Tag: Ministry of External Affairs
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Support for peace: India on landmark US-Taliban deal
After months of negotiations, the US and Taliban signed a landmark peace deal in Qatar capital Doha on Saturday.
March 1, 2020 -
Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends visa on arrival for Japan, South Korea
The virus has now spread to around 49 countries, with New Zealand, Belarus, Lithuania, and Nigeria, the first case in sub-Saharan Africa, all reporting their first cases in the last day.
February 28, 2020 -
Coronavirus: India imposes restrictions on export of medical equipment to China
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that responding to the needs of China, India had allowed a one-time exemption for the export of some items which had been restricted.
February 24, 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 -
Coronavirus: Health ministry seeks information on Indian visa applicants
According to Chinese authorities, coronavirus has infected more than 220 people and resulted in the death of three people in the country.
January 21, 2020 -
We are in touch with Japanese side, hope to finalise Indo-Japan summit soon: MEA
Raveesh Kumar said the government has reached to its missions in different countries to share its perspective on CAA and NRC with the host government.
January 2, 2020 -
Darjeeling in the news again
Shringla, a widely known diplomat particularly in neighbouring countries, has had a chequered career in the management of foreign affairs.
December 27, 2019 -
No contribution from participating countries for construction of Nalanda University: MEA
In a report it was said that, Singapore had promised to contribute 50 lakh to 1 crore USD for the construction of the university’s library but no payment has been received so far.
December 16, 2019 -
Lotus symbol on passports part of enhanced security features: Govt
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that these security features have been introduced as part of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines.
December 13, 2019 -
Swedish royal couple arrive in India for five-day visit
This is the 2nd State Visit to India by their Majesties, the first was in 1993. It’s the 4th high-level exchange between Sweden and India since 2015 when Former President Pranab Mukherjee was on a State Visit.
December 2, 2019 -
India, Bhutan hold dialogue, agree to implement 21 new projects
The Indian delegation was led by TS Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs and the Bhutanese delegation was led by Kinga Singye, Foreign Secretary of Bhutan.
November 30, 2019 -
Subramanian Swamy slams Govt over EU’s Kashmir visit, demands its cancellation
This is the first visit by any foreign delegation to Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 from the Indian Constitution on August 5.
October 28, 2019 -
All sections of Afghan society should be part of peace process: Centre
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India was very closely following the developments relating to peace initiatives in Afghanistan.
September 13, 2019 -
Pak misusing UNHRC for ‘malicious political agenda:’ India
India rebuts Pakistan's claims of human rights violations in Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370 at the 42nd session of UNHRC in Geneva.
September 11, 2019 -
President Ram Nath Kovind leaves for three-nation tour to ‘boost bilateral relations’
Visiting Switzerland, Iceland, and Slovenia, this will be his first visit to a Nordic country, Iceland. He will also be the first Indian President to visit Slovenia.
September 9, 2019 -
Vandalism of Indian Embassy by Pak elements ‘unacceptable’: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs asked the British government to take action against the perpetrators and ensure safety and security of the Indian mission and its personnel.
September 4, 2019 -
After fresh protests, Hong Kong airport cancels all departures
"All check-in service for departure flights has been suspended since 1630hrs (0830 GMT). Other departure and arrival flights for the rest of the day will continue to operate, and airlines will provide arrangements for passengers who have not completed the departure process", it said.
August 13, 2019