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President Pranab Mukherjee wishes Republic of Indonesia on their Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of Republic of Indonesia on the occasion of Indonesia's Independence Day tomorrow. President Mukherjee said, "On behalf of the government and the people of India and on my own behalf, I have the pleasure to extend warm greetings and felicitations to you and to the Government and friendly people of Indonesia on your National Day." The President also expressed his satisfaction at the growing strategic partnership between the two countries and close cooperation on strategic, defence and security, economic, cultural and people-to-people exchanges and regional issues. He also said, "I am confident that our two democratic and multi-religious societies will continue to strengthen our bilateral friendship and cooperation in areas of our common interest." Aug 16, 2014
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Prithviraj Chavan at foundation stone laying ceremony of SEZ at Jawaharlal Nehru Port

Navi Mumbai, Aug 16 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday expressed concern about the impending SEZs in the state and asked for more cooperation from the central government. Chavan said that it is because of the policies of the government that many of the SEZs still remain pending. Chavan was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a SEZ at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation of the SEZ. Aug 16, 2014
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Stronger Indo-US partnership critical for sustained peace around the globe: Chuck Hagel

New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): Stressing on the importance of the Indo-US relationship, United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday said that a stronger partnership between both the countries is critical for sustained peace and prosperity around the globe. Earlier, Hagel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to hold discussions to strengthen military ties between the United States and India. Hagel's visit follows U.S Secretary of State John Kerry and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker's recent three day bilateral visit to India. Aug 9, 2014
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US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel receives guard of honour in India

New Delhi, Aug 08 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel while on his three-day visit to India, received guard of honour at the South Block in Delhi. Hagel visited the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate and paid homage to martyrs who died fighting for the nation. Hagel arrived in India's national capital Thursday evening and his trip is aimed at boosting defence and strategic bilateral ties. Earlier, he met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj before she left on a four-day visit to Myanmar. Aug 8, 2014