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EAM Jaishankar to participate in ASEAN, QUAD meetings

EAM Jaishankar to participate in ASEAN, QUAD meetings

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a visit to Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday to participate in several Foreign Minister-level meetings under the ASEAN framework. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Jaishankar will be taking part in ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) meetings during his visit from July 22 to 23. “External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Manila, Philippines, on 22-23 July 2026 to participate in Foreign Minister level Meetings under the ASEAN framework, including the ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Meetings,” the MEA wrote. It added that the EAM will also be participating in a Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related meetings. He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts. “On the margins of the ASEAN-related meetings, External Affairs Minister will be participating in a Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with his counterparts from Australia, Japan and the United States. He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from participating countries,” …

INS Tarkash arrives in Seychelles on strategic maritime coopera

INS Tarkash arrives in Seychelles on strategic maritime coopera

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Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Victoria in Seychelles on 12 June 2026 as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit reflects the strong maritime partnership between India and Seychelles and highlights the growing cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime security and defence. During its deployment, INS Tarkash escorted Seychelles Coast Guard vessel PS Zoroaster from India to Seychelles after the ship completed a refit at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The successful transit demonstrated close coordination and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Seychelles Coast Guard in addressing shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. High-level meetings planned During the port call, Captain Rohit Mishra, Commanding Officer of INS Tarkash, is scheduled to meet senior officials of the Seychelles government and the Seychelles Defence Forces. These interactions are expected to further enhance defence cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. Cultural and social engagements Apart from …

PM Modi To Attend BIMSTEC Summit In Earthquake-Hit Thailand On April 3-4

PM Modi To Attend BIMSTEC Summit In Earthquake-Hit Thailand On April 3-4

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Last Updated:March 29, 2025, 00:23 IST This is PM Modi’s third visit to Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. He will call on his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra and will embark on a visit to Sri Lanka next. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit, during which the regional grouping is likely to adopt the Bangkok Vision 2030 and sign a pact to strengthen maritime cooperation. Though Thailand is grappling with the damage caused in the country, including in Bangkok, by a massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon, there were no immediate indications about its effect on the BIMSTEC Summit scheduled from April 2 to April 4. Modi will be in Bangkok on April 3-4. Besides India and Thailand, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan. “We are in touch with authorities on this. There is nothing at the moment to indicate, either way, whether …