German-Asian ties no snub to US: Merkel
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday downplayed suggestions that her bid to further develop relations with India and China was a signal that Berlin and the EU were moving away from…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday downplayed suggestions that her bid to further develop relations with India and China was a signal that Berlin and the EU were moving away from…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) In the last engagement of his visit to Germany, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier here on Tuesday. “Reafffirming resolve for strong and dynamic relationship. PM @narendramodi…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) The Make in India Mittelstand (MIIM) launched to encourage German small and medium industry (SME) to India has evoked major interest in Germany, giving further boost to bilateral business ties, Prime…
Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) A comprehensive economic partnership between India, Asean and six Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners will likely take place in 2017, an External Affairs Ministry official said here on Tuesday. “A comprehensive…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) Germany on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for India’s membership in international export control regimes, including the Nuclear Suppliers Group, following the fourth biannual Inter-Governmental Consultations jointly headed by Prime Minister Narendra…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) Asserting that terrorism is a big threat for the coming generations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said all forces of humanity across the globe should come together to fight the…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in between his packed schedule in Berlin, terming it “such a lovely coincidence”. “Thank you for taking the time to meet…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) India and Germany on Tuesday started the fourth round of the biannual Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) here headed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “PM @narendramodi &…
Seoul, May 30 (IANS) South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday ordered a thorough investigation into the unauthorised delivery of four more mobile launchers of the US missile shield to the country. Yoon Young-chan, chief…
Pyongyang, May 30 (IANS) North Korea on Tuesday accused the US of making a grave military provocation by sending a formation of B-1B nuclear strategic bombers to the Korean peninsula for a second time in…
Quito, May 30 (IANS) Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has urged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange not to intervene in the country’s politics. Assange has been sheltered by the Ecuadorian embassy in London since he sought asylum…
Paris, May 30 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that France will respond immediately to any use of chemical weapons in Syria, while urging a closer partnership with Russia in fighting the Islamic State…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) Germany’s top diplomat Sigmar Gabriel had harsh words for the US as he said President Donald Trump’s policies have weakened the West. “The short-sighted policies of the American government stand against…
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Germany, attended a private dinner hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday, soon after he arrived in Berlin….
Berlin, May 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended a private dinner hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel soon after he arrived in Berlin on a two-day visit to Germany. “The bonds…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India and Fiji on Monday discussed expanded defence partnership in maritime security as Fijian Defence Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola met his Indian counterpart Arun Jaitley. An official statement said expanding…
Vatican City, May 29 (IANS/AKI) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, met Pope Francis on Monday in a private audience in the Vatican, the Holy See said in a statement. A…
Kuwait, May 29 (IANS/WAM) A Kuwaiti foundation and Unicef have signed two agreements worth $6 million to provide education for Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan, a Saudi News Agency said. The agreements are part…
Paris, May 29 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for talks near Paris on Monday, amid tensions over the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine. Both leaders met at the ornate…
Berlin, May 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Monday on the first leg of a six-day, four-nation European tour that will also take him to Spain, Russia and France. Modi is…