strategic partnership

September 16, 2026 11:48 AM

“India a responsible player, preferred security partner”: Philippines envoy to India

Philippines Ambassador to India Josel F Ignacio said that India and the Philippines have witnessed a significant deepening of ties over the past decade, with the relationship elevated to a strategic partnership last year. Addressing the valedictory session of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) on Tuesday, Ignacio said, “Our relationship formally, diplomatically, is 77 years old… It was really about 10 years ago that the visible intensification happe...

September 15, 2026 11:46 AM

Philippines Foreign Secy hails “very successful” BRICS summit under India’s chairship, highlights South-South cooperation

Philippines has commended India for organising a “very successful” BRICS Summit and highlighted the importance of South-South cooperation as a key aspect of the grouping. In an interview with ANI on Tuesday from Manila, the Philippines’ Foreign Secretary Ma Theresa P Lazaro, praised the diversity of BRICS membership and India’s efforts in steering the grouping amid differing geopolitical perspectives. “I think the issue of South-South cooperation is very important, and I think this i...

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. ...

July 24, 2026 3:32 PM

President Murmu invites Romanian firms to join India’s growth story, highlights vast scope for strategic partnership

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday invited Romanian companies to participate actively in India's growth story, saying the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation under the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision presents immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration. Addressing the India-Romania Business Forum in Bucharest in the presence of Romanian President Nicușor Dan, members of the Romanian government, business leaders and industry repres...

July 15, 2026 12:18 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU leaders on strategic partnership, trade and regional security

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began his visit to Brussels on Tuesday with a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening the India-European Union Strategic Partnership, focusing on regional security, maritime cooperation, trade and technology. EAM Jaishankar first met European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, during which the two leaders discussed developments in West Asia and the importance of ensuring peace and stability in t...

June 18, 2026 12:28 AM

US-India relations ‘cannot be closer’, says Trump, signals near-final trade deal with India

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described United States–India relations as “stronger than ever” and said a trade agreement with New Delhi was “very close”, while also assuring that Washington would stand by India if it came under attack, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries. In a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, Trump repeatedly praised bilateral ties and lauded the Indian leadership. �...

January 13, 2026 9:56 PM

India, France reaffirm strategic partnership at 38th Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi

India and France on Tuesday reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Diplomatic Adviser to French President Emmanuel Bonne in New Delhi. During the Strategic Dialogue, India and France discussed ongoing bilateral initiatives spanning the domains of security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear cooperation. Opportunities were explored for joint-development and collaboration in the spir...

December 18, 2025 10:41 AM

India and Saudi Arabia sign visa waiver agreement to strengthen strategic partnership

India and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement in Riyadh to facilitate official travels and boost bilateral exchanges under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council. The agreement was signed by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Ajaz Khan and Abdulmajeed bin Rashed Alsmari, deputy minister for protocol affairs at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement provides mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special an...

December 10, 2025 10:14 PM

Jaishankar hails Italy as ‘one of India’s closest partners’ amid joint anti-terror financing drive

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, describing Italy as “one of India’s closest partners” and reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to countering terror financing. Speaking at the meeting in New Delhi, Jaishankar thanked Italy for its support following last month’s terror incident in the capital and highlighted the progress made in strengthening security cooperation. “...

December 5, 2025 8:14 PM

India and Russia commit to deepening civil nuclear and energy cooperation

India and Russia on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in civil nuclear energy and the broader energy sector, emphasizing the enduring strategic value of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, according to a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. The two countries reviewed ongoing and potential collaboration across multiple areas, including oil and oil products, oil refining and petrochemical technologies, oilfield services and ups...