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India and Indonesia on Thursday held the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi,…
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Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has arrived in Cairo as India’s special representative to participate in the high-profile Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm El-Sheikh.
The visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi this October has signaled a potential new phase in bilateral engagement — one centered on humanitarian cooperation, development, and regional stability.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose joint leadership and personal diplomacy shaped the direction of the bilateral relationship for the coming decade.
Focus & Futures
The Government of India welcomes a 12-member Egyptian youth delegation visiting India from 26 November to 3 December 2025 under the India–Egypt Bilateral Youth Exchange Programme.
Indian External Affairs Minister and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, expressed his pleasure in co-chairing the inaugural round of the India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue alongside his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs.
Women form the backbone of Nigeria’s population and play a vital role in shaping the nation’s socioeconomic landscape. From agriculture and education to politics and entrepreneurship, women’s contributions have been instrumental in driving progress and community transformation.
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Global Investments & Industrial Cooperation
Romania is emerging as one of Europe’s most dynamic wind-energy markets, and recent developments show that the country is entering a new phase of large-scale renewable expansion. For Indian wind-energy…
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population of Egypt, received his Indian counterpart, Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of Health, Chemicals, and Fertilizers, to enhance…
In a move set to redefine South–South economic cooperation, India and Brazil have agreed to significantly broaden their existing trade framework under the MERCOSUR bloc, aiming to unlock new opportunities…
The Egyptian Foreign Minister traveled to the Indian capital, New Delhi, yesterday to hold the first round of the strategic dialogue between the two countries at the foreign ministerial level.…
Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, met today, Thursday, with Harsh Agarwal, President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry,…
Global Concerns - Humanitarian & Sustainability
Global Forecasts - Opinion & Analysis
On February 22, 2022, Russia declared war on its enemy, Ukraine, sparking yet another silent conflict for which the world was unprepared: the war of global oil flow. The US…
His Eminence Sheikh Abu Bakr Ahmed, the Grand Mufti of India, has passionately endorsed India's resolute position at the United Nations, championing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
India’s Independence Day, celebrated every year on 15th August, is more than a national holiday—it is a vibrant celebration of freedom, unity and the enduring spirit of the Indian people.
While there is little or almost no discussion about the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, the issue which is propped up every now and then by…
There are several arenas like foreign trade, currency rivalry & national security between US-China that ingest strain between the bilateral ties over the last decade especially. But after a lot…
Global Summits & Forums
The Ministry of External Affairs today inaugurated the international conference titled “50 Years of BWC: Strengthening Biosecurity for the Global South”, organised to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the entry…
The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg (22–23 November) marked a defining moment for global governance, not only because it was the first G20 gathering hosted on African soil, but also…
As cracks deepen in the global trade order, leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) struck a tone of cautious unity at their annual summit in Seoul, South Korea, adopting…
The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 in Greater Noida, has emerged as a landmark event in India’s trade and…
India has formally offered to host the next Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, signaling its commitment to enhancing international maritime cooperation and highlighting the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG)…
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Diplomat Today Special Edition – India UAE A special focus of this issue is the India–UAE relationship, marking UAE National Day 2025. Articles on three years of CEPA, the celebrations in New Delhi, and my own reflections on how the India–UAE partnership is shaping the new Middle East together underline a relationship that has evolved […]
Diplomat Today – November December 2025
As we present the November–December edition of Diplomat Today, this issue stands as a reflection of a rapidly evolving global order in which diplomacy is being reshaped by strategic recalibration, economic partnerships, sustainability imperatives, cultural connectivity, and digital transformation. The articles curated in this edition collectively underline India’s growing role as a confident, constructive, and […]
The Indian Ambassador to Cairo invites Coffee Board to visit Egypt to Expand in its Market
The Indian Embassy in Egypt organized an event in Cairo to promote Indian coffee, emphasizing the deep trade and cultural ties between Egypt and India and highlighting the distinguished position Indian coffee holds in both global and Egyptian markets.
The Global Indian Brand “TAJ” Enters the Egyptian Market: A New Step to Enhance Cooperation Between Egypt and India
Last week, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Prime Minister, witnessed the signing ceremony for the management and operation contract of the historic Continental Hotel in downtown Cairo under the global Indian brand “TAJ”
ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM: India–Nepal Buddhist Heritage – A Common Legacy
Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) hosted a landmark academic symposium titled “India–Nepal Buddhist Heritage: A Common Legacy” on 8 December 2025. The symposium brought together nearly 300 participants, including scholars, monastics, diplomats, heritage professionals, policymakers, and students from India and Nepal.
India-Mongolia Business Dialogue Opens New Avenues for MSME & Franchise Collaboration
The Indian Small Business & Franchise Association (ISFA) hosted a high-level meeting with H.E. Mr. Ganbold Dambajav, Ambassador of Mongolia to India, to explore new pathways for bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and entrepreneurship.
The Indian Embassy in Egypt Celebrates Diwali’s Inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The Indian Embassy in Egypt celebrated the inscription of Diwali (the Festival of Lights) on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
India and African Island Economies: Strengthening Trade and Economic Ties in 2025
India’s engagement with African island nations in the Western Indian Ocean — Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, and Réunion — has grown significantly over the past decade, evolving into a partnership that goes beyond historical connections to embrace modern trade, finance, and investment.
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Diplomat Today Magazine is honored to share that H.E. Manoj Nardev Singh, Secretary General of AARDO, has encouraged the magazine and its team to continue their work with professionalism and dedication.