India, Afghanistan hold bilateral talks
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Ahead of the Heart of Asia conference on peace and stability that will host for the first time, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Afghan Deputy Foreign…
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US secretary of state hopes to visit Nepal by end of 2016
Kathmandu, April 26 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed hope that he could visit Nepal by the end of 2016. During a meeting with visiting Nepali Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa on…
Jaishankar to meet Pakistani counterpart
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar will meet his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry here on Tuesday morning in the first formal talks between the two nations after the January 2 attack…
UN won’t criticise pace of rebuilding earthquake-hit Nepal
United Nations, April 26 (IANS) While appealing for aid to help Nepal which is struggling to rebuild after last year’s earthquake, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon won’t criticise the pace of rehabilitation. “The rebuilding is extremely…
US, EU leaders agree to address major challenges
Hanover, April 26 (IANS) EU national leaders and the US president demonstrated on Monday willingness to continue coordinating closely with each other on major political and security issues. British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President…
US sends F-22 fighters to Romania
Bucharest, April 26 (IANS) Two F-22 Raptor fighters of the US Air Force arrived on Monday at an air base near the Black Sea port of Constanta in southeast Romania. The first presence in Romania…
Iran in talks with Russia to sell heavy water
Tehran, April 26 (IANS) The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) was in talks with the Russian officials to sell parts of its heavy water to its northern neighbour, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaber…
India to host Heart of Asia conference on Afghanistan
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India on Tuesday will host for the first time the Heart of Asia Istanbul Process conference aimed at bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan. “India is actively participating in all…
At UNHRC, India decries ‘undemocratic systems’ fostering global divide
United Nations, April 25 (IANS) India has decried the “undemocratic systems” that block developing countries from participating in international decision-making, leading to the perpetuation of the global development divide that can be traced to colonialism’s…
Need political will to strengthen connectivity: Bangladesh envoy
Shillong, April 25 (IANS) Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali on Monday said strong political will was needed to strengthen connectivity to boost relations between India and his country. “We need political will…
Developed nations must mobilize $100 bn to implement Paris climate deal: India
New York, April 25 (IANS) India has urged developed nations to announce their “enhanced” pre-2020 climate action plans and undertake the “urgent” task of mobilising $100 billion, lack of which will hamper implementation of nationally…
President to visit Papua New Guinea, New Zealand
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) As part of India’s growing engagements with Pacific island nations, President Pranab Mukherjee will go on state visits to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand from April 28 to May…
ATTN DG — Nepal detains five Indian policemen, driver for ‘sneaking’
By Anil Giri Kathmandu, April 25 (IANS) Five Indian police personnel in uniform and carrying weapons have been arrested along with their driver in far-western Nepal’s Doti district for illegally entering the Himalayan nation, officials…
China among top five bilateral donors to Nepal
Kathmandu, April 25 (IANS) China has emerged as one of the top five bilateral donors to Nepal in fiscal 2014-15 in terms of funds disbursed, Nepal’s Finance Ministry said on Monday. Chinese aid of $37.94…
Sri Lanka to create efficient environment for investors
Colombo, April 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka hopes to introduce new bills in parliament by June to create a more efficient, dynamic and secure business environment conducive for investment, Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera said on Monday….
Would like to see stronger ties with Tanzania: President
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Extending his greetings to the government and people of Tanzania on their Union Day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said he would like to see stronger ties and deeper cooperation…
India, Pakistan foreign secretaries to meet in Delhi
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry will hold talks with his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar here on Tuesday, on the margins a global conference on Afghanistan. It will be the…
MPs demand ban on Chinese goods, government says not possible
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Lok Sabha members, including those from the BJP, on Monday strongly demanded a ban on the import of Chinese goods since, they said, substandard materials from the communist country were…
V.K. Singh meets Bahamas foreign minister
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Monday held a meeting with Bahamas Foreign Minister Fredrick A. Mitchell. Deepening the Caribbean connection. MOS @Gen_VKSingh meets with Fredrick A….
Indian, Pakistani foreign secretaries to meet on Tuesday
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) After a period of uncertainty, India and Pakistan are to hold talks again when their foreign secretaries meet here on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Heart of Asia conference….