‘Manmohan must visit Pakistan’
July 17th, 2012 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 17 (IANS) The Pakistan-India relationship is drifting again since there is next to nothing to show on the "fiendishly difficult" fronts like Kashmir, Siachen and terrorism, ... Read more...
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Stable China border will help growth: India
November 21st, 2011 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Readying to set up a mechanism to settle the border dispute with China, India Monday said it needed a stable arrangement on the issue that ... Read more...
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All is not lost on India-EU trade frontier
December 10th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashBrussels, Dec.10 (ANI): It has been like waiting for Godot. And proverbially, Godot will not arrive in time for the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, either. India-EU trade ... Read more...
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Donald Trump considering presidential run, to announce decision in June
November 19th, 2010 - 3:50 am ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) -- Business magnate and reality television star Donald Trump on Thursday said that he is seriously considering a run for the U.S. presidency.Trump said during ABC's Good Morning ... Read more...
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Lok Sabha passes bill to regulate foreign trade
August 12th, 2010 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Thursday passed a bill aimed at promoting foreign trade and enabling the government to take swift action in trade disputes.
The bill, which was ... Read more...
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India, South Africa should develop joint initiatives to promote innovations: President Zuma
June 4th, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): South African President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma said on Friday that India and South Africa should develop joint initiatives to promote innovations to ride the current global wave ... Read more...
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India, South Africa launch CEOs Forum, talks Friday (Roundup)
June 3rd, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) With the re-launch of CEOs Forum infusing new vigour into business ties, the leaders of India and South Africa are set to firm up their strategic ... Read more...
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South Africa President Zuma to visit India June 2
May 31st, 2010 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India and South Africa are set to invigorate bilateral ties and discuss UN reforms when South African President Jacob Zuma comes here on a three-day visit ... Read more...
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US to address key trade irritants with India in 2010
March 2nd, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 2 (IANS) As it seeks to further strengthen its growing relationship with India, the United States says it intends this year to address key trade irritants and ... Read more...
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India’s trade negotiations to be centered on WTO talks outcome
February 25th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb.25 (ANI): The Economic Survey for 2009-10 presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in Parliament on Thursday has revealed that the Doha round of trade negotiations at the WTO ... Read more...
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China must allow currency revaluation: EU official
January 12th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Jan 12 (DPA) China must allow its currency to revalue in order to remove imbalances in world trade, the European Union's designated trade commissioner said Tuesday.
The EU has long called on ... Read more...
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World trade ministers meet as economy starts recovery
December 1st, 2009 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Geneva, Dec 1 (DPA) Ministers and officials of the 153-member World Trade Organisation (WTO) are gathering in Geneva Tuesday for a second day of talks aimed at reviewing the work of the ... Read more...
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WTO holds first ministerial meeting in four years
November 30th, 2009 - 9:32 am ICT by IANS
Geneva, Nov 30 (DPA) The World Trade Organisation (WTO) begins its first ministerial meeting in four years Monday aimed at reviewing the work of the 153-member group.
While trade negotiations are not on ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh to travel in Air India One Agra
November 21st, 2009 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will leave for his visit to the United States and Trinidad and Tobago in Air India One Agra on Saturday.Dr. Singh ... Read more...
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India-US partnership is essential: Manmohan Singh
November 21st, 2009 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said India is looking forward to building on the strategic dialogue with the US and seeking greater cooperation in areas such ... Read more...
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India attaches high priority to relations with US: PM
November 21st, 2009 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that India attaches high priority to its relations with the USA.In his departure statement, Dr. Singh said, "Our bilateral ... Read more...
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Developed world should shun protectionism: Anand Sharma
November 8th, 2009 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Commerce Minister Anand Sharma Sunday said if developed countries resorted to protectionist measures, it could lead to prolonging the economic slowdown.
"If countries go in for protectionist measures, ... Read more...
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India to sustain and enhance global engagements: Anand Sharma
November 8th, 2009 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.8 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma addressed a session on "Reinforcing Economic Imperatives: India's Global Engagements" at the 25th India Economic Summit jointly organized by the Confederation of ... Read more...
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Indian American to represent US in farm trade talks
September 23rd, 2009 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun KumarWashington, Sep 23 (IANS) President Barack Obama has nominated an eminent Indian American agricultural scientist to the key post of chief agriculture negotiator in the office of the US ... Read more...
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EU, Indian civil society to discuss trade relations
September 23rd, 2009 - 4:51 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Sep 23 (IANS) The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will organise a "Trade and Development Workshop" at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi Thursday, EuAsiaNews reported.
At the workshop, ... Read more...
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New Delhi to host EU-India civil society workshop Sep 24
September 13th, 2009 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Sep 13 (IANS) A trade and development workshop between the European Union (EU) and India aimed at informing the civil society on the ongoing EU-India trade negotiations will be held in ... Read more...
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EU commissioners to visit India Wednesday for talks
September 1st, 2009 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Sep 1 (IANS) European Union's (EU) Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton and Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel will travel to New Delhi Wednesday to take part in an informal meeting of WTO ... Read more...
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Statement from Australian PM Rudd regarding the death of Sen. Ed Kennedy
August 26th, 2009 - 4:10 pm ICT by BNO News
CANBERRA, Australia (BNO NEWS) -- The Australian government released the following transcript of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday following the death of Senator Edward Kennedy.
JOURNALIST: Can we get your reactions ... Read more...
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Sharma leaving for US, to discuss Doha Round
June 15th, 2009 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industries Minister Anand Sharma will leave for the US Monday night to discuss a range of trade related issues, including revival of the Doha Round ... Read more...
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India committed for a transparent multilateral trading regime: Ashwani Kumar
September 8th, 2008 - 7:59 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, sept.8 (ANI): India remains committed to a just and transparent multilateral trading regime and is in favour of continuing the Doha Round of trade negotiations, said Dr. Ashwani Kumar, ... Read more...
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Securing livelihood of farmers in developing countries key for success of Doha Round
August 13th, 2008 - 5:05 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): Minister of Commerce and Industry kamal Nath today said that securing livelihood concerns of small and marginal farmers in developing countries is key for successful conclusion ... Read more...
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Doha trade talks fail, but developing South wins (Commentary)
August 8th, 2008 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Sushma Ramachandran
Headlines can be misleading! The media stories on the recent trade negotiations at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva had banners saying "Talks fail" or "Doha Round Collapses". These ... Read more...
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US offers new farm subsidy cuts, urges others to follow
July 22nd, 2008 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Xinhua
Geneva, July 22 (Xinhua) The US offered Tuesday to cut its farm subsidies to $15 billion and said it expects other members of the World Trade Organisastion (WTO) will undertake similar measures ... Read more...
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Trade ministers begin make or break talks on Doha Round
July 21st, 2008 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Xinhua
Geneva, July 21 (Xinhua) Trade and agriculture ministers of more than 30 member countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) started talks here Monday seeking to make a breakthrough in the stalled ... Read more...
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Brazil plans to triple exports to China by 2010
July 4th, 2008 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
Brasilia, July 4 (IANS) Brazil has said it would increase annual exports to China threefold to $30 billion by 2010, EFE reported Friday. The focus will be on exports of oil and ... Read more...
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European Parliament wants more sanctions against Myanmar
April 25th, 2008 - 7:06 am ICT by admin
Brussels, April 24 (IANS) The European Parliament Thursday called on the European Union governments to consider more targeted sanctions against Myanmar, such as a complete ban on new investment and an embargo ... Read more...
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Chinese PM calls for fair multilateral trade
April 15th, 2008 - 10:06 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Beijing, April 15 (Xinhua) Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao Tuesday called for establishing a fair and non-discriminatory multilateral trade system. "We oppose protectionism in investment and trade," he said during a meeting ... Read more...
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