MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

India, UK Agree to Boost Indo-Pacific Cooperation

India and the United Kingdom on Friday agreed to increase their collaboration in the fields of Indo-Pacific cooperation, climate change, disaster resilience, development in third world countries amongst other areas.

India, Turkey Agree to Boost Trade, Investment Ties

India and Turkey on Wednesday vowed to strengthen economic relations with an aim of reaching USD 10 billion bilateral trade by 2020.

Masood Azhar Designated 'Global Terrorist' by UNSC; Here's All About The Big Move

Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar on Wednesday, 1st May, was designated as a global terrorist by the United Nation Security Council. The UN move came after China removed its objection to Masood Azhar being declared a global terrorist.Watch the video to know who moved the motion at the UNSC to declare Masood Azhar as global terrorist and why the JeM chief has been added to the list.

Masood Azhar Reportedly Banned by Pakistan Day After UN Designated JeM Chief as Global Terrorist

A day after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) listed Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, Pakistan also imposed a ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief.

US Sanctions on Iran: South Korea to Seek Alternate Sources of Oil Imports

In November last year, the US had issued 180-day waivers to eight countries - including India - to give them more time to find alternative sources of oil.

Sri Lanka Blasts: Sushma Swaraj Confirms 3 Indian Casualties, Says 'India is Ready to Provide All Humanitarian Assistance'

Among the 2017 people died in Sri Lanka serial blasts include three Indians, confirms MEA Sushma Swaraj.

Kartarpur Corridor Talks: Pakistan to Construct Bridge on Ravi River

Pakistan on Tuesday agreed to construct a 100-metre bridge over Ravi river for smooth passage of Sikh pilgrims by connecting India’s Dera Baba Nanak with Kartarpur across the border.

India, Netherlands Agree to Boost Political, Economic and Cultural Bilateral Ties

India welcomed the participation of the Netherlands as the partner country for the 25th edition of the CII-DST Tech Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi in October this year.

India Lambastes Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi For Launching 'New Attack' Rumours, Says Comments 'Irresponsible and Preposterous'

Hours after Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi claimed that Pakistan has "reliable intelligence" that India will attack again this month, MEA lambasted him by calling the statements 'irresponsible and preposterous'

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Claims India Will Launch New Attack on Third Week of April, Cites 'Reliable Intelligence'

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi claimed that Pakistan has "reliable intelligence" that India will attack again this month, between April 16 and 20.

Illegal Rohingya Immigrants Deported in Accordance With Indian Law, UN Observation Misleading: MEA

MEA has called the UN’s Human Rights reports as misleading and stated repatriation of illegal Rohingyas immigrants to their country of origin is in accordance with Indian laws.

Chile: President Ram Nath Kovind Inspects Guard of Honour at Presidential Palace

Earlier today, the President laid a wreath at Monument of General Bernardo O' Higgins, who struggled for Chile's independence from Spain.

India, US Jointly Urge Pakistan to Take Verifiable Action Against Terror Groups Operating from Its Soil

New Delhi/Washington [India/ In a major move, India and United States have jointly urged Pakistan to take meaningful, irreversible and verifiable action against terrorists and terror groups operating from its soil.

India Disappointed But 'Hardly Surprised' at Pakistan's Response to Dossier on Pulwama Terror Attack

Ministry of External Affairs in response to Pakistan's reply over the 'inadequate' dossier on Pulwama terror attack said that India is 'hardly surprised'.

US Takes Note of India's First Anti-missile Test; Expresses Concern over Space Debris

Taking note of India's first anti-satellite missile test, the US has said that it will continue to pursue its shared interests with New Delhi in space and technical cooperation, even as it expressed concern over the issue of space debris.

India to Hold Bilateral Business Forums with Croatia, Bolivia and Chile

India is set to hold separate bilateral forums with Croatia, Bolivia and Chile during President Ram Nath Kovind's official visit to the countries from March 25 to April 2.

Samjhauta Blast Case: Indian High Commissioner Rejects Pakistan’s Assertions on Assemanand’s Acquittal, Says 'Take Action on JeM Terrorists First'

Hours after the Special NIA Court acquitted Aseemanand in the Samjhauta Express blast case, Indian diplomat while rejecting the assertions asked Pakistan to act on dossiers given for 26/11 and Pulwama attacks first

One of 7 Abducted Indians Return Home from Afghanistan

One out of the seven Indian nationals who were kidnapped in Afghanistan's Baghlan province in May last year, returned safely to India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.