![PM Modi’s Russia visit: New Delhi-Moscow relations on a robust trajectory](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240712-wsfl20240712161as.jpg)
PM Modi’s Russia visit: New Delhi-Moscow relations on a robust trajectory
PM Modi’s just concluded two-day visit to Russia has not only bridged the annual summitry hiatus, but also reinforced the special and privileged strategic partnership
Amb Anil Trigunayat | 2024-07-12
![PM Modi, President Putin call for “uncompromising fight” against international terrorism and extremism](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240710-wsfl20240710092as.jpg)
PM Modi, President Putin call for “uncompromising fight” against international terrorism and extremism
Both leaders highlight the importance of increasing cooperation in the fight against terrorism
India News Network | 2024-07-10
![22nd India-Russia Annual Summit: Prime Minister Modi, President Putin set target of USD 100 billion trade by 2030](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240710-wsfl20240710091as.jpg)
22nd India-Russia Annual Summit: Prime Minister Modi, President Putin set target of USD 100 billion trade by 2030
India-Russia bilateral trade has grown significantly and stands at double the 2023 target of USD 30 billion
India News Network | 2024-07-10
![Astana Declaration: A New Chapter for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240710-wsfl20240710131as.jpg)
Astana Declaration: A New Chapter for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Member states collectively oppose the unilateral build-up of global missile defense systems
India News Network | 2024-07-10
![PM Modi & President Putin meet in Moscow, discuss ways to diversify India-Russia cooperation](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240709-wsfl20240709151as.jpg)
PM Modi & President Putin meet in Moscow, discuss ways to diversify India-Russia cooperation
We attach great importance to boosting connectivity, Prime Minister Modi says after talks with President Putin
India News Network | 2024-07-09
![India to open two new Consulates in Russia: PM Modi in Moscow](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240709-wsfl20240709081as.jpg)
India to open two new Consulates in Russia: PM Modi in Moscow
Prime Minister Modi appreciates the Indian community for being a strong pillar of bilateral ties with Russia
India News Network | 2024-07-09
![India is making significant contributions to global prosperity, says PM Modi as he addresses diaspora in Moscow](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240709-wsfl20240709131as.jpg)
India is making significant contributions to global prosperity, says PM Modi as he addresses diaspora in Moscow
This was Prime Minister Modi’s first address to the diaspora after assuming office for a third consecutive term
India News Network | 2024-07-09
!['Seek to play supportive role for peaceful and stable region,' says PM Modi as he leaves for Moscow](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240708-wsfl20240708081as.jpg)
'Seek to play supportive role for peaceful and stable region,' says PM Modi as he leaves for Moscow
The 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit will be held in Moscow on July 9, 2024
India News Network | 2024-07-08
![PM Modi’s visit to Russia will define India’s strategic autonomy and Global South leadership role](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240705-wsfl20240705151as.jpg)
PM Modi’s visit to Russia will define India’s strategic autonomy and Global South leadership role
The Kremlin has already declared the visit as "a very important visit"
Dr Premanand Mishra | 2024-07-05
![PM Modi expected to take up issue of Indians caught in Russia-Ukraine war zone during Moscow visit: FS Kwatra](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240705-wsfl20240705141as.jpg)
PM Modi expected to take up issue of Indians caught in Russia-Ukraine war zone during Moscow visit: FS Kwatra
The number of such Indian nationals is estimated to be in the region of 30 to 45
India News Network | 2024-07-05
![Harbouring terrorists must be strongly condemned: PM Modi at SCO Summit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240704-wsfl20240704161as.jpg)
Harbouring terrorists must be strongly condemned: PM Modi at SCO Summit
Cross-border terrorism requires a decisive response and terrorism financing and recruitment must be effectively countered, PM Modi said
India News Network | 2024-07-04
![Jaishankar meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, says respecting LAC essential for peace on border](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240704-wsfl20240704101as.jpg)
Jaishankar meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, says respecting LAC essential for peace on border
Both Ministers agreed that the prolongation of the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either India or China
India News Network | 2024-07-04
![EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Central Asian nations on sidelines of SCO Summit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240703-wsfl20240703141as.jpg)
EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Central Asian nations on sidelines of SCO Summit
India's engagement with Central Asian nations has deepened in recent years
India News Network | 2024-07-03
![24th SCO Summit: Member states to discuss greater multilateral cooperation](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240702-wsfl20240702151as.jpg)
24th SCO Summit: Member states to discuss greater multilateral cooperation
Topical issues of regional and international importance are also expected to be discussed
India News Network | 2024-07-02
![1st India-Belarus Consular Dialogue takes up welfare of Indian students, tourism](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240702-wsfl20240702121as.jpg)
1st India-Belarus Consular Dialogue takes up welfare of Indian students, tourism
Both sides agree to explore new initiatives to further strengthen people-to-people relations
India News Network | 2024-07-02
![EAM S Jaishankar to represent India at SCO Summit in Astana on July 3-4](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202406/20240628-wsfl20240628141as.jpg)
EAM S Jaishankar to represent India at SCO Summit in Astana on July 3-4
India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2017
India News Network | 2024-06-28
![India, Russia hold discussions to further strengthen defence cooperation](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202406/20240628-wsfl20240628111as.jpg)
India, Russia hold discussions to further strengthen defence cooperation
Defence cooperation is an important pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership
India News Network | 2024-06-28
![India committed to advance Strategic Partnership with Kazakhstan: PM Modi](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202406/20240625-wsfl20240625141as.jpg)
India committed to advance Strategic Partnership with Kazakhstan: PM Modi
Modi conveys India's support for success of upcoming SCO Summit in Kazakhstan
India News Network | 2024-06-25
![‘Have demanded a verified stop to Russian army recruiting Indians’: MEA after death of 2 nationals](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202406/20240612-wsfl20240612091as.jpg)
‘Have demanded a verified stop to Russian army recruiting Indians’: MEA after death of 2 nationals
India has strongly taken up the matter with the Russian Ambassador in New Delhi and with the Russian authorities in Moscow, says MEA
India News Network | 2024-06-12
![SCO: Deepening of India’s strategic reach in Central Asia](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202406/20240607-wsfl20240607131as.jpg)
SCO: Deepening of India’s strategic reach in Central Asia
For India, the biggest advantage of the SCO is that it provides a platform for the country to connect with Central Asia
Ashok Sajjanhar | 2024-06-07
![Four Indian medical students drown in Russia, one rescued: MEA](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202406/20240607-wsfl20240607091as.jpg)
Four Indian medical students drown in Russia, one rescued: MEA
The Indian mission in St Petersburg is working with the local authorities to send the mortal remains to their relatives
India News Network | 2024-06-07
![Indian students advised to stay indoors amid reports of violence in Kyrgyzstan](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240518-wsfl20240518121as.webp)
Indian students advised to stay indoors amid reports of violence in Kyrgyzstan
The number of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan is estimated to be around 15,000
India News Network | 2024-05-18
![India and Russia hold bilateral consultations on Afghanistan in New Delhi](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240517-wsfl20240517131as.jpg)
India and Russia hold bilateral consultations on Afghanistan in New Delhi
The talks were comprehensive, covering various aspects of the humanitarian and socio-economic challenges faced by Afghanistan
India News Network | 2024-05-17
![With Exercise Dustlik 2024, India & Uzbekistan further strengthen military cooperation](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202404/20240428-wsfl20240428101as.jpg)
With Exercise Dustlik 2024, India & Uzbekistan further strengthen military cooperation
The aim of the exercise is to foster military cooperation and enhance combined capabilities to execute joint operations
India News Network | 2024-04-28
![Army Chief General Manoj Pande embarks on a strategic visit to Uzbekistan](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202404/20240415-wsfl20240415131as.jpg)
Army Chief General Manoj Pande embarks on a strategic visit to Uzbekistan
The visit is expected to lead to enhanced cooperation in defence technology and joint military training
India News Network | 2024-04-15
![ASEAN is cornerstone of India’s Act East policy: Jaishankar](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726142as.jpg)
ASEAN is cornerstone of India’s Act East policy: Jaishankar
India attaches very high importance to the ASEAN as it has also emerged as the cornerstone of its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with his counterparts on sidelines of ASEAN Ministerials](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726091as.jpg)
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with his counterparts on sidelines of ASEAN Ministerials
EAM Jaishankar's visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of India’s Act East Policy
India News Network | 2024-07-26
!['India’s ties with Russia based on freedom of choice': MEA on US comments after PM Modi’s Moscow visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726121as.jpg)
'India’s ties with Russia based on freedom of choice': MEA on US comments after PM Modi’s Moscow visit
The relationship between India and Russia is large and long-standing, says MEA
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![Over 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh: MEA](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726141as.jpg)
Over 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh: MEA
Received excellent cooperation from the Bangladesh government, says MEA Spokesperson
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![Must ensure full respect for the LAC and past agreements, EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726051as.jpg)
Must ensure full respect for the LAC and past agreements, EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Immediate issues should be approached with a sense of purpose and urgency, says EAM Jaishankar
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![What the India-UK Technology Security Initiative is all about](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240725091as.jpg)
What the India-UK Technology Security Initiative is all about
The initiative will be coordinated by the National Security Advisors of both countries
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![Prime Minister Modi to visit Kargil on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726131as.jpg)
Prime Minister Modi to visit Kargil on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
In addition to his visit to the Kargil War Memorial, Prime Minister Modi will also highlight the Shinkun La Tunnel Project
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![India-UK strategic partnership set to get a boost with Foreign Secretary Lammy’s New Delhi visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726052as.jpg)
India-UK strategic partnership set to get a boost with Foreign Secretary Lammy’s New Delhi visit
Prime Minister Modi welcomes desire to conclude a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![EAM Jaishankar to visit Lao PDR to attend Foreign Ministers' Meetings](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724092as.jpg)
EAM Jaishankar to visit Lao PDR to attend Foreign Ministers' Meetings
This year marks a decade of India's Act East Policy
India News Network | 2024-07-24
![India and Kuwait eye closer cooperation in trade & investment, technology](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724151as.jpg)
India and Kuwait eye closer cooperation in trade & investment, technology
Both sides have also discussed deepening their energy cooperation
India News Network | 2024-07-24
![As India hosts 46th Session of World Heritage Committee, focus on inclusion of Assam's Moidans in UNESCO list](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724091as.jpg)
As India hosts 46th Session of World Heritage Committee, focus on inclusion of Assam's Moidans in UNESCO list
Moidan are being examined under the category of Cultural Property
India News Network | 2024-07-24