Strategic Diplomacy

India served the warmest welcome to Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin during his visit to India for the 23rd Indian-Russian Annual Summit on December 4 and 5, 2025.

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos paid a visit to India for three days from October 29-31st , 2025 to renew India-Cyprus Joint India Plan 2025-2029 which was agreed upon by PM Narendra Modi during his visit to Cyprus in June 2025.

India and Poland strengthened their ongoing diplomatic engagement during the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George and H.E. Mr. Władysław T. Bartoszewski, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Poland.

The India–Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism reflects a shared determination to disrupt the financial networks that sustain terrorist activities while strengthening multilateral coordination through platforms like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF).

India’s growing ambitions in the global maritime arena took a visible step forward with Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s recent visit to the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. The visit, part of a larger outreach to Korea’s shipbuilding giants, reflects New Delhi’s intention to reshape how India engages with the global shipping industry—moving from dependence to strategic capability.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand during her visit to New Delhi, expressing hope that her trip would inject fresh momentum into India–Canada relations.

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.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday for a key official visit aimed at enhancing the multifaceted partnership between India and Nepal.

Prime Minister Modi conveyed his appreciation for President Lula’s leadership and Brazil’s active role in promoting the interests of the Global South.