Foreign Policy

EAM Jaishankar Lauds BRICS At 20: Key Forum For People-Centric Global Resilience Under India’s 2026 Helm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has hailed BRICS as a "valuable forum for international cooperation" upon the bloc’s 20th anniversary. Speaking in New Delhi on 11 February 2026, he interacted with BRICS 2026 Sherpas and Country Representatives, marking a key milestone for the grouping originally formed in 2006 as BRIC before expanding to include South Africa in 2010.Jaishankar emphasised

February 11, 2026
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Greek Defence Minister Praises Indian Army’s Innovation During Bangalore Visit Amid Deepening Bilateral Ties

Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited Bangalore Military Station on Sunday, 8 February 2026, where he observed the Indian Army’s impressive operational and technical capabilities at the 515 Army Base Workshop.The visiting dignitary witnessed demonstrations of India’s indigenous drone and simulator technologies, alongside equipment displays by elite Special Forces and Combat Engineers.In

February 10, 2026
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India-US Envoys Align On Quad And Trade In Beijing Talks

India’s envoy to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, and the United States Ambassador to China, David Perdue, held a significant meeting in Beijing on 10 February 2026. The discussions centred on the expanding engagement and mutual interests between India and the US.Ambassador Perdue shared his thoughts on X, highlighting how the US-India relationship yields tangible outcomes. He pointed to close

February 10, 2026
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Chabahar Port Seen As Core Symbol of India-Iran Ties And Regional Connectivity

India and Iran’s Chabahar port continues to be portrayed as a visible symbol of growing bilateral cooperation and regional connectivity, a message echoed by Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali.At a reception marking Iran’s National Day hosted by the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, the envoy emphasised that the port embodies a spirit of cooperation and shared development between the two

February 10, 2026
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India, China Review Positive Momentum In Ties During Strategic Dialogue In New Delhi

India and China have conducted a significant strategic dialogue in New Delhi, highlighting a positive shift in their bilateral relations. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. This meeting occurred alongside the first BRICS Sherpa Meeting, underscoring the intertwined nature of bilateral and multilateral

February 10, 2026
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India, Greece Forge Five-Year Defence Industry Alliance Amid Strategic Maritime Synergies

India and Greece have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at bolstering defence industrial cooperation. This significant agreement, announced by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), outlines a five-year roadmap to enhance collaboration between the two nations’ defence sectors.The Defence Ministers of India and Greece met on Monday to formalise this partnership. Their discussions focused on

February 10, 2026
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Inside India’s Enduring US Defence Partnership Amid Trade Turbulence

India’s defence collaboration with the United States remains robust and consistent, even as trade negotiations experience fluctuations. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has emphasised that military ties between the two nations continue uninterrupted, serving as a strategic win-win for both sides.Diversification forms the cornerstone of India’s defence strategy, with New Delhi engaging

February 10, 2026
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EU support for Ukraine for 2026-2027

On 18 December 2025, the European Council reached an agreement to provide a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to cover financing needs of the country in 2026 and 2027. The EU will generate the funds through EU borrowing backed by the EU budget’s headroom. The agreement for the loan, taken under enhanced cooperation, will entail no financial obligations for Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia.

February 9, 2026
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PM Modi Welcomes Seychelles To Colombo Conclave, Announces $175m Aid Package Amid Deepened Defence, Maritime Ties

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed Seychelles as a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave, emphasising defence cooperation and maritime security as key pillars of bilateral ties.Speaking at a joint press meet in New Delhi with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, Modi highlighted how this inclusion will bolster peace and stability in the Indian Ocean region while deepening

February 9, 2026
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