Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to China—The Myths and Realities
As the dust settles after the visit of Prime Minister Modi to China, it is time to take a calm and dispassionate look at where we stand in the context …
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Pakistan should cooperate in fight against terrorism: Singh
PM Modi’s agenda for dealing with terrorism is to treat it as a global phenomenon, delink it from religion and take collective global action for tackling the threat. Backing this …
Read MoreIreland shrugs off Catholic cloak, votes Yes for gay rights
In a landmark referendum that may have a cascading effect throughout the world, Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favour of same-sex marriage on May 23, making it the first country to …
Read MoreSouth Asia policy after Modi’s China visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to China has whipped up expectations not only in India, but possibly across South Asia. There is need for India to recalibrate its ‘South …
Read MoreModinomics, Korea’s 3.0 economic plans set to tango
Modinomics and Korea 3.0 economic plans are set to tango in days to come. Banking on India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” campaign and its recent growth stories, …
Read MoreIncremental progress, not flourishes in India-China statement
There has always been a touch of rhetorical excess in delineating joint statements between India and China. In 1954 when we signed the agreement on trade and intercourse with the …
Read MoreIndia, South Korea upgrade ties, sign 7 pacts
SEOUL: India and South Korea have infused a new energy into their multi-faceted partnership by upgrading ties to “special strategic partnership” and signing seven bilateral agreements in diverse areas.
“Our relationship started with a strong economic emphasis. But, it has also now become strategic in content,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
“The decision to upgrade bilateral ties reflect how seriously we take the new framework of our relationship. Republic of Korea is the second country with which India will have a diplomatic and security dialogue in 2+2 format,” PM Modi said while addressing a joint press conference with South Korean President Park Geun-hye in Seoul.
Read MoreSouth Korea’s $10 billion boost for India’s infrastructure
As India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in South Korea, on his last leg of three-nation visit, Seoul has announced that it will offer $10 billion to support several of India’s ambitious projects including bullet trains and smart cities.
“My country is offering India a financial package amounting to a total of $10 billion. This will comprise an economic development cooperation fund of $1 billion and export credits of another $9 billion,” said Joon-gyu Lee, South Korea’s envoy to India.
Several South Korean companies are doing well in India, and this has given confidence to other Korean organisations to expand its manufacturing and other operations in the country.
Read MoreSeychelles: Celebrating India Connection
Think of Seychelles, and India always looms large in this enchanting island country. Trade, Training, Technology, Temples and yes, Tata buses. These are multiple strands that form the mosaic of …
Read MoreIndia and Mongolia: Modi on Ashoka’s Path
India-Mongolia relations have underpinnings in the age-old historical and cultural relationships spanning over 2500 years. In fact, between the 12th and 19th centuries, many Mongol rulers titled themselves as Chakravartin …
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