India and Vietnam decide to enhance defence systems procurement, elevate bilateral ties

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) As they agreed to further strengthen cooperation and enhance engagements in both traditional and emerging areas of defence cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam on Wednesday welcomed the steady progress in the implementation of the Defence Lines of Credit extended by India for the Southeast Asian nation which have further strengthened Vietnam’s defence capabilities and advanced bilateral defence cooperation.

India, EU discuss strengthening strategic partnership

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George held a meeting with European Union's (EU) Special Envoy for Indo-Pacific Maria Castillo Fernandez in New Delhi on Wednesday, with discussions focused on deepening strategic partnership between the two sides.

Dutch naval ship delegation arrives in Kochi, to focus on deepening India-Netherlands maritime ties

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:47 PM

Kochi, May 6 (IANS) The arrival of a Dutch naval ship in Kochi alongside a high-level delegation from the Netherlands underscores the deepening maritime cooperation between India and the European nation, said the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.

India soaring ahead as centre of innovation and growth in world: Vietnam President To Lam

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam on Wednesday hailed India's rise, describing it as a "centre of growth and innovation in the world", while stating that India and Vietnam give high priority to their bilateral ties.

Time for West to appreciate strength of Indian democracy: Norwegian diplomat after BJP's historic Bengal win

IANS | May 6, 2026 12:47 PM

Oslo, May 6 (IANS) After the BJP's historic win in West Bengal for the first time after Independence, Erik Solheim, Norwegian diplomat and former minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, said that it is time the West appreciates the strength of Indian democracy.

PM Modi, Vietnam's Prez To Lam hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

IANS | May 6, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vietnamese President To Lam in Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday and held wide-ranging discussions across the spectrum of bilateral relations, along with regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Vietnam's Prez To Lam accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:46 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Suriname, to hold bilateral talks with top leadership

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:23 AM

Paramaribo, May 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday (Indian time) arrived in Suriname in the second leg of his three-nation visit and was welcomed by his counterpart, Melvin Bouva.

Indian multi-party delegation in Taiwan for six-day visit till May 9

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:37 AM

Taipei, May 6 (IANS) A cross-party delegation of Indian political leaders arrived in Taiwan for a six-day visit till May 9 at the invitation of the Taiwan government, the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

President Trump congratulates PM Modi on historic, decisive election victory: WH spokesman

IANS | May 5, 2026 8:23 PM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on what the White House described as a “historic, and decisive election victory” in West Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a breakthrough win.

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India and Vietnam decide to enhance defence systems procurement, elevate bilateral ties

India, EU discuss strengthening strategic partnership

Dutch naval ship delegation arrives in Kochi, to focus on deepening India-Netherlands maritime ties

India soaring ahead as centre of innovation and growth in world: Vietnam President To Lam

Time for West to appreciate strength of Indian democracy: Norwegian diplomat after BJP's historic Bengal win

PM Modi, Vietnam's Prez To Lam hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

Vietnam's Prez To Lam accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Suriname, to hold bilateral talks with top leadership

Indian multi-party delegation in Taiwan for six-day visit till May 9

President Trump congratulates PM Modi on historic, decisive election victory: WH spokesman

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