bilateral cooperation

October 14, 2026 12:52 AM

HM Amit Shah Meets Nepal, Bhutan Counterparts, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepen Ties

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met his Nepalese and Bhutanese counterparts, Sudan Gurung and Lungten Dorji, on the sidelines of the first The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepen cooperation with both its South Asian neighbours. “Delighted to meet Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, on the sidelines of the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New ...

October 13, 2026 11:54 PM

PM Modi, Canadian PM Mark Carney Agree to Strengthen Strategic Partnership Across Trade, Energy, Technology and Security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a “warm and productive” conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, with the two leaders agreeing to build on the positive momentum in India-Canada relations and pursue concrete outcomes across key areas of strategic partnership. PM Modi said India and Canada were contributing towards a more stable and prosperous world. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “Had a warm and productive conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney. ...

October 10, 2026 12:51 AM

Ethiopian PM and EAM Jaishankar explore opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, met in Addis Ababa on Friday and explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation and strategic partnership. “Met with S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, and his distinguished delegation today. Our discussions reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Ethiopia and India and explored opportunities further to strengthen bilateral relati...

October 1, 2026 9:22 AM

PM Modi, Trump Review Bilateral Cooperation, Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest. A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit of...

September 18, 2026 7:51 PM

Jaishankar Concludes Bhutan Visit, India, Bhutan Review Wide-Ranging Bilateral Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday concluded his three-day official visit to Bhutan, during which he reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation with the country’s top leadership and held discussions on regional and international issues of mutual importance. “Concluded a productive visit to Bhutan. Touched by the warmth of our unique ties of friendship. Kadrinchey La!” Jaishankar said in a post on X at the conclusion of his visit. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2...

August 31, 2026 9:23 PM

PM Modi, Putin review India-Russia ties, discuss regional conflicts on sidelines of SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, in their first meeting this year. The two leaders had earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December 2025. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties, stated a press release from the MEA. ...

June 23, 2026 11:14 PM

PM Modi receives call from Qatar Amir, discusses welfare of Indian nationals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a telephone call from the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, who expressed condolences over the loss of Indian lives in an accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar on June 21. The Qatari leader conveyed his sympathies to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. Prime Minister Modi thanked the Amir for his message of support and appreciated the prompt medical assistance extended...

February 3, 2026 10:16 AM

PM Modi Thanks Trump After U.S. Reduces Tariffs on Indian Goods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday and thanked him for reducing tariffs on Indian products to 18%, calling the move a step that will strengthen economic ties between the two countries. During the call, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and trade relations. They emphasised that closer collaboration between the world’s two largest democracies can create opportunities in trade, investment and technology that benefit their citizens. PM Mod...

December 5, 2025 6:56 PM

PM Modi and Putin highlight “time-tested” ties rooted in trust and strategic convergence

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, as the year marks the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Declaration on Strategic Partnership established during Putin’s first state visit to India. Putin is currently on a two-day state visit to India at the invitation of PM Modi. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, both sides emphasised the...

July 16, 2025 1:58 PM

MoS Margherita to visit Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa for G20 Meet

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, and the Republic of South Africa from 18 to 25 July. During the first leg of his visit, the Minister will be in Eswatini from 18 to 22 July. He is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on King Mswati III and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Margherita will also hold meetings with the Foreign Minister of Eswatini to discuss matters of mut...