India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said the country remains open to exploring the commercial merits of all crude oil supply options, including from Venezuela, amid efforts to strengthen energy security and diversify sources. Responding to queries on India’s oil import strategy, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that decisions will be guided by national interest and commercial viability. Venezuela has been a long-standing partner in the energy sector, with Indian public sector und

Budget Strategy Paper Series Video 4 of 5: Trade Balance and External Sector A breakdown of the Budget Strategy paper 2026/27 by Dr Sayed O. Timuno at the Local Authorities Budget Pitso, Francistown on 23 January 2026. Video Credit: Ministry of Finance #BudgetStrategyPaper #2026Budget #NewBotswana | Ndaba Gaolathe

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade is working to establish a Labour Mobility partnership with Tuvalu. In 2024, an Intra-Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme was signed between the governments of Niue and the Solomon Islands, allowing retired nurses to work in Niue’s health sector. The proposed arrangement with Tuvalu will be similar, providing opportunities for nurses in the country to work in Tuvalu. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐕 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝟏�