External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Russia on August 23 and 24, 2026, in a diplomatic engagement expected to focus on strengthening India-Russia cooperation across trade, investment, science, technology and other areas of mutual interest. During the visit, Jaishankar will co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia...
India and Bangladesh are expected to explore fresh dates in August for Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to New Delhi after plans for his previously discussed trip early next week failed to materialise, according to people familiar with the developments. The proposed visit has attracted considerable diplomatic attention as both neighbouring countries seek...
India and China have agreed to continue engaging through established diplomatic and military mechanisms to address unresolved matters along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), while working to prevent misunderstandings and incidents in the border areas. The decision was taken during a meeting between representatives of the two countries on Thursday, where both sides held...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his government’s strong commitment to strengthening ties with India, describing the relationship between the two countries as one of strategic importance and mutual trust. Emphasising the growing partnership across multiple sectors, Netanyahu said Israel is making significant investments in its relationship with India and expressed confidence that bilateral...
India has reiterated that peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remain the foundation for rebuilding normal relations with China. During a high-level diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that sustained border peace is a necessary precondition for improving bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a cricket analogy to explain the evolving relationship between India and Australia during his interaction with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, drawing laughter and appreciation from the audience. The light-hearted comparison highlighted the deepening diplomatic ties between the two nations while emphasizing the spirit of cooperation, mutual respect, and shared...
India and Indonesia are moving closer to finalising a significant defence agreement that could further strengthen their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. Indonesia has expressed its intention to procure the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system from India in a deal estimated to be worth around $200 million, while discussions are also underway regarding the...
India has entered into a significant lobbying agreement worth $1.8 million with a United States-based consulting and lobbying firm that has links to individuals associated with former US President Donald Trump. The move reflects New Delhi’s continued efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement and policy outreach in Washington at a time when bilateral relations between the...
India has appointed senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Sanjeev Jain as its next Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), marking an important development in New Delhi’s diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang. The appointment reflects India’s continued commitment to maintaining official diplomatic relations with the East Asian nation despite complex regional and...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake his first official visit to New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The visit is expected to strengthen political, economic, and strategic cooperation while giving fresh momentum to negotiations on a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which has remained one of...