Harsh Vardhan Shringla

India’s Economy witnesses Massive Boost

India’s Economy witnesses Massive Boost

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla stated that India is one of the world's fastest-growing economies. He praised India's economic policy and stated that the country's upcoming presidency of the G20 group is both an acknowledgement of our enhanced global standing and an opportunity to project our perspectives and highlight our priorities. Lauding PM Narendra Modi's initiative of "Aatmanirbhar Bharat", Shringla stated that it had transformed India's economic diplomacy. India will become a more prominent hub for resilient and dependable supply chains and global value chains and it’s democracy dividends in foreign policy and strategic affairs are growing. Shringla also stated…
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India Reaffirms its Commitment to End the Pandemic

India Reaffirms its Commitment to End the Pandemic

On the 14th of February, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken convened a virtual Global Action Meeting on COVID-19 with the objective of coordinating global action on pandemic response. India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla represented India, given the absence of India’s EAM who was on an official visit to the Philippines. The meeting was attended by Foreign Ministers and senior officials from different countries and international organisations. India produces four vaccines – COVAXIN, COVISHIELD, COVOVAX and JANSSEN that have been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). But three other vaccines - CORBEVAX, ZyCov-D and Gennova are due…
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Sikkim visit by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Sikkim visit by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla has been invited by the Sikkim University to take part in the Fourth Global Lecture. Now, he is on a two-day visit to Sikkim. His topic of address is on ‘Locating Northeast Region in India’s Foreign Policy’. The event is being organized by the Department of International Relations of the Sikkim University in association with the Ministry of External Affairs. Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s current visit to Sikkim will provide an opportunity to witness the state's economic progress while discussing various programmes and initiatives of the Ministry of External Affairs with the leadership and…
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