India expresses ‘deep dismay, concern’ over extension of emergency in Maldives

Reacting strongly to the extension of emergency in Maldives, India said it is “deeply dismayed” over the development and that the manner in which the 30-day extension was approved by the Majlis in contravention of the Maldivian Constitution is also a “matter of concern”. Accepting President Abdulla Yameen’s recommendation, the Maldivian Parliament (Majlis) extended the […]

Wuhan Summit: India, China To Step Up Policy Coordination

India and China will enhance policy coordination in their cooperation with neighbouring countries following the just-concluded informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, a top Chinese official has said. PM Modi and Mr Xi concluded their first ever two-day India-China informal summit raising hopes of improving relations in light of last […]

Mike Pompeo Conveys “Regret” To Sushma Swaraj After US Postpones Dialogue

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her American counterpart Mike Pompeo have agreed to reschedule the postponed ‘2+2 dialogue’ at a mutually convenient time and location as soon as possible, a State Department spokesperson said. Ms Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were earlier scheduled to travel to the United States to take part in […]