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  Trade Deal on the Horizon? India, US Could Seal Pact Soon: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

  News | August 27, 2025 12:03 IST

  Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla says India and the US may finalise a trade pact soon. The potential agreement could boost bilateral trade ties and strengthen economic cooperation further.

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  Public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, former diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla nominated to Rajya Sabha

  India | July 13, 2025 14:29 IST

  The nominations were carried out under Article 80(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, which authorizes the President to appoint individuals to the Rajya Sabha who possess distinguished expertise or practical experience in areas like literature, science, art, or social service.

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  Exclusive: PM Modi's message on terror is clear to Pakistan, Harsh Vardhan Shringla tells India TV

  India | May 14, 2025 14:52 IST

  Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla stated that India's stand should remain clear, and acts of terror should always be considered as acts of war so that Pakistan will think twice before it takes any further action.

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  India achieved AU's inclusion on first day of G20 Summit: Shringla praises diplomatic efforts

  World | September 10, 2023 16:26 IST

  He asserted negotiating trilateral issues is a complex procedure that usually continues till the last minute, however, the Prime Minister announced the 'New Delhi Declaration: on the first day.

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  Hopeful of consensus on G20 communique, says Chief Coordinator as leaders raise concern over war

  World | September 08, 2023 17:00 IST

  Notably, there has been a debate about whether the bloc would reach a consensus where all participating members agree on the statements made by the countries during the summit, especially on the Russia-Ukraine war.

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  'UNSC plays limited role in maintaining global peace,' says Foreign secy Shringla

  India | April 18, 2022 21:22 IST

  Shringla, speaking at a webinar organised by Bharat Chamber of Commerce here, also said that UNSC, formed after the World War-II, has always played a restricted role globally due to limited representation.

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  Still many issues outstanding, relationship with China not normal yet: Centre

  India | November 24, 2021 15:40 IST

  China continues to be an economic partner, but we need to evaluate whether we are overextended in terms of supply chains, the Centre said.

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  Deputy Secretary of State's visit opportunity to deepen India-US ties: State Dept officials

  India | October 08, 2021 13:29 IST

  Briefing media about her visit, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that Sherman had an opportunity to engage substantively and constructively with some of the key interlocutors in New Delhi.

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  Sri Lanka won't be allowed to be used for 'any activity' against India: President Rajapaksa

  World | October 05, 2021 23:17 IST

  Foreign Secretary Shringla called on President Rajapaksa before he wrapped up his four-day visit to the island nation to review the bilateral ties. The meeting took place a day after the president returned from the US after attending the annual UN General Assembly.

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  Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to begin 4-day Sri Lanka visit today

  World | October 02, 2021 11:59 IST

  Foreign Secretary's visit signifies the importance both countries attach to strengthening their close and cordial relations in all spheres of mutual interest, said the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement.

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  India committed to non-discriminatory, complete elimination of nuclear weapons: Shringla

  World | September 29, 2021 13:49 IST

  Shringla reiterated India's commitment to the total elimination of nuclear weapons.

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  PM Narendra Modi raises issue of H-1B visas with Joe Biden: Foreign Secretary Shringla

  World | September 25, 2021 8:46 IST

  PM Modi and his counterparts- Scott Morrison of Australia and Japan’s Yoshihide Suga- also attended the meeting of Quad leaders hosted by US President Biden in the US capital on Friday.

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  PM Modi, VP Harris acknowledged people-to-people ties between India, US: MEA

  News | September 24, 2021 11:00 IST

  India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on September 24 (IST) stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged people-to-people ties between the two countries during bilateral talks. "PM Narendra Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris discussed future areas of collaboration including space cooperation, information technology, emerging and critical technologies, and cooperation in the healthcare sectors," said Foreign Secretary. "PM Narendra Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged people-to-people ties b/w our 2 countries and appreciated mutually beneficial education linkages, flow of knowledge, innovation, and talent between our 2 countries and need to nurture them," he added.

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  China issue comes up during PM Modi's discussions with counterparts from Australia, Japan: MEA

  World | September 24, 2021 7:27 IST

  Addressing a special press briefing on PM Modi's 1st day of engagements in the US, Shringla said that a number of issues involving bilateral and regional issues of interest were discussed in the meetings.

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  India concerned about implications of changes in Afghanistan, says Foreign Secretary Shringla

  India | September 20, 2021 16:57 IST

  Referring to a recent resolution on Afghanistan by the UN Security Council, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said it addressed the main pending issues and demanded that Afghan territory should not be used for sheltering, training, planning, or financing terrorist acts.  

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  Wait and Watch Policy: Foreign Secretary Shringla on India's stance on Taliban

  News | September 04, 2021 13:20 IST

  Clarifying India's stance on Taliban, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla during his US visit said that India will have a wait and watch policy.

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  Pakistan supported, nurtured Taliban: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

  World | September 04, 2021 10:42 IST

  Experts believe that Pakistan has been a key player in removing the elected Afghan govt from power and establishing a group to a decisive position in Afghanistan with its dark nexus of terrorist groups in the region for over 2 decades.

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  India, US 2+2 dialogue to be held in November: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

  World | September 04, 2021 6:59 IST

  “We used this opportunity to have the 2+2 inter-sessional meeting at the joint secy level,” he said.

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  Taliban indicated they would be reasonable in addressing Indian concerns: Foreign Secy HV Shringla

  World | September 04, 2021 6:31 IST

  In the limited engagement that India has had with the Taliban, the new Afghan rulers have indicated that they would be reasonable in addressing New Delhi’s concerns, the foreign secy added.

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  Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to meet US officials in Washington DC

  World | September 02, 2021 7:36 IST

  Shringla arrived in Washington DC from New York, where he presided over a crucial meeting of UNSC on Afghanistan.