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‘Love India’: Trump joins US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Delhi via call, praises PM Modi

‘Love India’: Trump joins US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Delhi via call, praises PM Modi

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor dialled US President Donald Trump from the 250th Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, while US secretary of state Marco Rubio was also present during the interaction in which Trump praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington. (REUTERS) US President Donald Trump says, “India can count on me 100%. If they ever need help, they know where to call. They call right here. We’re doing well”. “ We’re setting records. We have a record economy, a record stock market and anything India wants to get. I am a big fan of Prime Minister Modi…Marco is the greatest. He’s going down as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the US…Say hello to Prime Minister Modi and let him know I’m a big fan…” Also Read | Marco Rubio kicks off India visit, to hold talks with PM Modi, Jaishankar: What’s on his ‘ambitious agenda’? …

India and Cyprus vow to combat terrorism, strengthen strategic partnership

India and Cyprus vow to combat terrorism, strengthen strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism,  including cross-border terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, during their meeting in New Delhi.  The talks between both leaders covered areas of trade and investment, defence and security, maritime and financial connectivity, technology and innovation, mobility, education, culture and India–European Union (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

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding five-nation tour

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Delhi airport on Thursday after concluding his five-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. The Prime Minister`s final stop was Italy, where he held extensive talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and elevated bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership.” In a post on X after concluding the Italy visit, PM Modi said his discussions with Meloni covered a wide range of sectors and would add new momentum to India-Italy cooperation. Concluding a very productive visit to Italy. My discussions with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni covered a wide range of sectors. A key outcome of the visit was our decision to elevate India-Italy ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, which will add new momentum to our… pic.twitter.com/3zjtt6uVeL — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2026 “A key outcome of the visit was our decision to elevate India-Italy ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, which will add new momentum to our cooperation in the years to come,” the Prime Minister said. During the …

Modi and Meloni cement a strategic pact, eye €20 billion trade by 2029

Modi and Meloni cement a strategic pact, eye €20 billion trade by 2029

India and Italy upgraded their relations to a special strategic partnership and pledged to expand two-way trade to €20 billion by 2029 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, held talks to strengthen cooperation to bolster the rules-based order amid conflicts and geopolitical turbulence. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, right, and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi leave after making statements following their meeting at Villa Pamphili in Rome, Wednesday, May 20. (AP Photo) The two leaders expressed concern at the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and their impact on the world and emphasised the need for de-escalation and diplomacy to ensure lasting peace. They also called for freedom of navigation and the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday for the final leg of a five-nation tour aimed at enhancing India’s energy security and bolstering cooperation in key areas such as defence and security, trade and investment, emerging technologies and critical minerals. Modi and Meloni held talks on Tuesday and Wednesday, during which they …

‘Significant progress in ties’, says PM Modi after meeting Dutch PM Rob Jetten

‘Significant progress in ties’, says PM Modi after meeting Dutch PM Rob Jetten

India and the Netherlands on Saturday decided to elevate their relationship to the strategic partnership level following extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten amid shifting global geopolitics. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, shakes hands with Netherland’s Prime Minister Rob Jetten (AP) Modi began his two-day visit to The Hague on Friday as part of four-nation trip to Europe that is aimed at ramping up bilateral ties in a range of key areas. India and the Netherlands also inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas. “There has been significant progress in India-Netherlands ties in last one decade,” Modi said in his televised opening remarks during the talks with Dutch PM Jetten. Netherlands is one of India’s largest trading destinations in Europe, with bilateral trade touching USD 27.8 billion in 2024-25. The European nation is India’s fourth largest investor with cumulative foreign direct investment of USD 55.6 billion. In his remarks, the prime minister said India considers the Netherlands among its …

India, Vietnam elevate ties, conclude 13 agreements across sectors

India, Vietnam elevate ties, conclude 13 agreements across sectors

India and Vietnam on Wednesday raised their ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and set a target of boosting trade to $25 billion by 2030 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam held talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, defence, and critical minerals. rime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam held talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, defence, and critical minerals. (PMO) Lam arrived in India within a month of becoming president of Vietnam, which has emerged as an important security and trade partner for India in Southeast Asia. He is accompanied by several ministers and a large business delegation and will also travel to the financial hub of Mumbai to bolster two-way commerce, which has doubled over the past decade to almost $16 billion. During the meeting between Modi and Lam, the two sides concluded 13 agreements to drive cooperation in areas ranging from critical minerals and pharmaceuticals to digital payments and technologies. Modi noted at a joint media interaction that Vietnam had become India’s first …

India, Italy exchange Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026-27; strengthen maritime information sharing via Gurugram fusion centre

India, Italy exchange Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026-27; strengthen maritime information sharing via Gurugram fusion centre

A Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026-27 was exchanged on Thursday during high-level bilateral talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in the national capital, aimed at strengthening the framework for future military engagement and maritime cooperation between the two nations. As per an official release from the Ministry of Defence, Singh, along with the Italian Defence Minister, reaffirmed that the India-Italy Strategic Partnership is built on shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and mutual respect. 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

India, Israel Reaffirm Zero Tolerance For Terror At Key Meet; Condemn Pahalgam, Oct 7 Attacks | World News

India, Israel Reaffirm Zero Tolerance For Terror At Key Meet; Condemn Pahalgam, Oct 7 Attacks | World News

Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 22:26 IST India and Israel also agreed to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Israel on a mutually convenient date. Pahalgam was the site of a barbaric terror attack by members of the Lashkar-linked terror outfit, The Resistance Front. (Image: AP/File) India and Israel on Tuesday reaffirmed their shared commitment to zero tolerance for terrorism at the 10th meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in New Delhi. Both sides strongly condemned the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. The meeting was led by Dr Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Nadav Eschar, Head of Bureau, Strategic Affairs Division in Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the MEA, the two countries “unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism” and stressed the urgent need to hold perpetrators accountable. The discussions reflected …

‘Big Day For India-US Ties’: Amit Shah Congratulates PM Modi, Trump After Trade Deal Announcement | India News

‘Big Day For India-US Ties’: Amit Shah Congratulates PM Modi, Trump After Trade Deal Announcement | India News

Last Updated:February 03, 2026, 01:15 IST Shah says deal will “elevate strategic partnership” and help business between the two countries flourish. Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauds PM Modi and Trump (not pictured), says pact marks “big day” for India-US relations. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on agreeing to a bilateral trade deal and said it was a “big day” for India-US relations. India and the United States have agreed on a trade deal under which Washington will reduce the tariff on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, President Trump announced on Monday after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Modi. PM Modi welcomed the decision and said he was delighted that “Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent.” “A big day for India-US relations as the trade deal has been locked with a significantly reduced tariff of 18%, paving the way for stronger trade ties and mutual growth,” …

PM Modi Meets Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Tajani | India News

PM Modi Meets Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Tajani | India News

Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 23:46 IST Both leader discussed about Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 in important areas like trade, investment, defence, space, connectivity, counter-terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani in New Delhi on Wednesday. (narendra modi/X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday and praised the progress made on the joint strategic action plan. Tajani, who is visiting India for three days, met with Modi in New Delhi. Modi shared on X, “Glad to meet Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today.” Delighted to meet Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today. Conveyed appreciation for the proactive steps being taken by both sides towards implementation of the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan… pic.twitter.com/TrvkT8oCzG— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2025 The Prime Minister said he thanked Tajani for the active efforts from both sides to carry out the …