South Korea And India Elevate Strategic Partnership As Foreign Minister Cho Hyun And EAM Jaishankar Deepen Cooperation Across Sectors

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held an extended three-hour meeting in Seoul, reaffirming the strong momentum in India–South Korea relations and highlighting swift progress in trade, investment, defence, and technology cooperation.Both leaders agreed to intensify support for businesses, coordinate on global challenges including West Asia tensions,

June 24, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Strengthens Strategic Partnership With Mongolia Through Trade, Defence And Critical Minerals

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar undertook an official visit to Mongolia from 22 to 23 June at the invitation of Foreign Minister B Battsetseg.The visit was marked by wide-ranging discussions that reinforced the depth of collaboration between the two nations, often described as spiritual neighbours.The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that the talks spanned development partnership,

June 24, 2026
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Trump-Modi Trust Unlocks Unlimited Potential As India-US Partnership Celebrates Freedom 250 In Hyderabad

US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasised in Hyderabad that the strong personal bond and trust between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unlocked “unlimited potential” in India-US relations, with defence, trade, pharmaceuticals, space, and technology cooperation set to shape global developments for decades.The gala reception also marked America’s 250th Independence anniversary

June 24, 2026
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US Official Bethany Morrison Says India-US Trade Deal ‘Is Very, Very, Very Close’ To Historic Conclusion

US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Bethany Poulos Morrison, has declared that Washington is “very, very close” to concluding the landmark trade agreement with India.Speaking at an event, she recalled that in February 2026 both nations had announced their intention to finally conclude the historic deal, and she emphasised that the negotiations are now

June 24, 2026
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US Lawmakers Stress Stronger India‑US Ties Amid Trade Deal Challenges

Several US lawmakers have voiced strong support for deeper India‑US ties while acknowledging challenges in finalising the interim trade agreement, with tariffs, market access, and strategic cooperation emerging as key points of debate.The talks in New Delhi between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal are seen as critical to concluding the first phase of the

June 24, 2026
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Urges India, China To Honour Each Other’s Core Interests

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s meeting with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi underscored the urgency of respecting each other’s core interests and advancing leader-level consensus.Both sides agreed that India and China are partners, not rivals, and should accelerate cooperation to stabilise ties and contribute to the modernisation of the Global South.Wang Yi emphasised

June 23, 2026
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India Seeks Tariff Edge In Final Push For US Trade Deal

India is pressing for a tariff advantage over rivals like Vietnam and Bangladesh as it moves to finalise a trade deal with the United States, with talks led by USTR Jamieson Greer in New Delhi this week. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised that India wants comparative benefits to ensure its exporters gain, while also seeking assurances against future US tariff actions.India is

June 23, 2026
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NSA Ajit Doval Meets Iranian Official On BRICS Sidelines

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Iran’s Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council, Ghadir Nezamipour, in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting being hosted by India on 22–23 June 2026.Both sides held discussions on the ongoing situation in West Asia, a region facing heightened

June 22, 2026
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Sergio Gor Expresses Optimism Ahead of Jamieson Greer’s Visit To Advance US-India Trade Deal

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has expressed optimism ahead of the visit of United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to New Delhi. In a message posted on X, Gor stated that he was looking forward to welcoming Greer to the capital for his scheduled meetings with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior officials.He emphasised that multiple sessions have been planned

June 22, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Arrives In Mongolia To Strengthen India’s Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Monday, beginning the first leg of his four-day official visit to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea. His stay in Mongolia is scheduled from 22 to 23 June.On arrival, Jaishankar was warmly received by State Secretary Munktushig Ilkhanajav. Expressing gratitude for the reception, he posted on X that he looked forward to

June 22, 2026
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