Defence Diplomacy in Action: India and Australia Chart a Bold Course Forward
Defence Diplomacy in Action: India and Australia Chart a Bold Course Forward
Defence Diplomacy in Action: India and Australia Chart a Bold Course Forward
In a development that marks a new chapter in regional diplomacy, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for an official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and engaging in talks on regional stability.
As part of its operational deployment to the South China Sea and the wider Indo-Pacific region, the Indian Navy’s indigenously built stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a port call at Kemaman Port, Malaysia, marking another milestone in India-Malaysia naval cooperation.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made his first official visit to India on October 8-9, 2025, responding to an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dr. Maya Morsi, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, received Suresh K. Reddy, India’s Ambassador to Egypt, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The Minister praised the relations between Cairo and New Delhi, given the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries.
On Tuesday, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdelatif Loudyi came together to officially open Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)’s modern defence production facility in Berrechid, highlighting a landmark moment in the strengthening of strategic relations between India and Morocco.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation on Thursday with Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, during which he conveyed India’s support for restoring peace and stability in the neighbouring nation.
The European Union introduced a comprehensive new strategic agenda aimed at strengthening its partnership with India across key sectors such as trade, technology, defence, and global collaboration.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Papua New Guinea on its 50th Independence Day, reiterating India’s dedication to strengthening ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, will visit Papua New Guinea on September 16 to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the official events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.