NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that India’s ties with Canada continue to be “challenging” because of the political space provided by Ottawa to “secessionist elements who advocate an anti-India agenda”. The MEA added that New Delhi has “repeatedly” urged Canada to act against such individuals, and that mutual respect…
Ministry of external affairs has expressed deep concerns over the Canadian government’s failure to take action against anti-India elements operating within its borders. Despite Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s claims of support for the ‘One India’ policy, the Ministry argues that there is a significant gap between his statements and the actions taken against those…
Canadian Chargé d’Affaires Stewart Wheeler reaches MEA Diplomatic ties between India and Canada reached a new low on Monday after PM Justin Trudeau levelled serious allegations against New Delhi, prompting the external affairs ministry to summon Canada’s charge d’ affairs Stewart Wheeler. The foreign ministry’s action followed the Centre’s condemnation of Canada’s decision to investigate…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: In the midst of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, India on Friday said that it has not yet initiated an evacuation process to bring back Indians from Israel, Iran, and other countries in the region. During a weekly briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson for the Ministry of…
NEW DELHI: Government described as speculative and misleading an international news agency’s report that claimed Indian defence exports to Europe were diverted to Ukraine. In an official statement, the ministry of external affairs said that the report implied violations by India, where none existed and, hence, was “inaccurate and mischievous”.The report said that artillery shells…
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s new foreign minister Arzu Deuba Rana on Sunday embarked on a five-day official visit to India during which she will meet external affairs minister S Jaishankar to discuss ways to strengthen the bilateral ties and promote cooperation.Rana is visiting India at the invitation of Jaishankar, the foreign ministry said in a statement. This…
The Indian government has advised its nationals to refrain from traveling to Bangladesh amid violent protests that hit the neighbouring nation. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has also strongly cautioned its citizens currently living in Bangladesh to be extremely vigilant and limit their movementsIn its latest advisory, the MEA said, “In view of ongoing…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs announced on Friday that it was in contact with approximately 50 Indians who want to be relieved from the Russian Army after Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to Moscow.“Prime Minister Modi raised this matter with President Putin…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that no formal proposal for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the Maldives has been made by the government of India. This follows remarks by Maldives’ minister who said that India has shown interest in creating an FTA with the Maldives. MEA spokesperson…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory for Indian nationals travelling to Laos and Cambodia in search of employment to be cautious of scams.The ministry said that these fake agents are luring people for employment. “All Indian nationals who are traveling for jobs in Cambodia and the Southeast Asian region,…
