Saudi Arabia and India have agreed to enhance their collaboration in the energy and defence sectors, a significant step forward in their bilateral relationship. This agreement follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia, during which the two countries discussed expanding the supply of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas. Saudi Arabia is already one of India's leading petroleum exporters, and both countries are looking to expand their collaboration even further. PM Modi met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss these advancements before cutting short his visit
The UAE and South Korea have taken a significant step towards defence cooperation by signing a letter of intent centred on the KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft. The agreement was formally signed by the Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Young-su and UAE Air Force Major General Rashid Mohammed al-Shamsi. It is a significant step forward in bilateral military cooperation, allowing UAE Air Force troops to participate in joint drills and training missions employing South Korea's indigenously manufactured KF-21 fighters. During their visit, the UAE delegation saw Korea Aerospace Indus
According to White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump will go to the Middle East for a high-profile diplomatic tour from May 13 to 16. The official itinerary includes visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, his second international trip since taking office. This journey comes after his planned presence at Pope Francis' burial in Vatican City on Saturday. The Saudi foreign minister visited Washington earlier this month to prepare for Trump's arrival. The decision highlights efforts to strengthen ties, similar to Trump's 2017 visit, when Saudi Ar
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have inked a significant security agreement to combat the growing danger of transnational and organised crime. The pact, signed by Philippine Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla and UAE Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, emphasises combating cybercrime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Alfonso Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, emphasised the importance of international alliances in combating criminal syndicates that take advantage of current technologies and smooth cross-border mobility. He described the accord
The UAE participated in the most recent Council of Arab Ministers on Meteorology and Climate conference, which was held at the League of Arab States' General Secretariat headquarters. The session was attended by senior members from Arab meteorological organisations, demonstrating a shared commitment to improving regional climate monitoring and mitigation. The UAE delegation was led by Abdulla Ahmed Al Mandous, Director-General of the National Centre of Meteorology and current President of the World Meteorological Organisation. In his speech, Al Mandous emphasised the serious environmental
The UAE and Kenya held high-level talks aimed at improving bilateral relations and promoting regional stability. Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, met with His Excellency Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, on the sidelines of the London Sudan Conference. The conference provided an opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation between the two countries, with an emphasis on strengthening people-to-people ties and collaboration across multiple industries. Both parties a
JD Vance, the US Vice President, is scheduled to make his first official visit to India on April 21, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His tour, which runs from April 18 to 24, also includes a visit to Italy. The second family, which includes his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children, will participate in diplomatic and cultural activities throughout the trip. Usha Vance, the daughter of Indian immigrants, makes history by becoming the first Indian-American to serve as the United States' second lady. The Vice President's schedule includes stops in New Delhi, Jaipur, and
India and Russia commemorated 78 years of diplomatic relations, reaffirming their commitment to a long-term and growing friendship. On this occasion, the Russian Foreign Ministry sent its congratulations via Telegram, underlining the strength of the bilateral relationship and expressing hope for future collaboration. Moscow restated its strong support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. The Russian side emphasised the continuation of high-level political talks. Two summits between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin are scheduled for 2024
Saudi Arabia and the United States are getting closer to finalising a tentative agreement to develop Riyadh's civil nuclear program. A senior Saudi ambassador based in Pakistan said on Sunday that both countries are working towards official coordination, citing a statement by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Dr. Naif Al-Otaibi, Saudi Press Attache, shared the update in a post on X. He revealed that the US and Saudi Arabia plan to execute an agreement aimed at investing in civil nuclear and energy technology. Wright recently met with Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman in Riy
Antonio Tajani, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will make an official visit to India from April 11-12. He will arrive in New Delhi on April 11 and meet with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic connections between the two countries. During his stay, Tajani will meet with Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to discuss trade and investment opportunities. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the talks would focus on essential sectors such as infrastructure, defence, space,