Tag: Foreign Secretary
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India briefs key nations on planned terror attack by Pakistan-based terrorist group JeM in J-K
The heads of missions were provided with a comprehensive "information docket" giving the details of the incident, and also the list of items and munition recovered from terrorists, clearly indicating their Pakistani origins.
November 24, 2020 -
India deals with ‘worst crisis in decades’ on Chinese border with ‘firmness and maturity’: Foreign Secretary
Shringla spoke at the Institut Français des Relations Internationales (IFRI) underlined 'respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty', and 'peaceful resolution of disputes'.
October 31, 2020 -
Opposition MPs demand parliamentary panel meeting on Indio-China border stand-off
Former Home Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said all top officials who can throw light on the incident should be called to brief the members.
June 22, 2020 -
Harsh Vardhan Shringla new Foreign Secretary, Taranjit Singh Sandhu new ambassador to US
Shringla, the former ambassador to the US is succeeded by career service diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
January 29, 2020 -
Protecting data essential for ‘national security’, says Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale
His remarks come as Telecom operators in the country have submitted their applications for 5G trials.
January 17, 2020 -
Donald Trump scrapped Iran deal to spite Obama: New leak claims
The former British Ambassador is said to have highlighted splits amongst US presidential advisors and that the White House did not have a "day-to-day" strategy of what to do following withdrawal from the deal.
July 14, 2019 -
Conservative Party leadership: UK voters ‘issued two ballots’ by mistake
The vote closes on July 22, with the result will be announced the following day.
July 6, 2019 -
Foreign Secretary Gokhale leaves for Washington to meet US officials
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale began a three-day visit to the US on Monday during which he will meet senior officials of the Trump administration and exchange views on major foreign policy and security-related developments.
March 11, 2019 -
Foreign Secretary meets P-5 envoys, underlines Pakistan’s role in Pulwama attack
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale meeting at least two dozen envoys in the national Capital, including those from the P-5 nations.
February 15, 2019 -
Indian foreign secretary discusses bilateral cooperation with Suu Kyi
Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale called on Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday during his official visit to the country.
October 22, 2018 -
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale pays quiet visit to Moscow
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale paid a quiet visit to Moscow this week during which he held talks with key Russian ministers on the bilateral agenda as well as global developments.
August 26, 2018 -
NSA, FS visit Russia; convey India’s commitment to strengthening ties
Doval and Gokhale are also understood to have discussed with their Russian interlocutors the kidnapping of seven Indian engineers
May 11, 2018 -
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale holds talks with US officials
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale held meetings with top State Department officials and discussed various bilateral issues, including shared interest in the Indo-Pacific region and America’s support for New Delhi’s emergence as a leading power. Gokhale, on his maiden visit to the US as India’s top diplomat, met the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs …
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March 15, 2018 -
Vijay Gokhale takes charge as India’s Foreign Secretary
Vijay Gokhale, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1981 batch, took charge as India’s 32nd Foreign Secretary on Monday, 29 January. He succeeds S Jaishankar at a time when India’s relations with its neighbours are under a strain. Before taking on the role, he served as Secretary (ER) from October 2017 to January …
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January 29, 2018 -
Vijay Gokhale to replace Jaishankar as Foreign Secretary
Veteran diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale, currently Secretary (Economic Relations) in the External Affairs Ministry, was on Monday named as the next Foreign Secretary, ending the suspense on whether the incumbent S Jaishankar, a trusted lieutenant of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would get another extension. The appointment of the 1981 batch IFS officer for a fixed …
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January 2, 2018 -
Foreign Secretary visits Myanmar to discuss Rohingya crisis
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar on Wednesday air-dashed to Myanmar and held talks with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and other key leaders, impressing upon them to deliver on commitments made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country on developing the Rakhine State, rocked by Rohingya refugee crisis. India and Myanmar also signed …
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December 21, 2017 -
Tehmina Janjua becomes Pakistan’s first woman Foreign Secretary
Tehmina Janjua was on Monday named Pakistan's new Foreign Secretary, becoming the first woman to become the country's top diplomat. Janjua, who pipped several senior colleagues including High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit, will succeed Aizaz Chaudhary who was appointed as the new Ambassador to Washington. Presently serving as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the …
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February 13, 2017