Speaking to reporters in Washington D.C. Friday, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla also said the US and India are keeping a close watch on the situation in Afghanistan.
Addressing the Eastern Economic Forum Friday, the prime minister said energy & policy are major pillars of India's 'special & privileged strategic partnership' with Russia.
It was the first high-level discussion between the two officials after US troops' exit from Afghanistan. Shringla, who is in the US, also met Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.
In an exclusive interview, Saran says the Taliban would need funds and international aid to govern effectively, and so support from the western countries would be needed.
The fifth US-India 2+2 Intercessional Dialogue spanned the US-India comprehensive global strategic partnership, including climate, health, defence, trade, technology and governance.
Referring to the meeting between the Indian Ambassador to Qatar & a top Taliban leader two days ago, MEA spokesperson Thursday said that they received a 'positive' response.
Raab will seek Qatari views on feasibility of a functioning airport in Kabul, which would provide a vital route for remaining UK nationals and Afghans most at risk to leave.
Iran's parliament last week approved the appointment of Hossein Amirabdollahian as foreign minister. He had earlier served as Iran's deputy foreign minister between 2011-2016.
Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.
Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.
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