As part of fighting international money laundering crimes, U.S. and Indian authorities coordinated in real time to seize cryptocurrency assets worth USD 150 million linked to drug trafficking, according to just released details. The details emerged from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Egmont Group-an international organization of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) handbook that was released in Paris earlier today. The handbook calls for stronger global collaboration among analysts, investigators, and prosecutors to deal with the issue.&nbsp;&nbsp;The handbook pointed out that in 2022, the US Department of Justice sought assistance from the Indian govt under treaty of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters to investigate a major drug trafficking organization led by 2 people. The organisation was involved in the illicit distribution of drugs including Fentanyl, heroin, and others and operated through encrypted communications and cryptocurrency wallets. The investigation revealed that the brothers controlled over 8500 bitcoins, valued at $150 million and were used for money laundering and to finance drug trafficking activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;In response to the US request, India's ED launched an investigation and obtained key records uncovering transfers through a digital payment services provider exceeding Rs 5.54 crore. The handbook, as seen by WION said, "the case is a strong example of real time, cross border coordination between India, US" and pointed out that US officials travelled to India "to assist directly in the investigation, including during interviews of the accused". &nbsp;Due to the cooperation the people involved were arrested in April 2024 and a prosecution complaint was filed which marked "a major step in dismantling the transnational drug trafficking" network.&nbsp;&nbsp;The handbook also listed Indian examples on how to deal with international cooperation when it comes to dealing with money laundering. It said India's home ministry has established a set of standardised guidelines for international cooperation issued under criminal procedure code and prevention of money laundering act or PMLA. These guidelines provide a clear and structured framework for managing incoming and outgoing MLA -Mutual Legal Assistance requests, "marking a significant step towards standardising India's international cooperation efforts".&nbsp;&nbsp;An online portal has been launched as well by India, that provides a template for making requests to various countries. Examples from the UK, with the UK Central Authority and Argentina, via its electronic form have also been listed.&nbsp;

India, US coordinate real time to seize cryptocurrency assets worth $150 Million

As part of fighting international money laundering crimes, U.S. and Indian authorities coordinated in real time to seize cryptocurrency assets worth USD 150 million linked to drug trafficking, according to just released details. The details emerged from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Egmont Group-an international organization of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) handbook that was released in Paris earlier today. The handbook calls for stronger global collaboration among analysts, investigators, and prosecutors to deal with the issue. The handbook pointed out that in 2022, the US Department of Justice sought assistance from the Indian govt under treaty of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters to investigate a major drug trafficking organization led by 2 people. The organisation was involved in the illicit distribution of drugs including Fentanyl, heroin, and others and operated through encrypted communications and cryptocurrency wallets. The investigation revealed that the brothers controlled over 8500 bitcoins, valued at $150 million and were used for money laundering and to finance drug trafficking activities. In response to the US request, India's ED launched an investigation and obtained key records uncovering transfers through a digital payment services provider exceeding Rs 5.54 crore. The handbook, as seen by WION said, "the case is a strong example of real time, cross border coordination between India, US" and pointed out that US officials travelled to India "to assist directly in the investigation, including during interviews of the accused". Due to the cooperation the people involved were arrested in April 2024 and a prosecution complaint was filed which marked "a major step in dismantling the transnational drug trafficking" network. The handbook also listed Indian examples on how to deal with international cooperation when it comes to dealing with money laundering. It said India's home ministry has established a set of standardised guidelines for international cooperation issued under criminal procedure code and prevention of money laundering act or PMLA. These guidelines provide a clear and structured framework for managing incoming and outgoing MLA -Mutual Legal Assistance requests, "marking a significant step towards standardising India's international cooperation efforts". An online portal has been launched as well by India, that provides a template for making requests to various countries. Examples from the UK, with the UK Central Authority and Argentina, via its electronic form have also been listed.

In response to the US request, India's ED launched an investigation and obtained key records uncovering transfers through a digital payment services provider exceeding Rs 5.54 crore

In a symbolic message of growing India-Papua New Guinea ties, an Indian Navy warship visited the country's capital, Port Moresby, coinciding with the 50th Independence Day celebrations. Indian Navy's indigenous ASW Corvette INS Kadmatt arrived in August, which the Indian side in a statement said, " reaffirmed the growing friendship and maritime partnership between India and Papua New Guinea". According to the statement, &nbsp;the "goodwill visit" symbolises India's commitment to "strengthening its engagement with Pacific Island nations under the Act East Policy and promoting peace, stability, and inclusive growth in the Indo-Pacific region".During the port call, INS Kadmatt participated in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Independence Day Parade and cultural events. The ship's crew engaged with Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGFD) to explore avenues for cooperation in maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The ship also hosted the PNG Chief of Defence Forces on board to showcase the Indian Navy's journey of ‘Aatma Nirbharta’ in defence.In 2023, PM Modi visited the country, the first-ever visit of an Indian PM to the Pacific country. During the visit, PM attended the 3rd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit with PNG PM James Marape and was conferred the country's highest civilian award, the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu.India and Papua New Guinea have been upping the defence engagements. In April 2024, PNG appointed Colonel Edison Napyo as its first Defence Adviser to India, a significant step to enhance military cooperation. In August 2023, two Indian Navy ships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, made a port call at Port Moresby. PNG PM James Marape visited the ships, calling for increased naval visits and deeper defence ties.The visit included discussions on bilateral defence cooperation between Indian naval officers and PNG’s Deputy Chief of Defence Force, Commodore Philip Polewara. India has offered training opportunities for PNGDF personnel and has encouraged the country to utilise more slots under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program for defence training.On the ongoing visit of INS Kadmatt, the Indian Navy statement said, it "remains steadfast in fulfilling its diplomatic role of building ‘Bridges of Friendship’, connecting nations through goodwill port calls, capacity-building initiatives and collaborative maritime efforts." Indian Navy ships have been traversing the wider Indo-Pacific region, which shows that it is a blue water Navy.

India and Papua New Guinea have been upping the defence engagements. In April 2024, PNG appointed Colonel Edison Napyo as its first Defence Adviser to India, a significant step to enhance military cooperation.

In a symbolic message of growing India-Papua New Guinea ties, an Indian Navy warship visited the country's capital, Port Moresby, coinciding with the 50th Independence Day celebrations. Indian Navy's indigenous ASW Corvette INS Kadmatt arrived in August, which the Indian side in a statement said, " reaffirmed the growing friendship and maritime partnership between India and Papua New Guinea". According to the statement, the "goodwill visit" symbolises India's commitment to "strengthening its engagement with Pacific Island nations under the Act East Policy and promoting peace, stability, and inclusive growth in the Indo-Pacific region". During the port call, INS Kadmatt participated in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Independence Day Parade and cultural events. The ship's crew engaged with Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGFD) to explore avenues for cooperation in maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The ship also hosted the PNG Chief of Defence Forces on board to showcase the Indian Navy's journey of ‘Aatma Nirbharta’ in defence. In 2023, PM Modi visited the country, the first-ever visit of an Indian PM to the Pacific country. During the visit, PM attended the 3rd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit with PNG PM James Marape and was conferred the country's highest civilian award, the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu. India and Papua New Guinea have been upping the defence engagements. In April 2024, PNG appointed Colonel Edison Napyo as its first Defence Adviser to India, a significant step to enhance military cooperation. In August 2023, two Indian Navy ships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, made a port call at Port Moresby. PNG PM James Marape visited the ships, calling for increased naval visits and deeper defence ties. The visit included discussions on bilateral defence cooperation between Indian naval officers and PNG’s Deputy Chief of Defence Force, Commodore Philip Polewara. India has offered training opportunities for PNGDF personnel and has encouraged the country to utilise more slots under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program for defence training. On the ongoing visit of INS Kadmatt, the Indian Navy statement said, it "remains steadfast in fulfilling its diplomatic role of building ‘Bridges of Friendship’, connecting nations through goodwill port calls, capacity-building initiatives and collaborative maritime efforts." Indian Navy ships have been traversing the wider Indo-Pacific region, which shows that it is a blue water Navy.

India and Papua New Guinea have been upping the defence engagements. In April 2024, PNG appointed Colonel Edison Napyo as its first Defence Adviser to India, a significant step to enhance military cooperation.

Indian warship visits Papua New Guinea on its Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam will be holding key bilateral meeting next week in the Holy city of Banaras in a symbolic message of close ties between the 2 countries.&nbsp;Navinchandra Ramgoolam traces his roots to India and approximately 70% of Mauritius’ population is of Indian ancestry, a legacy of Indian laborers brought to the island during British colonial rule. Mauritian government announced a one-off special leave of two hours on January 22, 2024, for public officers of the Hindu faith to participate in local events marking the 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration ceremony) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India.The&nbsp;Ramgoolam will be on India visit from 11-12th September. The visit comes months after the visit of PM Modi to the country, that saw elevation of ties of "enhanced strategic partnership" and unveiling of India's "MAHASAGAR" (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision that build on the previous 2015 SAGAR policy. During that visit, both sides signed an agreement on use of local currencies for cross border transactions, maritime security through sharing white shipping information, and cooperation in combating financial crimes and supporting MSMEs.Mauritius has been a close partner of India in the Indian ocean and gateway to Africa. It was among the countries invited by India for the G20 Delhi summit in 2023. India, in turn has been a key development partner, and has been helping build key infra projects in the country, which includes Metro Express Light Rail System, New Supreme Court Building, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation.The upcoming visit of Ramgoolam will be his first visit to India after taking charge last year. The 3rd time prime minister of his country and son of Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, Mauritius’ first Prime Minister, PM Navinchandra has prioritized deepening of bilateral relations with India. During the visit several MoUs are expected to be signed, with focus on increased engagement, specially at people to people level between the 2 countries.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Ramgoolam will be on India visit from 11-12th September. The visit comes months after the visit of PM Modi to the country, that saw elevation of ties of "enhanced strategic partnership" and unveiling of India's "MAHASAGAR" (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision that build on the previous 2015 SAGAR policy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam will be holding key bilateral meeting next week in the Holy city of Banaras in a symbolic message of close ties between the 2 countries. Navinchandra Ramgoolam traces his roots to India and approximately 70% of Mauritius’ population is of Indian ancestry, a legacy of Indian laborers brought to the island during British colonial rule. Mauritian government announced a one-off special leave of two hours on January 22, 2024, for public officers of the Hindu faith to participate in local events marking the 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration ceremony) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India. The Ramgoolam will be on India visit from 11-12th September. The visit comes months after the visit of PM Modi to the country, that saw elevation of ties of "enhanced strategic partnership" and unveiling of India's "MAHASAGAR" (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision that build on the previous 2015 SAGAR policy. During that visit, both sides signed an agreement on use of local currencies for cross border transactions, maritime security through sharing white shipping information, and cooperation in combating financial crimes and supporting MSMEs. Mauritius has been a close partner of India in the Indian ocean and gateway to Africa. It was among the countries invited by India for the G20 Delhi summit in 2023. India, in turn has been a key development partner, and has been helping build key infra projects in the country, which includes Metro Express Light Rail System, New Supreme Court Building, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation. The upcoming visit of Ramgoolam will be his first visit to India after taking charge last year. The 3rd time prime minister of his country and son of Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, Mauritius’ first Prime Minister, PM Navinchandra has prioritized deepening of bilateral relations with India. During the visit several MoUs are expected to be signed, with focus on increased engagement, specially at people to people level between the 2 countries.

The&nbsp;Ramgoolam will be on India visit from 11-12th September. The visit comes months after the visit of PM Modi to the country, that saw elevation of ties of "enhanced strategic partnership" and unveiling of India's "MAHASAGAR" (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision that build on the previous 2015 SAGAR policy.

PM Modi, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam to hold bilateral in Banaras next week

Sydney: There is a growing call for the construction of a memorial for the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the Pacific during World War 2. In 2022, Narinder Parmar, a soft-skill trainer and author in Australia, urged authorities to build a permanent memorial in Canberra for the 2,800 Indian soldiers who perished in Papua New Guinea during World War II.&nbsp;Among the survivors was his father, Major Chint Singh of the 2nd Dogra Regiment, whose tale of survival and camaraderie with Australian forces remains a powerful story even today.&nbsp;Parmar said in a series of posts on X, “War Memorial for 3000 Indian soldiers died in Papua &amp; New Guinea during WW2! I would like to request both political parties that a memorial erected in Canberra to honour Indian soldiers who fell in the line of duty during WW2 in Papua New Guinea and as a symbol of friendship forged by the Indian soldiers after the war with Australians. Chint Singh, one of the survivors of 3000 Indian POWs, was invited to sign the Japanese surrender flag, displayed in AWM, Canberra.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">War Memorial for 3000 Indian soldiers died in Papua &amp; New Guinea during WW2! I would like to request both political patries that a memorial erected in Canberra to honour Indian soldiers who fell in the line of duty during WW2 in Papua New Guinea... <a href="https://twitter.com/AlboMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlboMP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMorrisonMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ScottMorrisonMP</a> 1/5&mdash; Narinder Parmar🇮🇳🇦🇺 (@nparmar1957) <a href="https://twitter.com/nparmar1957/status/1525703519852195840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The role of Indian troops in the Pacific Theatre is often overlooked. After Singapore’s fall in 1942, nearly 3,000 Indian soldiers were taken prisoner by the Japanese and sent to Papua New Guinea. Only about 200 survived the brutal conditions of starvation, disease, and cruelty.&nbsp;Maj. Singh, leading his men through captivity, endured by eating grass and insects, maintaining discipline despite unimaginable hardship.&nbsp;On 30 September 1945, Australian forces liberated Maj. Singh’s group at Angoram. Lt. F.O. Monk, struck by their resilience, recalled the moment they came ashore, malnourished but unbroken.&nbsp;The 15th Australian Field Ambulance at Wewak provided care, with Sgt. Ron Bader writing letters for the soldiers and Nurse Sister Murch offering compassion. This forged a deep bond, which was captured in Maj. Singh’s 1946 farewell letter to the 6th Australian Division, praising their “sympathy, love, and affection.”&nbsp;Maj. Singh, honoured with signing the Japanese surrender flag, visited Australia in 1947 and 1970, welcomed as a friend. Australian veterans like Sgt. Eric Sparke kept his story alive. A 1971 memorial in Angoram, built by the Returned and Services League for the fallen Indians, was later washed away during floods.&nbsp;“One of them was my father, who along 3000 PoWs were shipped to PNG! He became chief witness in Aust War Crime Commission! His mateship with Australian officers nurtured post war, he cherished rest of his life,” Parmar says.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One of them was my father, who along 3000 pows were shipped to PNG! He became chied witness in Aust War Crime Commission! His mateship with Aust officers nurtured post war, n he cherrished rest of his life. Pic1 with Lt Hordern, RANVR.Pic2 Identifying Japs commited crime🇮🇳🤝🇦🇺 <a href="https://t.co/EX12iCnbSp">https://t.co/EX12iCnbSp</a> <a href="https://t.co/a2eYvUAJFj">pic.twitter.com/a2eYvUAJFj</a>&mdash; Narinder Parmar🇮🇳🇦🇺 (@nparmar1957) <a href="https://twitter.com/nparmar1957/status/1956506239984447878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Parmar’s call for a Canberra memorial seeks to honour these sacrifices and the India–Australia bond, rooted in wartime compassion. As bilateral ties grow through trade and shared Indo-Pacific interests, this shared history underscores a deeper connection.&nbsp;For the Indian diaspora, a memorial would be a touchstone, linking their identity to ancestral courage and shared sacrifice.&nbsp;Like the Neuve-Chapelle Memorial in France for Indian soldiers of World War I, a memorial in Canberra would bridge past and present, India and Australia.

After Singapore’s fall in 1942, nearly 3,000 Indian soldiers were taken prisoner by the Japanese and sent to Papua New Guinea. Only about 200 survived the brutal conditions of starvation, disease, and cruelty.

Sydney: There is a growing call for the construction of a memorial for the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the Pacific during World War 2. In 2022, Narinder Parmar, a soft-skill trainer and author in Australia, urged authorities to build a permanent memorial in Canberra for the 2,800 Indian soldiers who perished in Papua New Guinea during World War II. Among the survivors was his father, Major Chint Singh of the 2nd Dogra Regiment, whose tale of survival and camaraderie with Australian forces remains a powerful story even today. Parmar said in a series of posts on X, “War Memorial for 3000 Indian soldiers died in Papua & New Guinea during WW2! I would like to request both political parties that a memorial erected in Canberra to honour Indian soldiers who fell in the line of duty during WW2 in Papua New Guinea and as a symbol of friendship forged by the Indian soldiers after the war with Australians. Chint Singh, one of the survivors of 3000 Indian POWs, was invited to sign the Japanese surrender flag, displayed in AWM, Canberra.”

After Singapore’s fall in 1942, nearly 3,000 Indian soldiers were taken prisoner by the Japanese and sent to Papua New Guinea. Only about 200 survived the brutal conditions of starvation, disease, and cruelty.

Call intensifies for a memorial in Canberra to pay homage to 2,800 WW 2 Indian troops

New Delhi: Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) led by Maulana Masood Azhar is using Pakistani digital wallets like EasyPaisa and SadaPay to raise PKR 3.91 billion (approximately $14 million) for constructing 313 new training centres, or markaz, across Pakistan, according to an Indian assessment.&nbsp;&nbsp;In what is seen as “digital hawala”, money is being transferred to digital wallets used by Masood Azhar’s family members. Several social media posts have been intercepted as well, urging the need to raise funds with the aim of building new training centres. Use of digital spaces to fund terrorism is not new. In fact, a July report of FATF, quoting the Indian finance ministry, said that online payment services are being used to fund terror attacks.&nbsp;Pakistan’s government, under its 2019 National Action Plan, claimed to have dismantled JeM’s financial networks and placed the bank accounts of Masood Azhar and his brothers, Rauf Asghar and Talha Al Saif under official watch. Cash transactions and fundraising were banned, leading to Pakistan’s exit from FATF’s grey list in 2022. The UNSC-listed terror group switched to digital wallets, which operate outside traditional banking systems and evade FATF’s SWIFT-based monitoring.&nbsp;On May 7, India launched “Operation Sindoor” and obliterated Markaz Subhanallah and four other JeM camps, killing 14, including Azhar’s brother-in-law and nephew. In the aftermath of the destruction in India’s precision strikes, JeM launched a fundraising campaign via social media, with posters and an audio from Talha Al Saif urging supporters to donate PKR 21,000 each to build the 313 training centres. Supporters in Pakistan and abroad are urged to send their share of the donation totalling PKR 3.91 billion (PKR 391 crore). Large training centres like Subhanallah require PKR 100 million, while smaller ones may come up in PKR 5 million.&nbsp;Alongside social media appeals, JEM circulated an audio recording of Masood Azhar’s brother, Talha, delivered at a gathering at Markaz Usman O Ali on 15th August via propaganda channels urging supporters to contribute the funds. In fact, Masood Azhar’s family has been living in this Markaz Usman O Ali, which is just 6 km away from Markaz Subhanallah.&nbsp;Funds flow into over 2,000 digital wallets, including one linked to SadaPay account linked to Talha’s mobile number and another operated by Azhar’s son, Abdullah (EasyPaisa). In KPK JeM’s Syed Safdar Shah is collecting donations via an EasyPaise Wallet linked to a specific number, registered near Melwarah post office, Oghi, Mansehra district. These wallets, rotated every few months are used to launder money funding weapons, propaganda, and luxury for Azhar’s family.&nbsp;&nbsp;The aim to create a number of such training centres is to decentralised training camps, and establish secure safe houses for central leadership. The plan is to develop large training centres as safe houses, medium ones as training camps, and the remaining to handle logistics. JeM raises over PKR 100 cr annually through digital wallets, of which 50% is spent on arms. Given JEM’s connection with Hamas, according to Indians assessments, the money might be used to buy attack drones from black market.&nbsp;

Jaish-e-Mohammed plan is to develop large training centres as safe houses, medium ones as training camps, and the remaining to handle logistics. JeM raises over PKR 100 cr annually through digital wallets, of which 50% is spent on arms.

New Delhi: Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) led by Maulana Masood Azhar is using Pakistani digital wallets like EasyPaisa and SadaPay to raise PKR 3.91 billion (approximately $14 million) for constructing 313 new training centres, or markaz, across Pakistan, according to an Indian assessment. In what is seen as “digital hawala”, money is being transferred to digital wallets used by Masood Azhar’s family members. Several social media posts have been intercepted as well, urging the need to raise funds with the aim of building new training centres. Use of digital spaces to fund terrorism is not new. In fact, a July report of FATF, quoting the Indian finance ministry, said that online payment services are being used to fund terror attacks. Pakistan’s government, under its 2019 National Action Plan, claimed to have dismantled JeM’s financial networks and placed the bank accounts of Masood Azhar and his brothers, Rauf Asghar and Talha Al Saif under official watch. Cash transactions and fundraising were banned, leading to Pakistan’s exit from FATF’s grey list in 2022. The UNSC-listed terror group switched to digital wallets, which operate outside traditional banking systems and evade FATF’s SWIFT-based monitoring. On May 7, India launched “Operation Sindoor” and obliterated Markaz Subhanallah and four other JeM camps, killing 14, including Azhar’s brother-in-law and nephew. In the aftermath of the destruction in India’s precision strikes, JeM launched a fundraising campaign via social media, with posters and an audio from Talha Al Saif urging supporters to donate PKR 21,000 each to build the 313 training centres. Supporters in Pakistan and abroad are urged to send their share of the donation totalling PKR 3.91 billion (PKR 391 crore). Large training centres like Subhanallah require PKR 100 million, while smaller ones may come up in PKR 5 million. Alongside social media appeals, JEM circulated an audio recording of Masood Azhar’s brother, Talha, delivered at a gathering at Markaz Usman O Ali on 15th August via propaganda channels urging supporters to contribute the funds. In fact, Masood Azhar’s family has been living in this Markaz Usman O Ali, which is just 6 km away from Markaz Subhanallah. Funds flow into over 2,000 digital wallets, including one linked to SadaPay account linked to Talha’s mobile number and another operated by Azhar’s son, Abdullah (EasyPaisa). In KPK JeM’s Syed Safdar Shah is collecting donations via an EasyPaise Wallet linked to a specific number, registered near Melwarah post office, Oghi, Mansehra district. These wallets, rotated every few months are used to launder money funding weapons, propaganda, and luxury for Azhar’s family. The aim to create a number of such training centres is to decentralised training camps, and establish secure safe houses for central leadership. The plan is to develop large training centres as safe houses, medium ones as training camps, and the remaining to handle logistics. JeM raises over PKR 100 cr annually through digital wallets, of which 50% is spent on arms. Given JEM’s connection with Hamas, according to Indians assessments, the money might be used to buy attack drones from black market.

Jaish-e-Mohammed plan is to develop large training centres as safe houses, medium ones as training camps, and the remaining to handle logistics. JeM raises over PKR 100 cr annually through digital wallets, of which 50% is spent on arms.

Pak terror group goes for digital fundraising to rebuild structures destroyed during Op Sindoor

India's national security advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has told Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi that PM Modi will be travelling to China later this month to attend the SCO summit in Tianjin. This is the first public confirmation of the Indian side that PM Modi travelled to China, a visit that comes after a gap of 7 years and is seen as a reset in ties.Both Ajit Doval and Wang Yi led the 24th round of border talks in the Indian national&nbsp;capital on&nbsp;Tuesday &amp; emphasised stability at the border. NSA Ajit Doval said, "an upward trend (in ties). Borders have been quiet, and there has been peace and tranquillity. Bilateral engagement has been substantial". The Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi emphasised, "setbacks we experienced in the last 2 years, were not in the interest of people of 2 countries...heartening to see the stability that has been restored in the border."

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NSA Ajit Doval confirmed PM Modi’s upcoming visit to China for the SCO summit, marking a reset in ties after 7 years. India-China border talks stressed peace, stability, and improved bilateral engagement despite past setbacks.

India's national security advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has told Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi that PM Modi will be travelling to China later this month to attend the SCO summit in Tianjin. This is the first public confirmation of the Indian side that PM Modi travelled to China, a visit that comes after a gap of 7 years and is seen as a reset in ties. Both Ajit Doval and Wang Yi led the 24th round of border talks in the Indian national capital on Tuesday & emphasised stability at the border. NSA Ajit Doval said, "an upward trend (in ties). Borders have been quiet, and there has been peace and tranquillity. Bilateral engagement has been substantial". The Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi emphasised, "setbacks we experienced in the last 2 years, were not in the interest of people of 2 countries...heartening to see the stability that has been restored in the border."

NSA Ajit Doval confirmed PM Modi’s upcoming visit to China for the SCO summit, marking a reset in ties after 7 years. India-China border talks stressed peace, stability, and improved bilateral engagement despite past setbacks.

PM Modi to visit China this month, says NSA Doval

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who will be on an India visit starting tomorrow, will meet PM Modi on Tuesday. FM Yi meets PM Modi even as India-China ties look at a reset, a process started after India, China leaders met on the sidelines of the Kazan BRICS summit last year. For a visiting foreign minister, to get an audience with the Indian Prime Minister is rare.&nbsp; The Chinese foreign minister will be on a 3-day India visit for the 24th&nbsp;round of India-China Special Representatives (SR) level border talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The last round of such talks took place in Beijing in December 2024. The mechanism was initiated following a proposal by then-Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his 2003 visit to China, and aims to explore a political framework for resolving the boundary issue.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-china-is-very-patient-trump-says-xi-told-him-china-won-t-invade-taiwan-till-he-is-us-president-1755347749713">'China is very patient': Trump says Xi told him China won’t invade Taiwan till he is US president</a> Wang Yi arrives in the Indian national capital on Monday, and also meets EAM Dr S Jaishankar. This will be the 2nd visit of the Chinese foreign minister to&nbsp;India&nbsp;since the 2020 Galwan clashes, the last being in March 2022.&nbsp; As part of the reset of ties, focus is on cooperation on the sharing of river water data, resumption of direct air services, and exchanges between media and think-tanks. The holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra started this year after a gap of several years.&nbsp; This year, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and EAM Jaishankar visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO meetings. China is the host of the grouping for this year and will be hosting the summit later this month, from 31st&nbsp;August to 1st&nbsp;Sept, and for this, PM Modi will be travelling to the country. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had travelled to China in January. Ties between the 2 Asian neighbours were on a free fall since the Galwan clashes of 2020.&nbsp;India's increased worry has been China's support to Pakistan, a country that has been supporting cross-border terrorism against&nbsp;India&nbsp;and is seen as a destabilising factor in the region as well. Pakistan has one of the largest numbers of its nationals listed as terrorists on the UN's international terror list.&nbsp;

The Chinese foreign minister will be on a 3-day India visit for the 24th round of India-China Special Representatives (SR) level border talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The last round of such talks took place in Beijing in December 2024.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who will be on an India visit starting tomorrow, will meet PM Modi on Tuesday. FM Yi meets PM Modi even as India-China ties look at a reset, a process started after India, China leaders met on the sidelines of the Kazan BRICS summit last year. For a visiting foreign minister, to get an audience with the Indian Prime Minister is rare. The Chinese foreign minister will be on a 3-day India visit for the 24th round of India-China Special Representatives (SR) level border talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The last round of such talks took place in Beijing in December 2024. The mechanism was initiated following a proposal by then-Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his 2003 visit to China, and aims to explore a political framework for resolving the boundary issue. Also read: 'China is very patient': Trump says Xi told him China won’t invade Taiwan till he is US president Wang Yi arrives in the Indian national capital on Monday, and also meets EAM Dr S Jaishankar. This will be the 2nd visit of the Chinese foreign minister to India since the 2020 Galwan clashes, the last being in March 2022. As part of the reset of ties, focus is on cooperation on the sharing of river water data, resumption of direct air services, and exchanges between media and think-tanks. The holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra started this year after a gap of several years. This year, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and EAM Jaishankar visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO meetings. China is the host of the grouping for this year and will be hosting the summit later this month, from 31st August to 1st Sept, and for this, PM Modi will be travelling to the country. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had travelled to China in January. Ties between the 2 Asian neighbours were on a free fall since the Galwan clashes of 2020. India's increased worry has been China's support to Pakistan, a country that has been supporting cross-border terrorism against India and is seen as a destabilising factor in the region as well. Pakistan has one of the largest numbers of its nationals listed as terrorists on the UN's international terror list.

The Chinese foreign minister will be on a 3-day India visit for the 24th&nbsp;round of India-China Special Representatives (SR) level border talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The last round of such talks took place in Beijing in December 2024.

China's Wang Yi to meet PM Modi in Delhi on Tuesday

New Delhi: In a significant upping of defence ties, India and Australia have signed an agreement to increase intelligence exchanges during the visit of the Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. The Australian army chief is on a visit to India till 14th August. On Monday, he held talks with his counterpart, the Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Interestingly, both of them were coursemates at the United States Army War College in 2015.&nbsp;The top Australian Army official was briefed on India’s Operation Sindoor under which Indian forces conducted precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack. A statement from India’s defence ministry said, “The Chief of the Australian Army was briefed on India’s security perspective, Operation SINDOOR, and recent advancements in technology absorption within the Indian Army.”&nbsp;Both sides have inked an agreement to increase the complexity of military exercises and focus on high-end war fighting. They already hold regular bilateral exercises. including Austrahind (army exercises), Ausindex (Navy exercises) and are part of the Malabar naval exercises that see the participation of Japan and the US as well.&nbsp;Australia participated in India’s Exercise Milan in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. India participated in the 2021 and 2023 editions of Australia’s EX TALISMAN SABRE as observers. Additionally, plans were discussed for joint training initiatives in the Pacific.&nbsp;The India-Australia defence relationship has grown significantly in the past few years, which included both sides signing an air-to-air refuelling agreement last year that enhances the operational reach of both air forces. Australia has already designated India as a “top-tier security partner” in its defence strategic review. The visiting Australian Army chief met senior leadership of the Indian Armed Forces, including General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff; Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff; Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of Air Staff; and Rajesh Kumar, Defence Secretary.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Tuesday, General Stuart will travel to Agra to visit the 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade and visit Taj Mahal. He will also address the National Defence College in Delhi.&nbsp;On 13-14th August, he will be in Pune, where he will meet General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, and visit the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. A statement from the Indian side said, “This high-level visit reaffirms the strong and growing India-Australia defence partnership and underscores the shared commitment of both nations towards a stable, secure, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.”

The India-Australia defence relationship has grown significantly in the past few years, which included both sides signing an air-to-air refuelling agreement last year that enhances the operational reach of both air forces.

New Delhi: In a significant upping of defence ties, India and Australia have signed an agreement to increase intelligence exchanges during the visit of the Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. The Australian army chief is on a visit to India till 14th August. On Monday, he held talks with his counterpart, the Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Interestingly, both of them were coursemates at the United States Army War College in 2015. The top Australian Army official was briefed on India’s Operation Sindoor under which Indian forces conducted precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack. A statement from India’s defence ministry said, “The Chief of the Australian Army was briefed on India’s security perspective, Operation SINDOOR, and recent advancements in technology absorption within the Indian Army.” Both sides have inked an agreement to increase the complexity of military exercises and focus on high-end war fighting. They already hold regular bilateral exercises. including Austrahind (army exercises), Ausindex (Navy exercises) and are part of the Malabar naval exercises that see the participation of Japan and the US as well. Australia participated in India’s Exercise Milan in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. India participated in the 2021 and 2023 editions of Australia’s EX TALISMAN SABRE as observers. Additionally, plans were discussed for joint training initiatives in the Pacific. The India-Australia defence relationship has grown significantly in the past few years, which included both sides signing an air-to-air refuelling agreement last year that enhances the operational reach of both air forces. Australia has already designated India as a “top-tier security partner” in its defence strategic review. The visiting Australian Army chief met senior leadership of the Indian Armed Forces, including General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff; Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff; Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of Air Staff; and Rajesh Kumar, Defence Secretary. On Tuesday, General Stuart will travel to Agra to visit the 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade and visit Taj Mahal. He will also address the National Defence College in Delhi. On 13-14th August, he will be in Pune, where he will meet General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, and visit the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. A statement from the Indian side said, “This high-level visit reaffirms the strong and growing India-Australia defence partnership and underscores the shared commitment of both nations towards a stable, secure, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.”

The India-Australia defence relationship has grown significantly in the past few years, which included both sides signing an air-to-air refuelling agreement last year that enhances the operational reach of both air forces.

India and Australia sign agreement on intel exchange, mull training in Pacific

Pakistan has stopped newspapers to Indian diplomats and the Indian High Commission based in Islamabad. The action was taken in June, weeks after Operation Sindoor by India. Under Operation Sindoor, Indian undertook strikes on Pakistani terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;In the aftermath of Pakistani action, in a tit for tat move, India had also cut newspaper supplies to Pakistani diplomats and the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi.&nbsp;In the past, in 2019, Indian diplomats were harassed in Pakistan. These measures are seen as deliberate breaches of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which mandates host countries to ensure diplomats’ safety and functionality.&nbsp;Indian diplomats reported aggressive surveillance by Pakistani security agencies, including being followed by unmarked vehicles and motorcycles. This was seen as an attempt to intimidate diplomatic staff. There were reports of unauthorised entries into Indian diplomatic residences and offices. Local staff faced questioning by Pakistani authorities, creating a hostile work environment.

In the aftermath of Pakistani action, in a tit for tat move, India had also cut newspaper supplies to Pakistani diplomats and Pakistan high commission in Delhi.

Pakistan has stopped newspapers to Indian diplomats and the Indian High Commission based in Islamabad. The action was taken in June, weeks after Operation Sindoor by India. Under Operation Sindoor, Indian undertook strikes on Pakistani terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. In the aftermath of Pakistani action, in a tit for tat move, India had also cut newspaper supplies to Pakistani diplomats and the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. In the past, in 2019, Indian diplomats were harassed in Pakistan. These measures are seen as deliberate breaches of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which mandates host countries to ensure diplomats’ safety and functionality. Indian diplomats reported aggressive surveillance by Pakistani security agencies, including being followed by unmarked vehicles and motorcycles. This was seen as an attempt to intimidate diplomatic staff. There were reports of unauthorised entries into Indian diplomatic residences and offices. Local staff faced questioning by Pakistani authorities, creating a hostile work environment.

In the aftermath of Pakistani action, in a tit for tat move, India had also cut newspaper supplies to Pakistani diplomats and Pakistan high commission in Delhi.

Pakistan stops newspapers to Indian diplomats in Islamabad

The head of the Middle East Bureau at the Israel Foreign Ministry, Jonathan Zadka, has said that his country would like to join the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) officially as it looks to engage with countries in Asia, especially India. Speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal in Jerusalem, Jonathan Zadka said, “Our discussion with India and other partners in different capacities of the IMEC is happening in an ongoing manner most of the time.”IMEC was announced in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in India in 2023, and since then some segments of the mega connectivity corridor have seen work being undertaken. But the ongoing West Asia conflict has impacted parts of the corridor.&nbsp;On being asked about the delay, he said, “It would be important for this to be put on the fast pace.” He was optimistic about the future of the Abraham Accords that saw normalisation of ties between Israel and some Arab countries. Zadka was earlier the Consul General of Israel in Bengaluru.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Israel weighs in on the India-Middle East-Europe corridor.<a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Zadka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jonathan_Zadka</a>, Head of Middle East Bureau, Israel Foreign Ministry speaks to WION&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sidhant</a>. <a href="https://t.co/8rW1eCKmE0">pic.twitter.com/8rW1eCKmE0</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1952434151262732413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: What is Israel’s view about the India Middle East Europe Corridor?Jonathan Zadka: So the IMEC element is a key cornerstone in any regional architecture that we see. The fact that IMEC would be a way for us to engage better with countries in Asia, mainly with India, throughout the Middle East and via Israel to Europe and then to the United States, is a key element that we aspire to. Hopefully, I think soon, we will be able to see a way forward in which what I make is actually taking root and established in a more concrete manner.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: What kind of conversations have you had with India over the IMEC? You’re not officially part of the IMEC. So when does Israel plan to become a member of IMEC?Jonathan Zadka: Israel is not a member of IMEC, but is mentioned in the IMEC MOU, especially the Haifa port. Our discussion with India and other partners in different capacities of the IMEC is happening in an ongoing manner most of the time, and hopefully we will be able to join the IMEC soon, with the help of the other signers to the MOU.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: The pace of IMEC is still very slow. It’s not fast, particularly when it comes to this part of the world, primarily because of the ongoing conflict, how much that has been an impediment, and also the normalisation process with Saudi Arabia. Do you think that that is also an impediment when it comes to speeding up the entire corridor, the connectivity project?Jonathan Zadka: I think when it comes to the IMEC, it carries many, many forms. It is a matter of physical route. It could be an element that carries out transportation elements, energy, data, ideas, and many other scope of elements. And for us, it would be important for this to be put on the fast pace. We would first want to be joined officially to the IMEC and then later on, I think we will be able to carry different avenues of cooperation, from India through Israel to other countries. Hopefully this would coincide with the enlargement of normalisation and better processes in the Middle East, including the extension of the Abraham Accords.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: Summing it up on Abraham Accords, what’s the update like? Are you looking at more countries joining the Abraham Accords? And we have seen the Abraham Accords surviving the current situation in West Asia that emerged after the 7th of October terror attack.Jonathan Zadka: The key important issue is that the Abraham Accords is very much present. It is a strategic, it manifests the strategic decision by the different partners for them to join together by the Abraham Accords to think about a better future for everybody. Hopefully this would be larger in scope as sooner than later.&nbsp;The reporter was in Israel at the invitation of the Israeli embassy in New Delhi.

IMEC was announced in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in India in 2023, and since then some segments of the mega connectivity corridor have seen work being undertaken. But the ongoing West Asia conflict has impacted parts of the corridor. 

The head of the Middle East Bureau at the Israel Foreign Ministry, Jonathan Zadka, has said that his country would like to join the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) officially as it looks to engage with countries in Asia, especially India. Speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal in Jerusalem, Jonathan Zadka said, “Our discussion with India and other partners in different capacities of the IMEC is happening in an ongoing manner most of the time.” IMEC was announced in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in India in 2023, and since then some segments of the mega connectivity corridor have seen work being undertaken. But the ongoing West Asia conflict has impacted parts of the corridor. On being asked about the delay, he said, “It would be important for this to be put on the fast pace.” He was optimistic about the future of the Abraham Accords that saw normalisation of ties between Israel and some Arab countries. Zadka was earlier the Consul General of Israel in Bengaluru.

IMEC was announced in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in India in 2023, and since then some segments of the mega connectivity corridor have seen work being undertaken. But the ongoing West Asia conflict has impacted parts of the corridor.&nbsp;

Want to join IMEC officially, says top Israeli diplomat Zadka; shares optimism about Abraham Accords

New Delhi: Japan has invited Indian civil&nbsp;servants under the Japanese Government’s grant aid program, the “Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship”, commonly known as JDS, for a master's program. The batch of around 10 civil servants, from India’s key administrative services such as the IAS, IRS, IRSE, and ITS, was given a send-off at the Japanese embassy earlier today. From August, they will begin their two-year master’s programs at leading Japanese universities, including the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Hitotsubashi University, and Kobe University.&nbsp;The Japanese ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, speaking to WION, said, "They will become a bridge between Japan and India. This is good for the Indian govt, Japanese government".&nbsp;&nbsp;The JDS program, launched in 1999 by Japan government, aims to accept young government officials and others who are expected to play leading roles in policy planning and administrative processes in their home countries. While funded by the Japanese&nbsp;govt, it is executed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).&nbsp;Through graduate/master's studies in Japan, they are expected to acquire specialized knowledge and contribute to the development of their own countries upon return. Emphasising close ties between India, &amp; Japan, Ambassador Keiichi&nbsp;said,"&nbsp;India needs Japan. Japan needs India. We, in the past many years, many, many years, we have helped each other...". He pointed out that, as Japan is an aging society, "we need more Indian people to come to Japan to support industries so we could help each other".&nbsp;In 2021, India &amp; Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Specified Skilled Workers (SSW), a mobility pact to facilitate the movement of skilled Indian workers to Japan. The Indian workers, through this institutional framework, can go to Japan, but need to have skills, including Japanese language skills. The pact is to get Indian workers in 14 sectors, including aviation, agriculture, fisheries, etc. Approximately 51,000 Indian nationals live in Japan, making them the third-largest South Asian group after Nepalis and Burmese.

Japan has invited Indian civil servants under the Japanese Government’s grant aid program, the “Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship”, commonly known as JDS, for a master's program.

New Delhi: Japan has invited Indian civil servants under the Japanese Government’s grant aid program, the “Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship”, commonly known as JDS, for a master's program. The batch of around 10 civil servants, from India’s key administrative services such as the IAS, IRS, IRSE, and ITS, was given a send-off at the Japanese embassy earlier today. From August, they will begin their two-year master’s programs at leading Japanese universities, including the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Hitotsubashi University, and Kobe University. The Japanese ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, speaking to WION, said, "They will become a bridge between Japan and India. This is good for the Indian govt, Japanese government". The JDS program, launched in 1999 by Japan government, aims to accept young government officials and others who are expected to play leading roles in policy planning and administrative processes in their home countries. While funded by the Japanese govt, it is executed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Through graduate/master's studies in Japan, they are expected to acquire specialized knowledge and contribute to the development of their own countries upon return. Emphasising close ties between India, & Japan, Ambassador Keiichi said," India needs Japan. Japan needs India. We, in the past many years, many, many years, we have helped each other...". He pointed out that, as Japan is an aging society, "we need more Indian people to come to Japan to support industries so we could help each other". In 2021, India & Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Specified Skilled Workers (SSW), a mobility pact to facilitate the movement of skilled Indian workers to Japan. The Indian workers, through this institutional framework, can go to Japan, but need to have skills, including Japanese language skills. The pact is to get Indian workers in 14 sectors, including aviation, agriculture, fisheries, etc. Approximately 51,000 Indian nationals live in Japan, making them the third-largest South Asian group after Nepalis and Burmese.

The JDS program, launched in 1999 by Japan government, aims to accept young government officials and others who are expected to play leading roles in policy planning and administrative processes in their home countries.

Japan invites Indian government officials to a master's program

New Delhi: Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to visit India next week to further strengthen ties between Manila and New Delhi. Ties have grown significantly, especially in the defence domain between the 2 countries. The Philippines was the first foreign customer of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in 2022, even as both have upped the engagement in the maritime domain with coast guard cooperation.&nbsp;Indian Navy ships have made regular port calls to the Philippines as part of defence engagement; India has offered its ports for ship repairs. During his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last year, President Marcos Jr. said that his country "will pursue more robust collaboration with friends such as India".&nbsp;The Philippines is keen to get more Indian tourists, and for that has announced visa-free travel for Indian nationals. The visa-free travel for Indian tourists started in June. From October, the direct flights are expected to begin. Bilateral trade reached $3.15 billion in 2023–24, with India exporting $2.12 billion (pharmaceuticals, engineering goods) and importing $1.03 billion (electronics, minerals) from the Philippines.&nbsp;Momentum in ties has increased significantly in the last few years. India extended its support for Philippine sovereignty, particularly amid the Chinese actions in the South China Sea. During his visit to Manila, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's support for the Philippines. Delhi has also consistently endorsed the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that invalidated China's claims in the South China Sea. The endorsement aligns with the Philippines' stance, something that has been welcomed by Manila.

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to visit India next week to further strengthen ties between Manila and New Delhi. Ties have grown significantly, especially in the defence domain between the 2 countries.

New Delhi: Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to visit India next week to further strengthen ties between Manila and New Delhi. Ties have grown significantly, especially in the defence domain between the 2 countries. The Philippines was the first foreign customer of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in 2022, even as both have upped the engagement in the maritime domain with coast guard cooperation. Indian Navy ships have made regular port calls to the Philippines as part of defence engagement; India has offered its ports for ship repairs. During his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last year, President Marcos Jr. said that his country "will pursue more robust collaboration with friends such as India". The Philippines is keen to get more Indian tourists, and for that has announced visa-free travel for Indian nationals. The visa-free travel for Indian tourists started in June. From October, the direct flights are expected to begin. Bilateral trade reached $3.15 billion in 2023–24, with India exporting $2.12 billion (pharmaceuticals, engineering goods) and importing $1.03 billion (electronics, minerals) from the Philippines. Momentum in ties has increased significantly in the last few years. India extended its support for Philippine sovereignty, particularly amid the Chinese actions in the South China Sea. During his visit to Manila, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's support for the Philippines. Delhi has also consistently endorsed the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that invalidated China's claims in the South China Sea. The endorsement aligns with the Philippines' stance, something that has been welcomed by Manila.

The Philippines is keen to get more Indian tourists, and for that has announced visa-free travel for Indian nationals.

Philippines President Marcos to visit India next week

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