1501
On 25th BIMSTEC Day, extend warm wishes to the Governments and the people of our partner member states.
Committed to our increased cooperation for harnessing the great potential of the Bay of Bengal region.
1502
Warm National Day greetings to FM @AnnLinde and the Government & people of Sweden.
Confident that our warm and friendly ties will continue to deepen and diversify.
1503
Delighted to meet the Indian community in Prague. Good to see many of them doing so well.
The expansion of the community has also been encouraging. Shared with them developments at home and the state of our bilateral relationship.
Count on their continuing support.
1504
Warm greetings to FM @JeppeKofod and the Government and people of Denmark on their Constitution Day.
Our Green Strategic partnership is unique and a driving force for strengthening our multi-sectoral cooperation.
1505
Paid my respects to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in Prague.
He is widely admired by Czech people and the memorial is in a street named after him.
1506
A warm and productive meeting with Czech FM @JanLipavsky.
As Czech Republic takes over EU Presidency, discussed taking India- EU partnership forward.
1507
Began my engagements in Prague by meeting a delegation of Czech MEPs.
A good discussion on India's ties with EU and the Czech Republic, the Indo-Pacific, food and energy security and digital cooperation.
1508
Pleasure to meet President Milo Đukanović of Montenegro.
Glad to see that our cooperation in training, capacity building and IT are valued in Montenegro.Agreed to expand tourism, investment, health and climate collaboration.
Our multilateral coordination is very commendable.
1509
Valued his insights on Europe's views about global politics. Our conversation on Ukraine was particularly useful.
1510
Was warmly welcomed by FM @IvanKorcok as the first Indian Foreign Minister to visit Slovakia.
Reviewed our bilateral cooperation and identified the areas of further growth. Committed to materialising that through continuing interactions.
1511
Nice to meet the enthusiastic and energetic Indian community in Slovakia.
Appreciated their important contribution to the success of Operation Ganga. The positive image of India in Slovakia is due in no small measure to their achievements and successes.
1512
Thank PM of Slovak Republic @eduardheger for meeting me this morning.
Conveyed PM @narendramodi ’s greetings and our appreciation for support during Operation Ganga.
Discussed the expansion of our political, economic and defence cooperation.
1513
Pleased to speak at @GLOBSEC 2022 Bratislava Forum.
Animated discussion, reflecting a perspective from India and the Indo-Pacific.
📹: youtu.be/9KwXJ-jlY44
1514
8 yrs of foreign policy that PM @narendramodi has led from the front.
In a polarized world,we have maintained our independence.
In a pandemic world,we have been a source of relief.
In addressing global challenges,we are a force for good.
Welcome to citizen centric diplomacy.
1515
Great to see my friend FM @a_schallenberg of Austria.
Noted the progress in our bilateral cooperation since his March visit.
Appreciated his perspectives on the Ukraine conflict and its implications. Also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.
1516
Delighted to speak to my new colleague FM @MinColonna of France.
Discussions covered our strategic cooperation and other bilateral issues. We also spoke about the Ukraine conflict and the Indo-Pacific.
Looking forward to an in-person meeting.
1517
Congratulate FM @luigidimaio and the Government and people of Italy on their Republic Day.
Looking forward to the continuing growth of our partnership.
1518
An extensive conversation recently with Foreign Minister @melaniejoly of Canada.
Discussed expanding our political and economic engagement, as also our cultural and community connect.
Spoke about misuse of freedoms and the dangers of extremism.
1519
The Quad works precisely because it is flexible and understanding, a welcome departure from the rigidities of the Cold War era.
1520
6. If Quad is to continue growing, we must also be cognizant of what we should not do. Trying to strait-jacket it, subject it to stress tests or impose congruence over convergence are harmful, not helpful.
1521
Honored to deliver 2022 edition of Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture.
Made the following points:
1. The current Quad is a cumulative product of several developments, among them the changed capabilities of key players,
📹: youtu.be/ohZpagSNPV0
1522
Glad to meet FM of Lesotho Matsepo Molise-Ramakoae during her visit to India.
Discussed the many opportunities for our bilateral cooperation and prospects for strengthening our Development Partnership.
1523
प्रधानमंत्री नए भारत को लेकर दुनिया के दृष्टिकोण को आकार दे रहे हैं।
एक नया भारत जो आत्मविश्वास से भरा है, क्रीएटिव है, संवेदनशील है और वैश्विक कार्यों में अधिकाधिक योगदान दे रहा है।
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1524
Greetings to the Government and the people of Samoa on the 60th Anniversary of their Independence Day.
1525
PM @narendramodi shapes the world’s perception of a New India – confident, creative, caring and contributive.
I write on the transformation of India’s foreign policy as the Modi Government completes 8 years in office.
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External Affairs Minister of India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State.