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The recent discovery of two new variants of the deadly Covid-19 virus in the United Kingdom had put a huge question mark over the British PM’s visit next year. MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava  
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The United Kingdom on Wednesday announced that it had found out a “new, more contagious” variant of the Covid-19 virus barely a week after discovering another new strain
As a result, more than 40 countries have suspended travel from Britain, including India
New Delhi: Allaying speculations over Boris Johnson’s attendance at India’s Republic Day celebrations next year as the chief guest, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed that the British Prime Minister would indeed visit New Delhi in January 2020.
India s refusal to join China s BRF regrettable: Chinese media
India s refusal to join China s BRF regrettable: Chinese media
Indiaâs Refusal To Join Chinaâs High-profile Belt And Road Initiative Is âregrettable But New Delhiâs Boycott Will Not At All Affect The Cooperation In Infrastructure Development Among Its Neighbouring Countries, A Report In A State-run Newspaper Said On Monday. PTI | Updated on: 15 May 2017, 09:56:49 AM
Beijing:
India’s refusal to join China’s high-profile Belt and Road initiative is “regrettable” but New Delhi’s boycott will not at all affect the cooperation in infrastructure development among its neighbouring countries, a report in a state-run newspaper said on Monday.
MEA on Russia ties: False stories in important ties is particularly irresponsible
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Sources told ET that content of India Russia relations is of such sensitive nature that DVC format is not appropriate unlike other less sensitive relations. The immediate MEA reaction is due to importance of strategic partnership between Delhi and Moscow, experts told ET.
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Anurag Srivastava
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday lashed out at a media report which alleged that India-Russia annual summit was postponed this year due to Moscow’s sensitivities over Quad and asserted “Spreading false stories in important relationships is particularly irresponsible.”
Updated Dec 23, 2020 | 20:49 IST
The MEA spokesperson further said that the decision to not hold the annual meeting this year was taken mutually by the government of both countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin  |  Photo Credit: PTI
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The ministry said that spreading false stories in important relationships is particularly irresponsible
Earlier today, Rahul Gandhi said damaging country’s traditional relationships is short-sighted and dangerous for its future
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that the annual summit between India and Russia didn t take place this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, asserting that “any imputation otherwise is false and misleading”.