During his India visit, Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced joint initiatives to develop India’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. He also proposed a data corridor between GIFT City and Singapore to facilitate secure financial data transfers. D... more

In 2024, as elections rocked the world, Europe and India began regrouping to overcome protectionism. The relationship now shifts focus toward economic security, defense cooperation, and technologies. Leaders advocate breaking trade barriers, reducing dependencies on China, f... more

EAM Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing emerging technologies, defense, free Indo-Pacific goals, and economic concerns. Issues like irregular migration and deportation of 18,000 Indians were emphasized. Trump criticized India's tariffs, calling them ... more

During a visit to Delhi, US NSA Jake Sullivan reviewed collaborations in AI, quantum computing, and defense. The US will delist Indian nuclear entities, promoting nuclear cooperation and resilient energy supply chains. Updates to missile export controls and civil nuclear agr... more

On January 8, 2025, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai. This marked the first high-level bilateral engagement between India and the Taliban regime. Discussions covered India's security concerns, potentia... more

On January 8, 2025, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Maldivian Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi. During this meeting, India handed over defence equipment and stores, including utility vehicles and berthing equipment worth ₹35 crore, to t... more

Indonesia, now the sixth BRICS member, aims to enhance partnerships among emerging economies. Approved in 2023 but delayed until post-2024 elections, Indonesia aligns with BRICS' goals of reforming global governance and fostering the Global South. President Prabowo Subianto ... more

On January 1, 2025, India and Pakistan exchanged lists of 462 prisoners and fishermen. India seeks consular access for 18 nationals and repatriation of 183 detainees. Both countries also exchanged nuclear installation lists for the 34th consecutive year, honoring a 1991 non-... more

India’s trade with Latin America reached $43.22 billion in 2023, lagging behind China’s $487.2 billion. Key commodities traded include petroleum oils and gold, with Brazil as India's leading partner. India's exports to Latin America totaled $20.09 billion, while imports ... more

Marking 20 years of cooperation, Quad foreign ministers reiterated their vision for a free, peaceful Indo-Pacific, supporting ASEAN unity and regional partnerships. The Quad aims to tackle climate change, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. India will h... more

The 18th edition commenced on December 26, 2024, at Saljhandi, Nepal, with 334 Indian personnel led by the 11th Gorkha Rifles. Focused on counter-terrorism, jungle warfare, and disaster relief, the exercise aims to enhance operational preparedness, combat skills, and environ... more

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s first foreign visit included discussions with PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval on trade, maritime security, and Tamil rights. He will attend a business event in Delhi and visit Bodh Ga... more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Kuwait, the first in 43 years by an Indian PM, focuses on enhancing trade, energy, and people-to-people ties. Kuwait is India’s sixth-largest crude supplier, accounting for 3% of its energy needs, with bilateral trade value... more

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted a cautious stance on FTAs to safeguard farmers and MSMEs at the Bharat@100 Summit. He stressed rebalancing trade agreements like the ASEAN pact and noted complexities in negotiations with the EU and UK. India’s post-Covid... more

PM Modi's visit to Guyana (first in 50+ years) follows G20 Summit in Brazil. He engaged with President Ali, honored Guyana's diaspora, and attended the India-CARICOM (Caribbean Community and Common Market) Summit. Modi also visited Nigeria (first in 17 years) and Brazil, hig... more

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israel’s Gaza offensive as “genocide” during a Riyadh summit, demanding international efforts to uphold Iran’s sovereignty. Talks with Israel halted after Hamas’s October 7 attack, with Gaza suffering tens of thousands of ... more