Strategic Diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 2026 visit to Indonesia marked a significant step in strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, maritime security, technology, connectivity, and cultural exchanges, the visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to promoting peace, stability, and sustainable growth across the Indo-Pacific region.

India and Saudi Arabia have strengthened their strategic partnership with the signing of a MoU on water resources cooperation during Saudi Water Week in Jeddah, marking a significant step towards collaboration in sustainability, innovation, and water security.

India’s engagement with Nepal remains a cornerstone of its Neighbourhood First policy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane reaffirmed continued cooperation in connectivity, energy, and regional development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands in May 2026 marked a significant step in advancing India–Netherlands relations, with both countries focusing on innovation, clean energy, climate resilience, and strategic technologies. During high-level meetings in The Hague, discussions centered on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, sustainable infrastructure, water management, and economic cooperation. The visit reflected a shared vision for building a future-oriented partnership driven by green growth, technological collaboration, and stronger people-to-people ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have reaffirmed their commitment to building a stronger India-Sweden partnership focused on green growth, innovation, and sustainable development. As geopolitical uncertainty, energy insecurity, and economic fragmentation reshape global priorities, both nations are expanding cooperation in clean technology, renewable energy, smart manufacturing, and climate action — positioning their partnership as a model for resilient and future-oriented global collaboration.

President of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, began his State Visit to India with a ceremonial welcome in Bodh Gaya, where he was received by senior Indian dignitaries and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple, highlighting shared civilizational and Buddhist links. The visit continued in New Delhi with formal reception and high-level engagements, including discussions with India’s National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, reflecting deepening India–Vietnam cooperation in strategic, cultural, and regional domains.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, H.E. Mr. Denis Manturov, visited New Delhi in April 2026 to co-chair the India–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC‑TEC). The high-level meetings focused on expanding cooperation in trade, energy, technology, innovation, and people-to-people ties, reaffirming the long-standing strategic partnership and setting the stage for multi-sectoral collaboration in the years ahead.

Balen Shah, Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister, thanks PM Modi and pledges to deepen engagement with India, signaling a new era of collaboration and youth-driven diplomacy in South Asia.

During his official visit to India, Alexander Stubb met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, marking an important diplomatic interaction aimed at strengthening relations between India and Finland.

On 20 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein at Hyderabad House, exploring trade, investment, and AI collaboration, and reaffirming a forward-looking India–Liechtenstein partnership.