In a statement, the Japanese PM asked authorities to work closely with local governments and take all possible measures like support for evacuation.
Margherita announced that India will undertake one Quick Impact Project (QIP) of each country’s choice worth USD 50,000 in each of the 14 Pacific Island Countries.
The latest figures show that there were 69,135 international student enrolments with New Zealand education providers in 2023. This represents a 67 per cent increase compared to the full year in 2022 and 60 per cent of annual enrolments in 2019.
Jaishankar stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Australian government, the global dynamics, and the contributions of the Indian diaspora were the key factors for the evolution of the India-Australia relationship.
The Indian Navy will participate in the exercise with more than 30 nations with the theme of ‘Regional Cooperation through Trusted and Proven Partnerships.’
To establish and bolster defence ties , over 30 nations will be part of exercise Kakadu in Australia.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released by separatist rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua region, 19 months after his kidnapping. Mehrtens was held captive since February 2023.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin hosted Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles in Annapolis, Maryland.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Fiji, beginning her three-nation visit on Monday.
President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with ‘The Order of Fiji’, the country’s highest civilian award by President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
