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While rare earth minerals have become essential for future growth, it’s distribution across the world is not even. It becomes more challenging for countries to make a balance when major powers like China holds almost 80% of its share.
As global multilateralism faces growing strain and major international institutions encounter challenges, regional cooperation frameworks such as BIMSTEC are gaining renewed relevance. Bringing together seven countries of the Bay of Bengal region, BIMSTEC provides a focused platform to address shared developmental and security challenges through efficient consensus-building and practical cooperation. Anchored in the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030, the grouping is…
The Gulf crisis is often framed as a contest of oil markets and great power rivalry. Yet its most immediate and destabilizing consequences are felt far beyond the Gulf itself—particularly in South Asia. For Pakistan, the crisis is not distant; it is immediate.
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In 1980s John Gerard Ruggie explains multilateralism is coordination among three or more than three…
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At a time when global trade tensions are escalating in Taiwan and the AI threat is overshadowing the world, the USA’s tilt in the Eastern Hemisphere points toward China’s growing global impact. The Iran-US war has surely caused a dent in China’s economic progress, but ideologically and politically it has gained an upper hand.
The Rashtriya Swatantrata Party’s historic victory in the elections of March 2026 (B.S. 2082/83) has marked a new era in Nepali politics. RSP’s Balendra Shah’s win over K.P Sharma Oli of Communist Party symbolises people’s rejection of old political regime in the country.
In a significant step toward deepening bilateral engagement, Vice-President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo called on the Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. The high-level meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to strengthen cooperation across a wide spectrum of sectors.
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Japan’s landmark decision to ease long-standing restrictions on defence exports marks a decisive shift from…
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India and Vietnam have elevated their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious $25 billion trade target by 2030. Following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
The India–Republic of Korea MSME agreement, signed during the visit of Lee Jae Myung, marks a strategic shift toward inclusive economic cooperation, positioning small businesses, innovation, and resilient supply chains…
Suresh K. Reddy, the Indian Ambassador to Cairo, met with Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, the Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, to discuss ways to enhance economic, trade, and…
In a move signaling growing economic engagement, India is exploring expanded investment opportunities in Egypt following high-level talks between Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Hussein Issa and Indian Ambassador to Cairo…
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening economic ties between India's most populous state and Japan. The…
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Rising geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are intensifying the air quality crisis across West and South Asia. Beyond health and agriculture, the crisis is reshaping global…
Sustainability in global trade is a core determinant of competitiveness, risk management, and long-term value creation, which earlier may have been simply classified as a peripheral ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)…
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, received Shri Kirtivardan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change of the Republic of India, to…
Speaking at the ‘Environment, COP-30 and Global Health’ session during the BRICS Summit in Brazil, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the leadership of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da…
Climate Asia successfully concluded its 4th Annual Conference, Mitti Ki Baatein (Stories from the Ground), on Earth Day in New Delhi. The event drew over 150 participants, including grassroots leaders,…
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In the evolving landscape of global agri-trade, tea remains one of Africa’s most enduring and culturally significant exports. Among the companies redefining Africa’s premium tea presence on the world stage…
Digital Transformation of Africa’s Agricultural Sector: Need to have Challenges understood, Priorities drawn and Strategies worked out, in the era of globalization and digitalised economy
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and former Deputy Director-General at the World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering…
Digital transformation of Namibia’s Agri-Food Sector: Unlocking potential, empowering smallholders, and creating jobs for rural youth, synergizing STAS 2025 and Digital Namibia Strategy 2021through AgriTech Startups in Rural Areas
Shri Chouhan extended his gratitude to ICAR on behalf of the 800 million Indians who rely on the public distribution system, as well as the international community that depends on…
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In the serene landscapes of Thimphu, India and Bhutan took another decisive step in their decades-long partnership this week. During a high-level bilateral meeting, both nations agreed to enhance cooperation…
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, calling…
The global climate crisis and the urgent need for a clean energy transition have reshaped the foundations of international diplomacy. In this new paradigm, strategic alliances are increasingly forged not…
India and Nepal have taken another decisive step in strengthening their fast-growing energy partnership. The two neighbours signed agreements this week to build two major cross-border power transmission lines, marking…
Between January and July 2025, Indian companies invested approximately US$ 33 billion across global markets, averaging about US$ 4.7 billion each month.
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Warm Gesture Highlights India–UAE Ties as Modi Receives Emirati President at Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport in New Delhi, a gesture that highlighted the close relationship between the two leaders and the growing strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates.
India and UAE Chart New Course to Expand Trade and Strategic Ties
India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday agreed to take their partnership to a higher level, with both sides committing to a long-term plan to expand economic engagement and double bilateral trade to USD 200 billion by 2032.
India Leads New Environmental Cooperation Initiatives with Egypt
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, received Shri Kirtivardan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change of the Republic of India, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in a number of environmental areas of mutual interest.
India and Egypt Join Forces to Drive Pharmaceutical Growth and Innovation Through Strategic Delegation Visit
In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties between India and Egypt, a high-level delegation led by the Director General of Pharmexcil, Mr. Raja Bhanu, and supported by Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of India to Egypt, engaged with key stakeholders in Egypt’s growing pharmaceutical sector.
India–EU Trade Talks Gain Fresh Momentum as Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Crucial Brussels Visit
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a two-day high-level visit to Brussels, signalling renewed momentum in the long-pending India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
From Nalanda to Baku: Scholar-Diplomat Abhay Kumar Takes Charge as India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan
Heartiest congratulations to Shri Abhay Kumar, IFS, on his appointment as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Azerbaijan. This prestigious responsibility is a fitting recognition of his distinguished diplomatic career and his outstanding contributions to India’s global engagement.
Diplomat Today – India UAE
Diplomat Today Special Edition – India UAE A special focus of this issue is the India–UAE relationship, marking UAE National Day 2025. Articles on three years of CEPA, the celebrations in New Delhi, and my own reflections on how the India–UAE partnership is shaping the new Middle East together underline a relationship that has evolved […]
Diplomat Today – November December 2025
As we present the November–December edition of Diplomat Today, this issue stands as a reflection of a rapidly evolving global order in which diplomacy is being reshaped by strategic recalibration, economic partnerships, sustainability imperatives, cultural connectivity, and digital transformation. The articles curated in this edition collectively underline India’s growing role as a confident, constructive, and […]
23rd Russia-India Annual Summit
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.
The Indian Ambassador to Cairo invites Coffee Board to visit Egypt to Expand in its Market
The Indian Embassy in Egypt organized an event in Cairo to promote Indian coffee, emphasizing the deep trade and cultural ties between Egypt and India and highlighting the distinguished position Indian coffee holds in both global and Egyptian markets.