Diplomacy

President Guy Parmelin’s 5–7 October 2026 state visit to India has given fresh momentum to bilateral relations, with trade, technology, science, mobility, infrastructure and AI emerging as key areas of cooperation. Coinciding with the first anniversary of the India–EFTA trade agreement, the visit also produced agreements on migration and young professionals, highlighting a broader and increasingly future-focused India–Switzerland partnership.

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.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on the sidelines of UNGA81 in New York to review India–Finland relations and explore opportunities for deeper cooperation in technology, innovation, trade, sustainability and multilateral affairs.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, reviewing bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, investment, people-to-people ties and multilateral diplomacy.

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.