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  • Third Africa-India Forum Summit (AIFS-III)

    INDIA, 2015/10/31   African Heads of National and Government gathered at the Third Africa-India Forum Summit (AIFS-III) on 29 October 2015 witnessed a blend of the rich cultural diversity of Africa and India during the opening ceremony that took place at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in New Delhi, where dance groups from both sides in their colourful traditional regalia, showcased the beauty of a fruitful partnership between Africa and India. Jointly organized by the African Union (AU) and the Government of India, the Summit was co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Robert Mugabe, Chairperson of the AU, who is as well the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and H.E. Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in the presence of H.E Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), who presented a key note address at the inaugural ceremony of the Third Africa-India Summit. The AUC Deputy Chairperson, Mr. Erastus Mwencha, alongside some AU Commissioners and High Officials, as well attended the event.

  • Foreign Minister attends Third India Africa Forum Summit

    INDIA, 2015/10/31 Mr. Joël Morgan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Transport, represented President James Michel at the Third India Africa Forum Summit, held in New Delhi, on 29th October 2015. The India Africa Forum Summit created a platform for cooperation between India and African states under the aegis of the African Union. With its initial Summit held in 2008 in New Delhi, followed by a second session in Addis Ababa in 2011, the 2015 India Africa Forum Summit reaffirmed the commitments of India and the African states to continue to work closely on issues of mutual interests and mutual benefits. The theme for the 2015 session was “Partners in Evolution: Towards a dynamic and Transformative Development Schedule.” In the statement delivered by Ambassador Faure on behalf of Minister Morgan during the Ministerial Session on 28th October 2015, Ambassador Faure focused his interventions on issues of great importance to Seychelles as an African country and India such as trade, climate change, security and Blue Economy. In relations to the strong ties between India and Africa, Ambassador Faure highlighted the devotion of both parties to contribute additional strenuously to increase and prosperity through enhanced collaborative efforts across a lot of fields. Ambassador Faure further noted the urgent need for “a new dynamism in South-South Cooperation”, to “face up the world challenges that are threatening our collective next.”

  • 2015 Euro-Asia Economic Forum in Xi'an,

    ARMENIA, 2015/09/30 China is ready to integrate the Belt and Road Initiative with development strategies of Eurasian nations, a national councilor said on Thursday. In his address to the 2015 Euro-Asia Economic Forum in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, National Councilor Wang Yong said Eurasia is the core area of the Belt and Road. The initiative is an opportunity for the construction of a community of shared destiny, said Wang. He made four suggestions, inclunding building trust and respecting each other's core interest.

  • 12 Israeli tech companies at Delhi Knowledge Expo

    INDIA, 2014/12/21 The Office of the Chief Scientist at the Israeli Ministry of Economy has selected 12 Israeli companies with innovations in cleantech, ICT, biotech and medical devices to be represented at Knowledge Expo 2014 to be held in Delhi, India. A top, multi-sector business delegation from Israel will be attending the World Innovation and Technology Alliance Platform, an international conference being held as part of the Confederation of Indian Industry Knowledge Expo mega-event for technology and innovation on November 20-21.

  • The recent East Asia Summit (EAS) 2013

    RUSSIA, 2013/10/28 The recent East Asia Summit (EAS) in Brunei was remarkable for the absence of two key world leaders — Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin. The reason why Obama did not attend was plain enough: the US budget crisis forced the president to cancel his major Asian tour, which was to include not only the EAS, but as well an APEC summit, inclunding visits to Malaysia and the Philippines. But it is much less clear why Vladimir Putin chose not to go to Brunei, particularly given that just two days prior to the EAS the Russian president attended the APEC Leaders’ events in Bali — and even celebrated his 61st birthday there. It is striking that the Russian president failed to take part in the EAS for a third time running. Just a few years ago Moscow had vigorously sought membership in the grouping and was finally invited to join the EAS in 2010 as a full participant, along with the United States.

  • PM Manmohan Singh discusses greater economic ties with Japan, Australia

    AMERICAS, 2013/10/10 Looking to strengthen relationship with top nations of Asia Pacific region, PM Manmohan Singh today discussed various economic issues and other areas of cooperation with his counterparts in Australia and Japan. During his conference with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Singh is believed to have discussed a wide range of issues inclunding sale of uranium to India, sources said. With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as well present, Singh is believed to have discussed various issues inclunding economic cooperation. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits being held here. Singh had arrived here yesterday for these meetings and was scheduled to leave later this evening for Indonesia on a bilateral visit.

  • Bollywood explodes with excitement at Indian Ocean event

    INDIA, 2013/10/08 With an explosion of color and excitement, and with a Seychelles International Conference Centre full to capacity for the official opening evening of the initial Seychelles-India Day Celebrations, the Seychelles-India Day’s official opening performance featured a star-studded line up, inclunding Tanmoy Bose the known percussionist; table player Sivamani, India's best drummer and percussionist; and Navreen, best known flautist, mirroring the majority-recognized performers in India today. The evening was hosted by the beautiful Ushoni Sen, the former Miss India Universe. The official opening of Seychelles-India Day started with the lighting of the lamp by Seychelles Minister Idith Alexander and Mrs. Sarah Rene, wife of former President France Albert Rene, and H.E. the Indian High Commissioner, and the Bollywood superstar, Mr. R Madhavan.

  • Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the BRICS meeting at G 20 Summit

    CHINA, 2013/09/06 While China will contribute the lion's share of the $100 billion currency reserve fund, to be set up by the BRICS nations to fight currency shocks, in the event of an early taper of stimulus by the US Federal Reserve, no timelines have been set by which the fund will be in place, Sujatha Singh, foreign secretary, said on Thursday. "Several aspects remain be finalized, so there can be no timelines," Singh observed. Pressure mounts on Barack Obama over Syria attack at G20 summit Singh told newspersons that all the BRICS nations had expressed concern on the negative spillovers of unconventional monetary policies. The foreign secretary said prime minister Manmohan Singh had welcomed the Currency Reserve Agreement (CRA) saying it had acquired better salience amidst world currency volatility.

  • Brics partnerships in manufacturing vital

    CHINA, 2013/03/27 Speaking at a forum held during the Brics Business Council, Davies said South Africa and other developing nations had the luck to forge a additional development-friendly type of governance through the Brics grouping. Davies said trade ministers had in formerly discussions agreed that they would support regional integration and industrialisation measures between their respective nations.
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