Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17 during the French leader’s visit to India, with discussions expected to cover strategic cooperation, trade, defence, and technology partnerships. Modi Macron Mumbai Meeting Agenda The meeting will
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the ongoing India-US deal negotiations have entered a new phase and are expected to be completed soon, indicating progress in discussions covering strategic and economic cooperation. India US Deal Negotiation Progress Jaishankar stated that talks between the two countries have moved forward significantly, with both sides working
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met his French counterpart General Pierre Schill on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of the Counter-Terrorism Conference 2025. The meeting reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between India and France. Areas of Cooperation During discussions, both sides agreed to expand joint training exercises, strengthen
On October 3, 2025, India commemorated 25 years since the declaration of its strategic partnership with Russia. A Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson welcomed the milestone, calling the relationship “special” and “privileged.” Official Statements The MEA highlighted that since 2000, India and Russia have deepened cooperation across trade, defence, science, and
U.S. President Donald Trump phoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him a happy 75th birthday. The call was received personally by Modi, who expressed gratitude for Trump’s warm wishes. Modi’s Response & Message Following the call, Prime Minister Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call […]
Russia has praised India for continuing its strategic partnership despite escalating pressure from the United States and NATO. According to statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry, any attempts to break the ties—especially over India’s purchase of Russian oil—are “destined to fail.” Stand on Tariffs and Oil Purchases The U.S. recently imposed tariffs of up to […]
In a clear message to Washington, India and Germany paired up to underscore the importance of predictability and reliability in global politics. The comments followed a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in New Delhi. Predictability Gains Value Jaishankar said that “predictability today has a huge premium in
During their meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that India and China are “partners, not rivals.” Xi assured that China poses no threat to India, while Modi emphasized that bilateral ties should not be defined by third-party perspectives. Border
Singapore is set to unveil an investment plan in India worth $4.6 billion during the third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR), ahead of an expected state visit by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Focus Areas and Deals About 10 memorandums of understanding are expected to be signed, covering advanced manufacturing, green energy, connectivity, skills training,
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on August 4, 2025, for a five-day state visit. The trip marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines. He was formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan and later held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Strategic Partnership Officially Launched On August […]















