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Joint military drill by India, China to combat terrorism

Beijing, Nov 7 (ANI): Indian and Chinese soldiers began an anti-terrorism exercise "Hand-in-Hand" in Chinese province with their eyes firmly on enhancing mutual trust and boosting cooperation between two of the largest and well-equipped armed forces in the world. The Indian contingent was led by Brigadier D.S. Shishodia along with the commanding officer Colonel Gaurav Srivastava. Shishodia said on Wednesday that the troops were mixed and organised in two companies in order to learn from each other. Exercise Hand-in-Hand formally begun at Miao Ergang which comes under Chengdu Military area. Miao is 150 km south of Chengdu. 150 Indian army contingents reached the Chengdu city on November 04, to take part in the anti-terrorism drills. Nov 7, 2013
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PM should attend CHOGM in Colombo: NCP

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): NCP leader Tariq Anwar on Thursday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should attend the CHOGM in Colombo as it is a Commonwealth summit and not a bilateral talk between India and Sri Lanka. Nov 7, 2013
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France, Ecuador sign joint research agreements

French President François Hollande has been meeting his Ecuadorian counterpart Rafael Correa, as the two countries sign cooperation agreements in education and research. Duration: 01:03 Nov 7, 2013
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Nigerian envoy assures to resolve death of his countryman in Goa

New Delhi/Panaji, Nov 6 (ANI): Nigerian ambassador to India, Ndubuisi Vitus Amaku has assures that death of his country’s national in Goa is being handled and the matter will be soon resolved. The Nigerian was found dead with stab wounds in Goa's Mapusa town. The incident triggered protests by Nigerians in Goa where they blocked roads and allegedly attacked the police vehicle carrying the dead body of their fellow national with sticks on October 31. While interacting with a reporter in New Delhi Amaku said on Wednesday that the bilateral relations would be respected while resolving the matter. Nov 6, 2013
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Canadian University signs bilateral agreement in Shimla for academic and cultural exchange

Shimla, Nov 03 (ANI): The University of Himachal Pradesh initiated exchange programme with Canada with an aim to enhance academic, social and cultural co operation. Fraser Valley University Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla on Saturday (November 02). Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University ADN Bajpai said the exchange programme would institutionalise the relationships between both the countries. Bajpai added that both the Universities would go for joint programmes and would also exchange the scientific researches during the programme. Vice Chancellor of Fraser Valley Canada Mark D. Evered said there is a strong feeling of connect for this region of the world. Nov 3, 2013
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Hamid Ansari meets Cuban President on his visit to Havana

Havana, Oct 31 (ANI): Vice-President Hamid Ansari met Cuban President Raul Castro during his two-day state visit to the country, during which the two countries inked four agreements to strengthen bilateral ties. Ansari arrived in Cuba on October 29 to hold talks with the political leadership on bilateral and multilateral issues. The two countries signed an agreement on cooperation in broadcasting between India’s government run Prasar Bharti and Cuban Radio and Television Institute. Ansari, who held delegation level talks with Cuban leaders, also visited the Biotechnology Centre in Cuba and appreciated the "pioneering work" done by it and talked about the possibilities for collaboration between the two countries in the field. Oct 31, 2013
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Hamid Ansari inaugurates 3-day cultural festival in Cuba

Havana, Oct 30 (ANI): Vice president Hamid Ansari, who is in Cuba to boost bilateral and multilateral ties between the nations, inaugurated a three-day cultural festival of India in the Latin American country on October 29. During his stay, Ansari will hold wide-ranging bilateral talks with his counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez. He is scheduled to call on the President of Cuba, Raul Castro, on October 30. Ansari also inaugurated the cultural festival of India in Havana, during which Indian dance troupe performed the classical dance form 'Kathakali' and enthralled Cubans with their beautiful dance performance. Visitors at the festival were excited to have a glimpse of Indian culture. Oct 30, 2013
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India signs four agreements with Peru

Lima, Oct 29 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari, who was on a state visit to Peru to boost bilateral relations, signed four agreements with the mineral rich Latin American country including one on defence cooperation and another on the establishment of a Joint Commission. The two other agreements were on exchange programmes in the field of education and another letter of intent for cooperation in the field of culture. Ansari also launched Indian Chamber of Commerce (INCHAM), in Peru. The chamber will help Indian businesses that want to engage in trade and industry with Peru and neighbouring Latin American countries Oct 29, 2013
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Manmohan Singh addresses China's Central Party School

Beijing, oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday addressed youth leaders at the Central Party School in Beijing. In his address, the PM stressed on the need for sustained bilateral cooperation between India and China. He stressed that the two nations are actively engaged in the socio-economic transformation of "our people". Oct 24, 2013
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PM Manmohan Singh’s Message to China’s Youth

While addressing the youth of China at the Central Party School in Beijing, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh insisted on the future of both the countries be 'defined by cooperation and not confrontation'. Oct 24, 2013
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Chinese premier holds talks with PM Manmohan Singh

Beijing, Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attended a welcome ceremony hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday. Singh arrived at Beijing on Tuesday for the two-day state visit to China. Keqiang held talks with Singh in the Great Hall of the People on Wednesday morning. During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and other issues of common interest. This is the second time this year that the heads of government of the two countries have met following Li's visit to India in May. India and China are close to an agreement to stop tension on their contested border touching off confrontation while they try to figure out a way to break decades-old stalemate on overlapping claims to long stretches of the Himalayas. Oct 23, 2013
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PM Manmohan Singh arrives in China

Beijing, Oct 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Beijing on Tuesday on a three-day visit. Both the countries are expected to ink several key pacts, including an agreement on a mechanism to prevent incursions by Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control. Besides the Border Defence Cooperation Agreement, a series of pacts are expected to be signed after his talks with Li. Oct 22, 2013