President Murmu, Botswana counterpart agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors

IANS | November 12, 2025 4:58 PM

Gaborone, Nov 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu held a meeting with her Botswana counterpart Duma Gideon Boko at the President's Office in Gaborone on Wednesday as both leaders agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture, renewable energy, health, education, skill development, defence, and digital technology.

India and Vietnam discuss ways to enhance defence, shipbuilding cooperation

IANS | November 12, 2025 2:54 PM

Hanoi, Nov 12 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance defence industry and shipbuilding cooperation during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's visit to Hanoi for the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue. Singh visited the Hong Ha Shipyard and held talks with Major General Pham Thanh Khiet, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, General Department of Defence Intelligence (GDDI) and Director of the Hong Ha Shipyard.

India reaffirms unwavering support to Bhutan's overall economic development

IANS | November 12, 2025 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India has reaffirmed unwavering support to Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan, including the Economic Stimulus Programme, along with actively assisting the Himalayan Kingdom in achieving its key development priorities and advancing sustainable growth across sectors, an official statement said on Wednesday.