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India and Israel have taken a decisive step toward reinforcing their economic collaboration by signing the Terms of Reference (ToR) to launch negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The signing took place in Tel Aviv, signalling the two nations’ intent to expand their partnership beyond security and technology into comprehensive trade cooperation.The ceremony was attended by India’s
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in Moscow on November 19, 2025, to review the progress made in bilateral relations since their last meeting in August and to discuss preparations for the upcoming 23rd Annual India-Russia Leaders Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi in early December 2025.During the meeting, the leaders took stock
Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held a meeting with US Congressman Riley Moore in Washington DC to discuss mechanisms for deepening India–US cooperation across critical domains such as trade, energy and security. The conversation underscored the growing strategic convergence between the two countries as they continue to refine collaboration under multiple
Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to co-chair the 16th India-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.This engagement marks the 26th meeting between the two ministers, reflecting the sustained depth and frequency of high-level diplomatic exchanges between the two nations in recent years.The
Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, beginning a five-day official visit focused on advancing trade and investment cooperation between India and Afghanistan.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) extended a cordial welcome, underscoring the importance of the visit in reviving bilateral economic engagement under complex
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid a crucial visit to Moscow, meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin as preparations intensify for the upcoming Annual India–Russia Summit.During this high-level engagement, Jaishankar delivered Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings and updated President Putin on the bilateral summit’s arrangements, highlighting the robust diplomatic momentum
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin during the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting held in Moscow on 17-18 November 2025.Jaishankar used his address at the summit to deliver a firm and uncompromising message on the need for zero tolerance towards terrorism.He reiterated that there can be no justification,
India’s latest energy agreement with the United States marks a significant adjustment in its import strategy amid ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical pressure over Russian oil purchases.The deal, formalised on Monday, secures 2.2 million tons per annum of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the US Gulf Coast, covering close to ten percent of India’s annual import requirement. It represents the
Afghanistan has begun shifting its trade patterns away from Pakistan, redirecting a growing share of its imports and exports through Iran and Central Asia in an effort to reduce chronic dependence on Islamabad’s ports and border crossings.The move follows repeated closures along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier, disrupting trade and straining bilateral relations.For decades, Afghanistan’s
India emerged as the second-largest buyer of Russian crude oil in October, trailing only China, according to data compiled by the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).Indian refiners imported Russian crude worth 2.5 billion dollars during the month, as Beijing maintained a clear lead with purchases valued at 3.7 billion dollars. The figures highlight India’s continued