India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) came into force in 1997, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, with its 193 Member States, it oversees the global endeavour to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons. The OPCW was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its extensive efforts in eliminating chemical weapons. India ...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met with the President of Ghana, H.E. Dr. John Dramani Mahama. Upon arrival at Jubilee House, he was received by President Mahama. This State Visit of Prime Minister to Ghana is the first such visit in three decades. The two leaders met in restricted and delegation level formats and held wide-ranging talks. They agreed to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. B...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was today conferred the national honour of Ghana - Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana - by the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership. Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Prime Minister dedicated the honour to the aspirations of the youth of India, its cultural traditions a...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Your Excellency President John Mahama, Delegates from both countries Friends from the media, Namaskar! After a long gap of three decades, an Indian Prime Minister is visiting Ghana. It is a matter of great pride for me to have got this opportunity. The rest of the document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2141691 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: * Announcement * Elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership * List of MoUs * MoU on Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP): To promote greater cultural understanding and exchanges in art, music, dance, literature, and heritage. * MoU between Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) & Ghana Standards Authority (GSA): Aimed at enhancing cooperation in standardization, certification, and conformity assessment. * Mo...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: I am deeply honoured to be conferred with Ghana's national award, "The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana", by the President. I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Mahama, to the Government, and the people of Ghana. I humbly accept this honour on behalf of 140 crore Indians. I dedicate this honour to the aspirations of our youth, their promising future, our rich cultural diversity and traditions, and th...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, Ghana, and paid tribute to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's founding President and a revered leader of the African independence movement. He was accompanied by the Vice President of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang. Prime Minister laid a floral wreath and observed a moment of silence in honour of Dr. Nkrumah's lasting contributions to fr...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Right Honourable Speaker, Leadership of the House, Honourable Members of Parliament, Members of the Council of State, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Representatives of Political Parties, The Ga Maan Tasse, Independent Constitutional bodies, Civil Society Organizations, The Indian Community in Ghana, Maachhhe ! Good morning! I am deeply honoured to address this esteemed House today. It is a privilege t...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Parliament of Ghana today, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. The session, convened by the Speaker of Parliament, Hon'ble Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, was attended by Members of Parliament, Government officials and distinguished guests from both the nations. The address marked a significant moment in India-Ghana relations, reflecting ...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today said that frequent disruptions-once a recurring feature-have now significantly reduced in Parliament of India, resulting in enhanced productivity and meaningful debate. Inaugurating the first-ever National Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of States and Union Territories in Manesar, Gurugram he mentioned that the Lok Sabha has increasingly witnessed late-night...