India-Africa partnership to be a defining moment in a changing world
IDSA’s Africa Day Commemoration has become a platform to reinforce India’s relations with its African partners
Defence & Diplomacy
As India stops purchase of Iranian oil, Iran offers to link Chabahar with Gwadar
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif proposes connecting Pakistan’s Gwadar port to its “complementary” port Chabahar in southeastern Iran, during his visit to Islamabad
Photo: Dawn/Naveed Siddiqui
At Bishkek SCO ministerial meet members agree to combat terrorism, unilateralism, affirm support for multi-polar world
The SCO members commit to jointly oppose any form of unilateralism and trade protectionism; all but India endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kyrgyzstan
Iraq’s democratic transition needs to be supported: UN envoy; UNAMI mandate extended
Iraq needs support to leave violent past behind amidst constant ISIS threat
Photo:OCHA/Themba Linden
Iran’s Zarif visits Delh, India sends first rice shipment via Chabahar
India will have to walk a diplomatic tightrope. It is widely believed that it may not be able to withstand US pressure this time around,
Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Delegation of Senior Indian Diplomats visit China
The visit was part of regular exchanges between Ministry of External Affairs of India and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.
Photo: Embassy of India, Beijing
Russia’s Growing Engagement with Pakistan: Should India be worried?
Pakistan in comparison has no match to India’s market and neither does its capacity to pay in hard currency. India, thus, is theoretically in a position to influence Russia
“India Should Aim at Becoming State-of-Art Technology Developer”
Highlighting the importance of self-sufficiency in defence technology, Dr Reddy emphasized upon the need for joining hands with the academia in conducting focused research in identified areas.
“Milestone” consensus on troops withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rivals Russia and China back the US on the key formula of a peace deal it is negotiating in Afghanistan – withdrawing troops in return for Taliban pledges not to welcome foreign extremists.
Tajikistan deepens ties with Istanbul as foreign ministers meet
This visit is expected to significantly boost ties between the two states
Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan