Strength of India-US relations reaffirmed at Consular Dialogue

Apr 29, 2023

The U.S. delegation was led by US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter while the Indian delegation was led by Joint...

India, UAE hold 5th meeting of Joint Committee on Consular Affairs in New Delhi

May 15, 2024

The fifth meeting of the India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs took place in New Delhi, with wide-ranging discussions held on mechanisms to strengthen...

India, UAE hold 6th Joint Committee meeting on Consular Affairs; review cooperation on visas, legal assistance

Nov 26, 2025

India and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday held the 6th Meeting of the Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) in Abu Dhabi, during...

India holds first meeting as Chair of Colombo Process

Jun 29, 2024

Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, delivered the special address as the incoming Chair-in-Office.

Envoy Garcetti meets US top official Rena Bitter, thanks her for fostering ties with India

Feb 22, 2024

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti lauded US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Rena Bitter and India's consular team for a 75...

Top MEA official Ausaf Sayeed holds talks with Palestine PM Mohammad Ibrahim Shtayyeh

Jul 07, 2023

Ausaf Sayeed, secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa Division and Overseas Indian Affairs) travelled to Palestine for a two-day visit from July 5-7.