Iran will welcome any Indian peace initiative for de-escalating tensions with US: Envoy
Iran’s Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni also expressed the hope there would be no further escalation in hostilities between his country and the US.
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India’s Foreign Policy Priorities in 2020 and Beyond
India’s global stature has risen in recent years on account of political stability, sound economic growth, large market for trade and investments, and its endeavours to enhance its military muscles.
Russia, China, Iran conduct naval drills in Indian Ocean
By Reuters Iran, China, and Russia began joint naval drills on Friday in the Indian
On counter-terrorism, climate action India leads from front at UN in 2019
The year 2019 will be remembered as a watershed moment in India’s fight against terrorism and its commitment to bring those responsible for terror attacks against the country to justice.
Saudi Foreign Minister on Pakistan visit to addresses concerns after PM Imran Khan’s Malaysia summit pull-out
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, while speaking with media persons this week, insisted that the decision was taken in the best national interest and looking at the larger picture.
India and Iran to accelerate work on Chabahar project
The Chabahar port — jointly being developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan — is considered a gateway to golden opportunities for trade with central Asian nations by the three countries.
India, Afghanistan and Iran meet on the Chabahar Agreement
Mormugoa and New Mangalore Port from India, in addition to JNPT, Mundra, Kandla and Cochin, will be included as part of designated route under the Chabahar Agreement.
India 2+2 dialogue: US, India discuss terrorism, sign industrial security agreement
The US is working with India on a fair and reciprocal trade deal. The two nations also signed the Industrial Security Annex,
China’s request for UNSC discussion on Kashmir fails
Pakistan’s ally Beijing had called for the issue of Jammu and Kashmir to be discussed in the 15-nation Council on Tuesday after Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi wrote a letter to the Council on December 12 on the situation in the region.
14th round of Astana format talks on Syria concluded with commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity
Iran, Russia, and Turkey categorically rejecting “self-rule initiatives, under the pretext of combating terrorism: and also expressly rejected any separatist agenda, which not only undermined Syria’s territorial integrity and security, but also threatened “the national security of neighboring countries”.
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