Global Engagement
Defence, Security & Peace
India and Indonesia on Thursday held the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi,…
Spotlight & Vision
In the rapidly evolving landscape of international relations, digital diplomacy has emerged as one of the most transformative forces in global governance. By blending traditional diplomatic practices with cutting-edge technologies, digital diplomacy is reshaping how nations communicate, collaborate, and negotiate in the 21st century.
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.
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.
Diplomatic Engagements
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)…
Latest Edition and Special Release
Power Sector Reforms Get Institutional Boost with New Centre of Excellence at IIT Delhi
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, calling it a timely initiative to strengthen evidence-based and future-ready regulation as India’s electricity sector undergoes rapid transformation.
Warm Gesture Highlights India–UAE Ties as Modi Receives Emirati President at Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport in New Delhi, a gesture that highlighted the close relationship between the two leaders and the growing strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates.
India and UAE Chart New Course to Expand Trade and Strategic Ties
India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday agreed to take their partnership to a higher level, with both sides committing to a long-term plan to expand economic engagement and double bilateral trade to USD 200 billion by 2032.
India Leads New Environmental Cooperation Initiatives with Egypt
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, received Shri Kirtivardan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change of the Republic of India, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in a number of environmental areas of mutual interest.
India and Egypt Join Forces to Drive Pharmaceutical Growth and Innovation Through Strategic Delegation Visit
In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties between India and Egypt, a high-level delegation led by the Director General of Pharmexcil, Mr. Raja Bhanu, and supported by Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of India to Egypt, engaged with key stakeholders in Egypt’s growing pharmaceutical sector.
From Nalanda to Baku: Scholar-Diplomat Abhay Kumar Takes Charge as India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan
Heartiest congratulations to Shri Abhay Kumar, IFS, on his appointment as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Azerbaijan. This prestigious responsibility is a fitting recognition of his distinguished diplomatic career and his outstanding contributions to India’s global engagement.
Diplomat Today – India UAE
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 […]
23rd Russia-India Annual Summit
India served the warmest welcome to Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin during his visit to India for the 23rd Indian-Russian Annual Summit on December 4 and 5, 2025.
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.