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

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India and Turkey held the 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Wednesday, reviewing bilateral ties with a focus on diverse sectors such as trade and investment, tourism, technology and innovation, energy, cooperation in educational and cultural fields, people to people ties and fight against cross border terrorism.

'India-Jordan ties very strong, solid and based on mutual respect'

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Jordan's Ambassador to India Yousef Abdelghani on Wednesday hailed the ties between two nations, terming them "very strong", "solid" and based on mutual interest and shared values. He also expressed Jordan's readiness to bolster relationship with India in future.

India and Bangladesh discuss strengthening bilateral relationship in various facets

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Bangladesh counterpart Khalilur Rahman and his delegation in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing bilateral ties, regional and global developments.

Jordan envoy welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, condemns Iran's attacks on Gulf countries (IANS Interview)

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Jordan's Ambassador to India, Yousef Abdelghani on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran, noting that Jordan, from the very beginning, has been calling for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

Centre responsible for prominence Pak has regained on global map for US-Iran ceasefire: Sanjay Raut

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:16 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) In a scathing attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said that while Pakistan has regained prominence on the global map for the US-Iran ceasefire, India’s international standing has diminished under the current leadership.

US ‘forced’ into ceasefire, says Iranian Supreme Leader’s India representative (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Iranian Supreme Leader's representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Wednesday claimed that the United States was compelled to announce a ceasefire with Iran after failing to sustain the conflict, and asserting that continued hostilities would have led to further setbacks for Washington.

'Situation ambiguous', 'Iran came out stronger': Former Ambassador to China on US-Iran ceasefire (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 8, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India's former Ambassador to China Ashok K. Kantha on Wednesday termed the two-week ceasefire agreement by the US and Iran as "ambiguous", though he also expressed optimism by calling it a "window of opportunity".

FS Vikram Misri begins US visit to deepen strategic partnership

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:43 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Washington to review the full breadth of India-US ties and advance cooperation across key sectors, including trade, defence, technology, etc.

MEA Secy visits Suriname Embassy to condole demise of former President Santokhi

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Neena Malhotra, on behalf of the Government of India, signed the condolence book at the Suriname Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday, offering condolences over the death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister begins India visit, to hold key meetings on Wednesday

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:15 PM

New Delhi/Dhaka, April 7 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening on a "goodwill visit" that Dhaka emphasised is expected to lay an "important foundation" for elevating the areas of cooperation between both countries to more productive and sustainable levels in the future.

Diplomacy

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

'India-Jordan ties very strong, solid and based on mutual respect'

India and Bangladesh discuss strengthening bilateral relationship in various facets

Jordan envoy welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, condemns Iran's attacks on Gulf countries (IANS Interview)

Centre responsible for prominence Pak has regained on global map for US-Iran ceasefire: Sanjay Raut

US ‘forced’ into ceasefire, says Iranian Supreme Leader’s India representative (IANS Exclusive)

'Situation ambiguous', 'Iran came out stronger': Former Ambassador to China on US-Iran ceasefire (IANS Exclusive)

FS Vikram Misri begins US visit to deepen strategic partnership

MEA Secy visits Suriname Embassy to condole demise of former President Santokhi

Bangladesh Foreign Minister begins India visit, to hold key meetings on Wednesday

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