Tag: India visit

PM Modi expresses grief over Vietnam President’s demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief at the passing of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang, who passed away following a serious illness at the age of 61.

September 21, 2018

Sushma Swaraj leaves for Russia to prepare ground for Vladimir Putin’s India visit

The meeting of the commission is to be co-chaired by Swaraj and Yuri Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

September 13, 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit India from 8-11 July

On 21 June, the International Day of Yoga, Moon made a special mention of PM Modi’s efforts to make yoga a global phenomenon.

July 2, 2018

US envoy to UN Nikki Haley reaching New Delhi on three-day visit

Talks between Haley and Indian officials could include a host of topics like India-US strategic ties and major global developments

June 26, 2018

France is the best partner for India in Europe: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The French President was accompanied by his wife Brigitte Macron. The French President, who is on a four day visit to India, inspected a guard of honour at the forecourt …

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March 10, 2018

French President’s four-day India visit from March 9

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive here on 9 March for a four-day state visit to India, during which he will hold a summit meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday. According to the Ministry statement, Modi and Macron will meet on 10 March. “The visit of President Macron …

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March 2, 2018

Canadian PM arrives; defence, counter-terrorism on agenda

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived here on Saturday on a week-long State visit to India aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations in key areas such as trade, counter-terrorism, energy, education, infrastructure and development. The Canadian leader, who is accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by senior Canadian and …

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February 17, 2018

Iranian President to arrive in Hyderabad today on 3-day India visit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will arrive here this evening as part of his three-day India visit during which the two countries will discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest. The External Affairs Ministry had said earlier that during the visit of the president of Iran, both sides would review the progress achieved in bilateral …

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February 15, 2018

Iranian Prez to visit India this week; Pak-sponsored terror may figure in talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will undertake his maiden visit to India later this week that is expected to provide the two countries an opportunity to discuss latest developments in the region as well as bilateral economic cooperation, particularly on the Chabahar port. Pakistan’s continued support to terrorism against India and Afghanistan may also be raised …

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February 12, 2018

Israel PM begins historic India visit, PM Modi welcomes him with a bear hug

India on Sunday accorded a red carpet welcome to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who arrived here on a six-day landmark visit that is expected to further tighten the embrace between the two countries in fields ranging from defence and counter-terrorism to trade, agriculture, water and health. Setting aside the protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received …

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January 14, 2018

PM Modi welcomes Israeli PM at start of India trip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived here on Sunday on a six-day visit that will also take him to Mumbai and Gujarat. He was received at the airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first visit to India by an Israeli Prime Minister since Ariel Sharon came in 2003. “A special welcome for …

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January 14, 2018

Meeting, hosting Dalai Lama is major offence, warns China

As US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson prepares to visit India next week, China on Saturday warned that it will be deeply offended if any foreign leader meets with or any country invites the Dalai Lama. On the sidelines of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, a Chinese Minister dubbed the …

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October 21, 2017

Nepal PM Deuba accorded ceremonial welcome

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is here on a five-day state visit, was accorded a ceremonial welcome on Thursday. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Deuba before the guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Later in the day, Deuba will hold delegation-level talks with Modi. …

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August 24, 2017

Jacqueline to host Justin Bieber during India visit

Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez will be taking Grammy Award winner and global pop sensation Justin Bieber to a tour around Mumbai during his scheduled trip to India in May. She plans to "give him a taste of all things desi" as his tour guide. Bieber will be performing at the DY Patil Stadium here …

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March 20, 2017

New Myanmar NSA on visit to India

U Thaung Tun, who was appointed as the new National Security Advisor of Myanmar last month, has made India his first port of call abroad, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday. "The newly appointed National Security Advisor of Myanmar U Thaung Tun is currently on an official visit to India," the ministry said in …

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February 2, 2017

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to visit India next week

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will come to India on a two-day visit on September 14 during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was announced on Saturday. "The President will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will also host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary," the External …

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September 10, 2016

Kerry meets Modi as he closes India visit

US Secretary of State John Kerry called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday, the concluding day of his three-day visit to India. "Capping off an important visit, Secretary of State @JohnKerry calls on PM @narendramodi," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with pictures of the two leaders. Kerry met Modi at …

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August 31, 2016