India is set to host the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit this year, where leaders and representatives from across the African continent will convene to launch a new chapter in one of the most enduring, long-standing, and dynamic partnerships in the Global South.
Egypt’s Ambassador to India, Kamel Galal, met with Shashi Tharoor in New Delhi to discuss strengthening Egypt–India relations, with a special focus on enhancing parliamentary cooperation and communication. Both sides reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
On 3 March 2026, New Delhi witnessed a vibrant celebration of culture and international friendship as Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture (India), inaugurated the Global Dance Overture: Indo-Russian Cultural Evening at the iconic Kamani Auditorium.
On February 4, 2026, Sri Lanka celebrated its 78th Independence Day in New Delhi with sombre religious ceremonies, a ceremonial flag raising, and a packed National Day Reception that demonstrated the resurgence of India-Sri Lanka relations.
The Indian Embassy in Egypt hosted a grand reception to celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day, under the patronage of the Indian Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy.
The Embassy of India in Cairo organized a Prize Distribution Ceremony to felicitate the winners of the 29th edition of the “Glimpses of India” Painting Competition, which was held from 02 – 24 November 2025, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Egypt.
The Indian Small Business & Franchise Association (ISFA) hosted a high-level meeting with H.E. Mr. Ganbold Dambajav, Ambassador of Mongolia to India, to explore new pathways for bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and entrepreneurship.
India has appointed Dr. Hifzur Rahman as the next Ambassador to the State of Libya, marking an important step in New Delhi’s efforts to deepen diplomatic engagement in North Africa.
The Embassy of India in Cairo organized a two-day exhibition (October 2–3, 2025) titled “The Human Cost of Terrorism” at the India House in Zamalek to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, which is celebrated globally as the “International Day of Non-Violence.”
Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non-Violence, the Indian Consulate General in Seattle, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, hosted a vibrant cultural event that highlighted India’s global leadership in innovation and its commitment to Gandhian values.
