India, Vietnam Eye Bigger Role in Global Supply Chain Networks
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India, Vietnam Eye Bigger Role in Global Supply Chain Networks

Vietnamese President To Lam has emphasised that India and Vietnam have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in global supply chains, highlighting the potential for deeper economic cooperation amid evolving global trade and geopolitical dynamics. Addressing the India-Vietnam Business Forum in Mumbai, To Lam said that both countries have navigated challenges through cooperation, strengthening their partnership. He invited Indian companies in advanced technology sectors to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam. The Vietnamese President noted that bilateral relations, built by Ho Chi

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PM Modi Credits ‘Nation First’ Approach for India’s Global Standing
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PM Modi Credits ‘Nation First’ Approach for India’s Global Standing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the “Nation First” Principle has been the driving force behind India’s transformation over the past decade, helping the country emerge as a trusted global partner and one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Addressing the media at the summit, Modi said India’s progress is rooted in trust, stability and a commitment to the larger global good. He noted that world leaders recognised the country’s growing international stature during the recent G7 Summit, where India’s development approach and global contributions received w

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PM Modi Congratulates Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed on Election Victory
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PM Modi Congratulates Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed on Election Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the ruling Prosperity Party on their victory in Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with the East African nation. In a message shared on social media. He described India’s relationship as historic, multifaceted, and deeply rooted, expressing his eagerness to continue working closely with the Ethiopian leadership to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. The message came after Ethiopia’s Nation

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ASEAN Maritime Patrol Leaders Push for Formal Recognition of Coast Guard Forum
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ASEAN Maritime Patrol Leaders Push for Formal Recognition of Coast Guard Forum

Maritime patrol and coast guard leaders from ASEAN member states are seeking formal recognition of the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum (ACF) as an official sector of the regional bloc to enhance maritime security cooperation across Southeast Asia. The proposal was highlighted during the ACF’s fifth annual meeting in Manila in June 2026, where member nations adopted a joint declaration supporting greater collaboration through dialogue, information sharing, capacity building and operational coordination. Officials said formal recognition would provide a dedicated platform for coast guards and m

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India, U.K. Deepen Defence Ties Through Executive Steering Group Talks
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India, U.K. Deepen Defence Ties Through Executive Steering Group Talks

India and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence ties following a series of discussions aimed at enhancing military cooperation and expanding engagement between their armed forces. The 15th India–United Kingdom Executive Steering Group (ESG) meeting was held in the U.K. from June 17 to 19, bringing together defence officials to review ongoing collaboration and identify new partnership opportunities. According to the Indian Army, the engagement included visits to the U.K. Trials & Experimental Group, the Ministry of Defence in London and defenc

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