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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Jaishankar, Paraguay FM sign MoU to set up Joint Commission Mechanism
India and Paraguay on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Commission Mechanism (JCM). The agreement was signed by External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, and Paraguay Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez L, in New Delhi. "Concluded an MoU with FM @rramirezlezcano for establishment of Joint Commission Mechanism (JCM) between India and Paraguay. A significant step in widening our dialogue and cooperation," Jaishankar said in a post on X. Earlier in the day, PM Modi held talks with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena at Hyderabad House. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in a range of sectors including agriculture, Pharma, technology, renewable energy and health. "Had a productive meeting with the President of Paraguay, Santiago Pena in Delhi. Paraguay is a valued partner in South America and our nations are connected by shared values," PM Modi said in a post on X. "Our talks covered diverse subjects, prime among which was close economic cooperation. There is immense potential in boosting trade linkages. We see sectors such as digital technology, critical minerals, energy, agriculture, health and space as key areas where our nations can work together," he added. President Pena strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and expressed solidarity with the India. The leaders also exchanged views on global and regional issues of mutual interest. "PM @narendramodi held wide-ranging talks with President @SantiPenap of Paraguay at Hyderabad House. They discussed enhancing cooperation in the fields on agriculture, Pharma, technology, renewable energy, health, critical minerals, railways & people to people contacts," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said in a post on X. "President @SantiPenap strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam & expressed solidarity with the Indian people. Both sides also exchanged views on global & regional issues of mutual interest," he added. Paraguay's President is on a three-day visit to India. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials and business representatives. President Pena will also visit Mumbai. In Mumbai, President Pena will meet the state political leadership, business and industry representatives, startups, innovators and tech leaders. The State Visit of President Pena is the second visit to India by a President of Paraguay India and Paraguay established diplomatic relations on September 13, 1961, cultivating warm and friendly ties between the two nations. Both countries have since developed cooperation in various sectors, including trade, agriculture, health, pharmaceuticals and information technology.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Jaishankar, Paraguay Foreign Minister sign MoU to establish Joint Commission Mechanism
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India and Paraguay on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Commission Mechanism (JCM). The agreement was signed by External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, and Paraguay Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez L, in New Delhi. 'Concluded an MoU with FM @rramirezlezcano for establishment of Joint Commission Mechanism (JCM) between India and Paraguay. A significant step in widening our dialogue and cooperation,' Jaishankar said in a post on X. Earlier in the day, PM Modi held talks with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena at Hyderabad House. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in a range of sectors including agriculture, Pharma, technology, renewable energy and health. 'Had a productive meeting with the President of Paraguay, Santiago Pena in Delhi. Paraguay is a valued partner in South America and our nations are connected by shared values,' PM Modi said in a post on X. 'Our talks covered diverse subjects, prime among which was close economic cooperation. There is immense potential in boosting trade linkages. We see sectors such as digital technology, critical minerals, energy, agriculture, health and space as key areas where our nations can work together,' he added. President Pena strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and expressed solidarity with the India. The leaders also exchanged views on global and regional issues of mutual interest. 'PM @narendramodi held wide-ranging talks with President @SantiPenap of Paraguay at Hyderabad House. They discussed enhancing cooperation in the fields on agriculture, Pharma, technology, renewable energy, health, critical minerals, railways & people to people contacts,' Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said in a post on X. 'President @SantiPenap strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam & expressed solidarity with the Indian people. Both sides also exchanged views on global & regional issues of mutual interest,' he added. Paraguay's President is on a three-day visit to India. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials and business representatives. President Pena will also visit Mumbai. In Mumbai, President Pena will meet the state political leadership, business and industry representatives, startups, innovators and tech leaders. The State Visit of President Pena is the second visit to India by a President of Paraguay India and Paraguay established diplomatic relations on September 13, 1961, cultivating warm and friendly ties between the two nations. Both countries have since developed cooperation in various sectors, including trade, agriculture, health, pharmaceuticals and information technology. (ANI)
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi expresses deep appreciation to Paraguay for its strong condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his 'deep appreciation' to Paraguay for its 'strong condemnation' of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack as he held a 'comprehensive discussion' with President Santiago Pena Palacios in the national capital. According to the MEA, the two leaders held a comprehensive discussion at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including trade and investment, health and pharmaceuticals, defence and security, infrastructure, mining and mineral resources, agriculture and food security, green energy, digitalisation, innovation and people-to-people links among others. During a press briefing, P Kumaran, Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted that both leaders 'unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all forms,' with President Pena extending deep solidarity with the victims and their families. President Pena is in India for a three-day state visit, which will conclude on June 4. 'Prime Minister Modi expressed his deep appreciation to Paraguay for its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack... as well as for the sincere condolences and solidarity expressed with the people and the government of India. Both leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations. On behalf of the Paraguayan people, President Pena expressed his deep solidarity with the victims and families of the terrorist attack,' Kumaran stated during the briefing. The April 22 terror attack took place in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, where Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 tourists in the name of religion. Two weeks later, India launched 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Kumaran further noted that during Pena's meeting with PM Modi at the Hyderabad House earlier today, both leaders welcomed the establishment of a Joint Commission Mechanism (JCM) at the Secretary/Vice Ministerial level to advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Recognising India's growing global economic role, the MEA emphasised President Pena's keen interest in attracting Indian investments to Paraguay. 'The two sides welcomed the establishment of a Joint Commission Mechanism at the Secretary/ Vice Ministerial level. The JCM will serve as a key platform to review and advance cooperation in priority areas of mutual interest. recognising India's growing global economic role, President Pina expressed keen interest in attracting Indian investments to Paraguay. He engaged with prominent Indian business leaders in Delhi. He is scheduled to travel tomorrow to Mumbai and interact with top Indian business leaders and companies,' Kumaran added. President Pena will also be meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan in the evening, where a banquet will be hosted. 'The two leaders held a comprehensive discussion on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including trade and investment, health and pharmaceuticals, defence and security, infrastructure, mining and mineral resources, agriculture and food security, green energy, ICT, digitalisation, innovation, disaster management, science and technology and people-to-people links. The President is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu in the evening at Rashtrapati Bhawan, where a banquet will be hosted for him,' Kurmaran stated. 'The bilateral relationship was expanded steadily with growing cooperation in sectors such as trade, agriculture, health, pharmaceuticals, and information technology. Paraguay is a growing trade partner for India in the Latin American region,' he added. Earlier in the day, President Pena paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, laying a wreath at the memorial. The visit is part of his three-day state visit to India, which will conclude on June 4. (ANI)
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
EAM Jaishankar, Iranian counterpart Araghchi review bilateral ties
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi co-chaired the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) and reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties, including cooperation on trade and economic issues, agriculture, healthcare, cultural exchanges, connectivity and people-to-people ties. During the India-Iran JCM in Delhi on Thursday, the two sides discussed regional and global developments of mutual interest, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) press release. The Indian side briefed the Iranian delegation on the cross-border linkages of the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. In a press release, MEA stated, 'Both sides strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and called for enhanced regional cooperation to combat the threat.' The two nations welcomed signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Medical Products Regulation and Implementation of the Bilateral Agreement on Customs Cooperation. In a press release, MEA stated, 'Both sides agreed to adopt a humanitarian approach to issues concerning prisoners, fishermen, seafarers and students, and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in multilateral fora.' In his opening remarks at the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting in Delhi on Thursday, Jaishankar welcomed Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to India. He recalled the meeting held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in 2024. Jaishankar said, 'It's a great pleasure to welcome you and your delegation to India and to co-chair along with you, the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission meeting today. In recent years, our cooperation has progressed in many aspects. There are also situations that we need to address. Prime Minister Modi and President Pezeshkian have met in Kazan in October 2024 and given us guidance on how to develop our ties further.' 'They've also had a phone conversation on 26th April. Excellency, this is the 75th anniversary of our diplomatic ties. It is a reminder of the closeness of our collaboration and the deep friendship between us. I'm sure that we will mark the anniversary appropriately,' the minister said. He also spoke about 'Operation Sindoor' conducted by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, calling India's response 'measured and targeted.' Jaishankar warned that India would give a 'firm response' if it faced a military attack. During his visit to India, Abbas Araghchi called on President Droupadi Murmu. In a post on X, President's Secretariat stated, 'Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Abbas Araghchi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Welcoming Araghchi, the President noted that while civilisational and cultural ties between India and Iran go back thousands of years, this visit is taking place on the special occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.' Araghchi also held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to co-chair the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting. MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed the visiting dignitary and highlighted the significance of the visit. (ANI)
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
India, Iran condemn terrorism in 'all its forms' in joint commission meet
India and Iran on Thursday jointly condemned terrorism 'in all its forms and manifestations' and called for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle the threat. The statement came on Friday, following the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in New Delhi, co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The meeting, held on May 8, took place amid heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22 that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. India has since launched retaliatory strikes on terrorist infrastructure across the border under 'Operation Sindoor'. This has intensified both military and diplomatic engagements in the region. During the JCM, the Indian delegation briefed the Iranian side on the cross-border dimensions of the Pahalgam attack. In response, both nations reaffirmed their joint stance against terrorism and stressed the need for greater regional collaboration to counter violent extremism and ensure stability. Jaishankar's warning to Pakistan Jaishankar, while addressing the meeting, delivered a warning to Pakistan, stating that any further military provocations would be met with a 'very, very firm response'. The message comes after coordinated missile strikes on terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. 'If there are military attacks on us, there should be no doubt that it will be met with a very, very firm response,' the minister said. Jaishankar also met with his Saudi counterpart, Adel al-Jubeir, who came unannounced to Delhi. India-Iran bilateral ties Beyond security, the India-Iran JCM reviewed a broad range of bilateral issues spanning trade, healthcare, agriculture, cultural cooperation, and connectivity. The two countries signed memorandums of understanding on medical product regulation and customs cooperation, and pledged a humanitarian approach to the treatment of prisoners, seafarers, and students caught in legal or logistical challenges. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, who arrived in Delhi around midnight on Wednesday, also called on President Droupadi Murmu and held a separate meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
