India and Nepal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their longstanding bilateral partnership following Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s official visit to Kathmandu on November 4–5, 2026. The visit focused on high-level diplomatic engagement, economic cooperation, hydropower, connectivity, infrastructure development and emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and digital technology. It also laid the groundwork for Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed visit to India, underscoring the shared commitment of both neighbours to deepen their strategic and developmental partnership.

Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri’s visit to the UAE on 1–2 November 2026 reinforced the growing momentum of the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Through high-level diplomatic engagements, both countries reviewed bilateral cooperation, explored new opportunities in trade, investment, culture and technology, and exchanged perspectives on the evolving situation in West Asia and global affairs. The visit reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening strategic trust, economic connectivity and regional stability.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrives in Atlanta for the October 30–31 G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, with energy security, freedom of navigation and resilient supply chains high on the agenda. His participation in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and bilateral engagements further underscores India’s active diplomatic outreach and commitment to international cooperation.