearly established it has been the Chinese actions thus far which have led to increase in tension in the region and also to the violent face-off of 15th June with casualties. In early May, the Chinese side had taken action to hinder... - [PM Greets President and People of Republic of Korea on the 70th Anniversary of the Outbreak of the Korean War](https://envoyexcellency.com/pm-greets-president-and-people-of-republic-of-korea-on-the-70th-anniversary-of-the-outbreak-of-the-korean-war/): New Delhi: On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, Prime Minister of India H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of peace on the Korean Peninsula on 25th June 2020. A video message from Prime Minister was screened during a commemorative ceremony to mark this solemn occasion in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The ceremony was organized by the ROK Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and presided over by ROK President Mr Moon Jae-in. Prime Minister Modi, in his message, recalled... - [15th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs](https://envoyexcellency.com/15th-meeting-of-the-working-mechanism-for-consultation-coordination-on-india-china-border-affairs/): India: The 15th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held through video-conference on 24 June 2020. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (East Asia), while Director General of the Department of Boundary & Oceanic Affairs of the Chinese MFA led the Chinese delegation. The two sides discussed in detail the developments in the India-China border areas in particular the situation in Eastern Ladakh. The Indian side conveyed its concerns on the recent developments in Eastern Ladakh, including on the violent face off in Galwan Valley area on 15th June... - [India-Australia Virtual Summit 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-australia-virtual-summit-2020/): New Delhi: The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Scott Morrison MP and Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Mr Narendra Modi discussed maritime cooperation between the two Indo-Pacific partners during their Virtual Summit on 4 June 2020. In pursuance of the above, the Leaders decided on a Shared Vision for Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region to harness opportunities and meet challenges together as Comprehensive Strategic Partners, and declared the following: India and Australia reiterate their commitment to promoting peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, which is vital for the world. As two key... - [CARICOM SUPPORT GUYANA ON ITS 54TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY](https://envoyexcellency.com/caricom-support-guyana-on-its-54th-independence-anniversary/): International: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to the Government and People of Guyana as the country celebrates its 54th Anniversary of Independence on 26 May 2020. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque in a congratulatory message to Guyana’s President HE David Granger said the people of Guyana should be proud of this milestone in their history. He noted that the nation has left its mark on the world in the fields of education, sports, diplomacy, climate change and culture to name a few. “Guyana is a valued member of the Caribbean Community from inception as an original signatory to the Treaty... - [Remarks by Chairperson of the African Union President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Occasion of Africa Day](https://envoyexcellency.com/remarks-by-chairperson-of-the-african-union-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-the-occasion-of-africa-day/):   Fellow Africans, On this day 57 years ago, the Organisation of African Unity was born. From the beginning it was dedicated to the idea that only through unity could Africa safeguard its independence and unlock its potential. Today we pay tribute to our forebears the founders of the OAU whose dream of greater African integration and unity has endured. We also honour the legions of revolutionary leaders of Africa who took up the mantle of pan-Africanism and who fought for the economic and political integration of Africa. They have left a formidable legacy for our continent and all its... - [Reforms Needed to Future-Proof Tourism Industry](https://envoyexcellency.com/reforms-needed-to-future-proof-tourism-industry/): International: Tourism officials from APEC’s member economies are advancing cooperation in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the tourism industry and charting the way towards recovery. It was announced at the APEC Tourism Working Group virtual meeting on Friday that the pandemic deeply affects international travel and would set back international tourist arrivals by 58 percent to 78 percent in 2020. “The tourism industry is the first sector to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and will be among the last ones to recover as travelers become more conscious of the health risks and are discouraged by the stringent travel restrictions... - [ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women announced](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-u-s-science-prize-for-women-announced/): Jakarta: The ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (COSTI), the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Underwriters Laboratories, are proud to announce the national finalists for the 2020 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women. Selected from 50 eligible applicants, the following national finalists from each of the ASEAN Member States are competing under the theme of Preventive Healthcare. Dr. Wida Susanty Suhaili, Brunei Darussalam ● Dr. Chantol Peng, Cambodia ● Dr. Nova Riyanti Yusuf, Indonesia ● Dr. Phonethipsavanh Nouanthong, Lao PDR ● Dr. Chan Yoke Fun, Malaysia ● Dr. Ther Wint Aung, Myanmar ● Dr.... - [ASEAN Health Experts on COVID-19 pandemic](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-health-experts-on-covid-19-pandemic/): Kuala Lumpur: The ASEAN Emergency Operations Centre Network for Public Health Emergencies (ASEAN EOC Network) hosted another video conference among ASEAN Member States (AMS) health officials focusing on major government policies for containment, mitigation, and recovery phases in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials from Thailand and Viet Nam described the implementation of policies, strategies and measures taken by the government in all phases in their response to COVID-19. They also discussed the potential challenges and concerns as they move on to the next phase of their response. Thailand, the first country to report COVID-19 cases outside of China, has a total... - [Envoys of Seven Nations Present Credentials To President of India Through Video Conferencing](https://envoyexcellency.com/envoys-of-seven-nations-present-credentials-to-president-of-india-through-video-conferencing/): New Delhi: The President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind accepted credentials from Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Senegal, Trinidad & Tobago, Mauritius, Australia, Cote d’Ivoire and Rwanda through video conference today (May 21, 2020). This was the first time in the history of Rashtrapati Bhavan that credentials were presented through the digital medium. The President remarked that digital technology has enabled the world to overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19 and carry out its functions in an innovative manner. In this regard, he called the digitally-enabled credentials ceremony a special day in India’s... - [ASEAN: Nature’s conservation to prevent future pandemics](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-natures-conservation-to-prevent-future-pandemics/): Jakarta: The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) and the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) held their first webinar on May 20, underscoring the linkages of biodiversity and health and regional efforts to integrate biodiversity conservation into the COVID-19 response. Gathering a panel of experts, the webinar entitled “Biodiversity and Preventing Future Pandemics” took place through Zoom and was broadcast live on Facebook, engaging citizens and various audiences from the ASEAN Member States about nature’s role in preventing future pandemics. Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of ASEAN for Socio-Cultural Community Kung Phoak opened the webinar. In his remarks, he said, “In spite of restrictions on movements... - [COVID -19 Precautions](https://envoyexcellency.com/covid-19-precautions/) - [COVID-19 Updates:The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan on active mode.](https://envoyexcellency.com/covid-19-updatesthe-union-minister-for-health-family-welfare-science-technology-and-earth-sciences-dr-harsh-vardhan-on-active-mode/): New Delhi: The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan chaired a video conference with States/UTs regarding the steps taken on COVID-19, in New Delhi on April 10, 2020. The Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey is also seen   - [The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan addressed a press conference regarding updates on COVID-19](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-union-minister-for-health-family-welfare-science-technology-and-earth-sciences-dr-harsh-vardhan-addressed-a-press-conference-regarding-updates-on-covid-19/): New Delhi: The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan addressed a press conference regarding updates on COVID-19 and meeting of GOM, in New Delhi on March 02, 2020. The Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey and the Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Preeti Sudan are also seen. - [The Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi interacted with the Print Media Journalists on tackling the challenge of COVID-19](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-interacted-with-the-print-media-journalists-on-tackling-the-challenge-of-covid-19/) - [The Video Conference of SAARC Leaders on COVID-19](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-video-conference-of-saarc-leaders-on-covid-19/): New Delhi: At the initiative of the Prime Minister, a Video Conference of SAARC Leaders on combating COVID-19 was held on 15 March 2020. The Conference demonstrated the shared resolve of countries in the SAARC region to fight together the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers of COVID-19 cases in all SAARC countries have been growing steadily, further reinforcing the need for all to act in fullest solidarity to address the challenge and mitigate its impact. As announced by the Prime Minister, India has since created a COVID-19 Emergency Fund with an initial offer of USD 10 million... - [COVID -19 PANDEMIC World Leaders Come Together](https://envoyexcellency.com/covid-19-pandemic-world-leaders-come-together/): The Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi participated in the G20 Virtual Summit to discussed about the global response to COVID 19, on March 26, 2020.   - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to European Union](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-european-union/): New Delhi: At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, European Union’s High Representative/Vice President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, visited Brussels on February 17th for a discussion with the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union. This was EAM’s first visit to the EU after the assumption of office of the new Commission in December 2019. The Foreign Affairs Council is constituted by EU High Representative and the 27 Foreign Ministers of the members states of the European Union. It is responsible for the European Union’s external action on foreign policy, defence... - [State Visit of President of Portugal to India (February 13-16, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-portugal-to-india-february-13-16-2020/): New Delhi: The President of Portugal H.E. Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, was paid a State visit to India from 13-16 February 2020 on the invitation of the Hon’ble President of India. The President of Portugal was accompanied by Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Professor Augusto Santos Silva, Secretary of State for Internationalization, Professor Eurico Brilhante Dias and Secretary of State for National Defense, Mr. Jorge Seguro Sanches. This was the President Marcelo’s first visit to India; the last visit by a President of Portugal to India was in 2007. During the visit, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference 2020 (February 14-16, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-germany-to-attend-the-munich-security-conference-2020-february-14-16-2020/): New Delhi: At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, European Union’s High Representative/Vice President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, visited Brussels on February 17th for a discussion with the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union. This was EAM’s first visit to the EU after the assumption of office of the new Commission in December 2019. The Foreign Affairs Council is constituted by EU High Representative and the 27 Foreign Ministers of the members states of the European Union. It is responsible for the European Union’s external action on foreign policy,... - [Visit of Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to India (February 11-13, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-to-india-february-11-13-2020/): New Delhi: Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mrs. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh is on an official visit to India on 11-13 February 2020 and she has bilateral delegation level talks with Hon’ble Vice-President of India on 12 February 2020. H.E. Ms. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh was called on Hon’ble President of India on 13 February 2020. The delegation level talks were held in warm, cordial and friendly atmosphere. The two leaders discussed all aspects of bilateral relations and exchanged views on political, defence, economic and security issues of mutual interest. The two sides agreed to continue their close... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency, H.E. Mr Ado Leko, Ambassador of Niger to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-ado-leko-ambassador-of-niger-to-india/): Niger 61st year of the Republic Day Celebration is put under the theme: ‘’Peace, Youth, Security and Development’’ High level visits between Niger and India? Over the last years there have many high levels visits between Niger and India: In October 2015, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Niger visited India, accompanied by a strong ministerial delegation during the India-Africa Forum Summit, in New Delhi, India; In March 2018, H.E. the President of the Republic of Niger visited India during the International Solar Alliance launching Summit during which he met the Honourable President of India, Ram Nath Kovind... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign & European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to India (January 27- 28, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-european-affairs-of-the-grand-duchy-of-luxembourg-to-india-january-27-28-2020/): New Delhi: Minister of Foreign & European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg H.E. Mr. Jean Asselborn paid an official visit to India. Mr. Asselborn who is one of the longest serving Foreign Ministers in Europe, has had close associations with the Indian leadership and has visited India four times. During the current visit he visited Rajghat to pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi. As part of the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Luxembourg had issued a special postage stamp. Minister Asselborn met External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar on 28 January 2020 at Hyderabad House in New... - [Visit of the External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar to Republic of Niger (January 20-21, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-republic-of-niger-january-20-21-2020/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar visited Niamey, Republic of Niger from 20-21 January 2020. During the visit, EAM called on President of Niger, H. E. Mahamadou Issoufou on 21 January and both the leaders jointly inaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre (MGICC). MGICC is the first centre to be established in Africa by India to honour the memory of Mahatma Gandhi whose 150th birth anniversary was observed in 2019. The establishment of the Centre is a landmark for India-Niger friendship, as also a symbol of India’s firm commitment towards Africa. The Convention Centre, has been designed... - [State Visit of President of the Federative Republic of Brazil to India (January 24-27, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-the-federative-republic-of-brazil-to-india-january-24-27-2020/): New Delhi: President of Brazil H.E. Mr. Jair Messias Bolsonaro was paid a State Visit to India from 24-27 January 2020 at the invitation of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi. President Bolsonaro was the Chief Guest at India’s 71st Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2020. He was accompanied by seven (7) Ministers, Chairman of Brazil-India Friendship Group in the Brazilian Parliament, senior officials and a large business delegation. President Bolsonaro is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on 24 January 2020. The last Presidential visit from Brazil was by President Michel Temer in October 2016 on... - [Visit of the External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar to Tunisia (January 22-23, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-tunisia-january-22-23-2020/): New Delhi: Visit of the External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar to Tunisia (January 22-23, 2020)     - [The High Commissioner-designate of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mrs. Lineo Irene Molise-Mabusela presenting her credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 21, 2020.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-designate-of-the-kingdom-of-lesotho-mrs-lineo-irene-molise-mabusela-presenting-her-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-ja/): New Delhi: The High Commissioner-designate of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mrs. Lineo Irene Molise-Mabusela presenting her credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 21, 2020. - [The High Commissioner-designate of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Muhammad Imran presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 21, 2020.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-designate-of-the-peoples-republic-of-bangladesh-mr-muhammad-imran-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delh/): New Delhi: The High Commissioner-designate of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Muhammad Imran presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 21, 2020. - [The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Panama, Mr. Arturo Luis Fabrega Alvarez presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 21, 2020.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-republic-of-panama-mr-arturo-luis-fabrega-alvarez-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-january-21/): New Delhi: The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Panama, Mr. Arturo Luis Fabrega Alvarez presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 21, 2020. - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency Magazine Amb. Willy Kipkorir Bett, High Commissioner of Kenya to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-magazine-amb-willy-kipkorir-bett-high-commissioner-of-kenya-to-india/): “Kenya is the best investment and tourist destination.  Kenya is the only country where you can enjoy the beaches, wildlife, and the mountains.” How is Kenya preparing to celebrate 56th Jamhuri Day? Any special arrangements for this year’s celebration? As you all know that Kenya gained independence on 12 December 1963,every year on 12 December we celebrate the day as we try to remember the struggle of our forefathers in getting us independence. In Delhi, we will be celebrating on 10th December, at least two days before the actual day so that we are left free to celebrate with fellow... - [Winner of 2019 APEC Photo Contest Also Wins Popular Choice Award](https://envoyexcellency.com/winner-of-2019-apec-photo-contest-also-wins-popular-choice-award/): International: The winner of the APEC Photo Contest 2019 has also won the most votes for the Popular Choice Award, announced the APEC Secretariat. The winning photograph by Danilo Victoriano from the Philippines – who has won previous APEC photo contests – captured several themes of Chile’s year as APEC host economy, including empowering women in the economy and fostering a digital society. The cheerful photograph received the most ‘likes’ and votes through the APEC website. With his photograph of schoolboys planting trees in Indonesia, second-prize winner Arif Widodo illustrated APEC’s efforts to advance sustainable growth. The prize winners were announced by... - [Technology Opens Doors, say Winners of APEC Digital Prosperity Award](https://envoyexcellency.com/technology-opens-doors-say-winners-of-apec-digital-prosperity-award/): International: A duo of innovative programmers from Malaysia are the winners of the 2019 APEC Digital Prosperity Award, announced on the sidelines of the APEC Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting in Langkawi. The winning app from Faezrah Rizalman and Jeanette Goon, called Bayu Harvest, is designed to help small-scale women farmers sell their product on an e-commerce platform designed specifically for them. Technology opens up many doors, including for those who may not seem tech-savvy, said the winners. “I was surprised to see that a lot of farmers in rural areas have smart phones and use them,” said Goon, who leads with Rizalman the... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to Iran (December 22-23, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-iran-december-22-23-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India was visited to Iran on 22-23 December 2019 for the 19th Joint Commission meeting, which was co-chaired by Foreign Minister of Iran. - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to Sultanate of Oman (December 23-25, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-sultanate-of-oman-december-23-25-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar was visited to Sultanate of Oman on 24 December 2019 at the invitation of H.E. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, who last visited India in July 2017. During his visit, EAM, in addition to meeting his counterpart, was hold meetings with other ministers to discuss matters of mutual interest. An agreement for cooperation in the field Maritime Transport will be signed during the visit. EAM was also interacting with the Indian community in Muscat during the visit. The Sultanate of Oman is a strategic... - [Visit of Prime Minister of Portugal to India (December 19-20, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-portugal-to-india-december-19-20-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Portugal, H.E. Mr Antonio Costa was visited to India on a working visit from 19-20 Dec on an invitation extended by Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to attend the second meeting of the Organising Committee on the celebrations for the 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 19 Dec 2019. The Organising Committee meeting would be presided over by President of India. Prime Minister Antonio Costa was held official talks with Prime Minister Modi in the forenoon of 19 Dec 2019. This was the third official meeting between the Prime Ministers in... - [Indonesia funds US$500,000 to support ASEAN efforts in the repatriation of displaced persons in Myanmar](https://envoyexcellency.com/indonesia-funds-us500000-to-support-asean-efforts-in-the-repatriation-of-displaced-persons-in-myanmar/): International: The Indonesian government and the ASEAN Secretariat signed the ‘Agreement between the Government of Indonesia and ASEAN on the Implementation of the Grant for the Repatriation of Displaced Persons to Myanmar’. The grant, worth approximately US$500,000 will be utilized to provide financial support to the establishment of an Ad-Hoc Support Team of the ASEAN Secretariat to assist the Myanmar government in implementing the recommendations of the Preliminary Needs Assessment. The agreement was signed by Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community Corporate Affairs Michael Tene and Director General of Budget Financing and Risk Management of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance... - [6th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/6th-india-indonesia-joint-commission-meeting/): New Delhi: The 6th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) co-chaired by H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India and H.E. Ms. Retno Marsudi, Foreign Minister of Republic of Indonesia was held on 13 December 2019 in New Delhi. During the meeting, both sides reiterated their commitment to strengthen ties in the areas of defence, security, connectivity, trade and investment and people-to-people exchanges. The two sides emphasised the need to hold regular meetings of existing bilateral institutional mechanisms, including in areas of trade, energy, defence, security and counter-terrorism. Noting that India and Indonesia are close maritime neighbours, both sides... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India to Thailand (November 02-04, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-to-thailand-november-02-04-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Gen(ret.) Prayut Chan-o-Cha on 3rd November 2019 on the sidelines of 35th ASEAN Summit, 14th East Asia Summit(EAS) and 16th India-ASEAN Summit. During the meeting both leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relationship and noted that frequent high level meetings and exchanges at all levels have created positive momentum in the relationship. Noting the enhanced engagement in defence and security fields, both sides agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in defence industries sector. Welcoming 20% growth in bilateral trade last year, leaders decided... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency H.E. Sheikh Hamed bin Saif Al-Rawahi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-sheikh-hamed-bin-saif-al-rawahi-ambassador-of-the-sultanate-of-oman-to-india/): “India and Oman have had strong trade and people-to-people ties for several millennia” From 1973 when the first ambassador of India arrived in Muscat, what do you make of the relations between the two nations? Oman and India are linked by geography, history and culture. Both countries enjoy warm and cordial relations, which can be ascribed to historical maritime trade linkages, intimacy of the royal family with India and the seminal role of the Indian expatriate community in development of Oman. An Indian consulate was opened in Muscat in February 1955 which was upgraded to a consulate general in 1960 and later into a... - [Engineering Projects (India) Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise)](https://envoyexcellency.com/engineering-projects-india-limited-a-govt-of-india-enterprise/): EPI – An Introduction Engineering Projects (India) Limited (EPI), a Central PSU, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India is a cohesive body of professionals, having vast experience of undertaking multidisciplinary projects & infrastructure development projects on turnkey basis i.e. from concept to commissioning in India & overseas. EPI was incorporated in the year 1970 for execution of high technology projects in the sectors like industrial, process plants, material handling and electrical projects etc. EPI is a ‘Mini Ratna’ company and possess following certifications: ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 OHSAS 18001:2007 ISO... - [Visit of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen of Sweden (December 02-06, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-king-carl-xvi-gustaf-and-queen-of-sweden-december-02-06-2019/): New Delhi: Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of the Kingdom of Sweden will pay a State Visit to India from 1-6 December 2019 at the invitation of President Ram Nath Kovind. This is His Majesty’s third visit to India, the earlier visits being in the years 1993 and 2005. Apart from official programme in Delhi, the Royal couple is scheduled to visit Mumbai and Uttarakhand. During the visit, His Majesty will have meetings with President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and call on by the External Affairs Minister on bilateral and multilateral issues of... - [The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Marjan Cencen presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on November 27, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-republic-of-slovenia-dr-marjan-cencen-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-november-27-2019/): New Delhi: The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Marjan Cencen presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on November 27, 2019. - [The Ambassador-designate of Japan, Mr. Satoshi Suzuki presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on November 27, 2019](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-japan-mr-satoshi-suzuki-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-november-27-2019/): New Delhi: The Ambassador-designate of Japan, Mr. Satoshi Suzuki presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on November 27, 2019 - [India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2), November 2019](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-japan-foreign-and-defence-ministerial-dialogue-22-november-2019/): New Delhi: The inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) was held on 30th November 2019 in New Delhi. The meeting was hold in pursuance of the decision taken by Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Abe during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018 to institute a Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue for further deepening bilateral security and defence cooperation. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar was headed the Indian delegation for 2+2, while the Japanese delegation was leaded by Foreign Affairs Minister Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi... - [State Visit of President of Sri Lanka to India (November 28 – 30, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-sri-lanka-to-india-november-28-30-2019/): Photo Gallery: H.E. Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka during Ceremonial Welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi (November 29, 2019)           - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Mr. S Jaishankar to Japan to attend G20 Foreign Minister's Meeting (November 22-23, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-s-jaishankar-to-japan-to-attend-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-november-22-23-2019/): Photo Gallery: Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Mr. S Jaishankar to Japan to attend G20 Foreign Minister’s Meeting (November 22-23, 2019) - [Afghanistan – Heart of Asia and a Unique Passage of Peaceful Connectivity- 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Afghanistan-2019](https://envoyexcellency.com/afghanistan-heart-of-asia-and-a-unique-passage-of-peaceful-connectivity-100th-anniversary-of-the-independence-of-afghanistan-2019/): Editor’s Desk: With utmost pride here ENVOY EXCELLENCY presents this coffee table book on Afghanistan, On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Afghanistan, 2019 in association with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi, India. Coffee Table Book Title: “Afghanistan – Heart of Asia and a Unique Passage of Peaceful Connectivity”. This coffee table book is reflect and picturize emerging aspects of Afghanistan mining, trade, public and private development sectors and also reflect upon the Afghanistan tourism attractions, natural resources, ecological diversity, heritage sites, as well as socio-economic development. Afghanistan celebrates diplomatic... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency, H.E. Mr. Tahir Qadiry, Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-tahir-qadiry-charge-daffaires-of-afghanistan-to-india/): “Afghanistan hub of opportunities for IT and banking sector” Afghanistan has celebrated 100 years of Independence on 19 August 2019. Tell us something about the celebration and how far has the nation come up during this time? This year’s Independence Day was quite a big deal for the people of Afghanistan. The preparations had started long before the celebrations began. The government ordered all the government institutions to make full preparations for a magnificent 100th anniversary. The whole city of Kabul was illuminated. We put the tri-colour flags of Afghanistan, huge pictures and posters of the former King Amanullah Khan... - [Message From H.E. Mr. Tahir Qadiry, Charge d’Affaires of Afghanistan to India, On the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Independence of Afghanistan (1919 -2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/message-from-h-e-mr-tahir-qadiry-charge-daffaires-of-afghanistan-to-india-on-the-occasion-of-the-100th-anniversary-of-independence-of-afghanistan-1919-2019/):         Dear readers, I am glad that the Envoy Excellency in coordination with our Embassy has brought out this coffee table on Afghanistan on the occasion of our country’s 100 years of Independence anniversary. 2019 is a special year for Afghan people as it marks a century of our liberation from British, Afghanistan has faced many ups and downs over the 100 years and people have gone through turbulent times at some points even as we celebrate this special year, our security forces are fighting with dark forces and international terrorism and sacrifice their priceless lives for... - [Visit of the Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to Saudi Arabia (October 28-29,2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-saudi-arabia-october-28-292019/):   - [Visit of the Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu to Azerbaijan to participate in the 18th NAM Summit](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-azerbaijan-to-participate-in-the-18th-nam-summit/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu was lead the Indian delegation at the 18th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 25-26 October, 2019. The theme for the Summit is “Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate response to the challenges of contemporary world”. Hon’ble Vice President was delivered India’s National Statement during the plenary meeting of the NAM Summit. He was also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from other NAM member countries on the sidelines of... - [Visit of President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind to Japan (October 21-23, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-president-of-india-h-e-mr-ram-nath-kovind-to-japan-october-21-23-2019/): New Delhi: Hon’ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind was paid a State visit to Japan from October 21-23, 2019 to attend the Enthronement Ceremony of the Emperor of Japan, His Majesty Naruhito. During his visit to Japan, the President was attended various ceremonies related to the Emperor’s enthronement and also a banquet hosted by Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe. Along with participated in a community event, the President was visited a Buddhist temple and plant a sapling from the sacred Bodhi Tree in Gaya to highlight India and Japan’s historical and cultural linkages based on... - [Visit of President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind to Philippines (October 17-21, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-president-of-india-h-e-mr-ram-nath-kovind-to-philippines-october-17-21-2019/): New Delhi: Hon’ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind was paid a State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines from October 17-21, 2019. President was visited the Philippines at the invitation of H. E. Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines. The State visit was taken place on the occasion of 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The President will hold restricted and delegation level talks with President Duterte in Manila and will participated in business and community events. President’s visit to the countries reaffirms India’s commitment to strengthen its bilateral ties... - [State Visit of King and Queen of the Netherlands to India (October 14-18, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-king-and-queen-of-the-netherlands-to-india-october-14-18-2019/): New Delhi: His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima was paid a State visit to India from 14 to 18 October 2019 at the invitation of President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind. The King and Queen was visited to New Delhi and Mumbai, and the state of Kerala. This visit of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander was the first State visit to India, following his ascension to the throne in 2013. They met with the President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and called on by the External Affairs Minister. The King and Queen were accompanied... - [Interview with H.E. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Ambassador of India to Ireland](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mr-sandeep-kumar-ambassador-of-india-to-ireland/): “India and Ireland sharing a common bond and destiny” India and Ireland are connected strongly on the grounds of history, culture, education, how do you see the bond between these two countries? India and Ireland share strong historical bonds, rooted in our freedom struggle movements. Strong links were forged between our national leaders and luminaries like Jawaharlal Nehru, Eamon De Valera, Subhash Chandra Bose, Vithalbhai Patel, Sister Nivedita, James Cousins, Annie Besant, etc. A significant number of Irishmen joined the British Civil Service as well as colonial army regiments in India.  Irish missionaries and educationists contributed to the growth of... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Mr. Don Pramudwinai to India (October 09-11, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-thailand-mr-don-pramudwinai-to-india-october-09-11-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar and H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai , Minister of Foreign Affairs exchange Agreements at Hyderabad House in New Delhi (October 10, 2019)   - [Visit of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina to India (October 3-6, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-prime-minister-of-bangladesh-h-e-sheikh-hasina-to-india-october-3-6-2019/): New Delhi: At the invitation of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, was paid an Official visit to India from October 3-6, 2019. During this first visit of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India since the completion of elections in Bangladesh and India, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was called upon Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji, and hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 5. Apart from a number of agreements that are to be exchanged between the sides during the visit, the two Prime Ministers will also... - ["Howdy Modi" at Houston](https://envoyexcellency.com/howdy-modi-at-houston/): Prime Minister’s addressed the Indian community event- ‘ Howdy Modi’ at Houston New Delhi: Modi visited to United States of America from 21 to 27 September 2019. He visited Houston and, thereafter, New York to attend the High Level Segment of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. In Houston, He had interacted with CEOs of leading energy companies in the US with the aim to enhance India-US energy partnership. Energy has emerged as a new area of mutually beneficial cooperation and is fast becoming an important facet of our bilateral relationship. In Houston, PM Modi addressed to... - [Interview with H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Switzerland](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mr-sibi-george-ambassador-of-india-to-switzerland/): “With a motto ‘Connecting Himalayas with Alps’ we are engaging Switzerland at all levels” His Excellency, can you tell us about your experience as an Indian Ambassador to Switzerland and what are your priorities? It is an honour and a privilege to represent India which is one of the greatest civilizations, largest democracies and fastest growing large economy in the world. India and Switzerland have established a ‘long standing dynamic partnership’. India-Switzerland relations are at its best and this is reflected in the political, economic as well as people to people ties. The India team in Switzerland have expanded the... - [Kazakhstan New Ambassador to India: H.E. Mr. Yerlan Alimbayev](https://envoyexcellency.com/kazakhstan-new-ambassador-to-india-h-e-mr-yerlan-alimbayev/): The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Yerlan Alimbayev presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 03, 2019. - [European Union New Ambassador to India: Mr. Ugo Astuto](https://envoyexcellency.com/european-union-new-ambassador-to-india-mr-ugo-astuto/): The Ambassador-designate of the European Union, Mr. Ugo Astuto presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 03, 2019. - [Mexico New Ambassador to India: H.E. Mr. Federico Salas Lotfe](https://envoyexcellency.com/mexico-new-ambassador-to-india-h-e-mr-federico-salas-lotfe/): The Ambassador-designate of Mexico, Mr. Federico Salas Lotfe presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 03, 2019. - [France New Ambassador to India: H.E. Mr. Emannuel Lenain](https://envoyexcellency.com/france-new-ambassador-to-india-h-e-mr-emannuel-lenain/): The Ambassador-designate of France, Mr. Emannuel Lenain presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 03, 2019. - [Denmark New Ambassador to India: H.E. Mr. Freddy Svane](https://envoyexcellency.com/denmark-new-ambassador-to-india-h-e-mr-freddy-svane/): The Ambassador-designate of Denmark, Mr. Freddy Svane presenting his credentials to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 03, 2019. - [APEC Ministers in Charge of Women’s Economic Participation](https://envoyexcellency.com/apec-ministers-in-charge-of-womens-economic-participation/): New Delhi: Ministers in charge of women’s economic participation in the APEC region issued a joint statement following their meeting in La Serena, Chile, on 4 October 2019. The statement reflects the outcomes of the annual APEC Women and the Economy Forum chaired by Chile’s Minister of Women and Gender Equity, Isabel Pla.   - [ASEAN Day for Disaster Management](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-day-for-disaster-management/): New Delhi:  The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Ministers and officials celebrated the annual ‘ASEAN Day for Disaster Management’ with the theme ‘Bridging Disaster Recovery to Resilience’ today in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi said “ASEAN exerted solidarity through our regional mechanisms, such as the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER), ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance, and ASEAN Emergency Response and Assessment Teams. Yet much remains to be done to strengthen our resilience.” ASEAN is among the most disaster-prone region in the world. In 2018, ASEAN particularly faced a... - [An architectural marvel: The new diplomatic complex of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in New Delhi](https://envoyexcellency.com/an-architectural-marvel-the-new-diplomatic-complex-of-the-embassy-of-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-in-new-delhi/): The new diplomatic complex of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in New Delhi is a testimony to the significance of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It was inaugurated on February 20, 2019 by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Member of the Cabinet Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and Late Ms Sushma Swaraj, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of India during the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The new complex consists of six main structures i.e. (Chancery Building,... - [Official Visit of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to France to attend the G-7 Summit as Biarritz Partner](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-france-to-attend-the-g-7-summit-as-biarritz-partner/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi was visited to Biarritz, France at the invitation of President Macron for the 2019 G-7 Summit as ‘Biarritz Partner’ from 25-26 August 2019. During the Summit, Prime Minister is expected to speak in Sessions on Environment, Climate, Oceans and Digital Transformation. On the sidelines, Prime Minister will be having bilateral meetings with leaders of other countries. Prior to the G7 Summit, Prime Minister was on an Official Visit to France on 22-23 August 2019 and hold bilateral meetings with the President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr Emmanuel Macron and... - [State Visits of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to Bahrain (August 24-25, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visits-of-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-bahrain-august-24-25-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister was paid a State Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain from 24-25 August 2019. This was the first ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Bahrain. During the visit, Prime Minister was met and holds talks with His Royal Highness Prince Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain to discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and also regional and international issues of mutual interest. His Majesty the King of Bahrain Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was hosted a banquet dinner in honour of Prime Minister. PM Modi was also launched the... - [State Visits of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to United Arab Emirates (August 23-24, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visits-of-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-united-arab-emirates-august-23-24-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi visited to United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 23-24 August 2019. Prime Minister was paid a State Visit to UAE. During his visit, PM was meets with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest. Prime Minister Modi was received the Order of Zayed, the highest civil decoration of the UAE which was conferred earlier in April 2019 in recognition of the distinguished leadership of Prime Minister Modi for giving a big boost to bilateral relations between... - [State Visit of President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu to India (August 20-22, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-the-republic-of-zambia-his-excellency-mr-edgar-chagwa-lungu-to-india-august-20-22-2019/): New Delhi: His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia was visited to India on a State Visit at the invitation of Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind from 20-22 August 2019. Our President had visited Zambia last year in April 2018. President Edgar Lungu was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Joseph Malanji; Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry, Mr. Christopher Yaluma; Minister for Mines and Mineral Development Mr. Richard Musukwa; Presidential Affairs Minister, Mr. Freedom Sikazwe and senior Government officials. The official programme of President Lungu included a ceremonial... - [Visit of Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu to Estonia (August 20-21, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-estonia-august-20-21-2019/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr.M. Venkaiah Naidu was visited Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia from 17th-21st August 2019. The Vice President was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Minister of State for HRD, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Smt. Ranee Narah, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha , Shri Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Ramesh Bidhuri, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha and senior officers of the Government of India. India and Baltic countries have historical connect and common linguistic roots. The cutting edge technology and innovation ecosystems of the... - [Visit of Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu to Latvia (August 19-20, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-latvia-august-19-20-2019/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr.M. Venkaiah Naidu was visited Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia from 17th-21st August 2019. The Vice President was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Minister of State for HRD, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Smt. Ranee Narah, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha , Shri Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Ramesh Bidhuri, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha and senior officers of the Government of India. India and Baltic countries have historical connect and common linguistic roots. The cutting edge technology and innovation ecosystems of the... - [Visit of Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia (August 17-21, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-h-e-mr-m-venkaiah-naidu-to-lithuania-latvia-and-estonia-august-17-21-2019/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr.M. Venkaiah Naidu was visited Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia from 17th-21st August 2019. The Vice President was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Minister of State for HRD, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Smt. Ranee Narah, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha , Shri Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Ramesh Bidhuri, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha and senior officers of the Government of India. India and Baltic countries have historical connect and common linguistic roots. The cutting edge technology and innovation ecosystems of the... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar to Bangladesh (August 19-21, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-dr-s-jaishankar-to-bangladesh-august-19-21-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar (EAM) was visited to Bangladesh from 19-21 August, 2019. This was Dr. Jaishankar’s first visit to Bangladesh as the External Affairs Minister, and is also the first visit of a Union Cabinet Minister of India to Bangladesh after the new government was sworn in India. The visit reflects the highest priority India attaches to its bilateral relationship with Bangladesh, which the two countries describe as transcending a strategic partnership. During the visit, the External Affairs Minister was met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and held discussions with his counterpart Dr.... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to Bhutan (August 17-18, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-bhutan-august-17-18-2019/): New Delhi: The Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi was paid a State Visit to Bhutan on 17-18 August 2019, at the invitation of Prime Minister of Bhutan H.E. Dr. Lotay Tshering. The visit reflects the high priority that the Government of India attached to its relations with Bhutan, India’s trusted friend and neighbour. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Bhutan, very early in his second term, is in line with GoI’s continued emphasis on its ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’. During the visit, the Prime Minister was received audiences with H.M. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan and... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar to Beijing, China (August 11-13, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-dr-s-jaishankar-to-beijing-china-august-11-13-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to China from 11-13 August 2019. This was External Affairs Minister’s first visit to China after assuming office. During the visit, External Affairs Minister was co-chaired the second meeting of the India-China High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges (HLM) on August 12, 2019 in Beijing with H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China. External Affairs Minister (EAM) paid an official visit to China on 12 August for the 2nd meeting of the High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges. He had a... - [Swiss excellence to propel the Indian hospitality sector to success](https://envoyexcellency.com/swiss-excellence-to-propel-the-indian-hospitality-sector-to-success/): Travel. Experience. Culture. Insight.Broadening horizons. Satiating the need for the perfect selfie. Travel has become an aspirational good,an opportunity to break away from the grind of work and find both calm and exhilaration. A stairway to one’s best life, which is, for many, no longer out of reach. With favorable economic conditions a decade on from America’s emergence from the depths of recession and global emerging markets taking their seat at the table, the travel industry is experiencing what Deloittecalls “a historic burst in travel demand”. Against this backdrop, competition among travel destinations is acute and contemporary challenges are aplenty.... - [ACC: Cementing Relationships](https://envoyexcellency.com/acc-cementing-relationships/): LafargeHolcim LafargeHolcim is the global leader in building materials and solutions. Headquartered in Switzerland, LafargeHolcim operates four businesses segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products, and holds leading positions in all regions of the globe, with around 75,000 employees in around 80 countries. The geographic diversity reflects its global and well-balanced footprint, which aims to provide its customers with the best service and operational expertise locally. LafargeHolcim experts solve the challenges that customers face around the world, whether they are building individual homes or major infrastructure projects. LafargeHolcim in India LafargeHolcim operates in India through ACC Limited... - [Bharat Ratna Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 08, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/bharat-ratna-awards-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-august-08-2019/): New Delhi: The President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, the Vice President, H.E. Mr.  M. Venkaiah Naidu and the Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi with the recipients of Bharat Ratna Awards, at an Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 08, 2019. - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Bangkok, Thailand (August 1-2, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-bangkok-thailand-august-1-2-2019/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India Dr. S. Jaishankar was visited to Bangkok, Thailand to attend ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting, the 9th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (EAS FMM), 26th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and 10th Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Ministerial Meeting on 1-2 August 2019. The ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting, co-chaired by EAM and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand H.E. Don Pramudwinai on 1 August 2019, was reviewed the progress on the implementation of key decisions of the Leaders of ASEAN Member States (AMS) and India arrived at during the 25th Anniversary ASEAN-India Commemorative... - [State Visit of the President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind to Guinea](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-the-president-of-india-h-e-mr-ram-nath-kovind-to-guinea/): New Delhi: President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, was paid a State Visit to Benin, The Gambia and Guinea from 28 July to 3 August, 2019. This visit was the first ever visit of HOS/HOG of India to all the three countries. The President of India was accompanied by Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises/ Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries and Member of Parliament Shri. Dilip Ghosh. President was arrived in Conakry, Guinea on 1 August where he was received by President of the Republic of Guinea, Prof. Alpha Conde and... - [State Visit of the President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind to The Gambia](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-the-president-of-india-h-e-mr-ram-nath-kovind-to-the-gambia/): New Delhi: President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, was paid a State Visit to Benin, The Gambia and Guinea from 28 July to 3 August, 2019. This visit was the first ever visit of HOS/HOG of India to all the three countries. The President of India was accompanied by Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises/ Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries and Member of Parliament Shri. Dilip Ghosh. During the visit to The Gambia, President of India was hold delegation talks with President of The Gambia, Mr. Adama Barrow in capital Banjul... - [State Visit of the President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind to Benin, The Gambia and Guinea (July 28 -3 August 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-the-president-of-india-h-e-mr-ram-nath-kovind-to-benin-the-gambia-and-guinea-july-28-3-august-2019/): New Delhi: President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, was paid a State Visit to Benin, The Gambia and Guinea from 28 July to 3 August, 2019. This visit was the first ever visit of HOS/HOG of India to all the three countries. The President of India was accompanied by Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises/ Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries and Member of Parliament Shri. Dilip Ghosh. President was arrived in Cotonou, Benin in the afternoon of 28 July. President was hold talks with President of Benin Mr. Patrice Talon in Cotonou... - [Interview with Mr. Ashwani Tripathi, Vice President (equivalent to MoS), Avas Vikas Parishad, Government of Uttar Pradesh](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-mr-ashwani-tripathi-vice-president-equivalent-to-mos-avas-vikas-parishad-government-of-uttar-pradesh/): A man following the principles of the party! Trust, Loyalty & Hard work First of all, congratulation to you and the Bharatiya Janata Party for such enormous victory! How do you consider this victory? It’s a victory of the trust. Honorable Modi ji and Honorable Yogi ji have established the trust which was lost by the leaders! And Vishvash Faldayakam. It’s a victory of the trust. Uttar Pradesh and Modi Government’s second constant historical victory, so were you aware of such a success with a massive majority? Yes, there was no difference in our saying and deeds. Whatever Modi ji... - [ASEAN Secretariat enhances engagement with Japan’s private sector](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-secretariat-enhances-engagement-with-japans-private-sector/): International: The Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi held a dialogue with the Federation of Japanese Chambers of Commerce and Industry in ASEAN (FJCCIA) on 17 July at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. This dialogue marked ASEAN Secretariat’s effort in strengthening its engagement with the private sector. It addressed three main areas that are important for the realisation of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), namely trade facilitation, labour management and industrial human resource development, and data governance. In his welcome remarks, the Secretary-General highlighted the importance of the collaboration with the private sector, which holds the key to greater and more... - [ASEAN discusses next steps on Fourth Industrial Revolution](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-discusses-next-steps-on-fourth-industrial-revolution/): International: ASEAN convened a Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole for the ASEAN Economic Community (CoW) on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Bangkok on 13 July as it embarked on collaborative efforts to maximise opportunities from the 4IR. The Special Meeting was organised to further discuss concrete next steps that would guide ASEAN’s work on the 4IR. “Driven by increasing digitalisation and innovation, ASEAN is on the brink of technological revolution,” Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Economic Community Dr. Aladdin Rillo stated in his welcome remark. Highlighting the importance Thailand gives to prepare the region for the... - [India: Highlights of Budget 2019-20](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-highlights-of-budget-2019-20/): New Delhi:  Budget 2019-20 charts growth for the coming decade The Union Budget for the financial year 2019-20, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on July 5th, charted a detailed plan to achieve inclusive and sustainable development in the world’s fastest-growing economy Indian economy to become a US$3 trillion economy in the current fiscal India Inc. are the nation’s job and wealth-creators, says FM Sitharaman India requires investments averaging more than US$292 billion every year FDI in like aviation, media (animation, AVGC) and insurance can be opened The Union Budget for the financial year 2019-20, presented by Finance Minister... - [30th Anniversary of ASEAN-ROK Dialogue Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/30th-anniversary-of-asean-rok-dialogue-relations/): International: ASEAN and the Republic of Korea (ROK) agreed to further strengthen their strategic partnership at the 23rd Senior Officials Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan today. Both sides discussed ways and means to make the partnership more robust as they mark the 30th anniversary of their relations this year. The meeting welcomed the substantive progress made in ASEAN-ROK cooperation over the past year including the implementation of decisions made at the ASEAN-ROK Summit in November 2018 as well as the ASEAN-ROK Plan of Action (2016-2020). ASEAN and the ROK agreed to further advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest including counter terrorism,... - [2019 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research, and Education](https://envoyexcellency.com/2019-apec-science-prize-for-innovation-research-and-education/): Using crab shells to cleanse minerals from contaminated waters. Mimicking natural photosynthesis to generate renewable energy. Combining field experiments with computer simulation to see when and where fish species will cross boundaries due to climate change. These are some of the pioneering research that are being considered for the 2019 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research, and Education, popularly known as the ASPIRE Prize. An annual award that recognizes young scientists across the Pacific Rim region who demonstrate excellence in scientific research, this year the ASPIRE Prize promotes innovative research that advances society through ‘natural laboratories’. The winning entry among the current crop... - [Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/dr-subrahmanyam-jaishankar-minister-of-external-affairs-government-of-india/): Earlier Dr S Jaishankar was President – Global Corporate Affairs at Tata Sons Private Limited from May 2018. He was Foreign Secretary from 2015-18, Ambassador to United States from 2013-15, Ambassador to China from 2009-2013, High Commissioner to Singapore from 2007-2009 and Ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2000-2004. He has also served in other diplomatic assignments in Embassies in Moscow, Colombo, Budapest and Tokyo, as well in the Ministry of External Affairs and the President’s Secretariat. Dr S. Jaishankar is a graduate of St. Stephen’s College at the University of Delhi. He has an MA in Political Science and... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency, H.E. Mr. Hector Cueva Jacome, Ambassador of Ecuador to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-hector-cueva-jacome-ambassador-of-ecuador-to-india/): What are the changes that you have seen in India-Ecuador relations in the past few decades? Decades is a long time. We established our relationship in 1969, so we are celebrating 50 years of this relationship between India and Ecuador. And what has changed in the last few decades is not the question, we should rather think about what are the changes that are currently happening. If you see India has changed a lot during this time. I had friends over from Mumbai a few days back and we were in fact, having this discussion about the changes that India... - [India –Ecuador Celebrates 50 years of Diplomatic Ties](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-ecuador-celebrates-50-years-of-diplomatic-ties/): Political Relations: India-Ecuador established diplomatic relations in 1969. The Embassy of India in Bogotá, Colombia is concurrently accredited to Ecuador. Ecuador opened its Embassy in Delhi in February 2005 and a Consulate General in Mumbai in 2013. This year 2019 India – Ecuador celebrates 50 years of Diplomatic ties. Defence Cooperation: The Ecuadorian Vice Chief, General Rodrigo Bohorquez, attended Aero India in February 2007 and Brigadier General Raúl Banderas Dueñas attended the Defence Expo. in February 2010. The Ecuador government has a Defence Attaché in its Embassy in Delhi. Defence Attaché in Embassy of India, Santiago, Chile is concurrently accredited... - [Ecuadorian roses: The best roses in the world](https://envoyexcellency.com/ecuadorian-roses-the-best-roses-in-the-world/): Ecuador is a fascinating country, and so are its roses! The ravishing beauty of Ecuador is manifested in the grand panoramas with affluent crops, in biblical monuments that narrate fables, and breathtaking mountain ranges. It ranks at the top of the banana exporters list, but Ecuador is also notable for a rather aromatic and a heartwarming crop. Ecuadorian roses, for quite a long time now has been the talk of the town! Cut-flower exports from Ecuador have helped the nation become the third-largest flower exporter in the world; rose exports alone account for about 70% of the total export. The... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India to the 14th G20 summit in Osaka Japan (June 28-29, 2019)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-to-the-14th-g20-summit-in-osaka-japan-june-28-29-2019/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, attended the 14th G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, from 28-29 June 2019. The summit was attended by Heads of State/Government of 18 Member countries, EU and other invited countries and International Organizations. Established in 1999, G20 was elevated from a forum of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to that of Heads of State/Government in 2008 to effectively respond to the global financial crisis of 2008. Since then it has emerged as the premier global forum for international economic cooperation. G20 members represent around 85 per cent of global gross domestic product,... - [The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Rahimzoda Sulton presenting his credential to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on June 25, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-republic-of-tajikistan-mr-rahimzoda-sulton-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-june-25-2019/) - [The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Philippines, Mr. Ramon S. Bagatsing Jr. presenting his credential to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on June 25, 2019.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-republic-of-philippines-mr-ramon-s-bagatsing-jr-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-shri-ram-nath-kovind-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-in-new-delhi-on-june-25-20/) - [Interview with Mr. Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder & Managing Director, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-mr-ghanshyam-dholakia-founder-managing-director-hari-krishna-exports-pvt-ltd/): Previously, you have mentioned that – A learning organization is an earning organization. How does this apply to the functioning of your company? It has been over 29 years in the industry, but Hari Krishna Exports has transformed and remained competitive because of learning. As part of HK Culture, we have learning classes in different foreign languages like English, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese etc, book reading sessions, sports, and other team building activities sessions, running daily on our premises. We periodically organize guest faculty interactive sessions at HK to get insights and understanding on the latest technology and trends. All... - [Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Chung Eui-yong Visits the ASEAN Secretariat](https://envoyexcellency.com/minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-korea-chung-eui-yong-visits-the-asean-secretariat/): International: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Chung Eui-yong visited the ASEAN Secretariat and met with Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi on June 25, 2021   - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to the Republic of Kenya (June 12-14, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-the-republic-of-kenya-june-12-14-2021/): New Delhi: H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, Paid an official visit to the Republic of Kenya from the 12th to the 14th of June 2021. He was chaired, along with his Kenyan counterpart, the 3rd meeting of the India-Kenya Joint Commission meeting which was reviewed all aspects of the bilateral relationship. The last meeting of the Joint Commission was held in New Delhi in March 2019. In Nairobi, Dr. Jaishankar was also meet with other Ministers of the Kenyan government to take forward the India-Kenya relationship. The development partnership is an important aspect of the relationship... - [Visit of the External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Kuwait (June 9-11, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-kuwait-june-9-11-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Kuwait on June 9-11, 2021 at the invitation of H.E. Sheikh (Dr.) Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, State of Kuwait. This was the first visit to Kuwait as External Affairs Minister. During the visit he held high level meetings and also addressed the Indian community in Kuwait. He was also carrying a personal letter from Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to H.H. the Amir of Kuwait. The year 2021-22 marks the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India... - [Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/meeting-of-brics-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-international-relations-2/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, chaired the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations through video conferencing on 1 June, 2021. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Ambassador Carlos Alberto Franco França, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Amb. Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yi, and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, led their respective delegations. The Ministers exchanged views on... - [Interview with Rear Admiral (Retd) Sanjay Chaubey, Chairman and Managing Director, Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL).](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-rear-admiral-retd-sanjay-chaubey-chairman-and-managing-director-electronics-corporation-of-india-ltd-ecil/): ECIL pioneered the development of various complex electronic products without any external technological help. How has the enterprise contributed to the nation of self-reliant India over the years? Over the past five decades ECIL has devoted itself to the quest of technological development with the same dedication that its founders Dr Homi J Bhabha, Dr Vikram Sarabhai and Dr A S Rao who believed that Self Reliance gives the nation great strength and respect, no matter how easy access was to readymade Know-how from abroad. ECIL’s contribution to Self Reliant India over the years include achieving self suffiency in Control... - [Interview with H.E. Mrs. Hayet Talbi Bilel, Ambassador of Tunisia to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mrs-hayet-talbi-bilel-ambassador-of-tunisia-to-india/): “Tunisia – India share values of peace, prosperity and development”  The diplomatic relationship between India and Tunisia has a long-standing history. Please tell us how the two nations have developed in recent years? Tunisia and India maintain a very close, friendly, and long-standing relationship since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1958. A few decades later, in 1981, Tunisia opened its embassy in India. In 1982, the former First Lady of Tunisia, Wassila Bourguiba visited India. And two years later, the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi visited Tunisia. In recent years, it is satisfying to know that substantial... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to the United States of America (May 24-28, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-the-united-states-of-america-may-24-28-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar visited the United States from 24-28 May 2021. In New York, he met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. In Washington DC, External Affairs Minister holds discussions with his counterpart Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He was also met Cabinet members and Senior Officials of the Administration dealing with the bilateral relationship. External Affairs Minister was having two interactions with business forums on economic & COVID-related cooperation between India and the US. - [India-EU Leaders Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-eu-leaders-meeting/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the President of the European Council, H.E. Mr. Charles Michel, Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi participated in the meeting of the European Council on 08 May, 2021 as a special invitee. The India-EU Leaders’ Meeting was hosted by Prime Minister of Portugal, H.E. Mr. António Costa. Portugal currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Prime Minister of India participated in the meeting along with the Heads of State or Government of all the 27 EU Member States. The EU+27 have met in this format only once before,... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to the United Kingdom](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-the-united-kingdom/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar visited London from 3-6 May 2021 to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting, at which India has been invited as a guest country. He was thereafter undertaking a bilateral visit to the UK. Photo Caption: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar and Rt Hon Priti Patel MP, Secretary of State for the Home Department, U.K. sign the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement in U.K. (May 04, 2021) - [India-U.K. Virtual Bilateral Summit](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-u-k-virtual-bilateral-summit/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E.  Mr. Narendra Modi and The Rt Hon’ble Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom held a Virtual Summit. India and the UK enjoy long standing friendly ties and share a Strategic Partnership underpinned by mutual commitment to democracy, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, strong complementarities and growing convergences. An ambitious ‘Roadmap 2030’ was adopted at the Summit to elevate bilateral ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. The Roadmap will pave the way for a deeper and stronger engagement over the next ten years in the key areas of people to... - [India-France-Australia Joint Statement on the occasion of the Trilateral Ministerial Dialogue](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-france-australia-joint-statement-on-the-occasion-of-the-trilateral-ministerial-dialogue/): London: India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian and Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Marise Payne, met in London for the first India-France-Australia Trilateral Ministerial Dialogue on 4 May 2021, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. India, France and Australia are committed to advancing their shared values and working together to achieve a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific. The Ministers reaffirmed their support for the rule of law, freedom of navigation and overflight, peaceful resolution of disputes, democratic values, and respect for sovereignty and... - [ASEAN - Italy Development Partnership](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-italy-development-partnership/): AKARTA, 19 APRIL 2021 – ASEAN and Italy convened the inaugural ASEAN-Italy Development Partnership Committee (AI-DPC). The meeting took place online, marking the launch of ASEAN-Italy formal partnership. Where both sides identified a number of mutually beneficial projects and programmes of cooperation. At the meeting, Italy announced its intention to contribute EUR 2.5 million to the COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund to support ASEAN’s response to the pandemic. Officials from both sides discussed the recent developments in ASEAN and Italy, including efforts to address the pandemic, as well as initiatives towards recovery, through the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework. ASEAN and Italy also... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid to India (April 15-16, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-maldives-h-e-mr-abdulla-shahid-to-india-april-15-16-2021/): New Delhi: H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives was visited India on 15-16 April 2021. During his visit to New Delhi, Foreign Minister Shahid was met with the External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on April 16, 2021 for discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest. Foreign Minister Shahid was participated in the Raisina Dialogue in virtual mode in sessions on “Financing for Sun” and “Global public health after the Pandemic”. Maldives is India’s key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region and occupies a central and special place in the Prime Minister’s... - [Visit of Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, H.E. Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian to India (April 13-15, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs-of-france-h-e-mr-jean-yves-le-drian-to-india-april-13-15-2021/): New Delhi: H.E. Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, was official visited to India from April 13-15, 2021. External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, hosted the visiting Foreign Minister for bilateral talks at Hyderabad House on April 13, 2021. In the context of the changes in a Covid-impacted world, both Ministers recognised the immense opportunities for greater collaboration in diverse sectors such as trade and investments, defence and security, health, education, research and innovation, energy and climate change. Bilateral trade with France has witnessed a steady rise in the last decade reaching... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of Eritrea, H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh Mohammed to India (April 7-12, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-eritrea-h-e-mr-osman-saleh-mohammed-to-india-april-7-12-2021/): New Delhi: Foreign Minister of Eritrea H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh Mohammed, along with Presidential Adviser H. E. Mr. Yemane Gebreab, visited India from April 7-12, 2021 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister of India H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar. Both the dignitaries have visited India several times in the past, the last one being on the occasion of the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit in October 2015. The two Foreign Ministers had a very productive meeting. The Eritrean Foreign Minister apprised the External Affairs Minister of the development priorities of his Government and sought India’s active collaboration, especially in the fields... - [Third India-Bahrain High Joint Commission Meeting (7 April 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/third-india-bahrain-high-joint-commission-meeting-7-april-2021/): External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid AlZayani co-chaired the 3rd India-Bahrain High Joint Commission (HJC) in New Delhi. Bahrain Foreign Minister also handed over a letter from HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain addressed to Hon’ble Prime Minister to External Affairs Minister. Bahrain Foreign Minister called on Hon’ble Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu. Hon’ble Vice President conveyed thanks on behalf of India to HM the King of Bahrain for taking excellent care of the Indian community including during the... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to Bangladesh (March 26-27, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-bangladesh-march-26-27-2021/): New Delhi: At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Shri Narendra Modi, paid a State Visit to Bangladesh from 26 to 27 March 2021 to join the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of the Independence of Bangladesh, the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh. The visit symbolised the partnership of half-a-century between India and Bangladesh that has strengthened, matured and evolved as a... - [Bahamas Seeking To Increase Cruise Passenger Expenditure: CARICOM Business](https://envoyexcellency.com/bahamas-seeking-to-increase-cruise-passenger-expenditure-caricom-business/): International: The Bahamas is targeting a $400m increase in annual passenger spending after data revealed more than 40% spent less than $50 in Nassau pre-COVID, thereby seeking to increase expenditure to $100 per head. According to the Ministry of Tourism in The Bahamas, data for 2019, the last full year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, revealed that 43% of cruise passengers who disembarked in Nassau/Paradise Island spent less than $50 during their visit to the destination and 18 % spent less than $20 after leaving the ship. The data also revealed that average per capita spend by cruise passengers in... - [APEC Advances Environmental Goods Tariffs Cut](https://envoyexcellency.com/apec-advances-environmental-goods-tariffs-cut/): International: APEC’s pursuit of green growth in the region got a boost with Indonesia being the latest APEC member economy to complete tariff reductions to not more than five percent for 54 products included in the APEC List of Environmental Goods. Endorsed by APEC Economic Leaders in 2012, the APEC List of Environmental Goods gave impetus to the Environmental Goods Agreement negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The APEC list includes 54 products at the Harmonized Standard (HS) six-digit level including solar panels, wind turbines, bamboo flooring, as well as environmental monitoring, analysis and assessment equipment. Almost a decade down... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr S. Jaishankar to Bangladesh (March 04, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-bangladesh-march-04-2021/): New Delhi: At the invitation of H.E. Dr A. K. Abdul Momen, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar was paid an official visit to Dhaka on March 4, 2021. During the visit, External Affairs Minister of India met with the Bangladesh Foreign Minister and also called on H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh. This visit of External Affairs Minister to Bangladesh followed on the PM-level Virtual Summit held between two countries on December 17, 2020 and was provide an opportunity to take stock of the progress in bilateral relations. - [First Indian Language Edition of the Iconic Georgian Medieval Poet Shota Rustaveli’s “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin”](https://envoyexcellency.com/first-indian-language-edition-of-the-iconic-georgian-medieval-poet-shota-rustavelis-the-knight-in-the-panthers-skin/): New Delhi: Embassy of Georgia in India is delighted to bring you this richly illustrated Hindi translation of the Georgian epic, Knight in the Panther’s Skin by Shota Rustaveli. The epic poem follows the adventures of a young Hindostani Prince, Tariel. This lyrical translation is a tribute to the centuries old friendship between Georgia and India. Published by Yatra Books as “Sher Ki Khaal Wala Samant Shoorvir” in Hindi, the book was launched on March 2, 2021, in New Delhi. His Excellency Ambassador Archil Dzuliashvili said, “From the day I arrived in India, I wanted to bring to the Indian... - [INDIA’S VACCINE DIPLOMACY](https://envoyexcellency.com/indias-vaccine-diplomacy/): New Delhi: India has so far successfully supplied COVID-19 vaccine to more than 15 countries and more nations are in the queue at different levels for the jab under India ‘Vaccine Maitri’ initiative, a part of PM Modi’s pledge to help other countries overcome the pandemic challenges. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said some poor countries are being supplied the vaccine on a grant basis while some nations wanted it on par with the price that the Indian Government pays to the vaccine makers. Apart from Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) had collaborated with AstraZeneca and... - [In an Interview with Mr. Atul Kumar Goel, Managing Director & CEO, UCO Bank](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-mr-atul-kumar-goel-managing-director-ceo-uco-bank/): What part of UCO Banks journey is most close to your heart? Has the bank grown as per your expectations since you took charge? UCO Bank was founded by visionary Shri G D Birla, a great industrialist and pride of India. We have around 10,000 touchpoints across the country and serve over 30 million customers. The Bank was reeling under continuous losses and was struggling for survival. It was undoubtedly a daunting task to bring the Bank into profitability and at the same time reclaim our glory by building on our strengths, enhancing our capacities, and engaging forcefully with the... - [External Affairs Minister of India met with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan (24-25 February 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-met-with-the-foreign-minister-of-uzbekistan-24-25-february-2021/): New Delhi:  Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Kamilov visited New Delhi on 24-25 February 2021. The meeting between External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister Kamilov provided an opportunity to discuss various bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. The Ministers took stock of various aspects of bilateral cooperation between India and Uzbekistan. They positively assessed the progress on the outcomes of the India-Uzbekistan Virtual Summit between Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi and President of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev held on 11 December 2020. Both countries have been actively... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Maldives and Mauritius (February 20-24, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-maldives-and-mauritius-february-20-24-2021/): New Delhi: External affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar was visited to the Maldives on 20-21 February 2021 and Mauritius on 22-23 February 2021. During his visit to the Maldives, EAM was called-on H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and had substantive discussions with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Defence, Finance, Economic Development and Planning & Infrastructure. EAM also called-on Speaker Mohamed Nasheed and met with other political leaders. During this visit, EAM reviewed the entire gamut of our bilateral ties as well as progress of ongoing bilateral projects and held discussions on the ongoing COVID situation, including India’s continued... - [External Affairs Minister of India and Ethiopian DPM and FM jointly inaugurate the new Chancery complex of Ethiopian Embassy in New Delhi](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-and-ethiopian-dpm-and-fm-jointly-inaugurate-the-new-chancery-complex-of-ethiopian-embassy-in-new-delhi/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar and H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonnen Hassen, Ethiopian DPM and FM jointly inaugurate the new Chancery complex of Ethiopian Embassy - [External Affairs Minister of India met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in New Delhi](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-met-with-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-federal-democratic-republic-of-ethiopia-in-new-delhi/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar met with the H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia - [External Affairs Minister of India launched the BRICS 2021 website in New Delhi](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-launched-the-brics-2021-website-in-new-delhi/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar launched the BRICS 2021 website - [Secretary (CPV & OIA) chairs BRICS Sherpas’ meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/secretary-cpv-oia-chairs-brics-sherpas-meeting/): New Delhi: Secretary (CPV & OIA) chairs BRICS Sherpas’ meeting - [External Affairs Minister of India met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-met-with-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-of-the-united-arab-emirates-in-new-delhi/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar met with the H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates - [Minister of State for External Affairs of India met with Ambassador of El Salvador to India in New Delhi](https://envoyexcellency.com/minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-of-india-met-with-ambassador-of-el-salvador-to-india-in-new-delhi/): NewDelhi: Minister of State for External Affairs of India, H.E. Mr. V. Muraleedharan met with the H.E. Mr. Guillermo Rubio Funes, Ambassador of El Salvador to India in New Delhi - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency, H.E. Mr. Tahir Qadiry, Chargé d'Affaires of Afghanistan to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-tahir-qadiry-charge-daffaires-of-afghanistan-to-india-2/): “India-Afghanistan a historic and time tested friendship” How do you rate the present bilateral relation between Afghanistan and India under the current regime of Prime Minister Narendra Modi? Our bilateral relations, especially post 2001, have continually witnessed the upward trajectory, where the horizon of our ties is perpetually widening as a result of entrenched and consolidated reinforcement of transactions in terms of social, economic, political, and security compacts. However, as Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Kabul during the inauguration of a new parliament building, a priceless gift by our Indian friends, “It (the parliament building) will stand as... - [Interview with Dr. P.R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University, Jaipur](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-dr-p-r-sodani-president-iihmr-university-jaipur/): What makes IIHMR University one of the premier institutions in research and public health domain? Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) that was established in 1984, with a fundamental purpose of creating the great knowledge and developing alternate modes of improving healthcare to management research, education and training in India and other parts of the world. The Institute has notably contributed to the zones of health research management in the country and in South-East Asia Region. IIHMR has developed meaningful collaborations with several national and international institutes. Recently from disease-specific research projects to public health training (such as pharmaceutical... - [APEC BEST Award Announced Top Female Entrepreneurs](https://envoyexcellency.com/apec-best-award-announced-top-female-entrepreneurs/): The annual APEC Business Efficiency and Success Target Award, known as the APEC BEST Award, announced its 2020 winners, from a diverse group of effective entrepreneurs, innovators and managers around the APEC region. Producer of gluten-free, healthy food products, Svetlana Shmakova, from Russia, won the top prize of APEC BEST Award with her company, Foodcode. “The idea of Foodcode is not only about business, but also about protecting family and ensuring that we put health and well-being of people first, through quality, healthy and sustainably produce products,” Shmakova explained. “The contest provided us with a unique opportunity to learn more about... - [Celebrating 21st Anniversary of ECON GROUP](https://envoyexcellency.com/celebrating-21st-anniversary-of-econ-group/): New Delhi: To celebrate the 21st Anniversary of ECON GROUP the best way is to devote itself to the betterment of the society by organizing a Blood Donation Camp and Tree Plantation at its Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bawana. The Guest of Honor for this auspicious occasion were the Ambassadors of some Latin American Countries like H. E. Mr. Hector Cueva, the Ambassador of Ecuador, H. E. Mr. Fleming Duarte, Ambassador of Paraguay & H. E. Ms. Aashna Kanhai, the Ambassador of Suriname. The Ambassador’s graced the occasion, encouraged everyone present to dedicate service towards the betterment of our society... - [COVID-19 Food Security and Livelihoods Impact Survey - CARICOM](https://envoyexcellency.com/covid-19-food-security-and-livelihoods-impact-survey-caricom/): Nearly a year after the first recorded case of COVID-19 in the Caribbean, CARICOM is launching the third round of the Caribbean COVID-19 Food Security and Livelihoods Survey. Following the July 2020 survey, which found an increasing number of households affected by income loss, along with a worsening impact on food security, this round aims to capture the current state of affairs and analyse how impacts on livelihoods, food security, and markets have shifted since the onset of the crisis. The survey is open to all CARICOM Member States and Associate Members, as well as Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten... - [Israel shares medical technologies with Primus Super Speciality Hospital to beat Covid-19](https://envoyexcellency.com/israel-shares-medical-technologies-with-primus-super-speciality-hospital-to-beat-covid-19/): New Delhi, 5th February 2021: In yet another milestone in the Israel-India cooperation to fight Covid-19, the Embassy of Israel in India contributed state-of-the-art AI-based technologies and medical equipment to Primus Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. The high-end equipment and technology solutions will assist the hospital in its efforts to tackle Covid-19 and similar diseases more effectively and enhance its overall healthcare facilities. The Embassy is closely associated with Primus Hospital. Several Israeli diplomats have received medical treatment here. In February 2012, the wife of an Israeli diplomat was critically injured after an Israeli diplomatic vehicle was bombed in a... - [Sixth India-Nepal Joint Commission Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/sixth-india-nepal-joint-commission-meeting/): New Delhi: The sixth meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission was co-chaired by the External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali in New Delhi on 15 January 2021. The two delegations included Foreign Secretary of India, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Foreign Secretary of Nepal, Mr. Bharat Raj Paudyal and other senior officials from both sides. The Joint Commission comprehensively reviewed all aspects of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries and explored ways to further strengthen the traditionally close and friendly ties. Both sides discussed several areas of... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to Sri Lanka (January 5-7, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-sri-lanka-january-5-7-2021/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon’ble Dinesh Gunawardena, External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S Jaishankar was paid an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5-7 January 2021. He holds discussions with his counterpart and Sri Lanka’s leadership on the entire gamut of bilateral relations. This was the first foreign visit by EAM in 2021, and also the first by a foreign dignitary to Sri Lanka in the New Year. As such, it signifies the priority both countries attach to strengthening their close and cordial relations in all spheres of mutual interest. - [HOPES, NEW YEAR 2021 & VACCINATION](https://envoyexcellency.com/hopes-new-year-2021-vaccination/): New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) met on 1st and 2nd January, 2021 and made recommendations in respect of proposal for Restricted Emergency Approval of COVID-19 virus vaccine of M/s Serum Institute of India and M/s Bharat Biotech as well as Phase III clinical trial of M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd. The Subject Expert Committee consists of domain knowledge experts from the fields of pulmonology, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, paediatrics, internal medicine, etc. M/s Serum Institute of India, Pune has presented a Recombinant Chimpanzee Adenovirus vector vaccine (Covishield) encoding the SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) glycoprotein with... - [Interview with Mr. Abdul Rasheed, Chairman, Islanders Group](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-mr-abdul-rasheed-chairman-islanders-group/): What makes Far Horizon one of the three largest importers of timber and plywood in the Maldives? Far horizon Timber store has been in the timber business for the past 25 years. We were among the first to revolutionize timber business as a total solution by customizing orders and by creating our in-house sawmill. We also invested in machineries and vehicles and started to provide free delivery services to the site or up to the boats in order for them to be transported to the islands and resorts. We also established our outlet in Thilafushi Industrial zone which enabled us... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Qatar (December 27-28, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-qatar-december-27-28-2020/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid a two day stand-alone visit to Qatar from 27-28 December 2020. During the visit he called on His Highnesses The Amir and Father Amir as well as the Prime Minister and Interior Minister of the State of Qatar and held detailed discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. Dr. S. Jaishankar handed over a personal message from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to H.H. Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inviting him to visit India and thanking Qatar for taking care of the Indian community during Covid-19. The... - [Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi visited to Serum Institute of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/honble-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-visited-to-serum-institute-of-india/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi visited the Serum Institute of India on  to review vaccine development and met with SII Chairman & Managing Director Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla and CEO Mr. Adar Poonawalla. Prime Minister Modi interacted with the Poonawallas, SII scientists and other executives, who briefed him on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as discussed the vaccine implementation plan. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Serum Institute applied for emergency use authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine Vaccine manufacturing major Serum Institute of India (SII) said it has applied to Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency... - [India-Vietnam Virtual Bilateral Summit (December 21, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-vietnam-virtual-bilateral-summit-december-21-2020/): New Delhi: India – Vietnam Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India and H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam co-chaired a Virtual Summit on 21 December 2020, during which they exchanged views on wide-ranging bilateral, regional and global issues and set forth the following Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People to guide the future development of India – Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Peace Reaffirming their mutual desire to further strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the leaders agreed to step up regular high-level and... - [Visit of Foreign Secretary of UK to India (December 14-17, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-secretary-of-uk-to-india-december-14-17-2020/): New Delhi: The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom, was paid an official visit to India from 14-17 December 2020. During his stay in New Delhi, Mr. Raab holds talks with Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on 15 December 2020 on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest. He was also having an official meetings with the Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar and the Minister of Education, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal. As part of the visit, Mr Raab was travelled to Bengaluru where he... - [India-Bangladesh Virtual Bilateral Summit (December 17, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-bangladesh-virtual-bilateral-summit-december-17-2020/): H.E. Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India and H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh held a Summit in virtual format on 17 December 2020. Both sides held comprehensive discussions on all aspects of bilateral relations, and exchanged views on regional and international issues. India-Bangladesh partnership Both Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction over the current state of bilateral relations based on shared bonds of history, culture, language, and other unique commonalities that characterize the partnership. They emphasized that relations between Bangladesh and India are based on fraternal ties and reflective of an all-encompassing... - [India-Uzbekistan Virtual Bilateral Summit (December 11, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-uzbekistan-virtual-bilateral-summit-december-11-2020/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of the Republic of India Shri Narendra Modi and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev co-chaired a Virtual Summit between India and Uzbekistan on 11 December, 2020. Prime Minister Modi and President Mirziyoyev held an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations, the COVID-19 pandemic and regional and global issues of mutual interest. Both leaders expressed their continued commitment to take India-Uzbekistan strategic partnership to a new and higher level. Recalling the visits of President of Uzbekistan to India in September 2018 and January 2019, Prime Minister of India expressed appreciation to... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Republic of Seychelles (November 27-28, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-republic-of-seychelles-november-27-28-2020/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar concluded his two day official visit to the Republic of Seychelles. His carrying a personal message from Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi underlined the importance that India attaches to its ties with Seychelles. During his visit, he called on H.E. President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House on 27th November, 2020. EAM also held talks with his counterpart H.E. Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles. During his call on the President, EAM conveyed, on behalf of the people and the Government of... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to United Arab Emirates (November 25-26, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-united-arab-emirates-november-25-26-2020/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, paid a two-day official visit to UAE on November 25-26, 2020. During the visit, he called on Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and held talks with his counterpart, the Foreign Minister of UAE, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He also virtually met the representatives of the Indian community associations in Abu Dhabi. EAM called on Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on November 25 and conveyed greetings from the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and his appreciation of the UAE... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Kingdom of Bahrain (November 24-25, 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-kingdom-of-bahrain-november-24-25-2020/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar concluded his two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain today. During the visit, he called on HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain and HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. He held talks with his counterpart H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. During his calls on the leadership, he personally conveyed, on behalf of the Government and... - [15th G20 Leaders’ Summit 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/15th-g20-leaders-summit-2020/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, participated in the 15th G20 Summit convened by Saudi Arabia in virtual format, on 21-22 November, 2020. The agenda of the second day of the G 20 summit focused a session on building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future and a side event on safeguarding the planet. The Prime Minister in his speech underscored that for inclusive, resilient and sustainable recovery in a Post COVID world, effective global governance is required and reformed multilateralism through improvement in character, governance and processes of multilateral institutions is the need of the hour.... - [12th BRICS Summit 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/12th-brics-summit-2020/): New Delhi: At the invitation of President Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was attended the 12th BRICS Summit hosted by Russia, under the theme “Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth” on 17 November 2020. The meeting was held in a virtual format. During the 12th Summit, held in the backdrop of the 75th Anniversary of UN and in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders would be discussing intra-BRICS cooperation and key issues in the global context, including the reform of the multilateral system, measures to mitigate the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, cooperation in Counter Terrorism, trade,... - [17th ASEAN-India Summit 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/17th-asean-india-summit-2020/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of Vietnam H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc was co-chaired the 17th ASEAN-India Summit on 12 November 2020. The Leaders of all ten ASEAN Member States was participated in the Summit. The Summit was held online. Speaking at the Summit, Prime Minister underlined the centrality of ASEAN in India’s Act East Policy. He noted that a cohesive, responsive and prosperous ASEAN is central to India’s Indo-Pacific Vision and contributes to Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). The Prime Minister underscored the importance of strengthening convergence... - [20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/20th-summit-of-sco-council-of-heads-of-state-2020/): New Delhi: 20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State was held on November 10, 2020 (in Video Conference Format). The Meeting was chaired by the President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi led the Indian delegation. Other SCO Member States were represented by their Presidents, while India and Pakistan were represented at the level of Prime Minister. Other participants were: Secretary General of the SCO Secretariat, Executive Director of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, the Presidents of the four Observers (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Mongolia) of the SCO. This... - [India-Italy Virtual Summit 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-italy-virtual-summit-2020/): New Delhi: A Virtual Bilateral Summit between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Italy Prof. Giuseppe Conte was held on 6th November, 2020. Prime Minister Modi recalled the 2018 visit of Prof. Giuseppe Conte to India and appreciated the rapid growth in India-Italy relationship in recent past. Prime Minister Prof. Conte extended invitation to Prime Minister Modi to visit Italy as soon as conditions permit. The Summit provided an opportunity to the two leaders to comprehensively review the broad framework of the bilateral relationship. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation against common global challenges,... - [India-Luxembourg Virtual Summit 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-luxembourg-virtual-summit-2020/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi held a Bilateral Summit with H.E. Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in virtual format today.The Prime Minister expressed his condolences on the loss of lives in Luxembourg on account of COVID-19 global pandemic and complimented H.E. Xavier Bettel on his leadership in handling the crisis. The two Prime Ministers exchanged views on strengthening India-Luxembourg relationship in the post-COVID world, especially in the areas of financial technology, green financing, space applications, digital innovations and start-ups. They welcomed the conclusion of various agreements between the two countries, including... - [3rd India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue](https://envoyexcellency.com/3rd-india-u-s-22-ministerial-dialogue/): New Delhi: India’s Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper to New Delhi for the third annual India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The Ministers welcomed the elevation of the India-U.S. relationship to a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during the visit of President Donald J. Trump to India in February 2020. They reiterated their commitment to further strengthening the India-U.S. partnership, anchored in mutual trust and friendship, shared commitment to democracy, converging strategic interests, and robust engagement of their citizens.... - [2nd India-Australia-Japan- USA Ministerial Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/2nd-india-australia-japan-usa-ministerial-meeting/): New Delhi: Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, participated in the Second India-Australia-Japan-USA Ministerial Meeting on 6 October 2020 in Tokyo. The Foreign Ministers followed up on their discussions in September 2019 and discussed the post Covid-19 international order. They called for a coordinated response to the challenges including financial problems emanating from the pandemic; need to share best practices to combat Covid-19; increasing the resilience of supply chains; and enhancing access to affordable vaccines, medicines and medical equipment. The Foreign Ministers exchanged views about regional issues of mutual interest, and issues related to connectivity; humanitarian assistance... - [India-Denmark Virtual Bilateral Summit](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-denmark-virtual-bilateral-summit/): New Delhi: A Virtual Bilateral Summit was held between Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Denmark, H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen on 28 September 2020, hosted by India. India- Denmark bilateral relations are marked by regular high level exchanges and are based on historical links, common democratic traditions and shared desire for regional, as well as international peace and stability. ​Bilateral trade in goods and services between India and Denmark has grown by 30.49%, from US$ 2.82 billion in 2016 to US$ 3.68 billion in 2019. Around 200 Danish companies have invested in India in... - [India-Sri Lanka Virtual Bilateral Summit](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-sri-lanka-virtual-bilateral-summit/): New Delhi: A Virtual Bilateral Summit was held between Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa on 26 September 2020, hosted by India. The Virtual Bilateral Summit was Prime Minister Modi’s first such virtual engagement with a neighbouring country and also Prime Minister Rajapaksa’s first diplomatic engagement with a leader of a foreign country after he was sworn in as PM on 09 August 2020. India- Sri Lanka bilateral relations are marked by regular high level exchanges. Such exchanges have provided momentum to mutual cooperation and ties which are... - [Meeting of External Affairs Minister of India with the Chinese Foreign Minister](https://envoyexcellency.com/meeting-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-with-the-chinese-foreign-minister/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) held a detailed discussion with the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi in Moscow on 10 September 2020 on the current tensions in the India-China border areas. The meeting lasted two and half hours. EAM underlined that since the resumption of Ambassadorial level relations in 1976 and holding of boundary talks since 1981, India-China relations have developed on a largely positive trajectory. While there have been incidents from time to time, peace and tranquility has largely prevailed in the border areas. As a result, India-China cooperation also developed in a broad... - [Meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of SCO, Moscow](https://envoyexcellency.com/meeting-of-council-of-foreign-ministers-of-sco-moscow/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India,  Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, was attended the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization to be held in Moscow on 9-10 September, 2020. This was the third CFM meeting that India was attended as a full member of SCO. Earlier two meetings were held in Beijing (China) on 23-24 April, 2018 and Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic) on 21-22 May, 2019. India has been taking active part in various SCO dialogue mechanisms under the Chairmanship of the Russian Federation in this year. The SCO Summit will be held in the near future.... - [Russia-India-China Foreign Ministers](https://envoyexcellency.com/russia-india-china-foreign-ministers/): New Delhi: Foreign Minister of Russia, Mr. Sergey Lavrov, External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar and State Councillor/Foreign Minister of China, Mr. Wang Yi met in Moscow on 10 September 2020. The Ministers exchanged views on further strengthening of Russia-India-China trilateral cooperation as well as topical issues of international and regional importance, in the spirit of mutual understanding, friendship and trust. The Ministers noted that common development and cooperation of the three countries is conducive to promoting global growth, peace and stability. Recalling their video-conference of 23 June 2020 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the... - [International Day of Peace](https://envoyexcellency.com/international-day-of-peace/): The International Day of Peace, sometimes officially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The day was first celebrated in 1981, and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and people. In 2013 the day was dedicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to peace education, the key preventive means to reduce war sustainably. To inaugurate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City). The bell is cast from coins donated by children... - [Test Page 123](https://envoyexcellency.com/test-page-123/): Test Page - [India once again extends it's humanitarian hand to Ecuador](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-once-again-extends-its-humanitarian-hand-to-ecuador/): South Asian Giant, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, gives 500,000 dosages of Hydroxychloroquine to Ecuador. Last August, the Government of India donated 500,000 dosages of hydroxychloroquine to Ecuador. The donated medicines have reached Ecuador and handed over to the three beneficiary institutions: the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador, the Association of the Rheumatology of Ecuador, and the Patients Foundation of Ecuador.   Even though, the use and the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 is still a matter of debate, still, this drug is widely used as an effective treatment for certain autoimmune... - [Interview with Mr. Ramesh Kumar Mutha, Managing Director, Mohan Mutha Exports Pvt. Ltd.](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-mr-ramesh-kumar-mutha-managing-director-mohan-mutha-exports-pvt-ltd/): What makes Mohan Mutha Exports one of the leading export companies in India? Exports one of the We understand that in this dynamic business world one needs to take decisions with immediate propulsion to stay ahead of the crowd. Being open minded to identify & tap business opportunities at the right time, is the key to stay ahead in this fast evolving global market. Mohan Mutha Exports has always kept its eyes open to identify emerging business opportunities. We have kept ourselves abreast, keenly watching for ripe business opportunities. We have stayed ahead, taking the right business decisions at the... - [R. K. Mutha: His Life and Achievements](https://envoyexcellency.com/r-k-mutha-his-life-and-achievements/): Who is Ramesh Kumar Mutha? The best way to describe R. K. is a successful entrepreneur who lives through his dreams, realizing that for someone to succeed in life; he/ she must have a desire, a dream, and a vision. He is a real successful philanthropist and successor who never stops tapping into new businesses and ideas. K. Mutha’s Early Life: In the beginning, becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was R. K. Mutha’s dream, but one way or the other, he joined his family business. From 1957 to 1983, R. K. Mutha and his family were operating a... - [Interview with Mr. Saravanan Panneer Selvam, General Manager, INDO Region, Grundfos](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-mr-saravanan-panneer-selvam-general-manager-indo-region-grundfos/): From a graduate in Mechanical and Production Engineering to leading Grundfos to new heights, please highlight your astonishing journey so far? Sales has always been close to my heart. I started my career with IAEC Industries and moved to Grundfos in 1998.I have successfully handled multiple roles in my 20-year journey with the company and have always welcomed new opportunities. I was initially in charge of business development for OEMs and the Energy sector in Grundfos. Soon, I moved to Johannesburg as the Sales Director and played an integral role in driving sales for the company in South Africa. I... - [Invest in the Maldives](https://envoyexcellency.com/invest-in-the-maldives/): The major economy of the Maldives is flourished on fishing, shipping, and tourism. That means the entire prudence of the financial resources is entrusted on foreign exchange-earners. The government has given significant importance to Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) for reviving the monetary and economic situation of the nation. The Maldives has witnessed prominent growth in the economy, and development overpowering the challenges. However, there is a lot to be introduced in the country in different industries like construction, shipping, telecommunication, aviation, and banking. The demand of the nation is entirely inclined towards foreign investment, resources, and expertise which can help... - [Maldives – India Medical Cooperation](https://envoyexcellency.com/maldives-india-medical-cooperation/): The Maldives Foreign Policy and its techniques to manage foreign affairs are appreciating and comprehending. The nation has maintained friendly relations with other countries which is an aid for its economic development and strategic partnership. India is one of the significant allies of the Maldives. Recently, the government of both countries has approached the health and medical industry. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been approved and signed on June 8, 2019, between the government of India and the government of the Republic of the Maldives for the collaboration and cooperation in the Health sector. It has been authorized to... - [Maldives Economy](https://envoyexcellency.com/maldives-economy/): The economy of the Maldives has made remarkable advancements through principle activities like tourism, fishing, and shipping. Apart from these sectors, considerable efforts and changes are also made in the field of health and education. At present, it is a recognized middle-income country with $12,530 GDP per capita. The primary industries contributing to the economy of the Maldives are fish processing, shipping, tourism, coconut processing, handicrafts, rope, woven mats, coral, and sand mining. The significant exports goods are petroleum gas and fish. It is an active member of Trade organizations SAFTA and WTO. The Maldives has 1,190 islands, among which... - [Ambassador (High Commissioner) Aishath Mohamed Didi returns to Maldives as the new Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services](https://envoyexcellency.com/ambassador-high-commissioner-aishath-mohamed-didi-returns-to-maldives-as-the-new-minister-of-gender-family-and-social-services/): Maldives President H.E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih appointed Aishath Mohamed Didi as Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services on 09 February 2020. H.E. Ms. Aishath Mohamed Didi who was previously serving as the Ambassador (High Commissioner) to India from the Maldives was sworn in at the President’s Office in the Maldives. Supreme Court Justice Honorable Uz Husnu Al Suood administered the oath. President Solih who oversaw the oath-taking ceremony also presented Aishath Mohamed Didi with her official credentials. Ms. Aishath served as the Maldives Ambassador (High Commissioner) to India since December 15, when she was appointed days before Solih’s maiden... - [India Celebrating 74th Independence Day on 15th August 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-celebrating-74th-independence-day-on-15th-august-2020/): New Delhi: PM addressed the Nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 74th Independence Day In this extraordinary time of Corona, Corona warriors have lived the mantra of ‘Seva Parmo Dharma.’ Our doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, ambulance personnel, safai karmacharis, policemen, service personnel and many people are working round the clock continuously. Amid Covid pandemic, 130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self-reliant, and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is on the mind of India. This dream is turning into a pledge. Aatmanirbhar Bharat has become a ‘mantra’ for the 130 crore Indians today. I am confident of the abilities,... - [PM Modi at Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi](https://envoyexcellency.com/pm-modi-at-bhoomi-pujan-ceremony-of-shri-ram-janmabhoomi/): PM Modi at Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh   Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan at ‘Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir’ at Ayodhya on 5th August 2020. A glorious chapter for India Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister congratulated fellow countrymen and Ram Bhakts all across the world on the holy occasion. Terming it as historic, he said that India is starting a glorious chapter today, when people all across the country are excited and emotional to have finally achieved what they had been waiting for centuries, several of whom are scarcely able... - [15th India-EU (Virtual) Summit: Opening Remarks By PM Modi](https://envoyexcellency.com/15th-india-eu-virtual-summit-opening-remarks-by-pm-modi/): Excellencies, Namaskar! We had to postpone the India-EU Summit that was due in March in view of COVID-19.  The good thing is that today we are meeting through a virtual medium.  First of all, I express my condolences for the loss caused by Corona virus in Europe.  Thanks for your opening remarks.  Like you, I too am committed to deepen and strengthen the relations between India and the EU. We must adopt a long-term strategic perspective for the same. Besides, an action-oriented agenda should be created, which can be implemented within a stipulated time frame.  India and the EU are... - [Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020](https://envoyexcellency.com/grand-finale-of-smart-india-hackathon-2020/): New Delhi: NEP aims at transformational reforms; focuses on making Job creators rather than Job seekers , says PM  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020 through video conference on August 1, 2020. Smart India Hackathon Speaking at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon, PM said that students are working on several solutions to the challenges being faced by the country. Along with providing solutions to the problems, it also strengthens India’s aspirations regarding Data, Digitization and Hi-tech Future. Acknowledging that in the fast paced 21st century, India needs to swiftly change itself... - [The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Sir Philip Barton presenting his credentials to the President of India, H. E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-of-the-united-kingdom-sir-philip-barton-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-of-india-h-e-mr-ram-nath-kovind/): Photo Gallery: The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Sir Philip Barton presenting his credentials to the President of India, H. E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind through video conference, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on July 08, 2020. - [The High Commissioner of New Zealand, Mr. David Pine presenting his credentials to the President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-of-new-zealand-mr-david-pine-presenting-his-credentials-to-the-president-of-india-h-e-mr-ram-nath-kovind/): Photo Gallery: The High Commissioner of New Zealand, Mr. David Pine presenting his credentials to the President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind through video conference, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on July 08, 2020. - [PM chaired review meeting on Covid-19 pandemic preparations](https://envoyexcellency.com/pm-chaired-review-meeting-on-covid-19-pandemic-preparations/): New Delhi: Hon’ble Prime Minister reviewed the Covid 19 situationin the country on July 11, 2020.  The review meeting was attended among others, by Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Member, NITI Aayog, Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials of Government of India. The Prime Minister took stock of the situation in various parts of the country and the preparedness of various States.  The Prime Minister directed that we must reiterate the need to observe personal hygiene and social discipline in public places.  The awareness about Covid should be disseminated widely and a continuous... - [PM Modi visits Nimu in Ladakh to interact with Indian troop](https://envoyexcellency.com/pm-modi-visits-nimu-in-ladakh-to-interact-with-indian-troop/): New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Nimu in Ladakh to interact with Indian troops on July 3, 2020. Nimu is surrounded by the Zanskar range and is on the banks of river Indus. The Prime Minister met the top leadership of the Indian Army and later interacted with personnel of the Army, Air Force and ITBP. Tribute to the valour of the soldiers Prime Minister paid rich tributes to the valour of our Armed Forces, stating that their courage and devotion to Mother India is unparalleled. He stated that Indians can go about their lives peacefully because they know... - [Interview with H.E. Mr. Hector Cueva Jacome, Ambassador of Ecuador to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mr-hector-cueva-jacome-ambassador-of-ecuador-to-india/): “The investment climate in Ecuador is characterized by the ease to do business and a legal framework that provides stability.” How do you rate the present relations between India – Ecuador? India and Ecuador enjoy a friendly and healthy relationship in various fronts. For instance, over the past few years we have strengthen the commercial ties between our countries. In 2015, we set up the India-Ecuador Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), in 2019 the two countries concluded the joint studies required to initiate the negotiations for signing a partial scope trade agreement. With regards to education, in 2019-2020 the... - [Mir Gazanfar Ali Zaki received a Letter of Appreciation from the Consul General of India for his Outstanding Contribution for SIBN](https://envoyexcellency.com/mir-gazanfar-ali-zaki-received-a-letter-of-appreciation-from-the-consul-general-of-india-for-his-outstanding-contribution-for-sibn/):   Saudi Arabia: Mir Gazanfar Ali Zaki, General Secretary of Saudi Indian Business Network (SIBN), received a Letter of Appreciation from Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh, Consul General of India, Jeddah, K.S.A. & Vice-Patron of SIBN, under the patronage of Consulate General of India, Jeddah, for his Outstanding Contribution in conducting and organizing Trade Events, Seminars, Symposiums, workshops, B2B Meetings, Indian Food Festivals, Mango Festival, India @ 70 states Facilitation Events and mobilization of Saudi delegations toVibrant Gujarat, Momentum Jharkhand, Vibrant Goa, Kerala Gem & Jewellery Shows, Global Exhibition on Services Shows, Indus Food Exhibitions, India International Jewellery Shows and Halal... - [Nelson Mandela – A Great Leader and Philanthropist](https://envoyexcellency.com/nelson-mandela-a-great-leader-and-philanthropist/): Born on 18 July 1918 in the Transkei village close Umtata, a small farming village in South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is one of the tallest leaders to have walked on the surface of the earth. Nelson Mandela was the only child from his family to have attended school then. Mandela’s tireless efforts and fight led to eventually end the Apartheid rule in South Africa. His negotiations in the early 1990s with South African Pres. F.W. de Klerk helped end the country’s apartheid system of racial segregation and ushered in a peaceful transition to majority rule. Honouring his extraordinary role,... - [Extraordinary Virtual G20 Summit: President Putin lays out plan to fight COVID crisis](https://envoyexcellency.com/extraordinary-virtual-g20-summit-president-putin-lays-out-plan-to-fight-covid-crisis/): Planned by Saudi Arabia, the current chair of the G20 group, ‘Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit’ focusing on corona virus pandemic was conducted through video conference on March 26, 2020. All the invited world leaders of the group discussed the challenges posed by global pandemic Novel Corona virus, also called COVID-19. All the leaders also pledged to come up with a coordinated response. This was for the first time that the group of major 20 economies in the world convened virtually to discuss a global crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the COVID-19 pandemic will result in “greater shocks... - [Russia and India: Nuclear Powerful Partnership](https://envoyexcellency.com/russia-and-india-nuclear-powerful-partnership/): Once two engineers, representatives of Indian and Russian industries, stoodon the shore of the Indian Ocean in one of the most beautiful places on the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula. They looked and saw not only the lush greenery of tropical nature, powerful waves rolling on the beautiful sandy shore…They saw the potential of this place! It is here that one can build a source of electricity so needed in tropical latitudes. However, nature, as you know, is changeable, but the power supply must be constant … What source of energy to choose? And so, based on an assessment... - [The State Hermitage Museum](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-state-hermitage-museum/):                                                                          59° N, 30° E  The State Hermitage Museum is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The second-largest art museum in the world, it was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired an impressive collection of paintings from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky. The museum celebrates the anniversary of its founding each year on 7 December, Saint Catherine’s Day. It has been open to the public since 1852. It attracted 4,956,524 visitors... - [20th Year Strategic Partnership between Russia and India (2000 – 2020) & 73rd Year of Diplomatic Relationship (1947 – 2020)](https://envoyexcellency.com/20th-year-strategic-partnership-between-russia-and-india-2000-2020-73rd-year-of-diplomatic-relationship-1947-2020/): The Delhi-Moscow friendship has achieved another milestone as the two nations celebrate its maiden 20th Year of Strategic this year. The Indo-Russian friendship celebration event took place on March 7-8 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in Delhi, celebrating the unshakable bond between India and Russia that goes past merely strategic partnership. The Declaration Document of strategic partnership was signed between the two countries on October 5, 2000. Inaugurating the event Ambassador of Russia to India Nikolay Kudashev said, “The maiden two-day event aims at celebrating our friendship as the year 2020 is the 20th anniversary year... - [Investment opportunities in Russia](https://envoyexcellency.com/investment-opportunities-in-russia/): With over $450 billion in its reserve that can help Moscow withstand almost any global economic shock, Russia has an upper-middle income mixed and transition economy. It is also the fifth-largest individual economy in Europe, and sixth-largest in the world by purchasing power parity. In terms of nominal GDP, Russia stands at the eleventh position in the globe. Located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Covering an area of 17,125,200 square kilometres, Russia is the largest country in the world by area, spanning more than one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land area. This unique trend makes Russia an influential investment... - [75th Anniversary of Victory Day of Russia](https://envoyexcellency.com/75th-anniversary-of-victory-day-of-russia/): The deadliest, far-fetching, and costliest war in human history, the Second World War lasted from 1 September 1939 – 2 September. The war that accounted for an unprecedented loss of lives both civilians and battlefield deaths came to an end on May 7, 1945, a week after Adolf Hitler committed suicide along with his wife Eva Braun on 30 April 1945 in Führer bunker in Berlin. The defeated German army gave their acceptance to an unconditional surrender to the Allied forces in Reims, France. To commemorate the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union, an annual military parade of... - [Table Mountain National Park](https://envoyexcellency.com/table-mountain-national-park/):                                                                     33° S, 18° E Table Mountain National Park, previously known as the Cape Peninsula National Park, is a national park in Cape Town, South Africa, proclaimed on 29 May 1998, for the purpose of protecting the natural environment of the Table Mountain Chain, and in particular the rare fynbos vegetation. The park is managed by South African National Parks. The property is included as part of the UNESCO Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site. The park contains two well-known landmarks: Table Mountain,... - [South Africa Culture, Language & Cuisine](https://envoyexcellency.com/south-africa-culture-language-cuisine/): South Africans are very warm and accommodating, very much like the country’s climate. Even though there are 11 official languages in reality English is most citizens’ second or third language, so visitors are able to get along fine if they are proficient in that language. The word “Mzansi” is a Xhosa slang word, used to indicate South Africa. South Africa’s culture isn’t homogenous; rather it’s a collection of different cultures, with different ones being predominant in different regions. Among the Bantu/African cultures the largest two groups are the Zulu (their homeland being in Kwazulu-Natal) and Xhosa (originating from the Eastern... - [South Africa–A Powerhouse of Investment Opportunities](https://envoyexcellency.com/south-africa-a-powerhouse-of-investment-opportunities/): The economic powerhouse of Africa, the Republic of South Africa is one of the diverse and promising emerging markets globally. The country offers a unique opportunity for investment, owing to its strategical positioning, at the tip of the African continent. This opens the business models in the region to a market of about 1- billion people. Part of the BRICS group of countries with Brazil, Russia, India and China, its rapidly expanding middle class makes for an ideal recipe for the investors with bright ideas to position themselves at the world map. The country is also known for its wealth... - [InvestSA – Opening roads to foreign investments in South Africa](https://envoyexcellency.com/investsa-opening-roads-to-foreign-investments-in-south-africa/): InvestSA or invest in South Africa is a division of the South African Department of Trade and Industry that acts as a one-stop-shop for people willing to invest and become part of the success story of South Afric. InvestSA supports investors exploring opportunities in South Africa by helping with information, facilitation and aftercare. The drive facilitates practical assistance to streamline the process of setting up a business in the country. South Africa is one of the best-diversified economies in Africa making it the hotspot for investors, and startups and business houses across the globe. The country provided leading services destination,... - [A true partnership;a solid land in stormy seas](https://envoyexcellency.com/a-true-partnershipa-solid-land-in-stormy-seas/):   The world is undergoing a difficult time, with challenges and significant changes never encountered before. But even, or particularly during this tough time, Independence Day is a significant and festive event, which Israel is proud to celebrate at the same time as our real partners in India. India and Israel became independent states a year apart. Since then, they have maintained a strong friendship and productive partnership, which will continue. As young states of ancient peoples, which face multiple threats on their existence, India and Israel share many common challenges, which form the basis for the genuine alliance that... - [Investment Opportunities in Israel](https://envoyexcellency.com/investment-opportunities-in-israel/): Placed in the top slot for innovation, stability, governance and skilled labour, Israel is a go-to destination for anyone looking for investing in the country. The country, in a very small period, has become a leading economy, which with the concentration of innovative people and countless cutting edge technologies, makes it one of the most preferred nations for investment particularly the biggest start-ups of the world. Ranked 1st in the world for innovative capacity and 1st in the world for entrepreneurship, Israel’s creative, skilled, and ambitious workforce are one of the most obvious reasons leading executives to turn to Israel... - [Invest in Israel](https://envoyexcellency.com/invest-in-israel/): Addressed as one of the top-ranked destinations of the world, Israel is home to innovation and entrepreneurship. Israel’s creative, skilled, and ambitious workforce is one of the foremost reason besides the government policies that make Israel the start-up-capital of the world. Israel boasts one of the most highly educated, entrepreneurial, and multi-cultural workforces in the world. The richness of the tapestry of Israel’s different cultures results in a flexible work system, across sectors and locations. The reasons why Israel is your next best investment are endless. The country’s GDP growth over the years speaks in itself about the economic prowess... - [Etosha National Park](https://envoyexcellency.com/etosha-national-park/): 18° S, 15° E Etosha National Park is a national park in northwestern Namibia. It was proclaimed a game reserve in March 1907 in Ordinance 88 by the Governor of German South West Africa, Dr. Friedrich von Lindequist. It was designated as Wildschutzgebiet in 1958, and was elevated to the status of a national park in 1967 by an act of parliament of the Republic of South Africa. It spans an area of 22,270 km2 (8,600 sq mi) and gets its name from the large Etosha pan which is almost entirely within the park. The Etosha pan (4,760 km2 (1,840 sq mi)) covers 23% of the total area of the National Park. The park is home to hundreds of species... - [India – Namibia Bilateral Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-namibia-bilateral-relations/): Political India and Namibia enjoy warm and cordial relations. India was at the forefront of the liberation struggle of Namibia and was indeed among the first nations to raise the question of Namibian independence in the UN. The first SWAPO Embassy abroad was established in New Delhi in 1986 which was closed after the liberation of Namibia in 1990. All Namibian leaders warmly recalled this. Diplomatic relations with independent Namibia were established right from the moment of its freedom, with the Indian Observer Mission being upgraded to a full-fledged High Commission on March 21 1990. Namibia opened a full-fledged resident... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Czech Republic (June 02-06, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-czech-republic-june-02-06-2022/): New Delhi: The External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar (EAM) paid an official visit to Czech Republic on 04-05 June 2022. EAM visited Czech Republic at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs. India and Czech Republic have historically enjoyed warm and friendly relations which have been strengthened in the last several years through high level exchanges and enhanced cooperation across sectors. During the delegation level talks, the two leaders discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, defence & security, S&T, cultural and people to people ties. Both sides appreciated that bilateral trade... - [Official Visit of Vice President of India to Qatar (04-07 June 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-vice-president-of-india-to-qatar-04-07-june-2022/): New Delhi: As part of his three nations tour, Hon’ble Vice President of India (HPVI) Shri M Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Qatar from 04-07 June 2022. During the visit, Vice President held delegation-level talks with Qatar’s Deputy Amir, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Thani, and review bilateral cooperation. Vice President met several other Qatari dignitaries during this visit. He also addressed the business roundtable in Qatar. A Community Reception was held on the occasion of the Vice President’s visit, where he addressed the members of the diverse Indian community in Qatar. People-to-people contacts are at the heart of... - [State visit of Vice President of India to Senegal (1-3 June, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-vice-president-of-india-to-senegal-1-3-june-2022/): As part of his three nations tour, Hon’ble Vice President of India (HPVI) Shri M Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Senegal on June 1 in a first ever high- level bilateral State visit from India to Senegal from 1-3 June 2022. HVPI was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar and three Members of Parliament, Shri Sushil Kumar Modi (Rajya Sabha), Shri Vijay Pal Singh Tomar (Rajya Sabha) and Shri P. Ravindhranath (Lok Sabha). The visit signifies our commitment to engage closely with Africa. On his arrival, Vice President was... - [Visit of Vice President of India to Gabon (30 May – 1 June, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-to-gabon-30-may-1-june-2022/): New Delhi: As part of his three nations tour, Hon’ble Vice President of India (HPVI) Shri M Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Gabon on May 30 on his first ever high level bilateral official visit from 30 May – 1 June 2022. HVPI was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar and three Members of Parliament, Shri Sushil Kumar Modi (Rajya Sabha), Shri Vijay Pal Singh Tomar (Rajya Sabha) and Shri P. Ravindhranath (Lok Sabha). The visit signifies our commitment to engage closely with Africa. On his arrival, Vice President... - [Visit of the Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to Japan to attend Quad Leaders Summit (May 23-25, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-to-japan-to-attend-quad-leaders-summit-may-23-25-2022/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E Mr. Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan. PM Kishida also hosted a dinner for PM Modi. They had productive exchange of views on enhancing bilateral relations in various spheres as well as on some regional and global issues. The two leaders agreed to further enhance bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence manufacturing. They concurred that the next 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting may be held in Japan at the earliest. The two leaders appreciated the growing economic... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India to Lumbini, Nepal (May 16, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-to-lumbini-nepal-may-16-2022/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Lumbini, Nepal on May 16, 2022, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Nepal Rt Hon’ble Sher Bahadur Deuba. As Prime Minister, this was Mr.  Narendra Modi’s fifth visit to Nepal and first to Lumbini. Prime Minister was warmly welcomed on arrival by Prime Minister Deuba, his spouse Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, Minister for Home Affairs Mr. Bal Krishna Khand, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Narayan Khadka, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation Ms. Renu Kumari... - [State Visit of President of India to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines (May 15-21, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-president-of-india-to-jamaica-and-st-vincent-grenadines-may-15-21-2022/): New Delhi: Hon’ble President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, paid a State visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) from 15 – 21 May 2022. This was the first ever visit by an Indian Head of State to these countries. ​President visited Jamaica from 15 – 18 May 2022. During the visit, he holds delegation level talks with his counterpart, the Governor General of Jamaica, The Most Hon’ble Sir Patrick Allen. He was also met with the Prime Minister, The Most Hon’ble Andrew Holness, and other dignitaries. He addressed the Joint Sitting of the two Houses... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India to France, May 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-to-france-may-2022/): New Delhi: President of the French Republic H. E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron hosted Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on a brief working visit to Paris on 4 May 2022. India and France have been strategic partners since 1998. The strategic partnership is anchored on the solid bedrock of deep and consistent mutual trust, abiding faith in strategic autonomy, unwavering commitment to international law; and belief in a multipolar world shaped by reformed and effective multilateralism. Both are committed to the shared values of democracy, fundamental freedoms, rule of law and respect for human rights. In a post-pandemic word,... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India to Denmark, May 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-to-denmark-may-2022/): New Delhi: Her Excellency Ms. Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark, hosted His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during an official visit to Denmark on 3-4 May 2022. The Danish Prime Minister welcomed Prime Minister Modi to Denmark and expressed her gratitude for being able to return the very warm welcome and hospitality that she experienced during her official visit to India in October 2021. Green Strategic Partnership The Green Strategic Partnership, established during the Virtual Summit between the two Prime Ministers in September, 2020, has become a catalyst for enhanced cooperation between India... - [2nd India-Nordic Summit](https://envoyexcellency.com/2nd-india-nordic-summit/): New Delhi: On May 04, 2022, Copenhagen, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, the Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin, and the Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen held a Summit hosted by the Danish Prime Minister. During the Summit, the Prime Ministers pledged to continue to deepen cooperation between the Nordic countries and India and focused their discussions on key issues related to international peace and security, including the conflict in Ukraine, multilateral cooperation, green transition... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to Bangladesh and Bhutan (April 28-30, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-bangladesh-and-bhutan-april-28-30-2022/): Continuing the frequent high-level exchanges, in the spirit of close fraternal ties between the two countries, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar officially visited to Bangladesh. EAM called on Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina and conveyed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s invitation to her to visit India at her convenience later this year. EAM also exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest with the Hon’ble Prime Minister. EAM also met his counterpart, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. AK Abdul Momen and extended him an invitation to attend the next meeting of the Joint... - [Visit of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to India (April 21-22, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom-to-india-april-21-22-2022/): The Rt Hon’ble Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is on an official visit to India from 21-22 April 2022, on the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. This is his first visit to India as Prime Minister of UK. Prime Minister Johnson was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 22 April, 2022, where he was received by Prime Minister Modi. PM Johnson later visited Raj Ghat to lay a wreath and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Prime Minister Modi held bilateral consultations with the visiting Prime Minister at Hyderabad House... - [Visit of Prime Minister of Mauritius to India (April 17-24, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-mauritius-to-india-april-17-24-2022/): At the invitation of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, The Hon’ble Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius, accompanied by his spouse Mrs. Kobita Jugnauth and a high-level delegation, visited to India from 17 to 24 April 2022. The visiting dignitaries participated in the Ground-Breaking Ceremony of the WHO-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar on 19 April and the Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit in Gandhinagar on 20 April, along with the Prime Minster of India. Apart from official engagements in Gujarat and New Delhi, the Prime Minister of Mauritius also visited to Varanasi during... - [Fourth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/fourth-india-u-s-22-ministerial-dialogue-2022/): Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi and US President, H.E. Mr.  Joseph R. Biden held a virtual meeting. Defence Minister of India, Mr. Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, who are in Washington DC for the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, were also present at the White House during the interaction, along with their US counterparts, Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The two Leaders had an extensive exchange of views on several regional and global issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, global economic recovery, climate action, recent developments in... - [State Visit of the President of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands (April 4-7, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-the-president-of-india-to-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands-april-4-7-2022/): The visit to Turkmenistan was followed by a State Visit of President of India to the Kingdom of Netherlands from 4-7 April 2022 at the invitation of His Majesty King Willem – Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima. During the visit to the Netherlands, the President held discussions with His Royal Majesties and H.E. Mr. Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands. The visit was significant as during 2022, India and the Netherlands are celebrating 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations. In 2021, during the Virtual Summit held between the Prime Ministers of the two countries, a Strategic... - [State Visit of the President of India to the Republic of Turkmenistan (April 1-4, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-the-president-of-india-to-the-republic-of-turkmenistan-april-1-4-2022/): At the invitation of the President of Turkmenistan, Hon’ble President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind paid a State visit to Turkmenistan from 1-4 April 2022. That was the first-ever visit of the President of India to independent Turkmenistan. The visit also comes just after the inauguration of the new President of Turkmenistan. During the visit, the President met the new President of Turkmenistan H.E. Mr. Serdar Berdimuhamedov and discussed the various issues of bilateral and regional cooperation, including implementation of the outcomes of the India-Central Asia Summit held in January 2022. Some agreements / MoUs were signed during... - [Visit of the Prime Minister of Nepal to India (April 01-03, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-prime-minister-of-nepal-to-india-april-01-03-2022/): The Right Hon’ble Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal, accompanied by his spouse, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba is on an official visit to India from 1-3 April 2022, on the invitation of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. This is Prime Minister Deuba’s fifth visit to India in his capacity as the Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit after taking charge as the Prime Minister in July 2021. Dr. Narayan Khadka, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Pampha Bhusal, Minister of Energy, Water Resources, Mr. Bhirodh Khatiwada, Minister for Health & Population, Mr. Mahindra Ray... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation to India (31 March – 1 April 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-russian-federation-to-india-31-march-1-april-2022/): New Delhi: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation H.E Mr. Sergey Lavrov paid an official visit to India from 31 March -1 April 2022. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister for talks on 1 April 2022. Both Ministers assessed the overall state of cooperation. They considered the implications of recent developments on trade and economic relations. EAM underlined that as a developing economy, global volatility in different domains is of particular concern to India. It is important for both countries that their economic, technological and people to people contacts remain stable and predictable. The two... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation to India (31 March – 1 April 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-russian-federation-to-india-31-march-1-april-2022-2/): New Delhi: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation H.E Mr. Sergey Lavrov paid an official visit to India from 31 March -1 April 2022. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister for talks on 1 April 2022. Both Ministers assessed the overall state of cooperation. They considered the implications of recent developments on trade and economic relations. EAM underlined that as a developing economy, global volatility in different domains is of particular concern to India. It is important for both countries that their economic, technological and people to people contacts remain stable and predictable. The two... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of Mexico to India (March 30 - April 01, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-mexico-to-india-march-30-april-01-2022/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, the Foreign Minister of Mexico, H.E. Mr. Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón paid an official visit to India from 30 March-1 April 2022. This was the first visit of H.E. Mr. Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón to India in his capacity as Foreign Minister. He also visited Mumbai. The two Ministers undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and also discussed international issues of mutual interest. The visit of Foreign Minister of Mexico followed the EAM’s visit to Mexico City in September last year. This exchange of visits was consolidate and... - [Visit of Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-secretary-of-the-united-kingdom-to-india/): New Delhi: The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and Minister for Women and Equalities, United Kingdom paid an official visit to India on March 31, 2022. External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, held bilateral consultations with the visiting Minister and conducted the annual strategic review of the Roadmap 2030 agreed between the Prime Ministers during the India-UK Virtual Summit 2021. The two Ministers expressed satisfaction on the progress achieved so far and agreed to further intensify efforts to deliver results in priority areas of trade and investments, defence and security, migration... - [5th BIMSTEC Summit - 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/5th-bimstec-summit-2022/): New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 5th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted in virtual mode by Sri Lanka, the current chair of BIMSTEC. Prior to the 5th BIMSTEC Summit, preparatory meetings at the Senior Official and Foreign Minister levels were held in Colombo on 28-29 March in the hybrid mode. The Summit’s theme “Towards a Resilient Region, Prosperous Economies, Healthy People” captures the main current priorities of member states, and the efforts by BIMSTEC to develop cooperation activities that support member state’s programmes to deal with the economic... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency H.E. Mrs. Hayet Talbi Bilel, Ambassador of Tunisia to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mrs-hayet-talbi-bilel-ambassador-of-tunisia-to-india/): “India and Tunisia have enjoyed each other’s culture and have established amicable relations, marked by mutual respect and interest” Diplomatic relations between India and Tunisia were established in 1958. The relationship has strengthened over a time period of more than six decades. How do you see the contemporary relationship between the two nations? How far have the two countries come? Over a period of six decades, Tunisia and India have enjoyed amicable relations, marked by mutual respect and interest and diversified cooperation framed by multitude of political-economic agreements. We have a consensus on various regional and international issues. Recently, there... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman to New Delhi (March 23-24, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-oman-to-new-delhi-march-23-24-2022/): New Delhi: At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister of Oman H.E. Mr. Sayyid Badr Hamad Hamood Al Busaidi paid an official visit to India on 23-24 March 2022. This was the first visit of H.E. Mr. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi to India in his capacity as Foreign Minister. Both Ministers met on 23 March 2022 evening and undertake a comprehensive review of the progress made in the bilateral strategic partnership between the two countries. The Ministers also exchanged views on recent regional and international developments. India and Oman have continued close... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece to India (March 22-23, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-greece-to-india-march-22-23-2022/): New Delhi: At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, H.E. Mr. Nikos Dendias paid an official visit to India on 22-23 March 2022. This was his first visit to India. The Foreign Minister of Greece met EAM for delegation level talks on 23 March 2022. The Greek side congratulated India on 75 years of its Independence. EAM congratulated the Greek side on the 200 years of the start of their war for independence. India and Greece share close and friendly ties, which are based on shared values of democracy, freedom... - [2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/2nd-india-australia-virtual-summit-2022/): The Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, and the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, held the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit on 21 March 2022. Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). They welcomed the substantial progress in deepening political, economic, security, cyber, technology and defence cooperation. They underscored that the bilateral relationship has prospered on the strong foundations of trust, understanding, common interests and the shared values of democracy and the rule of law. They committed to holding Annual Summits to drive closer cooperation. Leaders looked forward to India’s 2023 G20... - [Visit of the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Kishida Fumio to India (19-20 March 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-prime-minister-of-japan-h-e-mr-kishida-fumio-to-india-19-20-march-2022/): New Delhi: At the invitation of Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr. Kishida Fumio visited to New Delhi from 19-20 March 2022 for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit. The Summit was the first meeting of the two leaders. The previous India-Japan Annual Summit took place in Tokyo in October 2018. India and Japan have multi-faceted cooperation within the ambit of their ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’. The Summit provided an opportunity for both sides to reviewed and strengthen the bilateral cooperation in diverse areas as well as exchange views on regional and... - [Visit of Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria to India, (19-21 March 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-federal-minister-for-european-and-international-affairs-of-austria-to-india-19-21-march-2022/): New Delhi: Visit of H.E. Mr. Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, Republic of Austria to India. At the invitation of the External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, Republic of Austria, H.E. Mr. Alexander Schallenberg, accompanied by a high level business delegation, visited India on an official visit from 19-21 March 2022. This is the first visit of FM Schallenberg to India in his current term. India and Austria have warm and cordial relations which are based on shared values of democracy, freedom and rule of law. Our bilateral... - [Second India- Indonesia Security Dialogue 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/second-india-indonesia-security-dialogue-2022/): The 2nd India-Indonesia Security Dialogue (the 2nd IISD) was held on March 17, 2022 in Jakarta, co- chaired by Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Mohammad Mahfud MD and National Security Adviser of the Republic of India, Ajit Doval, KC. The IISD is a forum that brings the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and the National Security Adviser of the Republic of India together to discuss and enhance cooperation between the two countries on political and security issues. At the 2nd IISD, Minister Mahfud and... - [The Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-russian-federation-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Denis Evgenyevich Alipov presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 16, 2022.   - [The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Indonesia presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-republic-of-indonesia-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Ms. Ina Hagniningtyas Krisnamurthi presenting her credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 16, 2022. - [The High Commissioner of Canada presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-of-canada-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The High Commissioner of Canada, H.E. Mr. Cameron Dean MacKay presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 16, 2022. - [The High Commissioner of the Republic of Malawi presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-of-the-republic-of-malawi-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The High Commissioner of the Republic of Malawi, H.E. Mr. Leonard Senza Mengezi presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 16, 2022. - [The Ambassador-designate of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-peoples-democratic-republic-of-algeria-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The Ambassador-designate of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, H.E. Mr. Abderrahmane Benguerrah presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 16, 2022. - [Virtual summit of Quad leaders- 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/virtual-summit-of-quad-leaders-2022/): Prime Minister participated today at a virtual summit of Quad leaders, along with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The meeting reviewed the progress on Quad initiatives since the September 2021 Quad Summit. The leaders agreed on accelerating cooperation, with an objective to achieve concrete outcomes by the summit in Japan later this year. Prime Minister underlined that the Quad must remain focused on its core objective of promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. He called for concrete and practical forms of cooperation within the Quad, in areas... - [Finance Minister of Sri Lanka, H.E. Basil Rajapaksa met with PM Modi](https://envoyexcellency.com/finance-minister-of-sri-lanka-h-e-basil-rajapaksa-met-with-pm-modi/): New Delhi: Finance Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon’ble Basil Rajapaksa, on an official visit to New Delhi, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Finance Minister Rajapaksa briefed the Prime Minister on initiatives being taken by both countries to increase bilateral economic cooperation, and conveyed his thanks for the support extended by India for the Sri Lankan economy. Prime Minister spoke about the central role that Sri Lanka occupies in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and its S.A.G.A.R (Security and Growth for all in the Region) doctrine. He reiterated that India would continue to stand with the friendly people of Sri... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to France (February 20-23, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-france-february-20-23-2022/): External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to France and held bilateral talks with his French counterpart, Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on February 20, 2022. Both Ministers appreciated the close cooperation between India and France during the Covid-19 pandemic and agreed to further deepen the Strategic Partnership, particularly in the areas of trade and investments, defence and security, health, education, research and innovation, energy and climate change. As part of this endeavour, both sides adopted the “India-France Roadmap on the Blue Economy and Ocean Governance”, which aims to enhance partnership in the field... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Germany (February 18-23, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-germany-february-18-23-2022/):   External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, visited to Germany from February 18-20, 2022. In Germany, he participated in the Munich Security Conference (MSC). He was also held bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers and senior delegates attending MSC. At MSC, he participated in a panel discussion on the Indo-Pacific and lead discussion at an Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) event, being hosted by CGI Munich and the Observer Research Foundation on the sidelines of MSC.   - [4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/4th-quad-foreign-ministers-meeting/): Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan and the Secretary of State of the United States following the 4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting   We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan and the Secretary of State of the United States met in Melbourne, Australia on 11 February 2022, for the fourth Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. In meeting, we reaffirm the Quad’s commitment to supporting Indo Pacific countries’ efforts to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific – a region which is inclusive and resilient, and in which states strive to protect the interests of their... - [The Ambassador of North Macedonia presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-of-north-macedonia-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The Ambassador of the Republic of North Macedonia, H.E. Mr. Slobodan Uzunov, presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 16, 2022. - [The Ambassador of Serbia presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-of-serbia-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, H.E. Mr. Sinisa Pavic, presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 16, 2022. - [The Ambassador of Djibouti presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-of-djibouti-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The Ambassador of of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Mr. Isse Abdillahi Assoweh, presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 16, 2022. - [The High Commissioner of Tanzania presenting her credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-of-tanzania-presenting-her-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): The High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Ms. Anisa K. Mbega presenting her credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 16, 2022. - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to the Philippines (February 13-15, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-the-philippines-february-13-15-2022/): External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited the Philippines from 13-15 February 2022. This was his first visit to the Philippines as External Affairs Minister(EAM). EAM held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, H.E. Teodoro L. Locsin Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. The two Ministers reviewed developments in bilateral relations since the meeting of the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation that they co-chaired in virtual format in November 2020. They also discussed the future trajectory of the wide-ranging engagement between the two countries. The two Ministers also had an in-depth exchange of views on regional and international... - [India-Italy Foreign Office Consultations (February 14, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-italy-foreign-office-consultations-february-14-2022/): The 8th session of the India-Italy Foreign Office Consultations was held on 14 February 2022 in Rome, Italy. The Indian delegation was led by Mrs. Reenat Sandhu, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs and the Italian delegation was led by Mr. Luca Sabbatucci, Director General for Global Affairs in Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The last FOC was held in 2019 in New Delhi. Both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations including cooperation in the political, trade & economic, defence, science & technology, energy, health, consular and cultural spheres. They expressed satisfaction at the renewed momentum in bilateral relations... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Australia (February 10-15, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-australia-february-10-15-2022/): Minister of External Affairs of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, paid official visit to Australia from 10-13 February 2022 at the invitation of his Australian counterpart Ms. Marise Payne. This was his first visit as External Affairs Minister to Australia. It was the first high level visit to Australia from India after the opening of its borders which were closed following the outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic. EAM participated in the 4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 11 February 2022 in Melbourne, along with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan and the United States. The Ministers reviewd ongoing Quad cooperation... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Relations of Sri Lanka to India (February 06-08, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-relations-of-sri-lanka-to-india-february-06-08-2022/): At the invitation of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Relations of Sri Lanka, H.E. Prof. G.L.Peiris, accompanied by a 2-member official delegation, visited India on an official visit from 06-08 February 2022. This is the first visit of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to India in his current term. EAM met the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka for delegation level talks 07 February 2022. Both Ministers discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and explored ways to further strengthen the close and friendly ties between India and Sri Lanka. EAM underscored the priority accorded to... - [In an Interview with H.E. Mr. Ung Sean, Ambassador of Cambodia to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-h-e-mr-ung-sean-ambassador-of-cambodia-to-india/): “Agriculture sector is at the core of Cambodian government’s development strategy.”  Cambodia and India have an ancient history of close and cordial relations. Can you comment on the contemporary relationship between the two nations? Cambodia and India relations can be dated back since the 1st Century. Like most of Southeast Asia nations, Cambodian ancient civilization was influenced by Indian civilization ranging from religions, temple architecture, arts, languages etc. which can be seen until today. In modern time, Cambodia and India established diplomatic relations in May 1952. In 1954, the late Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited Cambodia and later Cambodia’s... - [Visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Myanmar (December 22-23, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-indian-foreign-secretary-mr-harsh-vardhan-shringla-to-myanmar-december-22-23-2021/): New Delhi: Foreign Secretary is on a working visit to Myanmar from December 22 to 23, 2021. During his visit, he called on the Chairman, State Administrative Council and other senior representatives and held meetings with members of civil society and political parties, including the National League for Democracy. He is also scheduled to meet Myanmar-based Ambassadors, and representatives of the UN. During his meetings with all concerned, Foreign Secretary emphasized India’s interest in seeing Myanmar’s return to democracy at the earliest; release of detainees and prisoners; resolution of issues through dialogue; and complete cessation of all violence. He reaffirmed... - [Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan to India (December 18, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-tajikistan-to-india-december-18-2021/): New Delhi: At the invitation of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, H.E. Mr. Sirojiddin Muhriddin paid an official visit to New Delhi on 18-20 December 2021. During the visit, he met EAM on 18 December. The two Ministers discussed the bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest and undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation. Minister Sirojiddin met other dignitaries during his visit. There has been an active exchange of visits between both sides during the year. EAM has visited Tajikistan thrice this year- for a bilateral visit as... - [Interview with Dr. Devesh Kumar Singh, Hon’ble Chairman, Noida International University](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-dr-devesh-kumar-singh-honble-chairman-noida-international-university/): Established in 2010, the growth of Noida International University is enormous. How would you describe your decade-long journey? The decade-long journey of NIU is absolutely phenomenal, rewarding and motivating. Starting with just a few class rooms and labs to having a lush green campus with world class infrastructure providing students from across 30 different nations a world class education with 12 different schools offering more than 150 programs in various streams motivates me more towards achieving my goal of providing world-class education to the world through NIU. Today, NIU offers an array of UG/PG/Doctoral Programs in the areas of Medical,... - [State Visit of the President of India to Bangladesh (December 15-17, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-the-president-of-india-to-bangladesh-december-15-17-2021/): At the invitation of the Hon’ble President of Bangladesh H.E. Mr. Abdul Hamid, President of India, H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, paid a State Visit to Bangladesh from December 15 to 17, 2021, to attend the 50th Vijay Diwas celebrations in Bangladesh, as the Guest of Honour. This was the President’s maiden visit to Bangladesh and also his first visit overseas since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education and Shri Rajdeep Roy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) were part of the delegation accompanying the President. The visit is of historical significance given... - [Call on Prime Minister by Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries](https://envoyexcellency.com/call-on-prime-minister-by-foreign-ministers-of-central-asian-countries/): New Delhi: The Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 20 December 2021. The Foreign Ministers of the Central Asian countries are visiting New Delhi for participating in the 3rd meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue. The Central Asian Foreign Ministers conveyed the greetings of their Presidents to Prime Minister Modi, and emphasized the readiness of their leadership to further strengthen relations with India. They briefed the Prime Minister on the deliberations of the India-Central Asia Dialogue held under the chairmanship of External Affairs Minister of India on 18-19... - [Parliamentary Delegation from Vietnam calls on the President](https://envoyexcellency.com/parliamentary-delegation-from-vietnam-calls-on-the-president/): New Delhi: A Parliamentary Delegation from Vietnam led by H.E. Mr Vuong Dinh Hue, the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 19, 2021). Welcoming the delegation to India, the President said that India and Vietnam enjoy excellent relations at the leadership level in the contemporary time. Our people cherish the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and President Ho Chi Minh. Today, our bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covers wide range of areas – from political engagement to trade and investment ties, energy... - [8th Indian Ocean Dialogue 2021](https://envoyexcellency.com/8th-indian-ocean-dialogue-2021/): New Delhi: India hosted the 8th Edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue under the theme ‘Post Pandemic Indian Ocean: Leveraging Digital Technologies for Health, Education, Development and Trade in IORA Member States’ virtually on 15 December 2021 with the assistance of the Indian Council for World Affairs and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat. Senior level experts from various Ministries/Agencies of the Government, think tanks, national lead organizations of IORA Member States and Dialogue Partners working on related subjects inter alia participated in the Dialogue. The aim of the 8th IOD was to understand how IORA Member States embraced... - [Second Trilateral Working Group Meeting between India, Iran and Uzbekistan on joint use of Chabahar Port](https://envoyexcellency.com/second-trilateral-working-group-meeting-between-india-iran-and-uzbekistan-on-joint-use-of-chabahar-port/): New Delhi: The second Trilateral Working Group Meeting between India, Iran and Uzbekistan on the joint use of Chabahar Port was held virtually on December 14, 2021. The Meeting was jointly chaired by Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India; Dr. Ali Akbar Safaei, Secretary, Deputy Minister and Managing Director, Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran; and Mr. Abdossamad Mumenof, Secretary, Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the meeting, the Indian side made a presentation on the operations of the Chabahar Port and informed that the Indian... - [8th India - Slovenia Foreign Office Consultations](https://envoyexcellency.com/8th-india-slovenia-foreign-office-consultations/): New Delhi: The 8th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Slovenia took place on 10 December 2021 in virtual format. The consultations were led on the Indian side by Smt. Reenat Sandhu, Secretary (West), and on the Slovenian side by Dr. Stanislav Raščan, State Secretary (Deputy Minister), Ministry of Foreign Affairs. India and Slovenia share warm and cordial relations which are based on shared values of democracy, freedom, rule of law and respect for human rights. The Foreign Office Consultations were held in the back drop of Slovenia celebrating 30 years of independence this year and Slovenia’s Presidency of the... - [Third India-Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue 2021](https://envoyexcellency.com/third-india-republic-of-korea-strategic-dialogue-2021/): New Delhi: At the invitation of Deputy National Security Adviser Shri Pankaj Saran, the Second Deputy Director of National Security, Mr. Kim Hyoung-zhin visited New Delhi for the Third India-Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue between the National Security Council Secretariats of India and the ROK on December 3, 2021. Within the framework of the close and strategic partnership between India and ROK, the two sides held in-depth discussions to further enhance the Special Strategic Partnership. Both sides agreed to further strengthen and deepen mutually beneficial strategic cooperation in areas of bilateral, regional and global interest. lndigenisation, joint development and joint... - [Visit of President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin to India (December 6, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-president-of-the-russian-federation-h-e-mr-vladimir-putin-to-india-december-6-2021/): New Delhi: President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, paid a working visit to New Delhi on 06 December 2021 for the 21st India – Russia Annual summit with Prime Minister of India H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi. President Putin was accompanied by a high level delegation. Bilateral talks between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin were held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the sustained progress in the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between both countries despite the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic. They welcomed the holding of the first meeting... - [India-Bangladesh Maitri Diwas](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-bangladesh-maitri-diwas/): New Delhi: During the visit of PM Shri Narendra Modi to Bangladesh in March 2021 to attend the national day of Bangladesh, it was decided to commemorate 06 December as Maitri Diwas (Friendship Day). Ten days before the liberation of Bangladesh, India had recognised Bangladesh on 06 December 1971. India was one of the first countries to establish bilateral diplomatic ties with Bangladesh. The Maitri Diwas is being commemorated in 18 countries around the world apart from in Dhaka and Delhi. These countries are Belgium, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Russia, Qatar, Singapore, UK, Australia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa,... - [Third India-Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue](https://envoyexcellency.com/third-india-republic-of-korea-strategic-dialogue/): New Delhi: At the invitation of Deputy National Security Adviser Shri Pankaj Saran, the Second Deputy Director of National Security, Mr. Kim Hyoung-zhin visited New Delhi for the Third India-Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue between the National Security Council Secretariats of India and the ROK on December 3, 2021. Within the framework of the close and strategic partnership between India and ROK, the two sides held in-depth discussions to further enhance the Special Strategic Partnership. Both sides agreed to further strengthen and deepen mutually beneficial strategic cooperation in areas of bilateral, regional and global interest. lndigenisation, joint development and joint... - [Parliamentary Delegation from Mongolia calls on the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/parliamentary-delegation-from-mongolia-calls-on-the-president-of-india/): New Delhi: A Parliamentary Delegation from Mongolia led by H.E. Mr Gombojav Zandanshatar, Chairman of the State Great Hural of Mongolia, called on President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 1, 2021). Welcoming the delegation to India, the President said that India and Mongolia share civilisational, historical, spiritual and cultural ties. The common values and ideals of democracy and freedom strengthen our bonds. As Mongolia’s ‘third neighbour’ and ‘spiritual neighbour’, India looks forward to continued cooperation to further deepen its strategic partnership with Mongolia. He expressed confidence that this visit would add to the vibrancy... - [Interview with Mr. D.S. Rana, Chairman & Managing Director, Engineering Projects (India) Limited, (A Govt. of India Enterprise)](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-mr-d-s-rana-chairman-managing-director-engineering-projects-india-limited-a-govt-of-india-enterprise/): Please tell us about Engineering Projects (India) Ltd. How is it contributing to the development of the nation? EPI is a Government of India company under the aegis of Ministry of Heavy Industries. EPI was incorporated in 1970 as a construction company to render services in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) and turnkey construction to accelerate the pace of industrial infrastructure and construction activities going on across India. Since then, EPI has performed its assigned roles as the country’s leading Prime Contracting Company and has left its imprint not only in India but in overseas market as well. EPI has executed... - [Interview with Mrs. Anandi Ramalingam, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Limited](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-mrs-anandi-ramalingam-chairman-managing-director-bharat-electronics-limited/): BEL: Expanding its Global Footprints Please tell us about BEL’s export business. What are the major products and who are the customers? BEL achieved an export sale of 51.93 Million USD during the Financial Year 2021-22. Some of the countries where BEL’s products were exported were USA, France, Israel, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, China, Republic of Armenia, Maldives, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Bhutan and few specific SEZs. The major products/ systems exported during the year included Coastal Surveillance System, Data Link II, EOS CoMPASS, IFF-I Mk-XI, Radar Finger Printing System, Communication equipment, TR Modules, Vacuum Interrupters, mechanical parts, cable looms, radar... - [India offers support for Africa to fight the Omicron variant](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-offers-support-for-africa-to-fight-the-omicron-variant/): New Delhi: We have noted the emergence of a new variant of Covid-19, Omicron. We express our solidarity with the countries, particularly in Africa, who have so far been affected by the Omicron variant. The Government of India stands ready to support the countries affected in Africa in dealing with the Omicron variant, including by supplies of Made-in-India vaccines. Supplies can be undertaken through COVAX or bilaterally. In this regard, the Government has cleared all orders placed so far by COVAX for supplies of COVISHIELD vaccines including to African countries like Malawi, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Guinea and Lesotho. We have... - [20th Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government](https://envoyexcellency.com/20th-meeting-of-sco-council-of-heads-of-government/): New Delhi: The 20th Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) was holds on 25 November 2021 in Nur-Sultan in virtual format under the Chairmanship of Kazakhstan. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar was represented India in the meeting. The SCO CHG meeting was hold annually and focuses on the trade and economic agenda of the Organization and to approve its annual budget. The Meeting was attended by the HoGs of the SCO Member States, Observer States, Secretary General of the SCO, Executive Director of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), Turkmenistan and other invited guests. India is... - [6th Round of India-Argentina Foreign Office Consultations](https://envoyexcellency.com/6th-round-of-india-argentina-foreign-office-consultations/): New Delhi: The 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Argentina were held on 24 November 2021 at New Delhi. Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) led the Indian delegation while Argentine delegation was led by Mr. Pablo Tettamanti, Deputy Foreign Minister. Reviewing the multi-faceted relations between India and Argentina, which were elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2019, both sides reaffirmed their resolve to broaden ongoing bilateral cooperation across a host of areas of mutual interest including Defence, Space, Nuclear Energy, Minerals, Energy (conventional and renewable), Oil & Gas (conventional as well as shale), Health and Pharma, Agriculture,... - [Prime Minister Modi Met with the United States Congressional Delegation in New Delhi on November 13, 2021](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-modi-met-with-the-united-states-congressional-delegation-in-new-delhi-on-november-13-2021/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi met with US Congressional delegation led by Senator John Cornyn which included Senator Michael Crapo, Senator Thomas Tuberville, Senator Michael Lee, Congressman Tony Gonzales and Congressman John Kevin Elizey Sr. Senator John Cornyn is the co-founder and co-Chair of the Senate caucus on India and Indian Americans. The Congressional delegation noted the excellent management of COVID situation in India in-spite of the challenges of large and diverse population. Prime Minister noted that people’s participation based on democratic ethos of the country played a key role in managing the worst pandemic... - [The Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan (November 10, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-delhi-regional-security-dialogue-on-afghanistan-november-10-2021/): New Delhi: India hosted the “Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan” on 10 November 2021. The Dialogue was held at the level of National Security Advisers / Secretaries of Security Councils and chaired by National Security Adviser, Shri Ajit Doval, K.C. The first two editions of the Dialogue were hosted by the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2018 and 2019. The Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan witness an expanded participation of Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, who were represented by their respective National Security Advisers / Secretaries of the Security Councils. The high level Dialogue... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs of India to Gambia and Senegal (1-5 November 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-of-india-to-gambia-and-senegal-1-5-november-2021/): New Delhi: Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Mr. V. Muraleedharan paid an official visit to the Republic of The Gambia and to the Republic of Senegal from 1-5 November 2021. This was his first visit to both the countries. During his visit to The Gambia from 1-2 November 2021, MoS had a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians abroad Dr. Mamadou Tangara apart from called on the President of the Republic of The Gambia H.E. Mr. Adama Barrow. Some agreements / MoUs were signed during the visit. MoS were also... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India to Italy and the UK (October 29- November 2, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-to-italy-and-the-uk-october-29-november-2-2021/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi visited to Rome, Italy and Glasgow, United Kingdom from 29 October 2021 to 2 November 2021 to attend the 16th G-20 Summit and the World Leaders’ Summit of COP-26 respectively. Prime Minister Modi participated in the 16th G-20 Summit in Rome from 30-31 October 2021 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Italy, H.E. Mr. Mario Draghi. The Summit was attended by Heads of State / Government of G-20 Member Countries, the European Union, and other invited countries and International Organizations. This was the 8th G-20 Summit that Prime... - [18th India-ASEAN Summit 2021](https://envoyexcellency.com/18th-india-asean-summit-2021/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi participated in the 18th India-ASEAN Summit at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, the current Chair of ASEAN. The Summit was held virtually and saw participation from the Leaders of ASEAN Member States. Highlighting the milestone of 30th anniversary of India-ASEAN Partnership, the leaders announced the Year 2022 as India-ASEAN Friendship Year. Prime Minister underlined the centrality of ASEAN in India’s Act East Policy and in India’s Vision for the wider Indo-Pacific Vision. Building upon the synergies between the ASEAN Outlook for the Indo-Pacific (AOIP)... - [](https://envoyexcellency.com/3580-2/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi participated in the 16th East Asia Summit on October 27, 2021 via videoconference. The 16th East Asia Summit was hosted by Brunei as EAS and ASEAN Chair. It saw the participation of leaders from ASEAN countries and other EAS Participating Countries including Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, USA and India. India has been an active participant of EAS. This was Prime Minister’s 7th East Asia Summit. In his remarks at the Summit, Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance of EAS as the premier leaders-led forum in Indo-Pacific, bringing together nations... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan and Armenia (October 10-13, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-kyrgyz-republic-kazakhstan-and-armenia-october-10-13-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan and Armenia from 10-13 October 2021. EAM visited Kyrgyz Republic on 10-11 October. This was his first visit to the country as External Affairs Minister. He held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan apart from called on the President of Kyrgyz Republic. Some agreements / MoUs were signed during the visit. From 11-12 October, EAM visited Kazakhstan to attend the 6th Ministerial meeting of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Nur-Sultan. Kazakhstan... - [Visit of the Prime Minister of Denmark to India (October 9-11, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-prime-minister-of-denmark-to-india-october-9-11-2021/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of Denmark H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen paid a State Visit to India from 9-11 October 2021. This was the first visit by a Head of Government to India following the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Frederiksen was accompanied by a high level official and business delegation. In her bilateral exchanges, PM Frederiksen held talks with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. She also called on Hon’ble President of India. EAM called on PM Frederiksen. Bilateral talks between the two Prime Ministers were held in a warm and friendly atmosphere demonstrating the close partnership between the two countries. Both sides... - [Visit of Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia to India (October 1-3, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-colombia-to-india-october-1-3-2021/): New Delhi: Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, H.E. Ms. Marta Lucia Ramirez visited India from 1-3 October 2021. She was accompanied by Minister of Health and Social Protection Dr. Luiz Fernando Ruiz, government officials, representatives of private companies and educational institutions. On 1st October 2021, Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. Venkaiah Naidu met Ms. Ramirez and exchanged views on bilateral cooperation in many areas. VP Ramirez also extended an invitation to Vice President of India to visit Colombia. On 2nd October 2021, Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar held a comprehensive bilateral dialogue with... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Kuwait](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-sibi-george-ambassador-of-india-to-kuwait/): Kuwait and India have developed a strong friendship over the last few decades. Can you comment on the contemporary relationship between the two nations? Our relationship is a historically close and strong one. It is rooted in people-to-people ties and vibrant civilizational linkages. Over the years, this relationship matured into a stable and strong friendship. We have strong trade linkages with bilateral trade in excess of USD 10 billion annually and Kuwait is home to close to a million of Indian nationals. I see both sides keen to further enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields. Given the enthusiasm on both... - [In an Interview with Envoy Excellency H.E. Mr. Ajay Bisaria, High Commissioner of India to Canada](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-an-interview-with-envoy-excellency-h-e-mr-ajay-bisaria-high-commissioner-of-india-to-canada/): Canada and India have developed a strong friendship over the last few decades. Can you comment on the contemporary relationship between the two nations? As large democracies and major G-20 countries, India and Canada have much to collaborate on, particularly as the world grapples with a devastating pandemic. The way India and Canada supported each others’ fight against Covid-19 has demonstrated to us that as democracies, we need to work together to build more resilient systems and networks. The battle against the pandemic will eventually be won by science and technology and this realization re-inforces the need for greater collaboration... - [Interview with Mr. Minoo Dastur, Director, President & CEO, Nihilent](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-mr-minoo-dastur-director-president-ceo-nihilent/): The businesses that are feeling dislocated are the ones that are unable to give up their conventional mindset and are rooted in past glory and fall through the cracks, rather than intelligently making up to the altered market realities. Minoo Dastur, Director, President & CEO, Nihilent Limited, emphasizes the need for a strategic and structured approach to change and how Nihilent in the last 20 plus years has crafted compelling digital value propositions to organizations spread across the globe. Excerpts. Digital from a ‘nice to have’ has become a ‘must have’ for enterprises across industries. From a Nihilent perspective, what... - [Mahatma Gandhi- Father of the Nation](https://envoyexcellency.com/mahatma-gandhi-father-of-the-nation/): Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethician. He was born on October 2, 1869, in the town of Porbandar, Gujarat in a Hindu family. He led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding the rights of women, building up religious harmony, ending untouchability, and achieved swaraj, or self-rule. EARLY LIFE The family’s religious background was very liberal. Gandhi was deeply influenced by the Bhagavat Geeta. In May 1883, Gandhi, aged 13 was married to Kasturba Gandhi who was 14. His father had passed away in 1885 when Gandhi was only 16. In November 1887, he graduated... - [Quad Leaders’ Summit – 2021](https://envoyexcellency.com/quad-leaders-summit-2021/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi participated in the first in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit in Washington D.C., USA on 24 September 2021, along with Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Mr. Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Yoshihide Suga, and President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Joseph Biden. The Leaders had a very useful exchange of views which reinforced the shared interests, values and underlying principles in which the Quad framework was anchored. The Leaders shared their respective perspectives on Afghanistan and the regional situation in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific. On... - [Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi addressed the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), September 25, 2021](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-addressed-the-76th-session-of-the-un-general-assembly-unga-september-25-2021/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi addressed the High Level segment of the ongoing 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on 25 September 2021. This was Prime Minister’s fourth address at the High Level Week of the UNGA. Prior to the start of his address to the UNGA, Prime Minister was greeted by H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the General Assembly. The theme for 76th UNGA debate is “Building resilience through hope to recover from Covid-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of... - [Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi met with the Vice President of USA, H.E. Kamala Harris during his visit to the USA, on September 23, 2021](https://envoyexcellency.com/prime-minister-of-india-h-e-mr-narendra-modi-met-with-the-vice-president-of-usa-h-e-kamala-harris-during-his-visit-to-the-usa-on-september-23-2021/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi met Her Excellency Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, in Washington DC on 23 September 2021, during his visit to the USA. They expressed happiness at their first in-person meeting. They warmly recalled their telephone conversation earlier in June 2021. They exchanged views on recent global developments, including in Afghanistan and reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. The two leaders discussed the COVID-19 situation in their respective countries, including ongoing efforts to contain the pandemic through expedited vaccination efforts, and ensuring... - [13th BRICS Summit Virtually (September 09, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/13th-brics-summit-virtually-september-09-2021/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi chaired the 13th BRICS Summit virtually on 09th September 2021. The theme of the Summit, chosen by India, was, BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus. The Summit saw the participation of all other BRICS Leaders – President of Brazil, H.E. Mr. Jair Bolsonaro, President of Russia, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of China, H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, and President of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa. Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation for the cooperation received from BRICS partners during India’s Chairship this year, which allowed the achievement... - [Meeting of 7th IBSA Academic Forum](https://envoyexcellency.com/meeting-of-7th-ibsa-academic-forum/): New Delhi: The Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr. Raj kumar Ranjan Singh inaugurated the 7th IBSA Academic Forum which is being held virtually on 11-12 August 2021. MOS in his remarks said that India, Brazil and South Africa, united in their practise of democratic ideals and longstanding battle against uprooting colonial legacies, have high stakes in expediting reforms of multilateral bodies including the UN, the IMF, the World Bank, the WTO and the WHO. He highlighted that alliances in the Global South can help implement the development agenda with values of equality, non-conditionality, and non-interference at its core,... - [Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women of Australia to India (September 10-12, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-for-foreign-affairs-and-minister-for-women-of-australia-to-india-september-10-12-2021/): New Delhi: India’s Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh, and Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, welcomed Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, and Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, to New Delhi for the first India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. Both sides welcomed the elevation of the India-Australia relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) during the Leaders’ Virtual Summit held in June 2020 and noted with satisfaction the progress made in deepening bilateral cooperation in political, economic, security and defence related matters. The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to fully... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Slovenia, Croatia and Denmark (September 02-05, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-slovenia-croatia-and-denmark-september-02-05-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar was paid an official visit to Slovenia, Croatia and Denmark from 2-5 September 2021. EAM was in Slovenia from 2-3 September 2021. Slovenia currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and has invited EAM to attend an informal meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of EU Member States on 3 September 2021. EAM was also hold a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Slovenia H.E. Dr Anze Logar, apart from calling on the Slovenian leadership. EAM was attended the Bled Strategic Forum (BSF)... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to New York to chair India's Presidency Initiatives in the UN Security Council (16-19 August 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-new-york-to-chair-indias-presidency-initiatives-in-the-un-security-council-16-19-august-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to New York during India’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and presiding over two high-level signature events on August 18 and 19. The first event on August 18, 2021 was Open Debate on ‘Protecting the Protectors: Technology and Peacekeeping’ while the second event on August 19, 2021 was the high-level Briefing on ‘Threats to International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts’. Both these topics are priorities for India during its UNSC innings. The Open Debate on Peacekeeping focused on the theme of ‘Protecting the... - [The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 75th Independence Day](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-prime-minister-shri-narendra-modi-addressed-the-nation-from-the-ramparts-of-the-red-fort-on-the-75th-independence-day/): Following are the highlights from his speech on 15th August, 2021 New Delhi: On the pious festival of the Amrit Mahotsav of freedom, the country is bowing to all its freedom fighters and brave heroes who continue to sacrifice themselves day and night in the defense of the nation. The country is remembering every personality, including the revered Bapu, who made freedom a mass movement, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, who sacrificed everything for the freedom, or great revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, Chandrasekhar Azad, Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan; Rani of Jhansi Lakshmibai, Queen Chennamma of Kittur or Rani Gaidinliu or the... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Iran (August 5-6, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-iran-august-5-6-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to Iran to attend the swearing in ceremony of the President-elect H.E. Ayatollah Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi At the invitation of the Government of Iran, External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar visited to Iran on August 5-6, 2021 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect H.E. Ayatollah Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi on August 5, 2021. During his visit, EAM called-on the President, and on the sidelines, he was also met other leaders. - [Visit of Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America to India (July 27-28, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-antony-j-blinken-secretary-of-state-of-the-united-states-of-america-to-india-july-27-28-2021/): New Delhi: U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, visited India on 27 and 28 July 2021. That was the Secretary Blinken’s first visit to India after assuming charge as U.S. Secretary of State. On 28 July, he meets the External Affairs Minister and the National Security Advisor. Secretary Blinken’s visit is an opportunity to continue the high-level bilateral dialogue and bolster the India-US global strategic partnership. Both sides reviewed the robust and multifaceted India-US bilateral relations, and potential for consolidating them further. Discussions was focused on regional and global issues of mutual interest – including recovery from the COVID-19... - [Visit of President-Elect of the 76th General Assembly of the United Nations and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives to India (July 22-24, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-president-elect-of-the-76th-general-assembly-of-the-united-nations-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-maldives-to-india-july-22-24-2021/): New Delhi: At the invitation of H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President-Elect of the 76th General Assembly of the United Nations and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives visited New Delhi from 22-24 July 2021. During the visit, PGA-Elect paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and holds talks with the External Affairs Minister on key international, multilateral, regional and bilateral issues of mutual interest. EAM also hosted an official dinner in honour of the visited dignitary. PGA-Elect also shared his vision for UNGA Presidency through a virtual public addressed titled... - [External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar meets with State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi on the sidelines of SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-meets-with-state-councilor-and-foreign-minister-of-china-h-e-mr-wang-yi-on-the-sidelines-of-sco-foreign-ministers-meeting/): New Delhi: The External Affairs Minister (EAM) met State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China H.E. Mr. Wang Yi on 14th July 2021 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on the sidelines of the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The two Ministers had a detailed exchange of views on the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh and also on other issues related to the overall India-China relations. Recalling their last meeting in Moscow, in September 2020, the External Affairs Minister emphasized the need to follow through on the agreement reached then and complete the disengagement, resolving the remaining... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Dushanbe for SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (July 13-14, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-dushanbe-for-sco-council-of-foreign-ministers-meeting-july-13-14-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Tajikistan on 13-14 July at the invitation of Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Sirojiddin Muhriddin to take part in the meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers. The meeting discussed the achievements of the organization as it celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its formation in this year. It also assess the preparation for the upcoming SCO Council of Heads of States on 16-17 September 2021 in Dushanbe and exchange views on current international and regional issues. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also participated in the SCO Contact... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Georgia (July 09-10, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-georgia-july-09-10-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Georgia on 9-10 July, 2021 at the invitation of the Vice Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Georgia H.E. Mr. David Zalkaliani. That was the first visit of an Indian External Affairs Minister to independent Georgia. During the visit, the External Affairs Minister had bilateral meeting with his counterpart covering various aspects of bilateral relations as well as exchange views on issues of regional and global interest. He was also expected to call on other dignitaries during the visit. External Affairs Minister handed over... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar to Russia (July 7-9, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-h-e-dr-s-jaishankar-to-russia-july-7-9-2021/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Russian Federation from July 7-9, 2021 During the visit, External Affairs Minister met his counterpart, H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation. Discussions are expected to cover the entire range of bilateral issues, including cooperation in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic as well as exchange of views on various regional and international issues. External Affairs Minister of India also met Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Yuri Borisov, his counterpart for the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission... - [47th G7 Summit (June 12-13, 2021)](https://envoyexcellency.com/47th-g7-summit-june-12-13-2021/): New Delhi: At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit on 12 and 13 June in virtual format. UK currently holds the Presidency of the G7 and has invited India, along with Australia, Republic of Korea and South Africa, as Guest Countries for the G7 Summit. The meeting was held in hybrid mode. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the first Outreach Session of the G7 Summit. The session, titled ‘Building Back Stronger – Health’, focused on global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and... - [Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/meeting-of-brics-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-international-relations/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, chaired the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations through video conferencing on 1 June, 2021. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Ambassador Carlos Alberto Franco França, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Amb. Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yi, and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, led their respective delegations. The Ministers exchanged views on... - [Interview by H.E. Mr. Nikolay R.Kudashev, Russian Ambassador to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-by-h-e-mr-nikolay-r-kudashev-russian-ambassador-to-india/): Russia and India have a long history of close and cordial relations. Can you comment on the contemporary relationship between the two nations? First of all, it gives me immense pleasure to share with you some ideas regarding historically long friendship between Russia and India on this special occasion – National Day of Russia, which we celebrate on 12 June. And it makes me very proud to work here as Ambassador, since our past, present and future achievements, which we are working for very hard, provide a feeling of deep professional and personal satisfaction. The contemporary Russian-Indian relationship has got... - [Interview with Mr. Savji Dholakia, Founder and Chairman, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-savji-dholakia-hari-krishna-exports/): The world is aware of the HK Group being the leading diamond and diamond jewelry house. Therefore a major part of environmental responsibility falls on your shoulders. How does your company deal with this? Well, I believe working towards environmental benefits is not just a duty or responsibility but devotion. HK Group does not see any environmental/social welfare activities as a separate thing in business. It is a large part of HK’s functioning as an everyday routine. As a part of which HK has developed over 59 Sarovars (lakes) under our Mission 100 Sarovar. It aims at conserving water and... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan to Kingdom of Bahrain (May 04-05, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-shri-v-muraleedharan-to-kingdom-of-bahrain-may-04-05-2023/): Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan paid an official visit to Kingdom of Bahrain on 04-05 May 2023. During the visit he held discussions with Bahrain’s Minister of Finance H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Labour H.E. Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan and Minister of Social Development H.E. Mr. Osama Bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor. MoS also met Undersecretary for Political Affairs of Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. He interacted with H.E. Mr. Abdulnabi Salman, Dy Speaker, Council of Representatives (Lower House)... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan to Saudi Arabia (May 01-03, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-shri-v-muraleedharan-to-saudi-arabia-may-01-03-2023/): Shri V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 01-03 May 2023. During the visit MoS met with Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji, senior Saudi officials and members of the business community. He also held interactions with a wide cross-section of Indian community in Riyadh and Dammam. During his meeting with Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji, MoS conveyed appreciation of Government of India to the leadership and Government of Saudi Arabia for facilitating Operation Kaveri through... - [Sahil Test](https://envoyexcellency.com/sahil-test/): External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Guyana (April 21-23), Panama (April 24-25), Colombia (April 25-27) and Dominican Republic (April 27-29). This was his first visit to these countries as EAM. Guyana In Guyana, EAM was called on the leadership and interacting with several Ministers. He was co-chairing the Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart, H.E. Mr. Hugh Hilton Todd that entailed discussions on the whole gamut of issues between the two countries. EAM’s visit to Guyana was an opportunity for a meeting of Foreign Ministers in the India-COFCOR (Council on Foreign... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and Dominican Republic (April 21-29, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-guyana-panama-colombia-and-dominican-republic-april-21-29-2023/): External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Guyana (April 21-23), Panama (April 24-25), Colombia (April 25-27) and Dominican Republic (April 27-29). This was his first visit to these countries as EAM. Guyana In Guyana, EAM was called on the leadership and interacting with several Ministers. He was co-chairing the Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart, H.E. Mr. Hugh Hilton Todd that entailed discussions on the whole gamut of issues between the two countries. EAM’s visit to Guyana was an opportunity for a meeting of Foreign Ministers in the India-COFCOR (Council on Foreign... - [Visit of H.E. Mr. Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia to India (April 17-18, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-h-e-mr-denis-manturov-deputy-prime-minister-of-russia-to-india-april-17-18-2023/): Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Minister of Trade and Industry, H.E. Mr. Denis Manturov, the Co-chair of the India-Russia Inter-governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), visited New Delhi from 17- 18 April 2023. He was accompanied by senior representatives from several Russian Ministries. During the visit, EAM and Mr. Manturov Co-Chaired the 24th session of the Inter-governmental Commission which is a mechanism for monitoring bilateral progress of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The Sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral trade and economic relationship, and agreed to work together... - [https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/36492/100th_G20_Meeting_During_Indias_G20_Presidency"100th G20 Meeting During India’s G20 Presidency](https://envoyexcellency.com/100th-g20-meeting-during-indias-g20-presidency/): New Delhi: India celebrates a key milestone in its G20 Presidency on April 17, 2023, with the hosting of its 100th G20 meeting, the Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in Varanasi. The 2nd Health Working Group in Goa, the 2nd Digital Economy Working Group in Hyderabad and the Space Economy Leaders’ Precursor Meeting in Shillong are also being held today. Following the handover of the G20 Presidency to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the G20 Bali Summit on 16 November 2022, India’s year-long G20 Presidency commenced on 1 December 2022, and would continue until 30 November 2023. Earlier... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Mozambique (April 13-15, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-mozambique-april-13-15-2023/): External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, paid an official visit to the Republic of Uganda and the Republic of Mozambique from 10-15 April 2023. He also made a brief stopover in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 13 April 2023. EAM visited Mozambique from 13-15 April 2023. This was the first visit by an External Affairs Minister of India to Mozambique since 2010. During the visit he called on President H.E. Mr. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, Co-chaired the 5th Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart the Mozambican Foreign Minister H.E. Ms. Veronica Macamo Dlhovo, met the Minister of Transport and Communications and the... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Uganda (April 10-12, 2023) ](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-uganda-april-10-12-2023/): External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, paid an official visit to the Republic of Uganda and the Republic of Mozambique from 10-15 April 2023. He also made a brief stopover in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 13 April 2023. Uganda: EAM visited Uganda from 10-12 April 2023. In Kampala, EAM called on President H.E. Mr. Yoweri Museveni, and had comprehensive discussions with his counterpart, the Foreign Minister of Uganda, H.E. General Jeje Odongo covering a wide range of issues. EAM along with the Minister of Water and Environment of Uganda formally launched the EXIM Bank funded project that will supply drinking... - [Official visit of the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to India (April 10-12, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-the-first-deputy-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-ukraine-to-india-april-10-12-2023/): New Delhi: The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, H.E. Ms Emine Dzhaparova visited New Delhi from 10- 12 April 2023. This was her first official visit to India. During the visit, Ms. Dzhaparova held bilateral talks with Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), MEA. Bilateral agenda included – spheres such as economic, defence, humanitarian assistance, and global issues of mutual interest. She briefed Secretary (West) about the prevailing situation in Ukraine. The two sides agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations in Kyiv on a mutually convenient date. On the issue of Indian medical students,... - [Visit of His Majesty The King of Bhutan to India (April 03-05, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-his-majesty-the-king-of-bhutan-to-india-april-03-05-2023/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the President of India, H.E. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu, The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck paid an official visit to India from 03-05 April, 2023. His Majesty was accompanied by H.E. Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan. During the visit, His Majesty The King of Bhutan met with the President of India, H.E. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu and held talks with the Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi. The External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and... - [Official Visit of H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan to India (March 20-21, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-h-e-mr-fumio-kishida-prime-minister-of-japan-to-india-march-20-21-2023/): New Delhi: During his visit, Prime Minister Kishida is scheduled to hold a meeting with H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to discuss various key issues in the international community and confirm the cooperation between the G7 and G20 as Japan holds the G7 Presidency and India holds the G20 Presidency. In addition, Prime Minister Kishida is scheduled to exchange views regarding the deepening of the “Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership” and efforts toward the realization of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific.” Prime Minister Modi welcomed Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to India and expressed... - [https://www.mea.gov.in/incoming-visit-detail.htm?36325/State+ViState Visit of Prime Minister of Australia to India (March 08-11, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-prime-minister-of-australia-to-india-march-08-11-2023/): New Delhi: At the invitation of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Australia the Hon’ble Anthony Albanese MP, paid a State Visit to India from 8 to 11 March 2023. Prime Minister Albanese was accompanied by Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon’ble Don Farrell, Minister for Resources, the Hon’ble Madeleine King MP, a high-level official delegation and a large business delegation. Prime Minister Albanese visited Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi on his first bilateral visit to India. Reaffirming the strength of the multifaceted bilateral ties that have deepened under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic... - [ASEAN-India and EAS Senior Officials’ Meeting in Jakarta , March 2023](https://envoyexcellency.com/asean-india-and-eas-senior-officials-meeting-in-jakarta-march-2023/): Secretary (East), Shri Saurabh Kumar undertook a visit to Jakarta from 7-8 March 2023 to attend the annual ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (AISOM) and East Asia Summit Senior Officials’ Meeting (EAS SOM). The AISOM was held on 7 March 2023 and was co-chaired by Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) and H.E. Mr. Albert Chua, Permanent Secretary of Singapore. Singapore is the Country Coordinator of India for ASEAN. The meeting was attended by the Senior Officials from other ASEAN Member States and Timor Leste as Observer of ASEAN. The SOM reviewed the ASEAN-India Partnership across 3 pillars-political-security, economic and socio cultural... - [India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-bangladesh-friendship-pipeline/): Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) today in a virtual mode. The foundation stone for the construction of this pipeline was laid by both Prime Ministers in September 2018. Numaligarh Refinery Limited has been supplying petroleum products to Bangladesh since 2015. This is the second cross-border energy pipeline between India and its neighbours. Cooperation in the power and energy sector has become one of the hallmarks of India-Bangladesh relations. IBFP is the first cross border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh with a capacity to transport... - [https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/36401/IndiaAlbania_Foreign_Office_Consultations"India-Albania Foreign Office Consultations](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-albania-foreign-office-consultations/): India and Albania held their 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on 23 March 2023. The Indian side was led by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs. The Albanian side was led by H.E Mr. Gazmend Turdiu, Secretary General of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania. India and Albania completed 65 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2021. Both countries enjoy close and friendly relations. During the FOCs, both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral, regional and international issues. Bilateral discussions included progress made in political relations, trade and... - [Parliamentary Delegation from Israel visit to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/parliamentary-delegation-from-israel-visit-to-india/): A Parliamentary Delegation from Israel, led by the Speaker of Knesset, H.E. Mr Amir Ohana called on President of India, H.E. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan  (March 31, 2023). Welcoming the delegation, the President said that over the last 30 years, the diplomatic relations between the two countries have grown into a multidimensional strategic partnership. The President noted that throughout their long history, the Jewish communities in India have maintained, and enriched their unique heritage and traditions. She said that the Jewish people have been – and will always be – an integral part of India’s composite society. The... - [https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/36446/Settlement_of_IndiaMalaysia_Trade_in_Indian_Rupee_INR"Settlement of India-Malaysia Trade in Indian Rupee (INR)](https://envoyexcellency.com/settlement-of-india-malaysia-trade-in-indian-rupee-inr/): Trade between India and Malaysia can now be settled in Indian Rupee (INR) in addition to the current modes of settlement in other currencies. This follows the decision by the Reserve Bank of India in July 2022 to allow settlement of international trade in Indian Rupee (INR). This initiative by RBI is aimed at facilitating the growth of global trade and to support the interests of the global trading community in Indian Rupee (INR). India International Bank of Malaysia (IIBM), based in Kuala Lumpur, has operationalised this mechanism by opening a Special Rupee Vostro Account through its Corresponding Bank in... - [State Visit of Prime Minister of Italy to India (March 02-03, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/state-visit-of-prime-minister-of-italy-to-india-march-02-03-2023/): New Delhi: President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) of the Italian Republic, H.E. Ms. Giorgia Meloni, paid an State visit to India from 02-03 March 2023. She was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani and a high powered business delegation. This was also be the first bilateral VVIP visit from Italy to India after 5 years; the last Prime Ministerial visit from Italy to India took place in October 2018. PM Meloni was also be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 8th Raisina Dialogue, 2023. PM Meloni was accorded a... - [Visit of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Frederik and Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess Mary of the Kingdom of Denmark to India (February 26 - March 02, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-his-royal-highness-the-crown-prince-frederik-and-her-royal-highness-the-crown-princess-mary-of-the-kingdom-of-denmark-to-india-february-26-march-02-2023/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. Jagdeep Dhankhar, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Frederik André Henrik Christian and Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, Mary Elizabeth of the Kingdom of Denmark paid an official visit to India from 26 February – 02 March 2023. They were accompanied by H.E. Mr. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Magnus Heunicke, Minister for Environment and H.E. Mr. Lars Aagaard, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark along with senior officials and a high-level business delegation. The visit of the Royal Couple... - [Visit of Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany to India (February 25-26, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-chancellor-of-the-federal-republic-of-germany-to-india-february-25-26-2023/): New Delhi: The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz, paid an State visit to India on 25-26 February 2023. Chancellor Scholz was accompanied by senior officials and a high-powered business delegation. He was arrived in New Delhi on 25 February 2023 and proceed to Bengaluru on 26 February 2023. This was the Chancellor Scholz’s first visit to India in his current role. This was the first standalone visit of a German Chancellor to India since the biennial Inter-Governmental Consultation (IGC) mechanism commenced in 2011, which is a whole-of-government framework under which Ministers from both countries... - [Visit of the Vice President of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo to India (20-25 February 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-vice-president-of-guyana-h-e-dr-bharrat-jagdeo-to-india-20-25-february-2023/): New Delhi: Vice President of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, visits India on an official visit from 20-25 February 2023, at the invitation of the Vice President of India. He was  accompanied by H.E. Mr. Ashni Singh, Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, and a high level official and business delegations from Guyana. H.E. Dr. Jagdeo met Vice President of India. The two leaders appreciated the close and cordial relations shared by India and Guyana based on strong people to people ties, economic linkages and commonalities of approach on multilateral issues. Both leaders agreed... - [Visit of the External Affairs Minister of India to Sydney, Australia](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-sydney-australia/): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Sydney, Australia on 18 February 2023. EAM met Australian Foreign Minister H.E. Ms. Penny Wong. They discussed a wide range of bilateral cooperation issues and exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific and other multilateral matters. EAM looked forward to Minister Wong’s visit to India in early-March for G-20 meetings and the Raisina Dialogue. EAM called on Australian Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Anthony Albanese to discuss various matters of mutual interest, including forthcoming high-level exchanges. EAM also held discussions with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. They... - [Air India-Airbus Partnership](https://envoyexcellency.com/air-india-airbus-partnership/): Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi participated in a video call with President of France H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, Shri Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Board, Tata Sons, Mr. Campbell Wilson, CEO, Air India and Mr. Guillaume Faury, CEO Airbus on the occasion of the launch of a partnership between Air India and Airbus. Air India and Airbus have signed a contract for the supply of 250 aircraft, 210 single-aisle A320neos and 40 widebody A350s to Air India. This commercial partnership between these two players of the aviation sector also displays... - [Visit of the External Affairs Minister of India to Fiji (15-17 February 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-fiji-15-17-february-2023/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM), H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, is visiting Fiji from 15-17 February 2023 to attend the 12th World Hindi Conference being co- hosted by Governments of India and Fiji. On his first visit to Fiji as EAM, he held bilateral meetings with Fiji’s leadership during his day long visit to Suva on 16 February 2023. EAM called on the President of Fiji, H.E. Mr. Ratu Williame Katonivere at the State House and launched along with the Fijian President, the Government of India funded project for the Solarisation of the Pacific Heads of State Residence at the... - [Official visit of Foreign Minister of El Salvador to India (February 9-13, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-foreign-minister-of-el-salvador-to-india-february-9-13-2023/): New Delhi: Foreign Minister of the Republic of El Salvador, H.E. Ms. Alexandra Hill Tinoco, is on an official visit to India from 09-13 February 2023. She is accompanied by a high-level official delegation. Foreign Minister Hill will visit Delhi, Agra and Jaipur during her first visit to India as Foreign Minister. External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar hosted the visiting Foreign Minister and the accompanying delegation for bilateral meeting on 10 February 2023 at Hyderabad House. Both Ministers had a good discussion on full range of bilateral relations, including political and economic ties, and decided to... - [Official Visit of Foreign Minister of New Zealand to India (February 7-10, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-foreign-minister-of-new-zealand-to-india-february-7-10-2023/): New Delhi: Foreign Minister of New Zealand, H.E. Ms. Nanaia Mahuta, is on an official visit to India from 07-10 February 2023 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar. She is accompanied by a high-level official and business delegation. Foreign Minister Mahuta will visit Delhi and Mumbai during her first visit to India as Foreign Minister. External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar hosted the visiting Foreign Minister for bilateral talks on 07 February 2023. Both Ministers discussed the whole range of bilateral matters, including economic cooperation, educational exchanges, defence engagements and people-to-people contacts. They... - [Visit of Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Hon’ble Biman Chand Prasad to India (05-10 February 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-fijis-deputy-prime-minister-honble-biman-chand-prasad-to-india-05-10-february-2023/): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics of Fiji, H.E. Mr. Biman Chand Prasad, is paying a visit to India from 05-10 February 2023. This is the first high-level visit from Fiji following the formation of the new Government under Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Sitiveni Rabuka in December 2022. In Delhi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Prasad on 8 February 2023. The two Ministers reiterated the close connection that exists between the peoples of the two countries. They discussed various facets of cooperation and development... - [India’s 74th Republic Day – 2023](https://envoyexcellency.com/indias-74th-republic-day-2023/): President of India, H.E. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu was led the Nation in celebrating the 74th Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2023. Egyptian President, H.E. Mr Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the Chief Guest at the parade. Building on last year’s celebrations, in the 75th year of Independence celebrated as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the celebration witnessed zeal, enthusiasm, patriotic fervour and ‘Jan Bhagidari’, as envisioned by Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi. The week-long celebrations commenced on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. To mark the occasion, a one-of-a-kind... - [17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention- 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh](https://envoyexcellency.com/17th-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-convention-2023-in-indore-madhya-pradesh/): Releases a commemorative postal stamp ‘Surakshit Jaayen, Prashikshit Jaayen’ Inaugurates the first-ever digital PBD Exhibition on the theme ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Contribution of Diaspora in Indian Freedom Struggle’ “Indore is a city as well as a phase. It is a phase that walks ahead of time while preserving its heritage” “Our Pravasi Bharatiyas have a significant place in India’s journey in the ‘Amrit Kaal’” “India’s unique global vision and its role in the global order will be strengthened by Pravasi Bharatiyas during the Amrit Kaal” “In Pravasi Bhartiyas, we see myriad images of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Ek Bharat... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Shri V. Muraleedharan to UAE (January 19-21, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-of-india-shri-v-muraleedharan-to-uae-january-19-21-2023/): Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan was visited to the UAE from 19-21 January 2023. During the visit, MoS met with the UAE Ministers and a broad cross-section of the Indian community in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE. This was included engagements with Indian businesspersons, professionals, teachers and students. MOS also interacted with Indian blue-collar workers and social leaders in the UAE. India and UAE have continued to maintain close coordination in the spirit of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This year will be special for both India and UAE as... - [Official Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs & Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi to Bolivia (January 20, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-culture-smt-meenakashi-lekhi-to-bolivia-january-20-2023/): Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi (MOS) concluded her latest four-nation official visit to the Latin America and Caribbean region with a bilateral visit to Bolivia on 20 January 2023. This was her first visit to the country and came nearly four years after a State Visit by the President of India to Bolivia in March 2019. During the visit, MOS met H.E. Mr. Rogelio Mayta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and held comprehensive discussions covering the entire gamut of relations in bilateral, regional and multilateral spheres. She also interacted with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Maldives and Sri Lanka (January 18-20, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-maldives-and-sri-lanka-january-18-20-2023/): External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar paid an official visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka from 18-20 January 2023. During his visit to the Maldives, EAM was called on President H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and held discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid. EAM’s visit was seen signing of agreements related to the bilateral development cooperation, ground-breaking/ inauguration/ handing-over and launch of a number of key India-supported projects that will contribute to the socio-economic development of the Maldives. EAM’s visit to Sri Lanka was followd his earlier visits to... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi to Guatemala and El Salvador (January 15-19, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-and-culture-smt-meenakashi-lekhi-to-guatemala-and-el-salvador-january-15-19-2023/): Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi visited Guatemala from 15-17 January and El Salvador from 17-19 January 2023. During her visit to Guatemala, MOS met with the Acting President of Guatemala, H.E. Mr Guillermo Castillo Reyes; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, H.E. Mr. Mario Bucaro; Minister of Culture of Guatemala, H.E. Mr. Felipe Aguilar; Minister of Health, H.E Dr. Francisco José Coma Martín; and Minister of Energy and Mines, H.E. Mr. Alberto Pimentel Mata. During the meeting with the Acting President, MOS discussed cooperation in the fields of Science and Technology, Women Empowerment and... - [Visit of Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, Minister of State (External Affairs & Culture) to Cuba (January 12-14, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-smt-meenakashi-lekhi-minister-of-state-external-affairs-culture-to-cuba-january-12-14-2023/): Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, MOS(ML) paid an official visit to Republic of Cuba from 12 – 14 January 2023. This was her first visit to Cuba. On 13 January, MOS(ML) began her visit by paying tribute to José Martí at his monument at 3 Marzo Park at Havana. Later, accompanied by Minister of Culture of Republic of Cuba H. E Mr. Alpidio Alonso Grau, MOS (ML) paid floral tribute at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in a Park at Havana. MOS (ML) called on H.E. Mr. Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Republic... - [G-20 and India’s Presidency](https://envoyexcellency.com/g-20-and-indias-presidency/): “India’s G20 Presidency will work to promote this universal sense of one-ness. Hence our theme – ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’” – PM Narendra Modi  G-20 Development Working Group (DWG) meeting to be held in Mumbai from December 13 – 16, 2022 India will host over 200 meetings in over 50 cities across 32 different work streams G20 delegates and guests to get a glimpse of India’s rich cultural heritage and a year-long India experience The theme of India’s G20 Presidency “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · One Future” closely ties with LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) Development Working... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to the New York, United States of America (December 13-15, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-the-new-york-united-states-of-america-december-13-15-2022/): External Affairs Minister of India (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to New York to preside over two High-Level Ministerial signature events of India’s ongoing Presidency of the UN Security Council on 14 and 15 December 2022. The High-Level Ministerial Open Debate held on 14 December is on the theme of “New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism” [NORMS] and the High-Level Briefing on 15 December is on “Global Approach to Counter Terrorism – Challenges and Way Forward”. Both these themes was the key priorities for India at the UN Security Council. The primary focus of the Open Debate on Reformed Multilateralism is... - [Visit of Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany to India (December 05-06, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-federal-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the-federal-republic-of-germany-to-india-december-05-06-2022/): New Delhi: Ms. Annalena Baerbock, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany is on an official visit to India from 05-06 December, 2022. ​External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, hosted the visiting Foreign Minister for bilateral talks at Hyderabad House on 05 December 2022. Both Ministers expressed their satisfaction with the renewed momentum in bilateral relations, which entered a new phase this year with the launch of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership during the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) held in Berlin on 02 May 2022. While taking stock of the various elements of the... - [Visit of Prime Minister of India to Indonesia for G20 Leaders’ Summit (14-16 November, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-india-to-indonesia-for-g20-leaders-summit-14-16-november-2022/): Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Bali, Indonesia from November 14-16 to attend the 17th G20 Summit at the invitation of the President of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Joko Widodo. During the Bali Summit, G20 Leaders deliberated extensively upon key issues of global concern under the Summit theme of “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”. Three working sessions hold as part of the G20 Summit Agenda – food and energy security; health; and digital transformation. At the closing session of the Summit, President Widodo was symbolically handed over the G20 Presidency to Prime Minister of India,... - [22nd Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers' Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/22nd-indian-ocean-rim-association-iora-council-of-ministers-meeting/): India participated in the 22nd Council of Ministers’ (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) held at Dhaka, Bangladesh on 24 November 2022. The Indian delegation was led by Hon’ble Minister of State External Affairs (MoS), Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh. IORA is the largest and pre-eminent organization in the Indian Ocean Region with 23 Members and 10 Dialogue Partners. MoS, in his remarks reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to strengthening of IORA to promote peace, security and prosperity in IOR as well as in the wider Indo-Pacific. He highlighted India’s contributions as coordinator of the IORA priority areas of... - [Visit of Vice President of India to Qatar (November 20-21, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-to-qatar-november-20-21-2022/): Hon’ble Vice President of India (HVPI) Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar paid a visit to Qatar from 20-21 November, 2022 at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. He attended the Opening Ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022 on November 20 and met a cross-section of Indian community on November 21. HVPI was warmly welcomed on arrival by a member of the Qatari royal family, Minister of State HE Sheikh Fahad bin Faisal Al-Thani at the airport. HVPI joined H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates to India (21-22 November 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-the-united-arab-emirates-to-india-21-22-november-2022/): His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, was paid an official visit to India from November 21-22, 2022. He was accompanied by a senior-level delegation. During the visit, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah was hold talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. The visit was a part of regular consultations between the two countries on bilateral as well as global issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi had visited the UAE on June 28, 2022 during which he met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed... - [Visit of Vice President of India to Cambodia (November 11-13, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-vice-president-of-india-to-cambodia-november-11-13-2022/): The Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar paid a successful and productive visit to Cambodia from 11-13 November 2022. During the visit, he attended the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit on 12 November 2022. The year 2022 marks the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-India relations and 10 years of ASEAN-India Strategic Partnership. The Summit was historic as it elevated the ASEAN-India relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. A Joint Statement spelling out the elements of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was issued. The Hon’ble Vice President also attended the 17th East Asia Summit on 13 November 2022. During the Summit he highlighted... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to the Russian Federation (November 07-08, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-the-russian-federation-november-07-08-2022/): External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Russian Federation from November 7-8, 2022. During the visit, EAM met his counterpart, H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation and discussed the entire range of bilateral issues as well as exchange of views on various regional and international developments. EAM was also met Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Minister of Trade and Industry, H.E. Mr. Denis Manturov, his counterpart for the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). Issues pertaining to bilateral... - [Rashtriya Ekta Diwas – 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/rashtriya-ekta-diwas-2022/): The Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity and participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas-related events on October 31, 2022. At the outset, the Prime Minister expressed his deep anguish for the victims of the mishap in Morbi yesterday. He said that even though he is in Kevadia, his heart remains connected to the victims of the mishap in Morbi. “On one hand, there is a heart laden with grief, while on the other there is the path of Karma and Kartavya, he said. He underlined that it is... - [21st Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (November 01, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/21st-meeting-of-sco-council-of-heads-of-government-november-01-2022/): The 21st Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) was held on 1st November 2022. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India in the meeting. The SCO CHG meeting was attended by SCO Member States, Observer States, Secretary General of the SCO, Executive Director of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), Turkmenistan and other invited guests. In his address, External Affairs Minister underlined India’s strong cultural and historical connect with the SCO region and reiterated India’s firm commitment towards deepening multilateral cooperation in the areas of food and energy security, climate change, trade and culture. He spoke... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs of India to Senegal (October 24-25, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-of-india-to-senegal-october-24-25-2022/): Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan paid an official visit to the Republic of Senegal to participate in the 8th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa. The Dakar Forum was attended by Presidents of Senegal, Angola and Cabo Verde, along with over 15 Ministers and high-level dignitaries from 29 countries. The Forum has become a key event for policy discussions on Africa. This is the first time that India participated at a Ministerial level. MoS addressed the Forum on the topic “Global Crises and Sovereignty in Africa”... - [The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Uganda presenting her credential to the President of India on October 26, 2022.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-high-commissioner-designate-of-the-republic-of-uganda-presenting-her-credential-to-the-president-of-india-on-october-26-2022/): New Delhi: The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Ms. Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda presenting her credential to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 26, 2022.   - [The Ambassador-designate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam presenting his credential to the President of India on October 26, 2022.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india-on-october-26-2022/): New Delhi: The Ambassador-designate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hai presenting his credential to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 26, 2022.   - [The Ambassador-designate of the Islamic Republic of Iran presenting his credential to the President of India on October 26, 2022.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india-on-october-26-2022/): New Delhi: The Ambassador-designate of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Iraj Elahi presenting his credential to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 26, 2022. - [The Ambassador-designate of Sweden presenting his credential to the President of India on October 26, 2022.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-sweden-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india-on-october-26-2022/): New Delhi: The Ambassador-designate of Sweden, H.E. Mr. Jan Thesleff presenting his credential to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 26, 2022.   - [The Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Belgium, presenting his credential to the President of India on October 26, 2022.](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-kingdom-of-belgium-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india-on-october-26-2022/): New Delhi: The Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Belgium, H.E. Mr. Didier Vanderhasselt presenting his credential to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 26, 2022. - [17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas](https://envoyexcellency.com/17th-pravasi-bharatiya-divas/): The website for the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was jointly launched on 13 October 2022 by the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar and the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan also participated in the launch ceremony. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is a flagship event of the Government of India and provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Indian Diaspora. The 17th PBD Convention is being organized from 08-10 January 2023 at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with the Government of... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Egypt (October 15-16, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-egypt-october-15-16-2022/): At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, paid an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt from 15-16 October 2022. This was his first bilateral visit to Egypt. During the visit, EAM discussed the range of bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest with Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Sameh Shoukry. EAM interacted with the Indian community based in Egypt, including students, and addressed  the gathering of Egyptian and Indian business community. India and Egypt traditionally enjoy warm and friendly relations underpinned by historical and... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to New Zealand and Australia (October 05-11, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-new-zealand-and-australia-october-05-11-2022/): External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar  visited to New Zealand and Australia from 05-11 October 2022. This was theEAM’s first visit to New Zealand. In Auckland, EAM participated in an event on 06 October along with Prime Minister of New Zealand, H.E. Ms. Jacinda Ardern, to felicitate members of the Indian community in New Zealand for their exceptional achievements and contributions. Both the leaders released the India@75 postage stamps to commemorate and showcase Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsavin New Zealand. EAM launchd the book ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’. A book showcasing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s special bond... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs of India to Oman (October 03-04, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-of-india-to-oman-october-03-04-2022/): Minister of State for External and Parliamentary Affairs of India, H.E. Mr. V. Muraleedharan paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman from 03-04 October 2022. This was his second visit to the Sultanate and a part of the periodic exchange of high-level visits to reinforce the shared commitment to ever-growing relationship between India and Oman. During the visit, MoS met H.E. Mr. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman and other senior dignitaries and engage in discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest. He participated in a community... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to the United States of America (September 18-28, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-the-united-states-of-america-september-18-28-2022/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to the United States of America from 18-28 September 2022. During his visit to New York from 18 to 24 September, EAM was leading the India delegation for the High Level Week at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The theme of 77th UNGA is “A Watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges”. In keeping with India’s strong commitment to reformed multilateralism, EAM was hosting a Ministerial meeting of the G4 (India, Brazil, Japan, Germany), as well as participated at the High Level Meeting of the... - [Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations (September 22, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/meeting-of-brics-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-relations-september-22-2022/): External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, participated in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations on 22 September 2022. The meeting was chaired by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Dr. Naledi Pandor as the incoming BRICS Presidency in 2023. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil Amb. Carlos Alberto Franco França, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mr. Sergey Lavrov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Wang Yi, led their respective delegations. The Ministers exchanged... - [10th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/10th-ibsa-trilateral-ministerial-commission-meeting-2022/): The 10th India-Brazil-South Africa Dialogue Forum (IBSA) Trilateral Ministerial Commission (ITMC) meeting took place on 21 September 2022 in New York. It was chaired by Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar. H.E. Amb. Carlos Alberto Franco França, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil and H.E. Dr. Joe Phaahla, Minister of Health of the Republic of South Africa led their respective delegations. The Ministers reviewed the entire gamut of IBSA cooperation. They welcomed new initiatives within IBSA, such as the inaugural meeting of the IBSA National Security Advisors, the launch of cooperation amongst the Development... - [India-CELAC Meeting 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-celac-meeting-2022/): India-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Quartet Meeting was held on sidelines of UNGA in New York on 19 September 2022 under the pro-tempore presidency of Argentina. Indian side was led by External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S Jaishankar. The CELAC Quartet was represented by Foreign Minister of Argentina Mr. Santiago Cafiero, Foreign Minister of Guatemala Mr. Mario Adolfo Bucaro Flores, Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr. Amery Browne and Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs of Colombia Ms. Laura Gil Savastano. Both sides expressed satisfaction at revitalizing the India-CELAC forum. They expressed happiness at the growing engagements... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs of India to Djibouti (September 21-22, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-of-india-to-djibouti-september-21-22-2022/): New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India, H.E. Mr. V. Muraleedharan paid an official visit to the Republic of Djibouti on 21-22 September 2022. This was his first visit to the country. During the visit, MoS called on the Prime Minister of Djibouti H.E. Mr. Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed and held talks with Foreign Minister Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and other dignitaries on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest. He was also interact with the Indian community in Djibouti. During the visit, an Agreement on exemption from visa requirement for holders of Diplomatic... - [Visit of Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France to India (September 13-15, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs-of-france-to-india-september-13-15-2022/): New Delhi: H.E. Ms. Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France paid an official visit to India from 13-15 September 2022. During her stay in New Delhi, Ms. Colonna was held talks with External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr S. Jaishankar on 14 September 2022 on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest. As part of the visit, Ms Colonna travelled to Mumbai for engagements with industry leaders and site visits on 15 September 2022. India and France have a long-standing strategic partnership, strengthened by regular high level consultations and growing convergences in various areas.... - [SCO Summit 2022 (September 15-16, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/sco-summit-2022-september-15-16-2022/): New Delhi: At the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi visited to Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 15-16 September 2022 to attend the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The SCO Summit was attended by leaders of SCO Member States, Observer States, Secretary General of the SCO, Executive Director of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), President of Turkmenistan and other invited guests. During the Summit, the leaders reviewed the organization’s activities over the past two decades and discussed the state... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan to Kenya and the State of Eritrea (September 13-15, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-shri-v-muraleedharan-to-kenya-and-the-state-of-eritrea-september-13-15-2022/): New Delhi: Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India, Mr. V. Muraleedharan visited the Republic of Kenya on 13 September 2022 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President elect Dr. William Samoei Ruto as the 5th President of the country. Thereafter, MoS paid an official visit to the State of Eritrea on 14-15 September 2022. This will be his first visit to the country. In Kenya MoS attended the official swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect which took place on 13 September 2022. MoS was also attended a business event where he meet and addressed the... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (September 10-12, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-september-10-12-2022/): New Delhi: External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 10-12 September 2022. This was the first visit to the Kingdom as External Affairs Minister of India. During the visit, EAM was co-chaired the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the Committee on Political, Security, Social and Cultural Cooperation (PSSC), established under the framework of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council, with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The two Ministers were undertaken a comprehensive review of the entire bilateral relationship and discussed the progress under... - [Second India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/second-india-japan-22-foreign-and-defence-ministerial-meeting/): New Delhi: Minister of Defence of India, Mr. Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Minister of Defense of Japan, Mr. HAMADA Yasukazu, held the second India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo on 8 September 2022. Acknowledging that global cooperation is required more than ever to address security challenges that have become more acute, the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based global order that respects sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, and emphasized the need for all countries to seek peaceful resolution... - [Visit of Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India (September 05-08, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-prime-minister-of-bangladesh-to-india-september-05-08-2022/): New Delhi: H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, paid a State Visit to India from 05-08 September 2022 at the invitation of Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi. During the visit, H.E. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy called on her. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s programme also includes launching of “Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Student Scholarship” for... - [Second India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/second-india-japan-22-foreign-and-defence-ministerial-meeting-2/): Minister of Defence of India, Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Minister of Defense of Japan, Mr. HAMADA Yasukazu, held the second India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo on 8 September 2022. Acknowledging that global cooperation is required more than ever to address security challenges that have become more acute, the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based global order that respects sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, and emphasized the need for all countries to seek peaceful resolution of disputes... - [14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/14th-india-uae-joint-commission-meeting/): The 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister of UAE H.H. Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on 01 September 2022. The two Ministers were joined by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi – UAE MOS for Foreign Trade, Shri Vinay Kwatra – Foreign Secretary of India and Ambassadors and senior officials from both sides. Both Ministers expressed their deep satisfaction at the continued high growth trajectory of bilateral relations between India and UAE. In this context, they noted the regular high level political interactions... - [The Ambassador-designate of the Suriname presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-suriname-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): President of India, H.E. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from H. E. Mr. Arunkoemar Hardien, Ambassador of Suriname at Rashtrapati Bhavan - [The Ambassador-designate of the Ecuador presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-ecuador-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): President of India, H.E. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from H. E. Mr. Francisco Teodoro Maldonado Guevara, Ambassador of Ecuador at Rashtrapati Bhavan - [The Ambassador-designate of the Germany presenting his credential to the President of India](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-germany-presenting-his-credential-to-the-president-of-india/): President of India, H.E. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from H. E. Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of Germany, at Rashtrapati Bhavan - [Official Visit of the External Affairs Minister of India to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina (August 22-27, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-the-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-brazil-paraguay-and-argentina-august-22-27-2022/): External Affairs Minister of India (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina from 22-27 August 2022. This was EAM’s first visit to the South American region. During the visit, in addition to bilateral engagements with his counterparts, EAM called on the top leadership in all the three countries. ​In Paraguay, EAM inaugurated the premises of the newly opened Indian Embassy which started functioning in January 2022. This would be the first ever visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to the country. ​In Brazil and Argentina, EAM was co-chaired the Joint Commission Meetings (JCM)... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Bangkok, Thailand (August 16-18, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-bangkok-thailand-august-16-18-2022/): Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India (EAM) paid an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand from 16-18 August 2022 to co-chair the 9th Meeting of India-Thailand Joint Commission (JCM) with H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. The JCM was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. Both Ministers discussed wide ranging issues of mutual interest and reviewed the progress made in various areas, including political, defence & security, economic & commercial, connectivity, cultural, tourism and people-to-people ties. The Ministers welcomed the ongoing activities to celebrate the historic occasion... - [In conversation with Francois Bourienne, Chief Commercial Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports](https://envoyexcellency.com/in-conversation-with-francois-bourienne-chief-commercial-officer-at-abu-dhabi-airports/): Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Keeping Customers at the Heart of Everything What are the benefits of establishing a company in the free zone area? Our aim with Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone is to provide quick, simple registration and licensing services for businesses within our “One-Stop-Shop” offering, which includes independent regulations, and easy access to regional and global markets. But most importantly, we are the only free zone in Abu Dhabi to provide airside and landside access to businesses. This is particularly convenient for logistics, Aviation FBO & MRO, Catering, and ground handling companies, enabling them to seamlessly transport... - [ETG Logistics – integrating farm equipment and automotive distribution](https://envoyexcellency.com/etg-logistics-integrating-farm-equipment-and-automotive-distribution/): Export Trading Group (ETG) was established in Kenya in 1967.  The focus was  general trade and distribution until they saw the dire need to support the agriculture sector, and primarily distribution of agricultural inputs to deficit areas. ETG has developed into a global player with a diverse portfolio of expertise across multiple industries, encompassing agricultural inputs, logistics, merchandising and processing, supply chain optimisation, digital transformation and energy. The existing supply chain strength nurtured over five decades, supported by the vast infrastructure ETG has acquired to promote trade, resulted in the formation of the ETG Logistics vertical. The vertical has a... - [Ashok Leyland expands and strengthens its presence in Southern Africa ; Appoints ETG Logistics as new distributor](https://envoyexcellency.com/ashok-leyland-expands-and-strengthens-its-presence-in-southern-africa-appoints-etg-logistics-as-new-distributor/): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, in May 2022  announced their new distribution partnership with ETG’s logistics, warehousing and distribution vertical, ETG Logistics (ETGL).  ETG is a global conglomerate operating across various segments, with a deep focus on uplifting Sub-Saharan Africa. An agreement was signed between the companies for cooperation of distribution of products in the Southern African region. ETGL will operate dealerships for Ashok Leyland in six key Southern African countries as part of this strategic cooperation. Ashok Leyland is the 2nd largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, the3rd... - [ETG Logistics Expands TVS Motor Dealership Network In South Africa to Broaden the availability of the entire product portfolio](https://envoyexcellency.com/etg-logistics-expands-tvs-motor-dealership-network-in-south-africa-to-broaden-the-availability-of-the-entire-product-portfolio/): ETG Logistics (a division of ETG –Export Trading Group) has announced the expansionof its dealership network in South Africa to broaden the availability of two- and three-wheeler vehicles manufactured by TVS Motor Company. ETGL, a global conglomerate in 48 countries, will now operate 30 dealerships for TVS Motor in the South African market. Brand Head for ETGL in South Africa, Mr. Hans Greyling, said: “We are delighted to introduce the renowned range ofproducts from the stable of TVS Motor, including motorcycles, scooters and three-wheelers to the Southern African market.The commercial models are known for reliability and fuel efficiency, and we... - [Shaktiman farm implements and machinery now in Southern Africa](https://envoyexcellency.com/shaktiman-farm-implements-and-machinery-now-in-southern-africa/): ETG Logistics (ETGL), distributors of farming equipment and automotive products in Southern Africa, is once again expanding their product offering and is now distributing the Shaktiman range of agricultural machinery in Southern Africa. Mr. Sunil Rajput, Vice President International Sales & Marketing for Shaktiman, commented:“South Africa is a strategic market for us, with product, price and range fit. We are excited about our partnership with ETG Logistics and will strive to cover the entire range of agriculture machinery with them. We continue to be humble and strive to make farming more economical across the globe keeping our farmers prosperity in... - [VST Compact Tractors and Power Tillers - affordable mechanisation for small farmers](https://envoyexcellency.com/vst-compact-tractors-and-power-tillers-affordable-mechanisation-for-small-farmers/): Export Trading Group Logistics (ETGL)has entered into a distributorship agreement with VST Tillers Tractors Ltd., a leading farm equipment manufacturer from India, and a complete range of VST compact tractors and power tillersis now available throughout Southern Africa. VST Tillers Tractors Ltd. was established in 1967 by the VST Group of companies. With a legacy of more than 53 years, VST continues to drive farm mechanisation and empowerment of farmers. VST is the largest Indian manufacturer of power tillers and 4WD compact tractors, and amongst the leading producers of other category tractors, engines, transmissions, power reapers and precision components. With... - [Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of India's Independence](https://envoyexcellency.com/azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav-to-mark-75-years-of-indias-independence/): New Delhi: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The official journey of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12th March 2021 which started a 75-week... - [India's 75 Years Independence: Achievements & Milestones](https://envoyexcellency.com/indias-75-years-independence-achievements-milestones/): An initiative of the Government of India to commemorate the 75th year of the country’s Independence, Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an embodiment of all that is progressive about the nation’s socio-cultural, political and economic identity. India has evolved to become a force to reckon with. Coming out of the colonial yoke, India enabled a large number of countries across Asia, Africa and elsewhere to follow suit and in turn, acquired the leadership through nonalignment to become the voice of the developing world. India’s involvement in the United Nations (UN), General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)/ World Trade Organization... - [Official Visit of President of the Republic of Maldives to India (August 01–04, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/official-visit-of-president-of-the-republic-of-maldives-to-india-august-01-04-2022/): New Delhi: The President of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, is on an Official Visit to India at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi. This is President Solih’s third visit to India since assuming office on 17 November 2018. President Solih is accompanied by a high-level official delegation comprising His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance, His Excellency Mr. Fayyaz Ismail, Minister of Economic Development, Her Excellency Mr. Aishath Mohamed Didi, Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services, and a business delegation. During the visit, President... - [The Republic of Belarus opens its Consulate General in Mumbai](https://envoyexcellency.com/the-republic-of-belarus-opens-its-consulate-general-in-mumbai/): On August 4, 2022 the Republic of Belarus officially inaugurated the Belarusian Consulate General in Mumbai.  The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus H.E. Mr.Sergei Aleinik, who was in India on an official visit, and Secretary of Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Protection Department of the Government of Maharashtra, Mr. Vijay Waghmare, participated in the solemn opening ceremony of the Consulate General of Belarus in Mumbai.  Belarus and India are long standing partners. This year is very special for the Belarusian-Indian relations because in 2022 two friendly countries celebrate the 30th Anniversary of establishing of... - [Israel launches water conference, inaugurates pavilion at 17th Everything About Water Expo 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/israel-launches-water-conference-inaugurates-pavilion-at-17th-everything-about-water-expo-2022/): New Delhi, 4th August 2022: The 17th Everything About Water Expo 2022 was inaugurated today by Ambassador of Israel in India H.E. Naor Gilon, further strengthening the cooperation between Israel and India in the water sector. Israel is the country partner in the event, which is taking place at Pragati Maidan on 04-06 August 2022. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Naor Gilon said, “We are happy to bring 4 Israeli water experts as speakers in this Water Expo. They took part in a conference, where they shared their experience and technical know-how about advanced technologies and Israel-India partnership in the... - [India-Belarus Foreign Office Consultations 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-belarus-foreign-office-consultations-2022/): The seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) between India and Belarus were held on 03 August 2022 in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) and the Belarusian side was led by H.E. Mr. Sergei Aleinik, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. During the FoC, both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, cultural, tourism, education and consular matters. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. It was agreed to hold the next round of consultations at... - [External Affairs Minister’s Visit to Cambodia for ASEAN related Ministerial Meeting](https://envoyexcellency.com/external-affairs-ministers-visit-to-cambodia-for-asean-related-ministerial-meeting/): External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Cambodia from August 03-04, 2022. During the visit, EAM attended the ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting in Phnom Penh, an annual event that takes stock of the ASEAN-India partnership. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called on H. E. Mr. Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia.   - [11th Round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and South Africa](https://envoyexcellency.com/11th-round-of-foreign-office-consultations-between-india-and-south-africa/): New Delhi: The 11th Session of India-South Africa Foreign Office Consultations was held on 03 August 2022 in New Delhi. The Consultations were co-chaired by Shri Puneet R. Kundal, JS (East & Southern Africa), Ministry of External Affairs and Ms. Ntombizodwa Msutukazi Lallie, Acting Deputy Director-General Asia and Middle East, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Republic of South Africa. Both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations covering political exchanges, defence, economic and commercial issues, consular matters, cooperation in the field of agriculture, health, energy and minerals, human resource development, art, culture, sports and import of Cheetahs from... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to Tashkent for SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (July 28-29, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-tashkent-for-sco-council-of-foreign-ministers-meeting-july-28-29-2022/): External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar visited Tashkent on 28-29 July 2022 at the invitation of Uzbekistan Acting Foreign Minister H. E. Mr. Vladimir Norov to take part in the meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers. Apart from India, Foreign Ministers of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan also participated. The meeting discussed the preparations for the forthcoming SCO Summit of Heads of State scheduled to be held in Samarkand on 15-16 September 2022 and witnessed a dialogue on international and regional issues. EAM also held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SCO FMM with counterparts... - [First I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) Leaders’ Virtual Summit – 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/first-i2u2-india-israel-uae-usa-leaders-virtual-summit-2022/): New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi participated in an I2U2 Summit, along with Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Mr. Yair Lapid, President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the USA, H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden. The first Leaders’ Summit of I2U2 was held virtually on 14 July 2022. The I2U2 Grouping was conceptualized during the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the four countries held on 18 October 2021. Each country also has Sherpa- level interactions regularly to discuss the possible areas of cooperation. I2U2 is aimed to encourage joint... - [Visit of the Vice President of Zambia, H.E. Mrs. W.K. Mutale Nalumango to India for 17th CII- EXIM Bank Conclave, July 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-the-vice-president-of-zambia-h-e-mrs-w-k-mutale-nalumango-to-india-for-17th-cii-exim-bank-conclave-july-2022/): New Delhi: The Zambian Vice President, H.E. Mrs. W. K. Mutale Nalumango visited India to attend the 17th CII EXIM Bank India-Africa Growth Partnership Conclave from July 19- July 20 2022. It was attended by the Vice Presidents of Gambia, Zambia and Mauritius. Besides, The Vice President of India, H.E. Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of External Affairs, H.E. Mr. S. Jaishankar, and Minister of Trade, Mr. Piyush Goyal were joined by 40 ministers from 17 countries in Africa. The conclave offered an opportunity to policymakers, bureaucrats, and captains of business and industry to review Indo-African Growth Partnership in perspective. The... - [Visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Namibia to India (July 17-21, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-deputy-prime-minister-and-foreign-minister-of-namibia-to-india-july-17-21-2022/): New Delhi: The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Namibia H.E. Mrs. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah was visited India from 17-21 July 2022 to attend the 17th CII EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Growth Partnership, and to hold bilateral talks between India and Namibia. During the visit the Deputy Prime Minister met with the Vice President of India. She also had an extensive round of bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar and Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. Three MOUs were signed during the visit, these are (a) MoU on ‘Wildlife Conversation and... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister to Bali, Indonesia for G20 Foreign Minister’s Meeting (FMM)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-to-bali-indonesia-for-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-fmm/): External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to Bali, Indonesia on 07-08 July 2022 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia was hold the meeting within the framework of Indonesia G20 Presidency. At the FMM, participating Foreign ministers was deliberated on issues of contemporary relevance, such as strengthening multilateralism and current global challenges including food and energy security. During the visit, EAM of India hold several bilateral meetings with his counterparts from other G20 member states and invited countries. EAM’s participation in the G20 FMM strengthened India’s... - [India-Georgia Foreign Office Consultations 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-georgia-foreign-office-consultations-2022/): The sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) between India and Georgia were held on 06 July 2022 in Tbilisi. The Indian side was led by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) and the Georgian side was led by H.E. Mr. Alexander Khvtisiashvili, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. During the FoC, both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, cultural, tourism, education and consular matters. The two sides also exchanged views on global issues and the security situation in their respective regions, and agreed to enhance cooperation in the multilateral fora. It was agreed to... - [Interview with H.E. Mrs. Tahina Rasamoelina, Chargée d’Affaires a.i. , Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-h-e-mrs-tahina-rasamoelina-chargee-daffaires-a-i-embassy-of-the-republic-of-madagascar-to-india/): On June 26th, Madagascar celebrates its national day. How does the Embassy of Madagascar in India usually commemorate this day? 26th June is the most important date for all Malagasy People. It is the date Madagascar officially return to independence after its annexation to France in 1896. It is the date all Malagasy people celebrate the sovereignty of Madagascar. it is also the date Malagasy people highlight their deep attachment to their Malagasy identity which is rooted in Fihavanana*. Malagasy citizens celebrate their pride of being Malagasy in happiness and joy, flag of Madagascar is hanged in every house. The... - [Visit of Foreign Minister of Spain to India, June 15, 2022](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-foreign-minister-of-spain-to-india-june-15-2022/): New Delhi: H.E. Mr. José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Spain, paid his first official visit to India on 15 June 2022. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks with the visiting Spanish Foreign Minister where they reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relationship. The two Ministers committed to add new depth and content to the relationship. There were detailed discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in the key priority areas of trade and investments, people-to-people relationship, climate cooperation, green energy, science & technology, innovation and defence & security. They stressed on the need... - [Minister of State for External Affairs Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi’s visit to the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan (June 09-14, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-smt-meenakashi-lekhis-visit-to-the-kyrgyz-republic-and-kazakhstan-june-09-14-2022/): New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi [MoS] paid her first ever official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan from 09-14 June 2022. During her visit to the Kyrgyz Republic from 09-12 June 2022, MoS called on the Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic H. E. Mr. Akylbek Zhaparov and reaffirmed India’s commitment to be a reliable partner in the developmental journey of the Kyrgyz Republic. During her meeting with the Kyrgyz Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Zheenbek Kulubaev, MoS took stock of the state and prospects of bilateral relations and... - [30 years of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations](https://envoyexcellency.com/30-years-of-asean-india-dialogue-relations/): New Delhi: India hosted ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Secretary General for a Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM) on 16-17 June 2022 to commemorate 30 years of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations. In recognition of this milestone, the year 2022 is being celebrated as the ASEAN-India Friendship Year as announced by ASEAN and Indian leaders at the 18th ASEAN-India Summit in October 2021. The SAIFMM was co-chaired by Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India and Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore. The Meeting was also attended by Foreign Ministers of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia,... - [India-Türkiye Foreign Office Consultations](https://envoyexcellency.com/india-turkiye-foreign-office-consultations/): New Delhi: The 11th round of India-Türkiye Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) were held on 10 June 2022 in Ankara. The consultations were co-chaired by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) and H.E. Mr. Sedat Önal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye. The last round of FoC was held in New Delhi in May 2019. During the consultations, both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral relations. Both sides appreciated that commercial ties were on an upward trajectory with bilateral trade exceeding US$ 10 billion in 2021-2022. Indian companies are present in Türkiye’s automobile, pharma and IT sectors.... - [Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan to Zimbabwe and Malawi (June 06-09, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-minister-of-state-for-external-affairs-shri-v-muraleedharan-to-zimbabwe-and-malawi-june-06-09-2022/): New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan paid an official visit to the Republic of Zimbabwe (06-07 June 2022) and the Republic of Malawi (08-09 June 2022). During the visit to Zimbabwe, MoS called on H.E. Mr. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and meet other senior leaders of the country. He also held discussions with H.E. Dr. Frederick Shava, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe on various matters to enhance mutual cooperation. During his visit to Malawi, MoS called on H.E. Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Slovakia (02-03 June, 2022)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-slovakia-02-03-june-2022/): New Delhi: The External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar (EAM) paid an official visit to Slovakia on 02-03 June. The visit to Slovakia, undertaken at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Ivan Korčok, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia, was the first ever visit at the level of EAM since its creation in 1993. India and Slovakia share close and friendly ties based on common values of democracy, rule of law, freedom and equality. On 03 June, EAM participated in the GLOBSEC 2022 Forum held in Bratislava and spoke on the topic ‘Taking Friendship to the Next Level: Allies... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Nepal (January 04-05, 2024)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-external-affairs-minister-of-india-to-nepal/): External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Kathmandu from 04-05 January 2024 on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Nepal, Mr. N.P. Saud for co-chaired the 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission. The India-Nepal Joint Commission was established in 1987 and provides a platform for both Ministers to review all aspects of the bilateral partnership. During the visit, EAM also called on the leadership of Nepal and meet prominent political figures. Nepal is a priority partner of India under its ‘Neigbhbourhood First’policy. The visit was keeping with the tradition of high level exchanges between two... - [GTTCI Unveils Emerging Tourism Trends 2024](https://envoyexcellency.com/gttci-unveils-emerging-tourism-trends-2024/): “GTTCI Unveils Emerging Tourism Trends 2024: Business + Leisure Fusion Takes Center Stage” 4th January 2024, New Delhi, India – The Global Trade & Technology Council (India) – GTTCI successfully organized an engaging panel discussion on the evolving landscape of tourism in 2024. Held at the esteemed venue of the High Commission of Mauritius in New Delhi, India, the event drew together esteemed personalities and leaders from the tourism sector. High Commission of Mauritius, New Delhi –  Hosts GTTCI Panel Discussion on 2024 Tourism Trends The distinguished High Commissioner of Mauritius to India, H.E. Mr. H Dillum, delivered a thought-provoking... - [Interview with H.E. Mr. Moe Kyaw Aung, Ambassador of Myanmar to India](https://envoyexcellency.com/interview-with-ambassador-of-myanmar-to-india/): “The diplomatic relationship between Myanmar and India is intertwined with shared historical, ethnic, cultural, and religious ties.”  India and Myanmar have a long history of strong bilateral relationship stretching back to pre-modern age. Can you comment on the diplomatic relationship between the two countries since 1948? Myanmar and India are neighbouring countries and share a long land border of approximately 1600 km and a maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. The geographical proximity has helped develop cordial relations between the two countries and facilitated people-to-people contact. The diplomatic relationship between Myanmar and India is intertwined with shared historical, ethnic,... - [Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Russia (December 25-29, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/5193-2/): External Affair Minister of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar visited to Russia on 25-29 December 2023 as a part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides. During this visit, EAM met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia H.E. Denis Manturov and discussed matters related to economic engagement. EAM was met his counterpart, the Foreign Minister of Russia H.E. Sergey Lavrov for discussion on bilateral, multilateral and international issues. Focusing on the strong people to people and cultural ties between our two countries, EAM’s programme also included engagements in Moscow and in... - [Bagan](https://envoyexcellency.com/mystical-allure-of-bagan-myanmar/): Bagan is commonly termed as a sea of temples by people across the world. It has the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world. Located in Central Myanmar, only 4 hours away from Mandalay, Bagan is one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites. Visit this amazing historical town hosting more than 2,200 temples big and small. Set amongst thick greenery on the Ayeyarwady river basin with misty mountains at a distance, Bagan will surely enchant you with its mystical appearance. The temples rise above the canopy of trees, presenting a picture-perfect scenery to visitors. Bagan was the... - [State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman to India (December 15-17, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-haitham-bin-tarik-the-sultan-of-oman-to-india/): At the invitation of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman, paid his maiden State Visit to India on 16 December 2023. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet dinner in honor of His Majesty. This visit is of special significance as it marks the Sultanate of Oman’s Sultan’s first visit to India in over 25 years since the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ visit in 1997. His... - [Hot Air Ballooning, Bagan](https://envoyexcellency.com/experience-hot-air-balloon-adventures-in-bagan-myanmar/): Bagan has an unreal landscape with mystical pagodas which makes it one of the best hot air balloon ride destinations in the world. Bagan’s balloons have become an iconic symbol of the Myanmar, and have carried many travelers on soaring adventures of a lifetime. Ballooning season in Bagan runs from the beginning of October to the middle of April. Sunrise is when most rides are offered, as the cooler morning temperatures allow balloons to float closer to the ancient stupas for a more detailed glimpse. The surroundings turn into a dreamland when the first golden rays of the rising sun hit... - [Yangon](https://envoyexcellency.com/uncover-the-hidden-gems-of-myanmar-with-yangon/): Formerly known as Rangoon, Yangon is a historical city and one of the most well-known cities in the country. Yangon was Myanmar’s administrative capital before Nay Pyi Taw was named as the capital city. Yangon is the country’s most prominent commercial centre as well as the largest city of the country with a population of more than 7 million people. The name ‘Yangon’ is a combination of the Burmese words ‘Yan’ meaning ‘enemies’ and ‘Koun’ meaning ‘run out of’. The combination of words commonly translates as ‘End of Strife’. During the colonial era, Yangon was called ‘Rangoon’. Till the mid-1990s,... - [Mandalay](https://envoyexcellency.com/discover-the-beauty-of-mandalay-myanmar/): Mandalay, the second largest city in Myanmar, was established in 1857. Mandalay is located in central Myanmar, on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwady River. This city, named after Mandalay Hill has been a matter of fantasy for people over the ages and has been named in renowned literary works such as the poem ‘Mandalay’ written by Rudyard Kipling, the song ‘On the road to Mandalay’ written by Oley Speaks and George Orwell’s novel ‘Burmese Days’. The Mandalay as seen today is Myanmar’s blooming cultural centre and one of the country’s best religious sites that display astonishing masonry and architecture. The... - [Investment Opportunities in Myanmar](https://envoyexcellency.com/investment-opportunities-in-myanmar/): Agriculture Myanmar is an agro-based country with fertile land and abundant water resources. Given the landscape profile, topographic dimensions and different climatic areas of Myanmar – not only perennial plants, but also crops such as rice, pulses and beans, fruits and vegetables can be easily grown. The government is aiming to transform Myanmar’s mostly traditional agricultural economy into a productive and sustainable agro-economy. The agriculture sector has always traditionally been Myanmar’s main industry, employing over half of the labor force. To achieve this goal, increases in agricultural productivity and quality are required. The agriculture can be boosted via distribution of... - [State Visit of President of the Republic of Kenya to India (December 04-06, 2023)](https://envoyexcellency.com/visit-of-president-of-the-republic-of-kenya-to-india-december-2023/): At the invitation of the President of India H.E. Sm