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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh heads to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
Amid Pakistan's outreach to Eurasia following Operation Sindoor, India is deputing a minister to visit Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, both of whom share strategic partnership with New Delhi. Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, and Environment, Forest & Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh will visit Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic for a week beginning Friday. Singh will meet the foreign ministers of both countries and other high-level officials. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alerta: Você tem zumbido no ouvido? Dica de ouro pode aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo Kyrgyzstan withdrew its envoy from Pakistan for appearing to be pro-Pakistan during the Indo-Pak conflict as Bishkek felt it would damage its ties with India. Bishkek withdrew its envoy from Islamabad for organising a CEO Forum in the middle of the India-Pakistan conflict as the central Asian country's President felt that such a forum could be viewed as a step that could jeopardise its ties with New Delhi. While Pakistan has increased its business ties with Kyrgyzstan and people-to-people ties have picked up, Bishkek's ties with India date back to the Soviet Union days and are built on goodwill ever since. Recently, the Kyrgyz authorities also cracked down on illegal migrants presumably from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Live Events India is also planning to host five Central Asian foreign ministers in June to boost counter-terror, connectivity and business ties. In Tajikistan, MoS will lead the Indian delegation to the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation being held in Dushanbe on 29 May-1 June, officials informed.
The Print
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Union minister Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic from May 29-Jun 6
In Tajikistan, Singh, who is also the MoS for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, will lead the Indian delegation to the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation being held in Dushanbe from May 29-June 1, the ministry said in a statement. During this visit, Singh will have bilateral meetings with the foreign minister of Tajikistan and other dignitaries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. New Delhi, May 28 (PTI) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is slated to visit Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from May 29 to June 6, during which he will also attend a key international conference on glaciers' preservation in Dushanbe. The minister will also interact with the Indian community in Tajikistan. From Dushanbe, Singh will travel to the Kyrgyz Republic. In Bishkek, he will hold bilateral meetings with the Kyrgyz foreign minister and other dignitaries, the MEA said. He will also interact with the Indian community in the Kyrgyz Republic during the visit. 'The MoS will also lead the Indian delegation to the 9th Meeting of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme Steering Committee, being held on June 5-6 in Issyk-Kul, the Kyrgyz Republic,' the ministry said. India enjoys mutually beneficial strategic partnership with the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan. The upcoming visit by MoS Singh to Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic will help in further consolidation of India's ties with the two nations, the MEA said. PTI KND KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Business Upturn
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vatican City for Pope Francis' State Funeral on April 25–26
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on April 24, 2025, 23:22 IST President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will travel to Vatican City on April 25–26, 2025, to attend the State Funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis and offer condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of India. During the visit, President Murmu will lay a wreath at the Basilica of Saint Peter on April 25 as a mark of homage. On April 26, she will attend the funeral Mass at Saint Peter's Square, joining world leaders and dignitaries in paying their final respects to the late pontiff. India joins global mourning for Pope Francis Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, triggering an outpouring of grief worldwide. Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi offered heartfelt condolences, recalling Pope Francis's enduring affection for India and his legacy of compassion and spiritual leadership. On April 22, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, visited the Apostolic Nunciature (Embassy of the Holy See) in New Delhi to sign the condolence book. India has also declared three days of State Mourning in memory of the late Pope. A spiritual legacy remembered Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, will be remembered globally as a symbol of humility, compassion, and courage, who worked tirelessly to bridge divides, champion the marginalized, and uphold moral clarity in times of turmoil. His connection with India was widely recognized through interfaith dialogues, peace-building initiatives, and his inclusive vision for humanity. President Murmu's participation at the Vatican stands as a testament to India's deep respect for the spiritual legacy of Pope Francis and its solidarity with the Catholic community worldwide. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
