Diplomacy

India and Rwanda have launched the inaugural Joint Trade Committee (JTC), creating a permanent mechanism to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The meeting in New Delhi focused on expanding collaboration in key sectors, promoting business partnerships, and improving market access, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to building a stronger, future-oriented economic partnership and enhancing India–Africa commercial engagement.

As India continues to strengthen its economic footprint across the Global South, Egypt is positioning itself as a strategic industrial gateway for Indian manufacturers seeking access to African, Middle Eastern, and European markets.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s four-day official visit to France underscores India’s growing economic influence on the global stage, with both nations seeking to deepen cooperation in investment, technology, innovation and sustainable growth while reinforcing their long-standing strategic partnership.

South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), in collaboration with Korea Venture Investment (KVIC) and the Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA), organized the Korea-India Venture Investment Meetup in Bengaluru on June 17, aimed at strengthening connections between the venture investment ecosystems of the two countries and supporting the overseas expansion of Korean startups.