Nirj Deva is a British politician born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, who served as a Conservative Member of the European Parliament for South East England from 1999 to 2019. He was the fifth Asian-born person elected to the UK House of Commons in 1992, representing Brentford and Isleworth. Throughout his political career, Deva focused on international development, foreign affairs, and human rights, holding various leadership roles within the European Parliament.
Last month, India’s Defense Ministry announced that it was nearing a deal with France to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets and, even more importantly, to collaborate on the development of the next
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An Executive President of a sovereign country does not cease to be President when visiting a foreign land. He remains the Head of State, retaining all the authority, dignity, and responsibilities of
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