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Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, concluded a week-long official visit to India from 19 to 25 November 2025, accompanied by a senior trade delegation.His visit underscored Kabul’s growing emphasis on economic diplomacy and the mutual interest of both nations in reviving trade and connectivity initiatives despite prevailing geopolitical complexities.During his visit,
US Senator Jim Banks has voiced serious concerns over the quality of pharmaceutical imports from India and China, urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to intensify scrutiny of overseas manufacturing sites.In a letter addressed to FDA Commissioner Martin Makary, the senator stressed that American consumers depend on the agency to safeguard the integrity of the nation’s drug supply chain,
The Russian market is witnessing rising interest from Indian pharmaceutical firms eager to establish production facilities across multiple regions of Russia. This growing engagement was highlighted by Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations, Sergey Cheremin, during the “TIME: Russia–India. Mutual Efficiency” business forum.Cheremin
Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, arrived in New Delhi on October 15, marking the beginning of his three-day official visit aimed at strengthening India-Brazil relations.Accompanied by his wife, Maria Lucia Alckmin, the visit underscores both nations’ intent to enhance cooperation in areas of trade, energy, and strategic
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya will arrive in India on October 16 for a two-day official visit, marking her first trip to India since assuming office. The visit, scheduled to last until October 18, underscores a renewed phase in India–Sri Lanka bilateral engagement.According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Amarasuriya is set to hold talks with senior Indian political
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, describing him as a "very wise," "balanced," and "nationally oriented" leader who puts India’s interests first. Putin emphasised that Modi thinks foremost about his country and would never bow to foreign pressure or humiliation.This strong endorsement highlights the high level of
India reaffirmed its commitment to its longstanding friendship with Armenia during the National Day celebrations of the Republic of Armenia on October 1, 2025. Representing India at the event in New Delhi, Secretary (West) Sibi George reiterated the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasised that the partnership is continuously
The India–EFTA Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed earlier this year, formally comes into effect from October 1, 2025. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed the development, marking a major milestone in India’s global trade partnerships.The agreement links India with the four European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states—Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—in a
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that it is closely monitoring the implications of a major trade move announced by US President Donald Trump, which will impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports into the United States starting October 1, 2025.The MEA emphasised that relevant departments, including the Ministry of Commerce and
India is intensifying its diplomatic and economic engagement with Central American Integration System (SICA) member countries, with a pronounced focus on trade and digital payments, according to recent statements by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the India-SICA Foreign Minister’s Meeting in New York.Jaishankar emphasized the growing interest of Indian companies in SICA economies,