strategic partnership

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...

December 5, 2025 6:56 PM

India, Russia push for stronger trade, connectivity and Far East cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored their commitment to strengthening economic ties and expanding strategic cooperation across multiple sectors under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of boosting bilateral trade, enhancing connectivity, and exploring new opportunities in the Russian Far East and Arctic regions. Trade...

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...

August 5, 2025 4:36 PM

Philippines President lauds India’s expanding defence footprint, Brahmos project

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed his readiness to work with India towards a free and open Indo-Pacific. He commended the rapid progress of the Philippines’ ongoing defence modernisation and praised India’s expanding indigenous defence capabilities, particularly the BrahMos missile project. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Marcos said the two nations had agreed to strengthen naval and coas...

August 1, 2025 5:41 PM

India-US partnership has endured transitions and challenges: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reaffirmed the strength of the India–United States strategic partnership, stating that the relationship is rooted in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties. The MEA noted that this comprehensive partnership has withstood various transitions and challenges over the years and continues to move forward with a substantive agenda. Addressing a media briefing, the MEA spokesperson also responded to questions on several ...

June 26, 2025 1:25 PM

India’s strategic partnership with G7 to boost world trade: Study

A strategic collaboration in areas including clean and renewable energy, climate finance, Digital Public Infrastructure, trade and supply chain resilience, as well as, healthcare and pharma will drive a mutually beneficial growth trajectory between India and the G7 advanced countries, according to a study released on Thursday. The study released by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry also mentioned the importance of maritime and Indo-Pacific security as a strategic factor that further ceme...