Ministry Of External Affairs (India)
The Ministry of External Affairs (Hindi: विदेश मंत्रालय, Videsh Mantralay) (abbreviated as MEA and known as the Foreign Ministry) is the Indian government agency is responsible for the conduct of India's relations with foreign countries. The Ministry is responsible for the country's representation in the United Nations and advises other Ministries and State Governments when the latter have dealings with foreign governments or institutions.
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