Bilateral Relations

The State Visit of H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein to India from 25 to 28 October 2026 aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology and innovation. His meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi highlights the shared commitment of both countries to deepening diplomatic engagement and exploring new opportunities for mutual growth and prosperity.

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.

India and Belgium are entering a new phase of strategic cooperation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever seek to expand bilateral ties across defence, trade, technology, critical minerals and clean energy. De Wever’s three-day visit to India signals growing strategic convergence between New Delhi and Brussels and a shared ambition to build a broader, future-oriented partnership with wider significance for India-Europe relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Monday. The two leaders discussed India-Iran bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia, with Prime Minister Modi reiterating India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy to address regional tensions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen India–Armenia bilateral ties. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tashkent for a two-day State Visit to Uzbekistan at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The visit focuses on strengthening the India–Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership, with bilateral talks covering trade and investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people ties.