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New Delhi has turned into a hub of high-level diplomacy ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds key bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are also in India, while Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived to attend the summit. The leaders are expected to discuss bilateral ties, global developments, trade, economic cooperation and issues concerning the Global South.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan strengthened India’s engagement with Central Asia and highlighted its priorities at the 26th SCO Summit. Emphasising security, connectivity and opportunity, Modi called for practical outcomes, deeper regional cooperation and stronger partnerships as India seeks a greater role in shaping Eurasia’s future.

Bharat Innovates 2026 marked a significant milestone in India-France cooperation, bringing together innovators, investors, researchers, and policymakers in Nice to showcase emerging technologies and strengthen global partnerships in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.

As BRICS countries seek to enhance institutional and legal cooperation among economies of the Global South, India hosted the third meeting of the BRICS Justice Ministers in Ahmedabad on May 21 and 22, 2026, with a growing focus on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms as a cornerstone for supporting investment and economic stability.

The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi highlighted the growing strategic importance of Indo-Pacific cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. With a strong emphasis on maritime security, resilient supply chains, and regional connectivity, Japan emerged as a leading voice advocating deeper strategic coordination and a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” vision among democratic partners.

The 3rd India–Nordic Summit held in Oslo (May 19–20, 2026) marked a significant step in strengthening cooperation between India and Nordic countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and Iceland Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, focusing on green energy, innovation, digital technologies, and the blue economy. The summit also underscored a shared commitment to elevating India–Nordic relations into a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership aimed at advancing sustainable development and climate-focused global collaboration.

The meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS group of nations commenced in the Indian capital, New Delhi, against the backdrop of the repercussions of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the resulting pressure on global energy markets.

H.E. Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary General of BIMSTEC, participated in the 21st Asia Media Summit 2026 in Malé (11–14 May), where discussions focused on digital transformation, AI in media, misinformation, and regional media cooperation. He highlighted the importance of responsible journalism and strategic communication in strengthening regional connectivity, advancing BIMSTEC cooperation, and promoting sustainable and inclusive development across member states.

The Ministry of External Affairs today inaugurated the international conference titled “50 Years of BWC: Strengthening Biosecurity for the Global South”, organised to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).

The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg (22–23 November) marked a defining moment for global governance, not only because it was the first G20 gathering hosted on African soil, but also because it unfolded during a period of shifting geopolitical alignments and intensified demand for reform of multilateral institutions.