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Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Dec 07, 2022

India: Parliamentary Delegation from Zimbabwe calls on President

Welcoming the delegation to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that relations between India and Zimbabwe are centuries old

A Parliamentary Delegation from Zimbabwe led by Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, called on President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (07 December 2022). Welcoming the delegation to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that relations between India and Zimbabwe are centuries…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles | Nov 26, 2022

The government of Seychelles signs two Memoranda of Understanding under the high Impact Community Development Project Grant with the Government of India

The two MoUs are (1) for the financing of a new access road in upper Petit Paris in the district of Cascade and (2) for the financing of two road access projects

The signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) grant financed by the Government of India took place in a short ceremony yesterday at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. The two MoUs are (1) for the financing of a new access road in upper…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Nov 23, 2022

2nd Foreign Office Consultation between India and Uganda

The Indian side congratulated Uganda for their forthcoming Chairship of the Non Alignment Movement (NAM) starting in 2023

The second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) between India and Uganda was held on 22 November 2022 in New Delhi. Shri Puneet R Kundal, Joint Secretary (E&SA), Ministry of External Affairs led the Indian delegation while Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Nov 22, 2022

India-Gabon Foreign Office Consultations

Both sides carried out a comprehensive review of the existing bilateral relations, including strengthening of cooperation in trade and economic relations

India and Gabon held the first Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 22 November 2022. The Indian side was led by Shri Sevala Naik Mude, Joint Secretary (Central & West Africa Division), Ministry of External Affairs. The Gabonese side was led by H.E. Mr. Guy Gerard Nkolo, Ambassador, Director General…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Nov 18, 2022

Shri Bandaru Wilsonbabu concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Union of the Comoros

He is expected to take up the assignment shortly

Shri Bandaru Wilsonbabu (IFS: 2004), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Madagascar, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Union of the Comoros, with residence in Antananarivo. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles | Nov 16, 2022

The new Indian High Commissioner to Seychelles accredited

The President underlined that India and Seychelles shares a harmonious and vibrant relationship, resulting in a dynamic programme of cooperation in numerous spheres and sectors

The new High Commissioner of India to Seychelles, H.E. Mr Karthik Pande, presented his letters of accreditation to the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan during a ceremony held at State House yesterday morning. President Ramkalawan congratulated High Commissioner Pande on his appointment and expressed that he…

Source: The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, South Africa | Nov 15, 2022

South African Footwear and Leather Industry to Showcase at Australian Show

The Footwear and Leather Show Australia connects Australian and New Zealand trade buyers with a broad range of manufacturers and suppliers from across the globe

Ten South African footwear and leather companies have received a shot in the arm from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to showcase their proudly South African products at the 2022 edition of the Australian Footwear and Leather Show. The show is taking place in Melbourne, Australia…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Nov 04, 2022

4th India-Namibia Foreign Office Consultations

During the meeting, the two sides carried out a comprehensive review of the existing bilateral relations including enhancing of cooperation in development partnership

India and Namibia held the 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) on 3rd November 2022 in Windhoek, Namibia. The Indian side was led by Shri Puneet R. Kundal, JS(E&SA) while the Namibian side was led by Amb. Sabine Bohlke Moller, Head of the Bilateral Relations and Cooperation Department, Ministry…

Source: The Presidency: Republic of South Africa | Oct 31, 2022

South Africa: President Ramaphosa sends messages of condolence to India and Somalia

In Somalia, an explosion in the capital Mogadishu claimed the lives of about 100 people, with scores of others reported injured

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent messages of condolence to the Republic of India and the Federal Republic of Somalia following disasters that have led to the tragic deaths of scores of people in the two countries. In India, more than 140 people perished following the collapse of a bridge in…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Oct 31, 2022

India strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Somalia

This attack again reminds the international community to stand united and resolute in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations

India strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Mogadishu on 29 October 2022 that have claimed many innocent lives. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish speedy recovery to those injured in the twin blasts. This attack again reminds the international community to stand united…