US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's visit was in the run-up to summit on climate, convened by the US on April 23-24 virtually. At invitation of President Biden, PM Narendra Modi will participate in summit along with other world leaders: Arindam Bagchi, MEA spox
Supply of Made in India vaccines would continue, taking into account our domestic requirements. There is no ban on the export of vaccines: Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson
During conversation b/w External Affairs Minister & Paraguay's Foreign Minister, a request for vaccines was raised by Paraguay side. EAM responded positively to this request. Subsequently, a shipment of Made in India vaccines was sent to Paraguay. No third party was involved: MEA
"India is opening an embassy in Paraguay," says Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson
We'd like to see disengagement in the remaining areas in eastern Ladakh. During the meeting on March 12 on the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination (WMCC), India and China had agreed to convene 11th round of senior commanders meeting: Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson
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The Netherlands is very grateful for the air-bubble agreement between our two countries, facilitating the repatriation of many Dutch and EU-citizens back to Europe, and Indian citizens back to India: MEA
Investment flows b/w 2 countries made the Netherlands the 3rd largest FDI investor in India & India the 4th largest FDI investor in the Netherlands, in the year 2019-20: MEA
PMs of both countries noted Indo-Dutch partnerships in field of water are strong, diverse, mutually beneficial & cover areas like tackling river water pollution including river Ganga, delta management, promoting water management, water quality issues&wastewater recycling,etc: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a Virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of Netherlands, Mark Rutte
I appreciate your govt's efforts to support Dutch investors who faced challenges last year during the first wave of the COVID19 pandemic. Your support helped ensure the continuation of trade between our countries even in those difficult times: Netherlands PM Mark Rutte
We applaud India for the 'Vaccine Maitri' program. We also congratulate India on its election as a non-permanent member of the UNSC. In our view, India is an obvious candidate for a permanent seat of an expanded council: Netherlands PM Mark Rutte
USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) asserted navigational rights and freedoms approximately 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands, inside India’s exclusive economic zone, without requesting India’s prior consent, consistent with international law: US Navy
India requires prior consent for military exercises in its exclusive economic zone,a claim inconsistent with int'l law.This freedom of navigation operation upheld rights,freedom&lawful uses of sea recognized in int'l law by challenging India’s excessive maritime claims: US Navy
US Forces operate in the Indo-Pacific region on a daily basis. All operations are designed in accordance with international law and demonstrate that the United States will fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows: US Navy
Encounter has started at Nowbugh in Tral area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are carrying out the operation. Details awaited: Kashmir Zone Police
#UPDATE| One unidentified terrorist killed in Tral encounter. Operation underway. Details awaited: Kashmir Zone Police
They discussed US-India cooperation on addressing climate crisis & raising global ambition heading into President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate April 22-23, 26th Conference of Parties & US Framework Convention on Climate Change later this year, & beyond: State Department
Special Presidential Envoy Kerry & PM Modi affirmed that given the two nations’ shared desire to combat climate change & complementary strengths, US & India can creatively collaborate on a 2030 agenda for clean and green technologies in the service of the planet: State Dept
There was broad consensus on the value of enhanced bilateral cooperation across multiple areas, including mobilizing finance to support clean energy deployment at scale; cooperating on adaptation & resilience..: State Department (1/2)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a high-level virtual event with the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan
PM Modi and President Ramkalawan jointly e-inaugurate new Magistrates’ Court Building in Seychelles
India hands over of fast patrol vessel to Seychelles during a high-level virtual meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan
In little less than 2 months, we'll be commemorating 45th anniversary of formal establishment of diplomatic relations b/w Seychelles & India. The support we have received from India has contributed immensely to socio-economic development of Seychelles: President of Seychelles