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“Economic fugitives should face justice”: MEA on Mehul Choksi

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday reiterated that economic fugitives like Mehul Choksi should face justice. Speaking at a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "On the issue of Mehul Choksi. Look, I use the word, you know, red corner notice. Yes, let me just take the...

Sparks fly at MEA consultative committee meet as Rahul, govt trade barbs

On Saturday, a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting on India's G20 leadership was presided over by Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Jaishankar gave the committee members a thorough presentation on the G20 chairmanship at the meeting. Opposition politicians present at the conference included Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. According to reports, a...

India’s approach to oil import guided by its energy security requirements: MEA

India's approach to importing oil will be guided by energy security requirements, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, despite media reports indicating disagreement in some Western capitals over keeping the price cap on Russian crude at $60 per barrel. "We have repeatedly made it clear that our approach...

China’s unilateral attempts to change LAC status quo impacted bilateral relationship: MEA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) stated in its Annual Report 2021-22 issued on Monday that China's continued unilateral attempts to alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have damaged the India-China bilateral relationship. According to the MEA assessment, China has made multiple unilateral attempts to...

“India’s Presidency a unique position….” Bangladesh on resolving Ukraine conflict

Shahriar Alam, Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated on Friday that India can play a critical role in resolving the Ukraine conflict. "India is in talking terms with both the parties of the war, that gives India's Presidency a unique position to bring, invite, work hard to bring them...