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EAM Jaishankar, Ukrainian counterpart exchange views on war and bilateral ties in Cyprus

EAM Jaishankar, Ukrainian counterpart exchange views on war and bilateral ties in Cyprus

External affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on the margins of an European Union (EU) meeting in Cyprus on Wednesday and discussed the Ukraine conflict and bilateral cooperation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, in Nicosia on Wednesday. (X/@DrSJaishankar ) Jaishankar is in Cyprus at the invitation of the EU to attend the Gymnich Forum, an informal meeting of foreign ministers of EU member states. He also held separate meetings with EU foreign and security policy chief Kaja Kallas and Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan. There was no official readout on the meeting between Sybiha and Jaishankar, who said in a social media post that they had exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict and discussed bilateral cooperation. Sybiha said on social media that he and Jaishankar discussed “Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and the battlefield developments — in particular, Ukraine’s growing initiative”. He added, “I stressed that despite Russia’s attempts to intimidate our people through terror, including last week’s massive strike on Kyiv, Ukraine remains …

PM Modi, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides discuss trade, AI, defence ties in Delhi

PM Modi, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides discuss trade, AI, defence ties in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held delegation-level talks in New Delhi focusing on trade, investment, defence, technology, AI and regional cooperation. The visit comes amid efforts to strengthen India-Cyprus ties and deepen India-EU engagement Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Trump vs EU: Bloc’s brutal response to 25% auto tariffs amid trade war fears

Trump vs EU: Bloc’s brutal response to 25% auto tariffs amid trade war fears

Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with the European Union after announcing a steep increase in tariffs on European cars and trucks to 25%, up from the 15% rate agreed under a deal struck last year. Speaking later at the White House, Trump said the move could push European automakers to relocate production to the United States more quickly. [In Photos: Donald Trump (L)/ Bloomberg, Bernd Lange (R)/ AP] According to Capital Brief, Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, accusing the EU of failing to honor the agreement. “Based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal… the Tariff will be increased to 25%,” he wrote. The new levies will not apply to vehicles manufactured in US facilities. Speaking later at the White House, Trump said the move could push European automakers to relocate production to the United States more quickly. EU hits back with ‘firm’ warning The response from Brussels was swift. Bernd Lange, who leads the European Parliament’s international trade committee, strongly criticised the …

India, EU conclude arrangement to bolster industrial aviation production| India News

India, EU conclude arrangement to bolster industrial aviation production| India News

India and the European Union have concluded a working arrangement on industrial aviation production that will support cooperation between the two sides and “Make in India” production aligned with EU standards, including the assembly of Airbus H125 helicopters in Karnataka. Airbus Helicopters and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have established a final assembly line at Vemagal in Karnataka. (Image sourced from Airport Technology) The working arrangement follows the India-EU Summit in January, when civil aviation safety was identified as a critical focus area, the EU said. EU ambassador Herve Delphin on Friday described the arrangement as a concrete example of bilateral industrial cooperation aligned with the 27-member bloc’s world-class safety standards and export certificates that will help deliver aircraft products for the world market. Airbus Helicopters and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have established a final assembly line at Vemagal in Karnataka to manufacture the H125 single-engine helicopter, and the facility was inaugurated in February. The facility will make and export the helicopters, with the first deliveries expected in 2027. Also Read:India, EU jointly organise workshop on …

‘Shared Assessments On West Asia Conflict’: Jaishankar On Phone Call With Russian Counterpart Lavrov | India News

‘Shared Assessments On West Asia Conflict’: Jaishankar On Phone Call With Russian Counterpart Lavrov | India News

Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 18:50 IST EAM S Jaishankar also spoke to European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot about the ongoing West Asia conflict EAM S Jaishankar (L) said he and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov (R) shared their assessments on the Iran war. (Image: AFP/File) External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said he spoke to Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Jaishankar, who also spoke to European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot, said he had a “good” conversation over the telephone with Lavrov. He said the two of them shared their assessments on the Iran war, while also taking stock of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia. “A good telecon with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia. Shared our assessments on the West Asia conflict and related diplomatic efforts. Also took stock of our bilateral cooperation agenda,” Jaishankar said in a post on X. First Published: March 11, 2026, 18:50 IST News india ‘Shared Assessments …

India, European Union agree on Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years, shows draft trade deal| India News

India, European Union agree on Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years, shows draft trade deal| India News

India and the European Union have agreed to grant each other ‘Most Favoured Nation’ status for five years from the date their trade agreement comes into force, according to a draft of the deal released on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. (DPR PMO) On January 27, the two sides announced that talks on the free trade agreement had concluded. The pact, described as the ‘mother of all deals’, will allow 93 per cent of Indian exports to enter the 27-nation bloc duty-free. Imports of luxury cars and wines from the European Union are also set to become cheaper. ALSO READ | India-EU free trade deal explained: Once signed, duties on 90% exports to go Inside India-EU trade deal, as per draft agreement According to the draft agreement released on Friday by the Union commerce ministry, India and the European Union plan to grant each other Most Favoured Nation status once the agreement …

Earlier presidents would recognise—and even approve of—“America First”

Earlier presidents would recognise—and even approve of—“America First”

NATIONAL-SECURITY strategies don’t often generate global headlines. They usually warrant no more than some worthy analysis by defence experts on the inside pages of broadsheet newspapers. But America’s recent National Security Strategy (NSS), published on December 4th 2025, was an exception, prompting a surge of emotion and outrage in Europe. Kim Darroch, Baron Darroch of Kew, was Britain’s ambassador to America from 2016 to 2019. Read the document and it is easy to see why. It accuses the European Union of undermining free speech and political liberty, demands that European nations “take primary responsibility” for their own defence and, reaching for the dog whistle, claims that, because of mass migration, Europe faces “civilisational erasure”. The European response was similarly sharp-edged. One prominent British commentator thundered that the NSS “repudiates seven decades of American foreign policy and amounts to a declaration of political war against liberal democracies in Europe”. Dig deeper Their anger is understandable: the NSS looks in parts like a “shock jock” text intended to offend. But while the language is unprecedentedly wounding, it …

New EU mobility pact opens opportunities for Indian students, professionals: PM| India News

New EU mobility pact opens opportunities for Indian students, professionals: PM| India News

NEW DELHI:An agreement finalised on Tuesday by India and the European Union (EU), coupled with the 27-member bloc’s first Legal Gateway Office in the country, will facilitate the movement of students, researchers and seasonal and professional workers to Europe and enhance people-to-people exchanges between the two sides. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Council President Antonio Costa shake hands during a joint press statement at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi (REUTERS) The memorandum of understanding on the comprehensive framework for cooperation on mobility was signed by external affairs minister S Jaishankar and EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič on the margins of the India-EU Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the agreement, alongside an ambitious trade deal, will open up new opportunities in the EU for Indian students, workers and professionals. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU’s Legal Gateway Office in India will serve as a “one-stop hub to support Indian talent moving to Europe in full alignment with EU member states’ needs and policies”. She added, “This is good for our …

India-EU FTA opens 97% tariff lines, zero duty for most exports by 2027| India News

India-EU FTA opens 97% tariff lines, zero duty for most exports by 2027| India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Council president António Costa along with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced the conclusion of a landmark trade deal between the two behemoths, which is expected to be signed after legal scrubbing over the next 5-6 months, a commerce ministry official said on condition of anonymity. External affairs minister S Jaishankar (right) and European Commissioner for trade and economic security Maros Sefcovic exchange documents after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Council president Antonio Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI) The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) allows preferential access to 97% of tariff lines for Indian goods in the EU markets, covering 99.5% of the trade value. Operationalisation of the deal, which is expected early 2027 after regulatory approvals with respective governments, will see immediate duty elimination for 70.4% tariff lines covering 90.7% of India’s exports. This will cover sectors such as textiles, leather and footwear, tea, coffee, spices, …

EU-India Deal Rattles Khalistanis, SFJ’s Pannun Threatens To Target January 29 Event | Exclusive | India News

EU-India Deal Rattles Khalistanis, SFJ’s Pannun Threatens To Target January 29 Event | Exclusive | India News

Last Updated:January 27, 2026, 15:48 IST Intelligence agencies have issued an alert on the Khalistani call for violence to derail India-EU ties Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s SFJ is unhappy with the EU-India trade deal. (X/File) Rattled by the India-European Union ‘Free Trade Agreement’, Khalistani groups, including Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), have threatened to target the Republic Day-linked events such as the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29. Intelligence agencies have issued an alert on the Khalistani call for violence to derail India-EU ties. “This is an attempt to put international pressure on India,” said intelligence sources. SFJ’s warning The SFJ has said they want an FTA, but FTTA – ‘Free Transnational Terrorism Agreement’. Sikhs groups have issued a warning to European Union leaders that the proposed FTA will enable and weaponise the Modi regime to orchestrate assassinations inside European Union states. “…What the EU celebrates today as a Free Trade Deal will lead to a Free Transnational Terrorism Agreement,” said Pannun, Khalistani terrorist and chief of the SFJ. In a direct message to …