FS Misri reaffirms India's 'unwavering commitment' to Sri Lanka, urges early release of detained fishermen and boats (Ld)

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:54 PM

Colombo/New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to Sri Lanka under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'Vision MAHASAGAR' during his official visit to the island nation on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated as he concluded his flying visit to Colombo.

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group agree on network proposed by India

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:24 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IANS) The second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery, which concluded here on Wednesday, reached an in-principle agreement on the proposed BRICS Network of Law-Enforcement Practitioners for Enhancing International Cooperation on Fugitive Offenders Sought for Corruption and Supporting Extradition.

FS Misri calls on Lankan PM, discusses ways to deepen collaboration in priority areas

IANS | August 5, 2026 8:02 PM

Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo on Wednesday and held discussions on deepening cooperation between the two nations in priority areas.

World is not fooled by orchestrated spectacles: India lambasts Pakistan over 'Youm-e-Istehsal', bloodshed in PoJK

IANS | August 5, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday slammed Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his comments on the so-called 'Youm-e-Istehsal', terming them as yet another desperate attempt by Islamabad to peddle falsehoods that are intended solely to deflect international attention from its own dismal human rights record.

India, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:57 PM

Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met his Sri Lankan counterpart Aruni Ranaraja here on Wednesday and discussed ways to further deepen bilateral ties.

Foreign Secy Misri meets Sri Lankan FM Herath, reviews cooperation across key sectors

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:29 PM

Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in Colombo on Wednesday, where both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation across priority sectors.

India, Vietnam review defence cooperation, reaffirm strategic partnership

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:35 PM

Hanoi, Aug 5 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Wednesday held high-level defence talks, reaffirming their shared commitment to enhance defence cooperation under the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, while exchanging views on regional and international security issues of shared concern.

Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister holds discussions with US Ambassador Gor

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov has met Ambassador Sergio Gor, Special Representative of the President of US for South and Central Asia, in New Delhi.

MoS Margherita attends Guyana’s Independence anniversary celebrations

IANS | August 4, 2026 11:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita attended the celebration marking the 60th anniversary of Guyana’s independence and 60 years of India-Guyana diplomatic relations.

Rights group urges Pakistan to restore rights of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Khan

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:49 PM

Islamabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Leading international human rights organisation Amnesty International on Tuesday urged the Pakistani authorities to unconditionally restore Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and his wife Bushra Bibi Khan's right to see their family and lawyers.

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FS Misri reaffirms India's 'unwavering commitment' to Sri Lanka, urges early release of detained fishermen and boats (Ld)

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group agree on network proposed by India

FS Misri calls on Lankan PM, discusses ways to deepen collaboration in priority areas

World is not fooled by orchestrated spectacles: India lambasts Pakistan over 'Youm-e-Istehsal', bloodshed in PoJK

India, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest

Foreign Secy Misri meets Sri Lankan FM Herath, reviews cooperation across key sectors

India, Vietnam review defence cooperation, reaffirm strategic partnership

Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister holds discussions with US Ambassador Gor

MoS Margherita attends Guyana’s Independence anniversary celebrations

Rights group urges Pakistan to restore rights of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Khan

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