South Asia 2020
'The relationship we have with China is complex but growingly variegated in texture and substance... outstanding issues in our relationship with China will take time to be resolved'
Web | Nov 05, 2009
diplomacy: IFS
Nirupama Rao takes over as foreign secretary
Magazine | Jul 13, 2009
Press Briefing
China reassures India on its recent ASAT tests, as the two countries establish a hotline between foreign ministers and agree to consulates at Guangzhou and Kolkata before the year-end.
Web | Feb 13, 2007
MEA Briefing
The MEA spokesperson on the visiting EU team, Musharraf and his comments on Gujarat, IMF loan to Pakistan and Abu Salem deportation. September 30, 2002.
Web | Oct 01, 2002
MEA Briefing
The MEA spokesperson on the Akshardham attack and Pakistani charges, and on the visit of Christina Rocca. September 27, 2002.
Web | Oct 01, 2002
MEA Briefing
The official MEA spokesperson on the Bhopal case, Musharraf's wild charges and other such.
Web | Sep 06, 2002
Press Briefing
Sep 2, 2002: The MEA spokesperson on the Indo-US and Indo-Pak relations including the press reports about Musharraf saying that the LoC should be made as international border...
Web | Sep 03, 2002
Official MEA Response
"Perhaps it is the contrast between free and fair elections in Jammu & Kashmir within the framework of India's democracy and the national elections in Pakistan conducted by a military regime that worries him."
Web | Aug 14, 2002
MEA Briefing
MEA spokesperson feels the need to explain and interpret Colin Powell's remarks. Full text of the briefing of July 27.
Web | Jul 29, 2002
MEA Briefing
Full text of the transcript of the special MEA briefing of Sunday, July 28 on the Powell visit.
Web | Jul 29, 2002
MEA Briefing
The official spokesperson on the change in travel advisories by US and UK and the home minister's claim of 3000 Al-Qaida in Pakistan.
Web | Jun 27, 2002
MEA Briefing
'I don't intend to reply to displays of irrational anger and frustration' says the official spokesperson. Relevant excerpts.
Web | Jun 24, 2002
MEA Briefing
The official spokesperson on la affaire Alex Perry and on Indo-Pak logjam. Excerpts from the Press Briefing of June 21
Web | Jun 24, 2002
MEA Briefing
On the linkages between de-escalation and end to infiltration, dismantling of the infrastructure of terrorism, deliverance on the Pakistani assurances and the issue of foreign observers in J&K elections and more.
Web | Jun 19, 2002
MEA Briefing
On the knickers-in-a-twist over the Time article, PM's interview to Dainik Jagran and the continuing Indo-Pak stand-off.
Web | Jun 17, 2002
MEA Briefing
The official spokesperson on Indian de-escalatory steps, Jack Straw's comment on ISI, expectations from Pakistan and the possibilities of appointment of a new envoy there.
Web | Jun 11, 2002
MEA Briefing
Press briefing by the official spokesperson on June 10 announcing the lifting of all restrictions placed since 1 January on Pakistani Aircraft and Pakistan Airlines to over-fly Indian Territory.
Web | Jun 10, 2002
MEA Briefing
Press briefing by the official spokesperson on the visit of US deputy Secretary of State -- June 7
Web | Jun 07, 2002
MEA Briefing
Life here is perfectly safe, its perfectly secure ... and the major part of the responsibility lies with Pakistan, says the MEA spokesperson, on the recent travel advisories and exodus of foreigners.
Web | Jun 06, 2002
MEA Press Briefing
On the Pakistani Nuclear threat and "unleashing a storm" -- full text of the briefing on May 30.
Web | May 30, 2002