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Apr 24
On 23rd April, the 1st India - Viet Nam Consular Dialogue was held in Hanoi, co-chaired by the Joint Secretary (CPV) and Mr. Doan Hoang Minh, DG of Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam.
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The two sides exchanged views on a wide range of consular issues, including visa and immigration procedures, protection of citizens and cooperation in addressing consular cases.
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Apr 8
The 3rd India-South Korea Consular Dialogue was held in Seoul on 7th April. The Indian side was led by JS (CPV) while the Korean side was led by Mr Yoon Chusok, Director General for Consular Affairs and Safety, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. (1/2)
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During the dialogue, visa and consular matters pertaining to nationals of both countries were discussed. (2/2)
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Mar 19
The 10th Round of India-Russia Consular Dialogue was held on 18th March 2026 in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Director (CPV) Sh. Naba Kumar Pal while the Russian side was led by Mr. Alexander Noskov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department, @mfa_russia.
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The cordial meeting discussed various visa and consular affairs between the two countries, as well as cooperation under MLAT and between agencies.
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CPV DIVISION retweeted
OCI holders, this one's for you.
Don't fall for common myths โ know the facts about FRRO registration, passport updates, and OCI card requirements at immigration.
#OCI #OverseasCitizenOfIndia
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Mar 10
Secretary (CPV&OIA), Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan @ranganathan_sr, addressed a virtual meeting with the Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region.
Key points below ๐๐ผ
Mar 9
Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan @SecretaryCPVOIA convened a virtual meeting today with the Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region.
๐ Highlighted the key points from the suo moto Statement in Parliament today by EAM @DrSJaishankar
๐ Provided updates on the efforts being undertaken by Indian Embassies and Consulates to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian nationals in the region; and requested for the assistance of States/UTs in the dissemination of updated information and Advisories being issued regularly by Indian Embassies and Consulates.
๐ Outlined the steps being taken by Ministry of Civil Aviation, in close coordination with Indian Embassies and Consulates, to facilitate the return to India of stranded Indian passengers and those on short-term visits in the region, which had enabled the safe return of over 67,000 Indians since the start of the conflict on 28 February 2026.
๐ Responded to the requests and specific points raised by many Chief Secretaries, and took note of their further suggestions.
๐ Discussed steps to further strengthen the coordination with States/UTs through MEAโs Special Control Room, as well as through RPOs and MEA Branch Secretariats in India.
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CPV DIVISION retweeted
Mar 4
A Special Control Room has been set up in the Ministry of External Affairs in view of the current situation in West Asia and the Gulf region. Details are as below โฌ๏ธ
๐ bit.ly/3NhDKDr
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Jan 29
The 2nd Round of ๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ซ๐ท Consular Dialogue was held in Paris on 29 January. The meeting was co-chaired by JS (CPV), @MEAIndia and Ms. Pauline Carmona, Director for French Nationals Abroad and Consular Administration, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France.
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Both sides held wide ranging discussions on visa, consular and MLAT matters.
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18 Dec 2025
The 3rd ๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ฒ๐ป consular dialogue co-chaired by JS (CPV), @MEAIndia and H.E. Ms. Aishath Azeema, HC of Maldives to India was held on 18 Dec 2025 at New Delhi.
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18 Dec 2025
The cordial meeting discussed matters affecting nationals residing in both countries & stressed on furthering people-to-people movement between the two friendly neighbours. @HCIMaldives @MDVinINDIA @IndianDiplomacy
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CPV DIVISION retweeted
17 Dec 2025
Enhancing the Strategic Partnership!
Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan and H.E. Abdulmajeed bin Rashed Alsmari, Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs @KSAmofaEN signed the bilateral Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports, today in Riyadh.
The agreement will facilitate official travels and boost bilateral exchanges under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.
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CPV DIVISION retweeted
26 Nov 2025
The 6th ๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ฆ๐ช Joint Committee Meeting on Consular Affairs was held in Abu Dhabi today. Led by Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee and H.E. Omar Obaid AlHesan AlShamsi, Undersecretary @mofauae.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment in ensuring the safety, dignity and well-being of their citizens living in each otherโs countries. They also agreed on further steps to enhance cooperation across the consular, visa and legal domain.
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11 Nov 2025
The inaugural ๐ฎ๐ณ-๐จ๐ท consular dialogue co-chaired by Ms. Lydia Peralta,Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Affairs and International Cooperation and JS,CPV @MEAIndia was held on 11 Nov 2025 at San Josรฉ, Costa Rica.
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Both sides discussed visa & consular matters affecting nationals in both countries. @IndiainPanama @IndianDiplomacy @CRcancilleria
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CPV DIVISION retweeted
9 Oct 2025
๐Embassy organised an orientation event for the newly arrived Indian students in Lithuania.
Ambassador @uttamdev welcomed the Indian students & assured them of Embassyโs support.
โ๏ธThe representatives from Vilnius University, Vilnius Tech University, Mykolo Romerio University and SMK College briefed the students about their respective Universities and their activities.
๐๐จโ๐ While the members of Indian Community guided the students about local procedures & living conditions.โจ
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@diaspora_india @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq @PIB_India @CPVIndia
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9 Oct 2025
A fruitful & cordial 2nd ๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ณ๐ฑ Consular Dialogue headed by Mr Jeroen Roodenburg,Director,Consular & visa affairs @DutchMFA and JS CPV, @MeaIndia was held in New Delhi on 9 Oct '25. Both sides held wide discussions on visa & consular matters particularly that of IN students in NL.
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