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June 1, 2026 10:25 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Australian Defence Minister share assessments on regional developments

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday, sharing assessments on regional developments, Indo-Pacific and the further advancement of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both countries. “A pleasure to meet Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles of Australia today. Shared assessments on regional developments, Indo-Pacific and further advancement of our Comprehensive Str...

May 26, 2026 10:11 PM

Australian Foreign Minister calls on PM Modi, discusses growing strategic ties

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, holding discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in various sectors. “Happy to receive Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. We discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas such as defence, trade, technology and ensuring supply chain resilience. India and Australia will continue to work for a...

May 26, 2026 9:56 PM

PM Modi meets Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi, discusses Indo-Pacific cooperation

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, reaffirming during the discussions the vital role being played by the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in advancing peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. “Delighted to receive Mr Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Reaffirmed the vital role of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in advancing peace, stability and prosp...

May 26, 2026 4:58 PM

Quad reaffirms commitment to free Indo-Pacific, unveils new initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals

The Quad nations reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific while unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening maritime security, economic resilience, critical technologies and disaster response cooperation across the region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. In a joint statement issued after the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan along with the Secretary of State of ...

February 19, 2026 9:32 PM

India-France bilateral relationship is at highest point, we want to do much more: French President Macron

Asserting that India-France relations are at their "highest point," French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the two countries now share a Special Global Strategic Partnership which is unique and will expand further. speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Macron said India and France have built very strong relations over the past few years, which his visit has helped to consolidate, particularly in the area of defence. "This ...

December 29, 2025 1:54 PM

Trade pact with Australia anchors India’s economic engagement in Indo-Pacific: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that as the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations advance with other nations, India-Australia trade pact continues to anchor the country’s economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, aligned with ‘Make in India’ and the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047’. From January 1, 2026, 100 per cent Australian tariff lines will be zero-duty for Indian exports, unlocking fresh opportunities for labour-intensive sectors,...

November 27, 2025 11:19 PM

India has become a leading power in the world: Australian envoy praises PM Modi’s leadership

Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green said on Thursday that ties between India and Australia have "never been better," praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for driving "dramatic steps forward." Calling India and Australia close friends, Green said the two countries are working on a shared vision for the Indian Ocean and a stable, prosperous and free Indo-Pacific. Speaking to IANS, he said India's fast-growing economy is of particular interest to Australia. "Our bilat...

November 5, 2025 1:42 PM

India, Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday underscored the growing strategic and economic partnership between India and Japan, calling it a key pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. Addressing the 8th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum, Jaishankar said that the deepening India-Japan relationship has “greater value than ever before” and plays a crucial role in maintaining a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific. “Our partnership that has deepened so much in th...

October 31, 2025 4:08 PM

ASEAN-India relationship will remain a strong pillar of stability, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a stronger and more stable partnership with ASEAN, focusing on shared prosperity, maritime security, gender inclusion in peacekeeping, and deeper defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Addressing the ASEAN-India Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Singh said the ASEAN-India relationship remains a pillar of stability in an uncertain global environment. “In today’s uncertain world, where...

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...