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October 23, 2026 6:53 PM

UAE’s Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Meets PM Modi in New Delhi

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 22 on the sidelines of the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared details of the meeting in a post on X, stating, “H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, UAE met Prime Minister ...

October 22, 2026 8:04 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Azerbaijan on Friday, review bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Azerbaijan on October 23, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold talks with the Azerbaijan counterpart to review bilateral ties between the two nations. On October 16, India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, presented his credentials to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. During the meeting, Kumar expressed his commitment to working for further stren...

October 14, 2026 7:51 PM

PM Modi, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Discuss Ties, Push for Early Conclusion of Negotiations on CEPA

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties across key sectors, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy and education, and emphasising the need for sustained engagement and an early conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). During the meeting, the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments...

October 6, 2026 11:57 PM

FM Sitharaman calls on Swiss President, discusses Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi and discussed issues of common interest between India and Switzerland, including taking forward negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). The discussions focused on advancing the BIT negotiations, which will help enhance investment flows and deepen economic engagement, the finance ministry said in a post on X. The meeting comes as India and Switzerland seek to strengthen bilateral economic...

September 18, 2026 8:08 PM

Jaishankar, Nepal Finance Minister Wagle Discuss Ways to Strengthen Economic, Energy, Connectivity Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Nepalese Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle in New Delhi and offered his deep condolences over the loss of lives and property in the recent flash floods in Nepal. The duo discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the economic, energy, and connectivity sectors. “Glad to meet Finance Minister @SwarnimWagle of Nepal today in Delhi. Offered my deep condolences on the destruction of lives and property in the recent flash floods. ...

September 17, 2026 6:17 PM

Italy and India continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship: Meloni on PM Modi’s 76th birthday

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, saying that both nations continue to strengthen their “deep bond of friendship” and building together a future of cooperation and prosperity. “Happy birthday to my friend Narendra Modi, to whom I wish health, energy, and success. Italy and India continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship, building together a future of cooperation and prosperity for our Nations,...

September 8, 2026 1:26 PM

“Will certainly make use of opportunity provided by BRICS Summit”: Iran hails ties with India ahead of Pezeshkian’s visit

Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to deepen bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. During a press briefing, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei emphasised the importance Tehran places on its long-standing ties with New Delhi. Referring to President Pezeshkian’s recent bilateral ta...

February 25, 2026 7:45 PM

Netanyahu highlights ‘bond of real friendship’ with PM Modi during meeting in Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a private meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at Ben-Gurion International Airport, shortly after arriving in Israel for a two-day State Visit. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties. “This is a bond of real friendship. Great friend, my great friend,” Prime Minister Netanyahu was heard saying while meeting Prime Minister Modi, in a video shared by the Is...

February 10, 2026 7:10 PM

India and Hungary discuss issues of mutual interest, review entire spectrum of bilateral ties

India and Hungary held the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations on Tuesday, reviewing the entire spectrum of engagement including green energy, trade and investment, defence, political affairs, science and technology, space, water management, pharmaceuticals, sports, connectivity, educational and cultural ties. The Foreign Office Consultations was co-chaired by Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Sibi George and Hungarian State Secretary Boglarka Illes. Sharing ...

October 29, 2025 2:37 PM

PM Modi congratulates Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, discusses strengthening bilateral partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday and congratulated her on assuming office. The two leaders discussed their shared vision for advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, focusing on economic security, defence cooperation, and talent mobility. Sharing details of the conversation on X, Prime Minister Modi said, “Had a warm conversation with Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan. Congratulated her on assuming offic...