Evening news wrap: PM Modi and Meloni elevate strategic ties; fathers 'selling' daughters in Afghanistan & more India and Italy elevated their bilateral ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, focusing on AI, space, and innovation. Meanwhile, Kerala's new cabinet ministers were assigned portfolios, and the WHO warned of a high local Ebola risk in Congo and Uganda, though the global threat remains low. Disturbing reports from Afghanistan reveal families selling daughters due to extreme poverty. #Modi #bilateral_ties #Strategic_Partnership #strategic_ties #strategic #Special_Strategic #Partnership #Meloni_elevate #Italy_elevated #elevate_strategic

From semiconductors to water - what’s on PM Modi’s Netherlands agenda Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands for the second leg of his five-nation tour, aiming to deepen bilateral ties. He will hold talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, call on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, and address the Indian community. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #bilateral_ties #agenda_Prime #five-nation_tour #Netherlands_agenda #Modi_arrived #deepen_bilateral #Dutch_Prime

‘Relationship very strong’: Iran after India summons envoy over firing on its vessels in Hormuz Iran's top representative in India, Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, addressed a shooting incident involving India-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing strong bilateral ties. He stated he had no information about the event but expressed hope for its peaceful resolution, advocating for peace in the region. #bilateral_ties #emphasizing_strong #Hakeem_Ilahi #Abdul_Majid #Majid_Hakeem #Hormuz_Iran #India-flagged_vessels #involving_India-flagged #India_summons #Iran_top

‘India is our friend’: Iran envoy indicates 'safe passage' for Indian ships soon Iran's Ambassador to India indicated that Indian vessels could soon receive safe passage through regional maritime routes, emphasizing strong bilateral ties. This development comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia affecting shipping and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions are also underway for Indian ships to transport energy resources. #India #bilateral_ties #safe_passage #Iran_envoy #Iran_Ambassador #maritime_routes #emphasizing_strong #receive_safe #regional_maritime #strong_bilateral

Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds fourth call with Iranian FM Araghchi since war began, discusses bilateral ties India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his fourth phone call with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral ties and BRICS issues amidst Middle East tensions. The conversation followed recent discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and maritime security, with Iran blaming US actions for regional instability. #External_Affairs #bilateral_ties #Affairs_Minister #Middle_East #East_tensions #East_crisis #India_External #Abbas_Araghchi #ties_India #BRICS_issues

Eye on boosting ties, Canada PM to embark on India visit from Feb 26 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a three-day visit to India this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions will focus on energy, trade, defence, and technology, with leaders reviewing a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. #Prime_Minister #strengthen_bilateral #bilateral_ties #India_visit #three-day_visit #Mark_Carney #Minister_Mark #Canadian_Prime #Carney_embarks #boosting_ties

PM Modi to visit Malaysia on Feb 7-8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia from February 7-8 to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, investment, energy, and maritime security. This visit, his third to Malaysia, follows the elevation of their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Modi will hold discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and engage with the Indian diaspora and business leaders. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #visit_Malaysia #maritime_security #strengthen_bilateral #bilateral_ties #Strategic_Partnership #Malaysia #Comprehensive_Strategic
