India stands firm on the principles of freedom of navigation, overflight, and adherence to international law as pillars of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, while addressing the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Held talks with President Lula during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Complimented him on various efforts of Brazil during their G20 Presidency."
Addressing the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad, he said the cooperation among SCO nations must be based on mutual respect and sovereign equality. It should recognise territorial integrity and sovereignty.
India and Brazil have reaffirmed their desire to strengthen cooperation between them to usher in various advantages, which include economic growth, by creating jobs in the rural sector and fostering innovation in renewable energy technologies and energy security, by reducing reliance on imports.
The second India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) was held in Singapore on Monday.
An Indian delegation comprising officers from the Department of Commerce and other Ministries and organisations held the JWG meeting with the Qatari side in Doha on July 10, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Friday.
Various agreements were made between the two countries during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to France from July 13-14 to attend the Bastille Day celebrations.
A high-level US delegation suggested scaling up collaboration and exploration of opportunities to partner in quantum technology, ocean science, nuclear energy, semiconductors, supercomputing and other latest emerging technologies.
The Indian side was led by Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs while the Japanese side was headed by Masato Kanda, Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs.
The goal of this joint venture will be to foster Indo-German collaboration, provide opportunities and facilitate the advancement of knowledge in the area of magnetic and topological quantum materials.
