India seeks cooperation of Iran in oil and gas sector

October 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Minister of State for Tourism, Sultan Ahmed, who is currently on a four day official visit to Saudi Arabia, discussed matters of bilateral cooperation in the tourism and hospitality sector and issues of mutual interest particularly with regard to ways and means of increasing tourism in both the countries. Ahmed held a meeting with Dr.

October 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In a bid to look for bilateral economic ties that go beyond the energy sector, a 10-member business delegation is visiting Iran on a three-day mission starting Tuesday, coinciding with the Tehran International Fair. Vijay R. Kirloskar, chairman and managing director of Kirloskar Electric Co, is heading the delegation under the aegis of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with the larger agenda of pushing trade, economic and investment relations between the two sides.

September 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India and Turkmenistan held discussions on a transnational pipeline project from the gas fields of the Central Asian nation, which has the fourth largest gas reserves in the world, as External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna wrapped up a two-day visit Saturday.

September 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is being looked at for some of the Innovation Universities that are to be set up by the Government (the 11th Five Year Plan proposes the establishment of 14 such universities aimed at world class standards). The Government is already in the process of involving a PPP model in school education, said Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal while meeting with Minister for Trade, Investment and Business of the United Kingdom, Lord Mervyn Davies.

July 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Monday said there was no difference between India and the US on the Iranian nuclear issue and that Washington would be consulting India on evolving global consensus on Tehran. "There is no difference between our positions.

July 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora has made clear that India will not bow to any external pressure on the participation in Iran - Pakistan - India gas pipe line. Replaying to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Deora said there are some outstanding issues including finalization of the gas price with Iran.

June 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan met the Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Farooq Abdullah on Friday, for collaboration in the renewable energy sector. "Since ages, India has had good relations with UAE.

June 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In the first visit here by a foreign minister since the formation of the new government in India, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Friday called for scaling up economic and energy ties and sought New Delhi's help to develop renewable energy. The UAE's foreign minister, who ended his two-day visit to India Friday, met his Indian counterpart S.M.

May 16th, 2009 BANGALORE - Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday said his party JD(S) has an "open mind" if UPA seeks its support. "So far, we have not decided on anything.

March 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India and Iran explored prospects of cooperation in stabilising Afghanistan and in combating terrorism Saturday, a day after US President Barack Obama unveiled a regional approach towards the violence-torn country. The situation in Afghanistan figured prominently in discussions between National Security Advisor M.K.

March 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading aircraft maker Airbus Industrie is planning to establish a manufacturing base in India within next three-four years. "We plan to develop manufacturing base in India in the next three to four years.

February 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India has sought Canadian expertise in food processing to reduce wastage of agri-products, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said here Sunday. 'We are among the top producers of vegetables and fruits in the world.

February 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India and Germany have set up a joint working group (JWG) for the automotive sector for increased cooperation in the field of technology, skill development and framework development. The joint declaration for the JWG was signed between Surajit Mitra, additional secretary, ministry of heavy industries and public enterprises and Wolfgang Hahn, director general, strategic planning and international affairs, German ministry of transport, building and urban affairs.

February 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - India and the US signed an agreement for cooperation in production and marketing of biofuels here Tuesday. As per a government release, the agreement's purpose 'is to establish a framework of cooperation covering scientific, technical and policy aspects of production, conversion, utilisation, distribution and marketing of biofuels in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner'.

January 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sri Lanka Wednesday sought India's help in strengthening tourism to meet the challenges posed by the global meltdown. The issue was discussed in a meeting between Tourism Minister Ambika Soni and her Sri Lankan counterpart Milinda Moragoda, who also expressed keenness to participate in the travel marts organised by India, including the Great Indian Travel Bazar to be held in April.