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Chinese President Xi Jinping used the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to set out an ambitious vision for the bloc’s next phase, calling for deeper economic integration, stronger industrial and supply-chain cooperation, and greater coordination among emerging economies and countries of the Global South.
Indonesia stresses the importance of maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system through a strong, inclusive and adaptive WTO. At the same time, the BRICS need to continue delivering concrete cooperation that directly benefits the growth of developing countries
India-Global South relations are moving to a new phase. Throughout the post-colonial era, India's impact was primarily political- and normative-oriented. It was a strong voice for decolonisation, strategic autonomy, an equitable international economic order and increased representation of developing nations in international institutions.
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Indonesia used the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to underline its growing role in the Global South, with President Prabowo Subianto calling for stronger multilateral cooperation, greater economic resilience and closer coordination among developing nations.
India has extended condolences and humanitarian support to Nepal following devastating floods, with PM Modi speaking to PM Balendra Shah and Indian authorities coordinating relief, rescue and assistance through the Embassy in Kathmandu.
Egyptian Foreign Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
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India and Italy are placing culture at the heart of their evolving Special Strategic Partnership. From UNESCO heritage twinning and cinema to tourism, education and creative exchange, the two countries…
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Trade relationships are increasingly being built around what countries need from one another beyond imports…
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India’s Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand marks a significant step towards expanding the country’s global trade footprint. With 100% zero-duty access to the New Zealand market for Indian exports,…
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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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For decades, India-Nigeria relations have thrived on crude oil trade, political solidarity and South-South cooperation. While this foundation remains important, the world is changing. The shift from crude oil to…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the talks focusing on strengthening the India-Egypt…
India’s rise as a global power is being built not only in diplomatic capitals, but in the aspirations of millions, expanding infrastructure, a strengthening manufacturing base and the digital architecture…
From connectivity and trade to critical minerals, security and diplomacy, Narendra Modi’s Central Asian engagement reflects India’s effort to deepen its role in a strategically important Eurasian region while working…
Ten years after its launch, UPI has transformed India’s digital economy, bringing instant payments to millions of citizens and businesses. From a domestic innovation, it has evolved into an emerging…
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India and Egypt are exploring broader avenues of cooperation in traditional and complementary medicine, as the Embassy of India in Cairo marked the 11th Ayurveda Day with a programme highlighting…
ICCS 2026 at Maharishi University brought diplomats, educators, policymakers and industry leaders together to explore new pathways of international collaboration. The summit highlighted how education, innovation and meaningful international connections…
India-Egypt healthcare cooperation received a significant boost with 92 Indian pharmaceutical companies participating in Pharmaconex Expo 2026. The participation highlights growing opportunities for partnerships in pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer, research,…
Cairo’s metro stations are increasingly becoming open spaces for cultural and artistic expression, as Egypt’s Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Culture work together to bring diverse forms of art…
Turkish Ambassador to Egypt, Salih Mutlu Şen, affirmed that Egyptian-Turkish relations are witnessing an unprecedented phase of political, economic, and strategic rapprochement.
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Drawing from the strategic mandates established at the 39th Annual Conference of the Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA) of Sri Lanka under the paradigm "Envisioning Sri Lanka – Beyond Recovery,"…
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
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India’s fight for cleaner air is entering a new phase—one that goes beyond awareness to measurable action. From expanding air-quality monitoring and tackling pollution at its sources to strengthening city-level…
Rising temperatures, recurring climate disasters, water stress, biodiversity degradation and increasing socio-economic vulnerabilities have transformed climate change from a purely environmental challenge into a geopolitical reality
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…
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Energy & Climate
Every year, world leaders gather to negotiate the future of our planet. Agreements are announced, speeches are applauded, and new commitments dominate headlines. Yet when the conference halls empty, climate…
The climate crisis is not only an environmental issue but also a question of justice, inequality, and global power. While vulnerable nations suffer the worst impacts despite contributing the least…
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…
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13th meeting of India-UK Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism
A composite Indian delegation was led by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs while the UK delegation was led by Mr. Simon Shercliff, Director, National Security, Foreign and Commonwealth office.
Hornbill festival at Kisama
The Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (I/C) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel today participated in the ongoing Hornbill festival at Kisama, near state capital Kohima.
Visit of His Majesty the King of Sweden to India
Their Majesties, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are on a State Visit to India. Foreign Minister of Sweden also called on External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Second India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks
The 2nd Annual India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held on 29 November 2019 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. T.S. Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, and the delegation from Bhutan was led by Mr. Kinga Singye, Foreign Secretary of Bhutan.
Foreign Minister and Defense Minister of Japan call on Prime Minister
Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Taro Kono, Minister of Defense of Japan, who are paying a visit to India to attend the inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue
Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa to visit New Delhi on November 29
External affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar made the announcement after meeting the Sri Lankan President on his first day in office after being sworn in as President of Sri Lanka.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president
Former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president on Monday and appealed to minority Tamils and Muslims who voted against him to give their support.
Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister is Mahinda Rajapaksa
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on November 21, 2019. He was administered the oath of the office by incumbent President Gotabaya Rajapksa and his younger brother.
US-Bangladesh Navy exercise starts in Chattogram
The biggest US- Bangladesh Navy exercise named ‘Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)- 2019’ started in Chattogram
PM Meets Japanese PM Shinzō Abe
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe on the margins of India-ASEAN and East Asia Summit 2019 at Bangkok .