The 2nd India-Italy Consular Dialogue was held in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by the Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa, and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi. The Italian delegation was led by the Director General for Migratory Policies and Italians Abroad, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Luigi Maria Vignali accompanied by the Italian Ambassador to India Vincenzo de Luca. Joint Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa) K. J. Srinivasa and other officials from various divisions of the Ministry of External Affairs, other ministries, and agencies attended the meeting.
The Dialogue between the two strategic partner countries reinforced the strong people-to-people ties and cooperation that both countries share across consular issues of mutual interest.
Both sides discussed ways of enhancing cooperation on a wide range of issues such as quicker visa processing, mobility of students and professionals, safe and legal migration, Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement, protection of vulnerable women and children, and enabling smooth travel of their nationals.
India and Nicaragua Sign Historic MoU on Pharmacopoeia Recognition
India and Nicaragua forged a significant partnership in the field of pharmaceutical regulation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Pharmacopoeia recognition. This milestone agreement marks Nicaragua as the first nation in the Spanish-speaking world to recognise the Indian Pharmacopeia, showcasing the growing global recognition of India's pharmaceutical standards.
India's Ambassador to Nicaragua, Dr. Sumit Seth, and Nicaragua's Minister of Health, Dr. Martha Reyes, signed the MoU on Pharmacopoeia cooperation between the two nations. This MoU underscores the commitment of both countries to collaborate in regulating medicines and ensuring quality healthcare for their citizens.