Tag: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

PM Modi, Putin Hold Talks on Ukraine Conflict, Vow to Strengthen India-Russia Strategic Partnership

The two leaders highlighted the sharp rise in bilateral trade, which touched a record USD 68.7 billion in FY 2024–25, and agreed to expand cooperation in energy, finance, and economic growth.

September 1, 2025

Modi–Xi Meeting Focuses on Balancing Trade, Border Peace, and Strengthening Ties

Briefing the media, Misri stated that both leaders discussed strengthening people-to-people ties, cooperation on trans-border rivers, and joint efforts to combat terrorism.

September 1, 2025

PM Modi, Xi Jinping Stress India-China Role in Stabilising Global Trade at SCO Sidelines

The meeting comes against the backdrop of rising global trade tensions triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes, which an American appeals court has recently ruled as “illegal.”

August 31, 2025

PM Modi, Xi Jinping Reaffirm Positive Momentum in India-China Ties at SCO Summit

The two leaders underlined that India and China are development partners, not rivals, and agreed that differences must not be allowed to escalate into disputes.

August 31, 2025

PM Modi Meets Governors of 16 Japanese Prefectures, Pushes for Deeper State-Prefecture Partnerships

According to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in areas such as technology, innovation, investment, start-ups, SMEs, skills, and industrial partnerships.

August 30, 2025

“India Will Not Be Dictated By Anyone”: Ex-Diplomat Vikas Swarup on US Pressure Over Tariffs and Russia Oil Trade

Swarup’s remarks came in response to comments made by White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro, who defended President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, accusing India of indirectly funding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine through oil trade.

August 30, 2025

White House Trade Advisor Navarro Labels Ukraine War as “Modi’s War,” Sparks Diplomatic Row with India

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the charge, calling Washington’s move “extremely unfortunate.”

August 28, 2025

PM Modi, Finland President Stubb Discuss Ukraine Crisis, Trade and Technology Cooperation

Prime Minister Modi invited Stubb to visit India soon, with both leaders agreeing to remain in close contact.

August 28, 2025

India Condemns Killing of Journalists in Gaza, Calls Incident “Shocking and Deeply Regrettable”

Among those killed were Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Salama, Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri, and Mariam Abu Daqqa, a freelance journalist working with AP.

August 27, 2025

PM Modi, Fiji PM Rabuka Hold Bilateral Talks to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Ahead of the talks, Rabuka paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared images of the homage on X, describing him as an “important Global South and FIPIC partner.”

August 25, 2025