Tag: defence ties

India, Italy condemn cross-border terrorism | Agree to expand defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide ranging talks with his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte this afternoon during which the two leaders discussed mutual issues as well as global developments.

October 30, 2018

India’s defence ties with Russia will not be impacted by US sanctions: Sitharaman

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s India visit next month, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clearly indicated that India will not allow its time-tested defence and security ties with Russia to be impacted by the US sanctions on military transactions with Moscow. She also said negotiations on the S-400 missile deal with Russia are almost …

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September 17, 2018

India-Cambodia sign four accords; pledge to deepen defence ties

India and Cambodia on Saturday signed four agreements, including one on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and another on a  $ 36.92 million line of credit for a water resource development project, as the two countries resolved to enhance defence ties and combat terrorism. India was committed to continuing development partnership with Cambodia in priority areas. …

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January 27, 2018

India, Cambodia decide to boost defence ties; ink 4 pacts

India and Cambodia on Saturday inked four pacts, including one to improve cooperation in prevention, investigation of crimes and legal assistance in criminal matters, besides a line of credit from India to fund Cambodia’s Stung Sva Hab water resources development project for USD 36.92 million. The pacts were signed after comprehensive talks between Prime Minister …

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January 27, 2018

Iran, Pakistan discuss defence ties amid US threats

Iran and Pakistan held talks on defence cooperation following US President Donald Trump’s Twitter spree voicing support for the anti-government riots in Tehran and lashing out at Islamabad for supporting terrorists. Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Ali Hatami hailed growing cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Khurram Dastgir-Khan …

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January 5, 2018

Defence ties on agenda during Belarus President’s India trip

India and Belarus are expected to ramp up their bilateral cooperations, including in defence and security, as Alexander Lukashenko, the President of the eastern European country, arrives on a two-day visit to New Delhi on Monday. The visit takes place in a year when Belarus and India are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment …

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September 11, 2017

India, US agree to sustain defence partnership

India and the US agreed to maintain the pace and momentum of their partnership, particularly their defence ties, after Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis spoke on the phone with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar, a Pentagon spokesman said. Spokesman Captain Jeff Davis said it was the "first conversation" between Mattis and Parrikar. "Secretary Mattis committed …

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February 9, 2017

Pak-Russia military to hold first ever joint drills

Pakistan and Russia are set to hold their first-ever joint military exercises later this year, media reported today, reflecting increased military cooperation between the two former Cold War rivals. Around 200 military personnel from the two sides would take part in the joint military exercises, The Express Tribune quoted a senior Pakistani official as saying. …

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September 12, 2016

‘Our nuclear programme safe from terrorists’

Pakistans nuclear programme complies with global standards of safety and terrorists have never tried to harm it, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry said on Thursday.  Addressing a seminar on nuclear security, he also urged the US to shun discriminatory treatment against Pakistan vis-a-vis India in nuclear and defence ties, the Dawn reported.  He said Pakistan’s nuclear …

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September 8, 2016

‘Logistics pact will make military ops more efficient’

The key logistics defence pact signed between India and the US earlier this week, will make joint military operations between the two countries more efficient, the Pentagon has said. Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook also asserted that strong defence ties between the two countries would help enhance regional security. "We think it will make the …

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September 1, 2016

China has nothing to fear from Indo-US defence pact: Kirby

China has nothing to fear from stronger ties between India and the US after the two countries inked a logistics defence pact, the Obama administration has said. "Broadly speaking, a deepening, stronger, more cooperative bilateral relationship with India is not something that anybody should fear or worry about," State Department Spokesman John Kirby told reporters …

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August 30, 2016

India, US sign logistics exchange pact to cement defence ties

In a major boost to bilateral strategic ties, India and the US have signed a crucial logistics defence pact that will enable their militaries to use each other’s assets and bases for repair and replenishment of supplies, making joint operations more efficient. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter signed the ‘Logistics …

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August 30, 2016

Queen of Ranthambore – a visitor’s delight

Known for her penchant to strike poses for the camera, the world’s oldest tigress Machli popularised the Ranthambore National Park and gave a boost to the local economy with her grandeur attracting visitors in large numbers from India and abroad. The ‘Queen of Ranthambore’, as she was popularly called by wildlife lovers, significantly contributed to …

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August 19, 2016

Rustom: Akshay Kumar feels woman having extra martial affair is USP

Rustom'': Akshay Kumar feels woman having extra martial affair is USP

August 9, 2016