29 Oct, 2026

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India–Italy Tourism Partnership: A New Journey of Culture and Connection

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India and Italy are giving fresh momentum to their tourism partnership, with a focus on lesser-known destinations, cine-tourism, heritage cooperation, skills development and stronger business connections. The 2nd India–Italy Joint Working Group on Tourism reflects a shared vision to use travel and culture as powerful bridges between people, destinations and economies, paving the way for deeper collaboration ahead of the proposed India–Italy Year of Culture and Tourism 2027.

India’s Warships Strengthen Maritime Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

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The Indian Navy has strengthened its maritime engagement in the Indo-Pacific with the participation of INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish in the 23rd ADMM-Plus Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity at Subic Bay, Philippines. Through search-and-rescue operations, medical evacuation drills, hydrographic activities and professional exchanges, the deployment highlighted India’s commitment to practical naval cooperation, regional interoperability and a secure, stable maritime environment.

US–China Relations Take a New Turn with Trade and AI Understanding

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The United States and China are opening a fresh chapter in economic and technological engagement, agreeing to explore more favourable tariff treatment for $30 billion of non-sensitive goods while launching a new dialogue on artificial intelligence. The understanding following President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit signals an effort to maintain economic cooperation and communication despite broader strategic differences between the two powers.

India–Canada Relations Enter a New Phase of Engagement

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India and Canada are signalling a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand discussing ways to take bilateral ties to a “higher level.” With trade negotiations, economic cooperation and strategic partnerships gaining momentum, New Delhi and Ottawa are seeking to build a broader and more constructive relationship.

India at the UN: Strengthening the Global Shield Against Future Pandemics

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At the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, India reaffirmed its commitment to stronger global health security. Calling for sustained investment, resilient health systems and international cooperation, India highlighted the lessons of COVID-19 and the need for collective preparedness to face future health emergencies.

India and CARICOM Deepen Partnership Through Diplomacy and Development

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India and CARICOM reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation at the India–CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on the sidelines of UNGA81. The discussions covered trade and investment, digital governance, climate resilience, development partnership and multilateral cooperation, highlighting the growing importance of India–Caribbean relations.

India-Netherlands Engagement Gains Momentum as Jaishankar Meets Dutch Foreign Minister at UNGA81

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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen on the sidelines of UNGA81 in New York, reaffirming the importance of sustained India-Netherlands engagement. The meeting comes as both countries continue to expand cooperation across trade, technology, innovation, sustainability and wider international affairs.