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TopicDiplomatic relations

Topic: Diplomatic relations

Canadian diplomatic strength is three times that of India’s, besides an extra Mission

Canada also has four missions in India, including the High Commission in Delhi while India has three.

‘Matter of worry for Sikhs’ — SGPC, SAD urge India & Canada to engage in ‘serious dialogue’ amid row

On Tuesday, the two countries expelled each other’s diplomats over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Ex-CM Amarinder Singh welcomed Indian govt's move.

Israel Foreign Minister Eli Cohen’s India trip cut short as reprisal threats follow Gaza airstrikes

Israeli airstrikes killed 13, including 3 Islamic Jihad commanders. Cohen, who arrived in Delhi Tuesday, met EAM Jaishankar to discuss cooperation in agriculture, defence & security.

‘Will continue to be solid diplomatic ally’ — Guatemala president pledges support for ‘Republic of Taiwan’

Guatemala is one of only 13 countries with official diplomatic ties with China-claimed Taiwan. Honduras abandoned Taipei for Beijing last month after asking for almost $2.5 billion in aid.

China role in Saudi, Iran deal a tricky test for US

Relations between US & China have become highly contentious over issues ranging from trade to espionage and increasingly the two powers compete for influence in parts of the world.

SAARC secretary-general Weerakoon on week-long visit to India to deepen regional cooperation

Esala Ruwan Weerakoon is set to meet Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla, MoS for EAM Rajkumar Singh and Secretary (East) Riva Das, according to an official schedule.

India, Pakistan could upgrade diplomatic ties, Delhi may let SAARC meet happen in Islamabad

Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties after India scrapped Article 370, but the countries could now reinstate high commissioners in each other’s capitals.

Trudeau’s ‘coercive diplomacy’ remark riles China, 50 yrs after his father established ties

In Ottawa, Justin Trudeau said Canada would work with its allies to steer the Chinese government off the aggressive foreign-affairs trail it’s blazing under President Xi Jinping.

Sanjaya Baru on ‘precarious’ foreign relations, Gurcharan Das says don’t worry, be happy

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Coming up, a radio station at every mission abroad to add muscle to India’s soft power

Idea behind the project is to build Brand India and could include quiz shows, discussions and entertainment programmes focusing on Indian culture. 

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.