In closed session UN Security Council to discuss COVID-19 pandemic
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China-India relations at new starting point: Xi Jinping
With joint efforts of both sides, the two countries have established a strategic and cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity, and are endeavouring to build an even closer partnership of development, Xi said.
India, China exchange felicitations to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations
Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, India and China have so far not been able to prepare and carry out the various activities that had been planned to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
India and the global war against a pandemic
The COVID 19 is a reminder that there are life-threatening issues which transcend borders. The call of the day therefore is to usher in a new type of globalisation where human life stands above human prosperity.
Prime Minister Modi outlines vision for G20 at virtual summit
The Prime Minister called on the G20 to come out with a concrete action plan to fight the global pandemic.
Saudi King Salman urges G20 nations to forge global response to Covid-19; G20 to inject $5 trillion in global economy, G20 to inject
G20 pledges to fight tCovid-19, safeguard the global economy, address disruptions in global trade
Modi-Putin telecon on Covid-19
Both India and Russia have seen a spike in the number of Covid-19 positive cases
Prime Minister Modi participates in birth centenary celebrations of Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Prime Minister Modi described Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as one of the greatest figures of the last century, and said, “His entire life is a tremendous inspiration to all of us.”
India’s annual defence exports to touch Rs 35,000 crore by 2024, says Rajnath Singh
Singh also said he has no doubt about India emerging as among the three major economies of the world by 2030 and the defence industries will have an important role to play.
Afghanistan peace prospects ‘slim’ without women’s participation: Hillary Clinton
There can be no sustainable peace in Afghanistan if women are not at the negotiating table, former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told ambassadors and activists at UN Headquarters on Tuesday.
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