Vikram Misri, India's Foreign Secretary, and Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State, recently discussed ways to decrease trade obstacles, boost defence and technology collaboration, and combat illegal immigration to the US. The conversation aimed to promote a fair and balanced bilateral commercial partnership. According to a statement issued by the US Department of State, Landau expressed gratitude for India's help in combating illegal immigration. He emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation between the two countries. The discussions also addressed security and developm
Analysts describe the post-1945 world order as being stuck between the old and new power structures, undergoing a seismic change. Even though there have been conversations about this change for more than ten years, current occurrences highlight how real it is. This transformation is exemplified by the high-profile meeting between US Senator Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi Arabia, as well as the heated exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on March 5. This geopolitical reshuffling enables middle powers
His Excellency Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, met with His Excellency Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE, to explore how Dubai and India can strengthen their trade and investment connections. The meeting was held at the Dubai Chambers offices and was attended by His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Both sides emphasised the importance of developing bilateral trade and investment prospects, as well as Dubai and India's deep economic cooperation. His Excellency Al Mansoori remarked that Dubai is committed t
On March 20, White House cryptocurrency czar David Sacks met with Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to explore the emerging landscape of artificial intelligence and digital currency. The meeting highlighted the growing intersection of emerging technology and global finance. Sacks, a significant authority in US technology policy, commented on the participation via the social media platform X. He regarded the conversation as smart and profound, emphasising the significance of international cooperation in these areas. "It was an honour to meet with Sheikh Tahnoon to discuss AI and cryptocurr
In a historic step to strengthen Singapore's ties with India, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Changi Airport Group (CAG), and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) have launched their first tripartite collaboration. The year-long agreement, which runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, aims to promote Singapore's brand presence, improve trade relations, and attract high-value Indian travellers. This initiative's primary goal is to highlight Singapore's enhanced tourism experiences while presenting it as a leading global aviation hub. The agreement also includes the Friends of Singap
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reiterated the importance of solid diplomatic relations between Japan, South Korea, and the United States, emphasising that they remain intact. His statements were released by South Korea's foreign ministry on Friday, following a meeting with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in Tokyo. The encounter occurred prior to a three-way foreign ministers' summit between Japan, South Korea, and China. During the meetings, the three countries agreed that keeping peace on the Korean Peninsula is a joint duty. South Korea's foreign minister confirmed that collaboratio
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Cairo on Saturday for a crucial meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with a focus on improving bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and regional stability. The two leaders addressed ways to improve collaboration in trade, investment, and development while reaffirming their commitment to strengthening economic connections, notably in infrastructure, energy, and finance. They also discussed regional issues, emphasising the significance of collaborative efforts to achieve stability and progress. The
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is scheduled for a crucial three-day visit to Singapore from March 24 to 26, 2025, to strengthen marine cooperation between the two countries. His visit coincides with Singapore Marine Week, a major worldwide event to which he has been invited by the Singaporean government to engage in significant discussions about the future of marine trade. Sonowal plans to attend high-level meetings with his Singaporean counterpart and other maritime officials. These discussions will primarily focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation and identifying potential prospects
UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Tunisian President Kais Saied on the country's Independence Day, which is observed annually on March 20. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, both sent similar remarks. Their outreach emphasises the close diplomatic connections between the two countries. Sheikh Mohamed remarked on the UAE-Tunisia friendship, highlighti
US President Donald Trump hosted UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the White House, where they discussed the future of economic and scientific collaboration. Trump revealed details of the meeting on Truth Social, emphasising the two countries' close relations and common commitment to world peace and security. The meetings focused on increasing the UAE's investment in the United States, notably in technology and energy. Sheikh Tahnoon was apparently looking for wider access to modern semiconductor chips, which had been restricted by laws imposed by former P