Maldives president wants to meet Manmohan (Second Lead)
February 8th, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India has pledged support to new Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed who spoke with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on telephone Wednesday and sought a meeting ... Read more...
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Maldives president wants to meet (Lead)
February 8th, 2012 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India has pledged support to new Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed who spoke with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on telephone Wednesday and sought a meeting ... Read more...
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PM pledges support to new Maldivian president
February 8th, 2012 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has written to new Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed assuring him of India's continued support after the dramatic regime change in ... Read more...
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India, Brazil hold ‘candid’ defence talks
February 6th, 2012 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India and Brazil, two major developing nations seeking permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council, Monday held "candid" discussions on their bilateral cooperation and ... Read more...
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China seeks closer ties with Germany
February 3rd, 2012 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 3 (IANS) Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation.Hu said China was ready to push forward its "long-term ... Read more...
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Myanmar, India vow to ensure border stability
January 20th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, Jan 20 (IANS) Myanmar and India have pledged to ensure everlasting border stability, friendship and bilateral cooperation between the two countries, official media reported Friday.The two sides stressed this ... Read more...
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Rajapaksa has given firm commitment to empower Tamils: Krishna
January 20th, 2012 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
On Board Special Aircraft, Jan 19 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna secured a firm commitment from Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on devolution of powers to the ... Read more...
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British envoy meets Pakistani foreign minister
January 17th, 2012 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) British High Commissioner Adam Thomson Tuesday called on Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar in Islamabad and discussed matters related to enhancing bilateral relations, the ... Read more...
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France, Myanmar hold talks
January 16th, 2012 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, Jan 16 (IANS) Myanmar President U Thein Sein and visiting French Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Alain Juppe Monday discussed recent political developments in Myanmar, state media reported.The ... Read more...
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Canada to strengthen strategic ties with China
January 12th, 2012 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Ottawa, Jan 12 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday that his government is committed to further promote the strategic partnership between Canada and China.Harper made the remarks during ... Read more...
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India calls for stepping up anti-terror effort with Israel
January 10th, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Jan 10 (IANS) India has called for scaling up counter-terror and economic cooperation with Israel, which has emerged as it second largest supplier of sophisticated military weapons."My visit primarily ... Read more...
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UAE, Belgium discuss bilateral cooperation
January 9th, 2012 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 9 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates Monday discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism and antiquities with Belgium.A meeting in this regard was held between Mohammed ... Read more...
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India, Pakistan exchange n-facilities list (Lead)
January 1st, 2012 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) India and Pakistan Sunday exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under a two-decade-old pact, a statement said.The exchange of lists comes a week after ... Read more...
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International community expresses alarm after raids on NGOs in Egypt
January 1st, 2012 - 8:08 pm ICT by BNO News
CAIRO, EGYPT (BNO NEWS) -- The international community expressed alarm on Friday and Saturday after seventeen non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were raided by Egyptian authorities on Thursday for allegedly receiving 'illegal foreign funding.'Several ... Read more...
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India asks Pakistan to declare its n-doctrine, join FMCT
December 29th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) With Pakistan's nuclear arsenal a matter of growing global concern, India has pressed Pakistan to enunciate its nuclear doctrine and asked it to join global ... Read more...
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China exported communications satellites to Pakistan (Lead)
December 29th, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 29 (IANS) China Thursday said it has exported communications satellites to Pakistan, Nigeria, and Venezuela.At a press conference held in Beijing marking the publication of the country's latest ... Read more...
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UAE, Tunisia discuss parliamentary cooperation
December 28th, 2011 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 27 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Tunisia have discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors, particularly in the fields of politics and parlimentary procedures.A ... Read more...
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PM to hold talks with Medvedev, Putin
December 16th, 2011 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Seeking to enhance bilateral cooperation in nuclear, energy, defence and economic spheres, India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold a summit meeting with Russian President ... Read more...
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PM to focus on energy, economy during India-Russia summit (Lead)
December 16th, 2011 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 15 (IANS) Amidst political unrest over the Russian parliamentary elections and allegations of rigging, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Thursday evening on a three-day visit ... Read more...
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Energy, economy high on PM’s agenda in Russia
December 15th, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said India would seek to substantially expand bilateral trade with Russia from the current $8.5 billion, while enhancing ties ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s boycott won’t affect cooperation: Karzai
December 6th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 6 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said that Pakistan's boycott of the Bonn conference on the future of Afghanistan will not affect bilateral cooperation."We very much wished ... Read more...
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Cuba to enlarge farm programme to boost rice output
December 6th, 2011 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
Havana, Dec 6 (IANS/EFE) Cuba plans to enlarge to 40,000 hectares a Vietnam-aided effort to expand production of rice, official media said Monday.Given the positive results of the joint project, ... Read more...
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India welcomes Australian Labor Party move on uranium sale
December 4th, 2011 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India Sunday welcomed the move of Australia's ruling Labor Party to remove a ban on uranium exports to this country, saying that bilateral cooperation ... Read more...
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`China ties don’t impact Bangladesh’s relation with India’
November 29th, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Nov 29 (IANS) Dhaka's relations with Beijing in no way affect India-Bangladesh ties, Bangladesh Army chief General Mohammed Abdul Mubeen said here Tuesday after reviewing the passing out parade ... Read more...
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India, Nepal to sign accord to avoid double taxation
November 26th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) India and Nepal will sign a new agreement for avoiding double taxation between the two countries when Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee visits Kathmandu Sunday. ... Read more...
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India, South Africa to cooperate in SME sector
November 15th, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India and South Africa Tuesday agreed to boost trade and investment and further strengthen bilateral cooperation in micro, small and medium enterprises sector.Minister of State ... Read more...
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UAE, Tunisia discuss bilateral cooperation
October 31st, 2011 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Tunisia have discussed bilateral cooperation in the social sector.The meeting between Mariam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi, UAE's minister for Social ... Read more...
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Krishna in Tokyo for strategic talks, Antony on the way
October 28th, 2011 - 11:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) With China keeping a watchful eye, India and Japan are set to ramp up their bilateral ties as a strategic dialogue gets going in Tokyo ... Read more...
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China pushes for enhanced cooperation with Russia
October 21st, 2011 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 21 (IANS) China is willing to cooperate with Russia on strategic security matters and the two countries should work more closely on bilateral and multilateral issues, said Vice ... Read more...
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Pakistan, US ties must go beyond counter-terror: Gilani
October 13th, 2011 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said the relationship between Pakistan and the US must go beyond coordination on counter-terrorism.Gilani was talking to Marc Grossman, ... Read more...
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Hu, Putin discuss bilateral cooperation, strategic tie-ups
October 12th, 2011 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 12 (IANS) President Hu Jintao and top legislator Wu Bangguo met Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Wednesday in Beijing to exchange views on bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership ... Read more...
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India, South Africa to cooperate on electoral reforms
October 11th, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India and South Africa Tuesday decided to cooperate on election administration, management and reforms.A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on this by India's Chief ... Read more...
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Vietnamese president to visit India
October 10th, 2011 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Oct 10 (IANS) Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang begins a four-day official visit to India Tuesday, a media report said Monday.
Truong Tan Sang will make the Oct 11-14 ... Read more...
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UAE, Finland discuss bilateral relations
October 9th, 2011 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 9 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Finland have held talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the social sector.The two sides noted the importance of ... Read more...
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India, Switzerland sign MOU for cooperation in finance
October 4th, 2011 - 7:14 am ICT by IANS
Geneva, Oct 4 (IANS) India and Switzerland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to bilateral cooperation on financial matters, the Swiss government announced Monday.The MOU was signed during ... Read more...
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