Deepening India-Maldives relations
The Hindu, 31 August, 2011
South Block often faces criticism for neglecting the neighbourhood but, ironically, when it shows pro-activism to cultivate neighbours, critics tend to ignore its endeavours. … External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna’s … has helped in extending the arc of dialogue and cooperation through systematic visits to Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar. More…
Britain seeks India’s leadership role in Commonwealth
Deccan Herald, 31 August 2011
Describing India as ”a beacon of democracy”, Britain Tuesday pushed for a leadership role for India in reinvigorating the 54-nation Commonwealth that will hold the summit of its leaders in Perth (Australia) in October. More…
India, Bangla to sign accord on exchange of enclaves, border
IBNLive, 30 August, 2011
New Delhi notes with satisfaction that the government in Dhaka has gone out of the way to accommodate its concerns on issues like security and taken steps to check the activities. More…
India, South Africa set $15-bn bilateral trade target by 2014
Business Standard, 30 August, 2011
India and South Africa on Monday decided to increase two-way trade between both countries to $15 billion by 2014 from $10.64 billion while concluding the India-South Africa CEOs Forum. More…
India seeks KCCI proposals on visa liberalisation
Daily Times, 30 August, 2011
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Joint Secretary Indian Commerce Ministry at New Delhi exchanged views on liberalisation of visa and enhancement of bilateral trade prospects.More…
India attempting to deepen trade ties with Latin America
Live Mint, 29 August, 2011
At a time when demand for Indian goods in developed countries is declining, the country is trying to deepen trade relationships with Latin American countries to explore alternative growth frontiers. More…
India, South Africa business forum meets in Delhi Monday
IANS, 28 August, 2011
India and South Africa will discuss a host of developmental issues, including increased trade ties, with industry ministers of both countries jointly addressing top business leaders here Monday.This will be the second meeting of the India South Africa CEO Forum. The first forum meeting took place in Johannesburg in August 2010.More…
KCCI calls for enhancing Indo-Pak bilateral trade
Daily Times, 18 August, 2011
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry voiced for enhancement of Indo-Pak bilateral trade.the KCCI’s high-level business delegation to India had the opportunity to meet the minister at the inauguration ceremony of 47th India International Garments Fair at New Delhi recently. More…
India, Nigeria trade at $14.6 bn in FY11: India envoy
Money Control, 16 August, 2011
Bilateral trade between India and Nigeria touched a record USD 14.6 billion in the financial year ended March 31, 2011, a significant rise from USD 8.7 billion in the previous fiscal.More…
Indo-Pak chamber of commerce to be formed
The Tribune, 16 August, 2011
A cooperation agreement to establish the Bombay-Karachi Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry was signed during a visit by an Indian delegation to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday to boost bilateral trade. More…
India, Japan to synergise socio-economic development-linked energies at Tokyo summit
Economic Times, 11 August, 2011
Ushering in a new era of bilateral ties, India and Japan are synergising their energies towards socio-economic development – not within their own territories, but in Asia and across the world. More…
Indo-Pak ties: ‘Steps being taken to boost trade’
Tribune, 11 August, 2011
Pakistan has recognised that the grant of Most Favoured Nation status to India would help in expanding bilateral trade relations and agreed to place in its Positive List by October, 2011. More…
India keen to buy minerals from Africa: Sharma
Daiji World, 09 August, 2011
India is looking forward to partner with African countries for buying minerals as well supporting them with technology for mining and exploration, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Tuesday. More…
India dished out Rs597 billion between 2004-2010 to nine countries
The News, 08 August, 2011
It is a widely-acknowledged fact that while successive Pakistani governments have been running disgracefully with a deep begging bowl in hand since the country’s inception, India’s total donation budget between 2004 and 2010 alone stands at around Rs 597 billion (over 312 billion Indian rupees). More…
India’s balance of trade with China to mount to $70 billion in 4 years
The Economist, 03 August, 2011
India’s trade with China will hit the $100-billion mark over the next four years if the current trends continue even as India’s share of exports in India-China bilateral trade will mount to $70 billion by then. More…
India in Latin America: a new bric on the block?
Financial Times, 02 August, 2011
Compared to Chinese supermarkets, it is still almost impossible to find Indian-run grocery stores around the streets of Buenos Aires, Mexico City or São Paulo. But that could soon change as India steps up its investment in Latin America. More…
Indo-Pak: inching towards normalisation —Dr Rashid Ahmad Khan
Daily Times, 02 August, 2011
The meeting between Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and her Indian counterpart SM Krishna held in New Delhi on July 27, 2011 marked the conclusion of the first round of revived Indo-Pak peace process given the mistrust and wide gap of perceptions on various issues between the two sides, the results are encouraging. More…