Pankaj Saran
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Convenor @natstrat_org. Member National Security Advisory Board. Former Deputy National Security Adviser.
New Delhi, India
Joined August 2017
Excited to announce our website We launch with a #specialinauguraledition containing a collection of perpectives and outstanding essays written exclusively for @natstrat_org that add to Indian strategic thought. Grateful to them.
Natstrat website ( is live now. #SpecialInauguralEdition with insights from scholars exclusively written for #NatStrat. A must read for understanding India's POV on security and global aspects. @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar @AmbVMKwatra .
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The candle of Indian foreign policy is currently burning at both ends. the global and the sub-continental. Indian statecraft is at its best. And we are still waiting for Pakistan.
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In chronological order, China, USA and Russia all contributing to India's strategic environment. China - Wuhan virus+LAC.USA - Taliban .Russia - Ukraine.
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Today I relinquish charge as Ambassador to Russia and return to India. A new day.
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Delighted to welcome Sadhguru on his first but not last visit to Russia. Great beginning! @SadhguruJV @ishafoundation @IndEmbMoscow @sberbank
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We are now taking all this in our stride:.- participation in the Quad Summit.- participation in the G7 Summit.- prospective participation in the BRICS Summit.- scheduled chairmanship of SCO.- scheduled chairmanship of G 20.This is a long distance we have travelled!.
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Russia-Ukraine continues to dominate and the discourse is finding its true level - whose side is India on. We are on our side. The cyclical bursts of Cold War antagonism are tiresome. There is another world out there.
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Every crisis is an opportunity. Defence indigenisation in India is to the Ukraine war what accelerated vaccine production was to the Covid crisis.
RM @rajnathsingh to release the 3rd positive indigenisation list of major equipment/platforms tomorrow, the third list comprises major equipment/platforms, which are scheduled to be completely indigenised by December 2025.
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Just seen off Prime Minister. Breaking protocol President Putin saw off Prime Minister Modi at airport after a hectic and productive day together. @MEAIndia @mfa_russia.
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Hon'ble Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh flying back to India after a highly productive bilateral visit to Russia. @IndEmbMoscow @HMOIndia @PIB_India @rajnathsingh @DDNewsHindi
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A Happy New Year to all! .As we enter 2023, I am excited to announce the launch of a new venture @Natstrat_org, a Centre for Research on Strategic and Security Issues.
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January 1, 2022 heralds start of a new beginning. Crossed the 39 year milestone of service to Indian diplomacy and national security. Preparing for new horizons.
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Took 6 hour flight from Moscow to Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in Russian Far East. Size of Yakutia = India. Population < 1 million. One of biggest sources of diamond roughs for Surat's polishing industry + other natural resources on global scale. Lowest temperature -72°C.
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These remarks by @narendramodi are by far the clearest exposition of India's thinking and policy towards #Pakistan. A must listen for all IR experts everywhere @natstrat_org @JaipurDialogues.
PM just spoke about Pak with Arnab . And Protests start in POK. Any Connection ? 🤷🏻♂️.
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Some across the border should use this budget to learn the real meaning of geoeconomics. Great budget!.
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I had the privilege of working in Prime Minister Vajpayee's Office and watching and listening to him at close quarters. That period was a turning point in our history.
Embassy of India mourns the death of our former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a great statesman, an unparalleled leader and a distinguished poet. He played a defining role in elevating India-Russian cooperation, during his tenure. #RIPAtalBihariVaajpayee
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India's presence in the @CMF_Bahrain was long overdue. We had given a free pass to Pakistan all these years. @natstrat_org @indiannavy.
The Indian Navy Ship INS Talwar, operating in support of the Canadian-led Combined Task Force 150, conducted its first interdiction of illicit narcotics as a member of Combined Maritime Forces, seizing 940 kg of drugs in the Arabian Sea, April 13. Full story at the link below ⬇️
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Reviewed with my team the work plan for India-Russia relations in 2018. So much to do-no sector untouched. So little time-not a dull moment. Great energy. Delhi and Moscow are busy capitals-our paths intersect everywhere! .@IndEmbMoscow.
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Enjoyed talking to IFS officer trainees of 2022 batch and two Bhutanese diplomats today on the impact of the Ukraine conflict on Europe and the world. This is an exciting time for the new generation of Indian diplomats. @SSIFS_MEA @natstrat_org
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Preparations are on for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sochi for talks with President Putin on May 21. The India-Russia agenda is vast and of practical relevance to both countries. A vital partnership in today's world. @MEAIndia @mfa_russia @IndEmbMoscow @IndianDiplomacy.
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I write for #Natstrat on the "mutual expectations" trap and the "China trap" that should be avoided by #IndiaandAmerica as they take relations forward with the visit of PM Modi to the US. @natstrat_org.#PMModiinUS #IndiaUS.
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Attended impressive as always Russia National Day Reception at the Kremlin.
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Decision by Sri Lanka to defer the visit of a Chinese 'research vessel' is one that cannot be taken by the faint hearted.
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It is a privilege to chair the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in #Kochi being held in India after 17 years. It is the highest governing body for the #Antarctica, of which India is a Member .@AntarcticTreaty @moesgoi @ncaor_goa @natstrat_org.
The grand opening of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Kochi, India. Started with a plenary session and a welcome address by Chairman, #ATCM46-Ambassador Pankaj Saran.@moesgoi @PankajSaran11.@AntarcticTreaty @Ravi_MoES
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Leading the way. Our new photograph for 2018. @IndianDiplomacy @IndEmbMoscow @PMOIndia @DDNewsLive @DG_PIB
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Thank you Venkat for your comments and for writing for #natstrat. Deeply appreciate your taking the time off and your scholarship. @natstrat_org @jnu_ir.
Watch Ambassador D.B. Venkatesh Varma's remarks to #Natstrat on the occasion of its launch. In a detailed and comprehensive essay for #NatStrat, Ambassador Varma underlines that "the grave deterioration of Russia-US relations over the past decade has been largely due to US
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My thoughts on @narendramodi visit to #Russia in @htTweets.@natstrat_org @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar #IndiaRussia #AnnualSummit.#UkraineRussiaWar.
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Total number of visas issued to Russian nationals in 2017 record high in 6 years. More than 250000. Most encouraging. Potential much higher. Reflects positivity about relationship and India. @MEAIndia @alphonstourism @IndEmbMoscow @HMOIndia @dr_maheshsharma.
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Glad to host Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's tour to Russia. Joint India-Russia concert at iconic Tchaikovsky Hall Moscow on 3rd April. @AAKSarod @ICCR_Delhi @IndianDiplomacy @dr_maheshsharma
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I join many others in extending my felicitations on this well deserved honour and recognition to Late Ambassador Kadakin. A fitting tribute by the Government of India.
Just In: India's third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan conferred posthumously on Russian diplomat Alexander Kadakin. He regarded India as his Karma Bhoomi.
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My wide-ranging conversation with @AbhijitChavda on geopolitics and how India sees the many flashpoints @natstrat_org.
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Best ever Russian participation this year at 2018 Raisina Dialogue, New Delhi. Makes it a truly global and representative one. Well done @raisinadialogue @samirsaran @orfonline @MEAIndia @jonandan @IndEmbMoscow @mfa_russia.
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Heartiest congratulations Russia for a superb World Cup. Have retweeted @narendramodi congratulating Russia. @MID_RF @mfa_russia.
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Captured on a domestic Aeroflot flight. Moscow-Sochi. Would never see a picture of the Kremlin on a chocolate cover on a domestic flight in India.
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India's Russia Reset! The big takeaways from the recent Modi-Putin summit - the positives and negatives. @rajchengappa analyses the outcome with @PankajSaran11, former Indian ambassador to Russia. 🎧Full episode👉
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Sochi - summer diplomatic capital of Russia. Bordered by the Black Sea on one side and mountains on the other. @MEAIndia @mfa_russia @IndEmbMoscow
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Spaseba. C novim godom.
🌲 В МИД России состоялся традиционный новогодний прием для дипломатического корпуса 🎅 #НовыйГод2018
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Highly successful and grand 46th #ATCM and #CEP has concluded in #Kochi reaffirming integrity of the @AntarcticTreaty and preservation of its environment. India played crucial role in ensuring consensus among all Parties @MEAIndia @KirenRijiju @natstrat_org
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Congratulations Russia! Olympic ice hockey champions! We in India know how special hockey is! @IndEmbMoscow @mfa_russia.
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Feel privileged to have served!.
Greetings to all Indian Foreign Service Officers on the occasion of Indian Foreign Service Day !
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Huge interest among Indian media and analysts on Ukraine. Most interesting. Instant analysis is on premium.
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Indian Embassy Moscow gets a nature's gift - brand new golden carpet. White carpet to follow soon. @IndEmbMoscow
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This is quite nice. Two iron brothers arming opposing sides of a conflict. Of all the effects of Ukraine. But nice to see Pak joining hands with the free world. Keep us posted. @DipanjanET.
ET Exclusive: UK, Pakistan sign pact for supply of ammunition to Ukraine via Germany. UK MoD recently signed MoU with Pak ordinance factories & artillery rockets were shipped last month from Karachi — My report @ETPolitics @pranabsamanta
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One more important meeting.
PM @narendramodi holds talks with President Putin. Both leaders had a comprehensive discussion on bilateral issues of mutual interest, specially in trade & investment, energy, defence and tourism. #IndiaatBRICS
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With Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu, Commerce Secretary Smt Teaotia, Assam Minister, Shri Atul Chaturvedi and Sadhguru. All at SPIEF 2018 St. Petersburg! @sureshpprabhu
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One more important step towards India's energy security. Foreign partnerships benefitting India's growth. Congratulations! @dpradhanbjp @GazpromEN @mfa_russia
India 🇮🇳 to import its first ever cargo of #LNG from Russia 🇷🇺; Major step towards fulfillment of PM @narendramodi's dream of developing a gas-based economy 👇
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"Йога стала огромной объединяющей силой в мире". В Индии прошёл Международный день йоги. К празднику присоединился даже премьер-министр страны Нарендра Моди. Видео: ТАСС/Reuters
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The Ukraine issue has taken a new dimension in just 24 hours. Fully endorse India's statement in the Security Council. The "old world" needs a sane voice.
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A Special Feature by #Natstrat on #IndoUS relations in the run up to #PMModiinUS. Essays by noted Indian and US experts.
In the run up to the visit of #PMNarendraModi to the #USA, #NatStrat carries a #Specialfeature on different aspects of #IndoUS relations by a distinguished group of experts. #IndoUS Feature link:
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With Gen Next of Indian diplomats and Russian specialists. Largest ever number at one time in Moscow @indiandiplomats @IndianDiplomacy
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NatStrat is an independent, not for profit centre which will stand out for its authoritative research. It will provide commentaries and critical analysis on strategic and security issues from a uniquely Indian perspective.
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One of the biggest silent revolutions in India.
Number of real-time transactions in 2020 (In billion):. India: 25.5bn.China:15.7bn .South Korea: 6.0bn.Thailand: 5.2bn .UK: 2.8bn.Nigeria: 1.9bn.Japan: 1.7bn.Brazil: 1.3bn.US: 1.2bn.Mexico: 0.9bn. (CLSA).
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On #RussiaChina relations and #India we will take care of our interests just as #Russia #China and #USA are taking care of theirs. @natstrat_org @sreeramchaulia @DDIndialive.
Indian Diplomacy | In today's episode, watch Amb @PankajSaran11 & @sreeramchaulia discuss Russia-China closeness and its implications for India and the world . Watch:
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Honoured to share Prime Minister 's message! We all look forward to his visit.
Greetings to the friendly people of Russia. I look forward to my visit to Sochi tomorrow and my meeting with President Putin. It is always a pleasure to meet him. @KremlinRussia_E @PutinRF_Eng.
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The aggrieved party is not Canada but India. Canada, like Pakistan, cannot allow its soil to be used to destabilize India, writes fmr Dy NSA @PankajSaran11 in a must read piece in @ETPolitics on how Trudeau govt is misreading the situation.
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My article for @natstrat_org on India's big decision to ask for amendments to the #induswaterstreaty with #Pakistan.
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A no holds barred and candid conversation with Amitabh Kant @amitabhk87 on how the #IndianEconomy is changing.
Next episode of ##NatStratConversations with #G20Sherpa @amitabhk87 on "Decoding India's economic transformation" releasing at 1700 hrs IST on April 20. A must watch for a bold and compelling account of India's huge economic transformation. #Atmanibharta
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Was invited by Times Of India to share some thoughts on Ukraine:.Voices @natstrat_org @timesofindia.Ukraine war, one year on: With no end in sight, India will have to steel itself
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Cultural and civilisational links- sanskriti evam sabhyata- between India and Russia are age-old.
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My interview to @TheAnnaExpress. in #Nepal in March 2024 on India, China, Nepal and South Asia @natstrat_org @DrPramodjaiswal.
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Peace a couple of thousand kms away from the war zone, all in Europe.
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Scholars will reflect on greats like Afanasy Nikitin. I.P. Minayev. Gerasim Lebedev. Nicholas Roerich. Leo Tolstoy. Mahatma Gandhi. Rabindranath Tagore. Swami Vivekananda.
Conference will be inaugurated by Dr. Vinay Prabhakar Sahasrabuddhe, President of ICCR. The conference will see participation of a large number of Indian, Russian and International scholars and Indologists.@PankajSaran11 @anirbanganguly @sidhant @ICCR_Delhi @PIB_India @MIB_India.
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Nothing more special than a return to your alma mater. Spent a wonderful afternoon interacting with bright and talented students of #HinduCollege on #Indianforeignpolicy. Huge improvement in infrastructure. Great atmosphere full of promise.
Pleased to host Amb. Pankaj Saran sir, Former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, at Compass 2023 in Hindu College, University of Delhi. @PankajSaran11 @natstrat_org @ShivshankaMenon #India #NatStrat #geopolitics #NationalSecurity
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Russian media report. Not bad at all! @DIPPGOI @sureshpprabhu @amitabhk87 @IndianDiplomacy @IndEmbMoscow @investindia
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#VikramLander and #Chandrayaan3Landing are symbolic of a larger mood and resolve in the nation. It will lift these spirits even higher. Nothing is impossible anymore! We will see even higher levels of ambition. This is India's moment. @isro. @natstrat_org.
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#G20Sherpa @amitabhk87 on the size and scale of India's infra growth. Watch full episode of #NatStratConversations on "Decoding India's Economic Transformation" at @PankajSaran11 .
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I had pleasure of witnessing first hand popularity of Sridevi in Russia just a few months ago during her visit to Moscow. Her film MOM kept the entire hall riveted. Great loss. Deep condolences. Her charisma will live on among Russian audiences. @BoneyKapoor.
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India holds the #SCO Presidency this year (for the first time) establishing our status as a Eurasian power. Thank you @ICWA_NewDelhi. @natstrat_org.
🗓️24Mar'23.Day 2 -#ICWA-@MEAIndia International Conference on #SCO: Reconnect ~ Rejuvenate.Session 2 on “Reconnect for Stability: Ensuring Secure re-Emergence of #Eurasia” was chaired by Amb @PankajSaran11. Mr Deng Hao,🇨🇳; Dr Saidmurodov Lyutfillo,🇹🇯; Dr Oleg S Makarov,🇧🇾; Amb
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Newest from #NatStrat - collection of essays on the #IndianOcean by reputed Indian and foreign scholars. Special Feature by @ManeeshGobin.Foreign Minister of #Mauritius @natstrat_org @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar.@indiannavy @IORAofficial .
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It's probably a good sign that the Ukraine conflict has gone off BBC's headlines for the last 2 days.
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Superb show India at the famous Red Square! Tricolour flying high! @adgpi @IndianDiplomacy @DDNewsLive @MIB_India @rireport @IndEmbMoscow
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These periodic Imran Khan tweets on Kashmir show exactly why Pakistan is where it is today.
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Warm welcome awaits Hon'ble External Affairs Minister on her second visit to Russia in 2017 @MEAIndia
विदेश मंत्री @SushmaSwaraj रूस के सोची में होने वाले शंघाई सहयोग संगठन शिखर सम्मेलन में हिस्सा लेने के लिए आज होंगी रवाना. #Russia #Sochi
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I join others in paying homage to Ambassador S. K. Lambah for his life long contribution to Indian diplomacy and unmatched qualities as a human being. Deep respects.
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We will focus on issues, countries and regions that impact India’s national security and foreign policy interests. @Natstrat_org will be collaborative, transparent and objective. We invite the brightest minds to join our community in bringing India to the world.
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Grand finale. Red Band Festival. Tricolour on the globe. St. Basil's cathedral lit up. @IndEmbMoscow @MEAIndia
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He reshaped the world order, the reverberations of which are still being felt. A figure of history. A moment to reflect on those tumultuous events which left no one unaffected, including India.
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Hosted Members of India-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Association in State Duma. There are many more! @LokSabhaSectt @dreamgirlhema @dumagovru @IndEmbMoscow
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Delighted to participate in several interesting Panels at the @bhopal_lit_fest with Talmiz Ahmad, @SujanChinoy, @Ajaybis and Jayadeva Ranade talking of their books with other distinguished panellists. #Bhopal could well become the #Geneva of India! #sanchistupa #udaygiri
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Welcome to Commerce and Industry Minister to SPIEF 2018, St Petersburg. @CimGOI @sureshpprabhu @IndEmbMoscow
The Head of the #Indian delegation at 2018 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum @sureshpprabhu, Minister of Commerce & Industry, spoke exclusively to @SputnikInt about #India’s strategy to combat bilateral trade barriers amid #US protectionism.
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Thank you all for the good words. Deeply appreciate this.
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Mikhail Sergeivich Gorbachev is no more. His meteoric rise to power as a rank outsider in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union is still being studied. He presided over:.-the end of the Cold War;.- collapse of Soviet Communism;.-and disintegration of the Soviet empire.
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Welcome 2018! Sure it will be as good for the relationship as 2017 was. Happy New Year! May India realise its ambitions and rise to greater heights.
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My short piece on the visit of @narendramodi to the #US and #UN @natstrat_org. Modi in US: Sharing lessons, shaping future the India way - The Economic Times -
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One more from the neighbourhood. Or shall we say the 'periphery'. Your words speak a thousand actions.
Making seamless #BBIN #Connectivity work. Key Bhutan-Bangladesh-India-Nepal Meeting of Government representatives on Motor Vehicle Agreement held in 🇮🇳 today towards easing passenger and cargo vehicle movement in the subregion.
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Ukraine. Listening to the airwaves it seems nothing in the world has changed since the 1950s and 1960s. The same primordial sentiments are on display.
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