Ties

Obama arrives in Philippines on trip to solidify Asia ties

President Barack Obama has arrived in the Philippines at the start of a trip aimed at solidifying ties to Asia and touting a regional trade pact.

US-Pak joint statement: Pakistan's ties with India critical to its future, says White House Press Secretary

Pakistan's relationship with India is critical to Islamabad's future, the US on Friday said as it emphasised on normalisation of ties between the two countries.

Thaw in relations as Britain reopens embassy in Iran ransacked in 2011

Britain reopened its embassy in Tehran on Sunday, a striking signal of how Western ties with Iran have thawed since protesters ransacked the ambassador's residence and burned the Union Jack nearly four years ago.

Obama mourns Kalam, calls him an inspiration to millions around the world

US President Barack Obama has condoled the death of former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam describing him as an advocate for stronger US-India relations, and who worked to deepen the two countries' space cooperation.

US, Cuba to reopen embassies today after five decades of diplomatic stalemate

Cuba's blue, red and white-starred flag is set to fly outside the country's diplomatic mission in the United States for the first time since the countries severed ties in 1961.

US, Cuba diplomatic posts witnessed decades of Cold War drama

The buildings that will become US and Cuban embassies in their neighbor's respective capitals on July 20 have seen over five decades of Cold War protests, provocations and strains.

US, Cuba agree to restore ties: Embassies to reopen in Washington and Havana

The United States and Cuba on Wednesday agreed a historic deal to re-establish full diplomatic relations, severed 54 years ago in the heat of the Cold War.

New Lanka govt treats ties with India on priority: Foreign Minister

On the eve of its Foreign Minister's visit to India, Sri Lanka on Saturday said good relations with India were a priority and it hopes to take bilateral ties forward.

Russia trusted friend, intend to take ties to higher level: Modi

He gave this message to visiting Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Rogozin who met him here to convey President Vladimir Putin`s greetings and his desire to work with him to further strengthen and deepen the "special and privileged strategic partnership" between the two countries.

India- Myanmar ink agreement to curb human trafficking and insurgency

According to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed here Friday, the two countries would take measures to bring in peace and stability in the border regions, Xinhua reported.