Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New Delhi, emphasising that her visit would breathe new life into India-Canada relations. PM Modi stated that the visit would help strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, technology, agriculture, and people-to-people exchange. He recalled his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in June, when the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties and forming a forward-looking partnership. The meeting is viewed as a significant step towards restoring normalcy in diplomatic relations,
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met with Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Khaleel in Male to discuss defence cooperation, military training, and regional security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The discussions highlighted the two countries' expanding strategic alliance, with both emphasising defence as a significant component of bilateral relations. During his two-day visit, Singh also spoke with National Security Advisor Ibrahim Latheef about maritime security, capabilities enhancement, and upcoming problems in the IOR. Both officials discussed how to improve defence coll
India is confident of finalising a "fair and balanced" trade agreement with the European Union by the end of December, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at an event in Doha. His speech coincided with the 14th round of trade negotiations, currently underway in Brussels between officials from both sides. Goyal indicated that Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will shortly visit the EU's headquarters to continue discussions. He highlighted that talks had been positive, with both teams working together to reach an equitable deal between the 27-nation bloc, valued at $20 trillion,
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met with Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Khaleel in Male, reaffirming the importance of defence cooperation in the India-Maldives partnership. The discussions focused on military collaboration, capacity building, defence equipment promotion, and regional security in the Indian Ocean region. During his two-day visit, Singh also met with Ibrahim Latheef, the Maldives' National Security Advisor. Both sides discussed improving maritime security, increasing capabilities, and tackling new threats in the Indian Ocean. The sessions highlighted India a
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries. The meeting aimed to create mutually beneficial possibilities for firms to leverage the strengths of both economies. Goyal added that the dialogue focused on increasing trade and investment based on mutual trust, respect, and balance. In his post on X, Sidhu stated that both sides are looking for new potential in clean technology, artificial intelligence, agriculture, and vital minerals, as well as im
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for greater collaboration between Indian and Singaporean enterprises, emphasising that closer cooperation will considerably boost trade and investment between the two nations. Speaking at the "India-Singapore@60: Partnership for Growth and Innovation" business event, Goyal emphasised the significance of developing a more inclusive, balanced, and future-oriented economic partnership. The minister is on a three-day official visit to Singapore, where he has had a number of high-level discussions with prominent business leaders and industr
This week, India and Qatar will finalise the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a planned free trade deal, marking a significant step forward in their economic relationship. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will begin a two-day visit to Doha to discuss the CEPA, the commerce ministry confirmed. The ToR establish the framework for negotiations, outlining the agreement's objectives, scope, and parameters. Its signing is the first step before formal discussions may start. Goyal will co-chair the Qatar-India Joint Commission on Trade with Qatar's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone conversation with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman to discuss military cooperation. The Saudi minister acknowledged the call in a post on X, stating that both sides discussed defence ties and expressed views on regional and international issues of common concern. The conversation took place a day after the United States extended Qatar an unprecedented security guarantee. In contrast to NATO's Article 5, the order stated that Washington would treat any armed attack on Qatari territory
France, Sweden, and Germany have increased their efforts to secure Denmark's informal European Union summit in Copenhagen this week, following unexplained drone activity over Danish territory. Following President Emmanuel Macron's command, France dispatched a 35-member anti-drone military unit armed with a Fennec light helicopter and active defence capabilities. The French Armed Forces Ministry confirmed that the unit is already active and coordinating with Danish authorities. Sweden also replied to Denmark's request by sending an anti-drone team and radar devices to increase surveillance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences after the death of Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al AlSheikh. PM Modi took to X and expressed his "deepest condolences on the sad demise of the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." He also expressed India's thoughts and prayers for the Kingdom and its people during this moment of grief. Sheikh Abdulaziz passed away on September 23 at the age of 82. He was a highly recognised Islamic scholar who led the Council of Senior Scholars, the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, and