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Amidst a backdrop of strained relations and geopolitical complexities, the appointment of Xu Feihong as China's Ambassador to India after an 18-month gap marks a significant development in the evolving dynamics between the two Asian giants. Xu Feihong's arrival in Delhi is not merely a diplomatic fo...Read More

India has lodged a robust protest against China's recent road construction activities in the Shaksgam Valley, an area India claims as its territory. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has vehemently rejected the 1963 China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement, which purportedly transferred control of the...Read More

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Astana, Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane articulated India's unwavering resolve in the fight against terrorism, urging for a "zero-tolerance approach" essential for the prosperity and development of SCO member states. He reiterated India's ...Read More

India and Japan continue to bolster their strategic ties, exemplifying India's rising prominence on the global stage. The recent 10th round of India-Japan consultations on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Export Control in Tokyo showcased the depth of cooperation between the two nations. Ms Muanp...Read More

Celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, India and Denmark have embarked on a journey to strengthen their partnership across various sectors. During a recent meeting at the Raisina Dialogue 2024 in New Delhi, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løk...Read More

India is making bold strides in military diplomacy, marking its presence in key regions worldwide. In a significant move, the country is dispatching defence attachés to Mozambique, the Ivory Coast, the Philippines, and Armenia for the first time. The strategic deployment underscores India's focus on...Read More

In a significant step towards bolstering bilateral relations, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba met his counterpart Dr S Jaishankar during his visit to India on 28-29 March. This marked the first such visit by a top Ukrainian diplomat in seven years and signals a pivotal moment in the...Read More

The Indian Air Force (IAF) once again showcased its prowess as the first Tejas Mk1A aircraft took to the skies for a successful sortie from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru. Piloted by Chief Test Pilot Group Captain K K Venugopal (Retired), the aircraft flew for an impre...Read More

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's recent visit to Malaysia has solidified the commitment to enhancing the bilateral relationship between India and Malaysia. During his visit from March 27 to 28, Mr. Jaishankar met with top Malaysian officials, including Prime Minister Anwar Bin Ibrahim, to d...Read More

The recent visit of India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Manila added a significant dimension to the India-Philippines relationship. During his trip, EAM Jaishankar reiterated India's firm support for the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. This declaration comes in the b...Read More

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent two-day visit to Bhutan marked a significant milestone in the close relationship between the two nations. This visit, which concluded with productive talks and key agreements, highlighted the depth of engagement between Prime Minister Modi and Bhutanese P...Read More

The Third Summit for Democracy, which occurred from March 18th to 20th, 2024, stood out as a pivotal moment in the global fight against the misuse of commercial spyware. Hosted by South Korea, the summit brought together leaders from 11 countries, including India, Australia, Canada, France, Germany,...Read More

President Droupadi Murmu's historic visit to Mauritius highlights the deep-rooted developmental partnership between India and Mauritius, as she inaugurated 14 India-assisted community development projects. Along with the Mauritian PM, President Murmu also laid the foundation stone for the New Forens...Read More

In a resounding victory for India's economic prowess, the nation has inked a monumental $100 billion trade and investment agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. This historic pact, after rigorous negotiations spanning 16...Read More

India, standing alongside its allies in the G4 nations - Brazil, Germany, and Japan, is spearheading a push for reform within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, presented a robust and detailed 'G4 model' for UNSC reform,...Read More

Symbolising India's expanding footprint in the Indo-Pacific region, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar commenced a diplomatic journey to South Korea from March 5th to March 6th, 2024. Leading the 10th India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with his counterpart Cho Tae-Yul, Jaishan...Read More

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has made a compelling case for deeper economic collaboration between India and Japan during his visit to Tokyo. At the Raisina Roundtable, he urged Japanese companies to embrace India's "Make in India" initiatives and increase their exports from Indi...Read More

Nepal's Foreign Secretary, Ms. Sewa Lamsal, undertook a significant diplomatic mission to India from February 27 to March 1, 2024. In bilateral discussions with Indian Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Kwatra in New Delhi, Ms Lamsal aimed to enhance cooperation across various domains. Her visit also incl...Read More

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Mr Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the new Airstrip and St. James Jetty along with six community development projects at the Agalega Island in Mauritius via video conferencing on February 29, 2024. The new airstrip and j...Read More

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Thailand, His Excellency Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, visited India at the request of Indian Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar from February 25 to 28, 2024. This visit is part of the ongoing high-level exchanges, strengthening the c...Read More

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in India on February 21, marking the first bilateral visit by a Greek Head of State in 15 years. His presence at the Raisina Dialogue, where he joined as the Chief Guest alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscores the deepening ties ...Read More

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Qatar on February 14 and 15, marking his second official visit to the country, the first being in 2016. The visit followed the recent release of eight Indian nationals detained in Qatar, who had previously faced a death sentence. The Indians were sentenced...Read More

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited as a Guest of Honour to the World Governments Summit in Dubai on February 14, 2024, by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, Defence Minister, and the Ruler of Dubai. This marked PM Modi's second attendance ...Read More

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) connects seven nations around the Bay of Bengal, bridging South and Southeast Asia. This coalition includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand. For the first time since its...Read More

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra visited Tokyo from February 7-8, 2024, and engaged in pivotal Vice Ministerial Dialogue and Foreign Office Consultations with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Discussions with Mr. Masataka Okano, Japan's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, covered ...Read More

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Dr. Hasan Mahmud, is on an official visit to India from February 7-9, 2024, following an invitation from his Indian counterpart, Dr. S. Jaishankar. Their discussions on February 7th covered extensive bilateral issues, including enhancing cross-border connectivity, deep...Read More

French President Emmanuel Macron attended India's 75th Republic Day as the Guest of Honour. This was his second visit to India and the sixth visit by a French leader as Guest of Honour for the Republic Day. France has been a strong supporter of India's membership in the UNSC. Macron's visit signifie...Read More

During his official visit to Thimphu, Bhutan, from January 29-31, 2024, India's Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra engaged in pivotal discussions with Bhutan's leaders, including His Majesty, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and recently elected Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. These meeti...Read More

The 4th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Portugal took place in New Delhi on January 31, 2024, marking a significant step in bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries. This pivotal meeting was co-chaired by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary(West) from the Indian Ministry of E...Read More

H.E. Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, after an invitation by India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, is currently visiting India from January 22-26, 2024. The visit presents an excellent opportunity to strengthen India-UN relations, focusing on the...Read More

India's External Affairs Minister visited Nigeria from January 21 to 23, inaugurating Mahatma Gandhi's bust at the Indian High Commission in Abuja and co-chairing the 6th India-Nigeria Joint Commission Meeting with Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Taggar. The meeting focused on collaboratio...Read More

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, from January 19-20, 2024, focusing on the theme 'Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence.' Minister of State for External Affairs Dr Rajkuma...Read More

Dr. S. Jaishankar's recent visit to Iran underscored the enduring high-level exchanges between India and Iran, focusing on expanding political and economic relations. His meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdolahian, Roads and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash, and President Dr. ...Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Prime Minister of Czech Republic, Petr Fiala on 10th January marked a significant step in advancing India-Czech bilateral relations, particularly in knowledge, technology, and science. The two leaders announced a strategic collaboration focusing on start-u...Read More

The Government of India, in a gesture of solidarity and support, has donated 10 executive buses, 5 ambulances, 10 tractors, and 2,664 flags and flagpoles to Uganda. This generous contribution is aimed at facilitating Uganda's hosting of the Non-Aligned Movement and G77 Summit. The commitment was mad...Read More

While the roots of Indo-Gulf relations extend back centuries, the initial high-level political engagement between the two nations took place in December 1955. Since this pivotal meeting, both countries have been actively fostering deeper ties, building on a foundation of shared culture, heritage, tr...Read More

In the aftermath of Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake, the Indian government launched Operation Maitri, its largest international disaster relief operation, and committed $1 billion for long-term reconstruction in Nepal. When another earthquake struck Nepal in November 2023, resulting in over 15...Read More

President H.E. Dr. José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste is on a visit to India from January 8-10, 2024, attending the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. This marks the first-ever visit by a Head of State or Government between the two nations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly wel...Read More

On January 9, 2024, H.E. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of Mozambique, arrived in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and was warmly welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. During their meeting, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to assisting in Mozambique's developmental goals. The...Read More

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar undertook a diplomatic visit to Russia from December 25 to 29, 2023. During his visit, he met with Russian President H.E. Vladimir Putin, who invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia in 2024 and discussed ongoing communications wi...Read More

In the Dahra Global case, the Qatar Court of Appeal commuted the death sentences of eight former Indian Navy personnel, a decision that followed concerted efforts by India's External Affairs Ministry working in tandem with Qatari authorities and legal experts to safeguard the interests of the involv...Read More

India and Pakistan engaged in Home/Interior Secretary-level talks in Islamabad on November 25-26, 2008, culminating in the signing of an Agreement on Consular Access. This crucial pact, along with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, ensures a fundamental right by connecting countries with t...Read More

India has been instrumental in nurturing the India-EU relationship since the 1960s, elevating it to a 'Strategic Partnership' in 2004, emphasising collaboration beyond trade. As the EU's 9th largest trading partner in 2014, India significantly contributed to the economic domain. During its G20 presi...Read More

India's enduring impact on the India-Saudi Arabia relationship is evident through historic visits, the declaration of a 'Strategic Partnership' in 2010, and economic collaborations, notably in the energy sector. The establishment of the Strategic Partnership Council in 2019 solidifies India's role i...Read More

India's support for Papua New Guinea (PNG) spans diverse sectors, from healthcare to education and disaster relief. The donation of 7.2 million doses of anti-retroviral drugs, financial grants for IT equipment, and substantial aid for earthquake and volcanic eruption relief showcase India's multifac...Read More

The friendly ties between India and Benin are characterised by a commitment to democracy and secularism. Benin, with its multi-ethnic and multi-religious society and a robust multi-party democracy, stands as a natural partner to India, the world's largest democracy. India has provided lines of credi...Read More

India’s historical maritime links with Madagascar date back centuries but their diplomatic relationship is marked by the establishment of the Indian Consulate General in 1954 and subsequent elevation to an Embassy in 1960. India has been consistent in its support for Madagascar’s development. The l...Read More

In a landmark State visit, Shri Narendra Modi engaged in comprehensive talks with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman, who visited India on December 16th. This diplomatic development holds particular significance as it marks the first State visit from Oman to India in 26 ye...Read More

The fourth Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Botswana took place in Gaborone on December 14, 2023. The meeting witnessed Shri Puneet R. Kundal, Additional Secretary (East and Southern Africa), leading the Indian delegation and Ambassador Clifford Maribe, Permanent Secretary (Actin...Read More

In a significant diplomatic milestone, India and Burundi recently concluded their second Foreign Office Consultations in Bujumbura on December 12, 2023. Led by Shri Puneet R. Kundal, Joint Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, and Ambassador Ernest Niyokindi, the delegations reviewed various aspec...Read More

In a notable diplomatic event, H.E. Dr. Vincent Biruta, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, visited India from December 7-8, 2023. This visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and explore collaboration opportunities between the two nations. Exter...Read More

In a notable diplomatic event, H.E. Dr. Vincent Biruta, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, visited India from December 7-8, 2023. This visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and explore collaboration opportunities between the two nations. Exter...Read More

Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Education, concluded a successful official visit to Malaysia on 4th December, solidifying diplomatic ties. During the trip, Dr. Singh engaged in high-level discussions with key Malaysian officials, including V. Sivakumar, the Mini...Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's climate commitment at COP-28's High-Level segment in Dubai, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. Leading discussions, he announced the Green Credits Initiative with the UAE. The initiative, first introduced on October 13 under the 'LiFE' campaign to ...Read More

Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi, in a series of engagements with Bulgaria, discussed ways to enhance tourism in bilateral talks with H.E. Mrs. Zaritsa Dinkova, the Minister of Tourism. Her role as Chief Guest at the 'Mala' cultural event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Indian Studies at Sofia Un...Read More

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra's visit to the UAE on November 27 was marked by substantive discussions with key officials. In meetings with H.E. Salem Al Zaabi and HE Dr. Anwar Gargash, discussions covered diverse issues of mutual interest, emphasizing recent regional developments, particularly in A...Read More

The 2nd Voice of Global South Summit, held on November 17th, echoed the resounding success of its predecessor earlier in January 2023, bringing together leaders from various nations in a collective pursuit of addressing global challenges. The summit, spearheaded by the unwavering leadership of Prime...Read More

On November 20, 2023, in New Delhi, India hosted the second India-Australia 2+2 Defence and Foreign Ministerial Dialogue, featuring discussions led by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister H.E. Mr. Richa...Read More

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan, conducted an official visit to the United Republic of Tanzania on November 20-21, 2023. During his stay, MoS engaged in a series of significant diplomatic activities. One such meeting involved conveying ap...Read More

Shri. V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India, conducted an official visit to Japan from November 8-10, 2023. During his visit, Minister Muraleedharan engaged in bilateral discussions with Mr. Iwao Horii, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan,...Read More

India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue, held on 10th November, marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two nations. The discussions reflected the enduring commitment to the bilateral partnership and a shared desire to deepen and expand it further. The dialogue comes in the w...Read More

In a significant diplomatic development, the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) took place today in New Delhi, jointly chaired by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra from India and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Andrey Rudenko. The discussions during the FOC delved into an array of crucial bilateral ...Read More

India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, visited the UK from 11th - 15th November. The visit fortified relations with the UK through impactful meetings. Discussions covered diverse topics, signalling a commitment to collaborative solutions in contemporary times. Meetings with former UK ...Read More

The 7th India-Georgia Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) took place in New Delhi on November 6, 2023. Led by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), the Indian delegation engaged in extensive discussions with the Georgian delegation, headed by H.E. Mr. Alexander Khvtisiashvili, Deputy Foreign Minister ...Read More

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, undertook an official visit to Italy from November 2 to 3, 2023, following an invitation from the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Italy. The visit encompassed meetings with high-ranking Italian officials, including the Presiden...Read More

On November 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an impactful conversation with His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed, the President of the United Arab Emirates, focusing on the West Asia situation. During the discussion, both leaders expressed shared concerns about the escalating terrorism, worsening secur...Read More

The 12th India-Finland Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) convened in New Delhi on November 1, with Secretary (West) Sanjay Verma and Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-chairing the event. The comprehensive discussions encompassed a wide array of ...Read More

During his visit to Mauritius from November 1-2, Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, participated in a series of significant events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Mauritius. The 'UTSAV - India-Mauritius Shopping Carnival' was inaugurated ...Read More

During her visit to Paraguay from November 2-4, Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi, received a warm reception at the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asuncion. She engaged in a series of fruitful meetings, discussing various avenues to enhance bilateral...Read More

The 3rd India-Guatemala Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) took place in New Delhi on November 4, with Secretary (East) Saurabh Kumar and Vice Minister Karla Gabriela Samayoa Recari co-chairing the event. The discussions centered on reviewing bilateral ties and fostering deeper collaboration in cruc...Read More

In a significant diplomatic development, H.E. Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, conducted an official visit to India from 05-08 November 2023, accompanied by senior officials of the Malaysian Government. On 07 November, Foreign Minister Dr. Zambry held discussions w...Read More

Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi, embarked on her inaugural visit to the scenic city of Quito, Ecuador, on November 7. The warm reception from the Subsecretary of Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador, marked the beginning of her engag...Read More

On October 29, Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Egyptian President H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi engaged in a phone call about the current situation in West Asia. Both leaders expressed shared concerns regarding terrorism, violence, and the loss of civilian lives, emphasizing the imperat...Read More

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan's visit to Brazzaville for the Three Basins Summit of biodiversity and tropical forests signified India's commitment to global environmental preservation. His discussions with key figures, including the Foreign Minister H.E. Jean Claude Gakosso ...Read More

Secretary (East) Saurabh Kumar's proactive engagement with the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) on October 27 emphasized India's commitment to fortifying ties with the region. Deliberations centered on enhancing India-Latin America and Caribbean...Read More

ER Dammu Ravi's visit to Brussels on 27th October focused on bolstering India's trade relations with the EU. His discussions with Michael Hager from the EU Commission and Kris Peeters from EIB centered on India-EU FTA progress, the India-EU TTC, and collaborations in urban mobility and clean energy....Read More

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. He met Kyrgyz leaders, discussing trade, regional stability, and India's support for Kyrgyzstan's SCO presidency. In his address, he emphasized cultural ties and the need for fair trade practice...Read More

October 23rd marked the first visit of MarianoGrossi to India as the Director General of International Atomic Agency. He had a productive discussion with PM Modi, emphasizing the need to strengthen the enduring partnership between India and the IAEA. The leaders delved into potential avenues for bro...Read More

On 23rd October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a constructive conversation with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, emphasizing the need for collaborative action to address the ongoing dynamics in the West Asia region. Both leaders expressed their shared apprehensions over the persiste...Read More

The Government of Canada released a statement on October 19 regarding the diplomatic presence in India, prompting a response from the Indian government. On 20th October, citing the state of bilateral relations and increased Canadian diplomatic presence in India, India emphasized the need for mutual ...Read More

Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Education, led a significant visit to the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) from October 19-20. This marked the first Ministerial level visit from India to RMI in the last five years. During the visit, the Minister engaged in cru...Read More

On October 22, 6th Operation Ajay landed in New Delhi. The flight carried 143 passengers including two from Nepal. On the same day, India’s aid for the people of Palestine arrived in Egypt and handed over relief material to Egyptian Red Crescent. This includes 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonne...Read More

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar's visit to Singapore from 18-21 October, 2023 highlighted key bilateral engagements and discussions with prominent Singaporean leaders. EAM's meetings with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized en...Read More