Antony Blinken says US-India partnership deepened, Cooperation elevated through Quad
The Quad is a diplomatic network between Australia, India, Japan and the US. Blinken also said US partnerships in the Indo-Pacific have never been stronger. Key Points
ThePrintGulf & ASEAN countries hold key summit in Riyadh, call for ceasefire in Gaza
At GCC-ASEAN summit, leaders agreed on 5-yr plan with focus on counter-terrorism, trade, & energy cooperation. On Gaza, they stressed on need to abide by international humanitarian law. Key Points
ThePrint'India advances neighbourhood first and Act East policies..,' says S Jaishankar on BIMSTEC, MCG meet
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar participated in the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Thailand, focusing on strengthening relations with Asia-Pacific countries. Discussions also covered global issues such as SDGs and climate change. Key Points
mintSCO meet: In veiled jibe at US, China's Xi warns against attempts to foment new 'cold war'
At the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Chinese President Xi Jinping took a veiled jibe at the US and warned against attempts to foment a new "Cold War" in the region. He also called upon the SCO members to safeguard regional peace. Key Points
India TodayExplained | What is the India, U.S. initiative on future tech?
Will the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology get a boost during PM Modi’s visit to the U.S.? Key Points
The Hindu
India, Australia aim to conclude comprehensive trade deal by end of 2023
In his media statement, Albanese said the aim is to conclude the comprehensive economic Cooperation agreement (CECA) by the end of the year. We reiterated our shared ambition for an early conclusion of the Australia-India comprehensive economic Cooperation agreement later this year, he said in the presence of Modi. Last year, India and Australia finalised the Economic Cooperation Trade Agreement (ECTA) and it came into force in December last. The two sides are now working on the CECA. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia, Australia free trade pact talks in June, July: FS Vinay Kwatra
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAusECTA) came into effect on December 29, 2022. The ECTA was signed on April 2, 2022, and ratified on November 21, written notifications were exchanged on November 29 and after 30 days, the Agreement came into force. Key Points
Economic TimesS Jaishankar and Antony Blinken discuss Ukraine, other regional, global issues
The conversation happened days after US Envoy Eric Garcetti landed here and amid a visit by senior MEA officials to America. The two sides have also increased their military Cooperation amid China's belligerent moves in South Asia. Key Points
Economic Times‘Very worrying’: PM Modi flags temple attacks at India-Australia summit
PM Modi said he raised India’s concerns about recent attacks on temples in Australia. “It is natural that such news is very worrying and distressing for everyone in India,” PM Modi said, speaking in Hindi. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesLAC impasse with China, bilateral ties with Russia: What Jaishankar discussed with Qin Gang and Sergey Lavrov
On the sidelines of the SCO meeting being held in Goa, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with his Chinese and Russian counterparts on Thursday. EAM Jaishankar discussed the LAC border row with Qin Gang and his talks with Sergey Lavrov focussed on enhancing bilateral ties. Key Points
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South Korea's Yoon, Japan's Kishida to attend tech roundtable on Nov. 17
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to attend a roundtable on technological Cooperation with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Stanford University on Nov. 17, Yoon's office said on Friday. Key Points
ReutersEAM Jaishankar co-chairs 4th India-CARICOM ministerial meeting with Jamaican counterpart and others
Jaishankar also had separate bilateral meetings on Friday with counterparts from Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Grenada, and Barbados. Key Points
FinancialexpressIndia, UAE ink 10 pacts for collaboration during PM Modi's visit
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra highlighted the significance of the agreements, covering various areas of Cooperation between India and the UAE. The pacts include Cooperation in electricity connection and trade, focusing on energy security and clean energy trade, particularly in green hydrogen and energy storage. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia-UAE ties transcend to multilateral level in 2023
The new member nations will become part of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) with effect from January 1, 2024. The inclusion represents a strategic step for the UAE and consolidates its global economic and diplomatic engagements. Key Points
Economic Times‘Assured of Indians’ safety’: PM Modi raises temple vandalism at meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese
Narendra Modi said incidents of vandalism of Hindu temples cause concern to Indians. "Matter of regret that reports have come regularly from Australia in the last few weeks about attacks on temples…it is natural that such news makes people in India worried." Key Points
The Indian Express
J-K: 'War-like stores' recovered by army troops in Kokernag, 3 held
The operation was conducted in Cooperation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The individuals were apprehended from the Wagar area under Khansahib Police Station. Key Points
Economic TimesNot just jet engines & drones — during ongoing US visit, Modi to discuss these key defence deals
Ahead of his visit, PM Narendra Modi called defence Cooperation between India, US ‘important pillar of partnership’. Both looking at closer industry cooperation, greater integration. Key Points
ThePrintIndia and US launch strategic trade dialogue
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the relevant bilateral export control regulations with the objective of building and diversifying resilient supply chains for these strategic technologies. They reviewed ongoing Cooperation in multilateral export control regimes and agreed to share the best practices. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi in Papua New Guinea: Why do pacific islands matter to India?
The first Indian prime minister to visit the country, he made his way to Papua New Guinea for the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), a grouping of India and 14 Pacific Island countries. In terms of geopolitics, the FIPIC is crucial—India’s engagement with the Pacific nations is seen to counterbalance Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific. Key Points
Financialexpress'India, Tanzania to sign 15 agreements with eye on USD 10 billion trade'
India and Tanzania are set to sign 15 agreements covering various areas of Cooperation during President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to India. The visit aims to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership and enhance trade and investment between the two countries. Tanzania expects an announcement on the extension of a water project, as India has contributed $1 billion in assistance for water projects in Tanzania. The visit also aims to boost trade volumes, with a target of reaching $10 billion in bilateral trade in the next three years. Defence Cooperation is another focus area for the two nations. Key Points
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