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Cyprus Parliamentary Delegation Calls on President Murmu
A high-level parliamentary delegation from Cyprus, led by the President of the House of Representatives, H.E. Ms. Annita Demetriou, called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 26, 2025. The meeting underscored the enduring friendship between the two nations, with both leaders emphasizing their commitment to democratic ideals and mutual interests. The visit, coinciding with India’s Constitution Day, provided a symbolic backdrop for

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India–Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade Reviews Bilateral Partnership
Slovenian Ambassador Stanislav Vidovič along with his wife Ljiljana Vidovič and Chairman of Europe India Centre for Business and Industry, Sujit S Nair The 10th Session of the India–Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) convened in New Delhi, bringing together delegations from both nations to assess their growing economic partnership and identify new avenues for collaboration. The meeting, held under the co-chairmanship of Saket Kumar, Joint Secre

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Romanian National Day Celebrations Mark Strengthened India-Romania Partnership
Chairman of Europe India Centre for Business and Industry Mr Sujit S Nair and Romanian Ambassador Sena Latif Romania's National Day was commemorated in New Delhi on November 26, 2025, with a formal gathering that underscored the enduring bonds between India and Romania. The event brought together dignitaries, diplomats, and members of the Indian and international communities, also business figures like Mr Sujit S Nair, Chairman of Europe India Centre for Business and Industry

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Belgian King's Day 2025: A Celebration of Belgian and Indian Heritage
Belgium and India share a longstanding and multifaceted partnership rooted in shared democratic values and mutual respect. Belgium stands as one of the first European nations to establish diplomatic ties with independent India in September 1947, a relationship anchored in commitment to the rule of law, federalism, and pluralism. This enduring connection has evolved into robust cooperation spanning political, economic, technological, and cultural spheres, reinforcing the deep

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India-Hungary Partnership Is Gaining Momentum
Ambassador Anshuman Gaur's recent diplomatic agenda has underscored the strengthening India-Hungary partnership through a series of productive high-level meetings. Most recently, on November 17, 2025, the Ambassador engaged with Ms. Boglárka Illés, State Secretary for Bilateral Relations at Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in a highly productive meeting that emphasized comprehensive talks on boosting high-level political engagements, strengthening connectivity

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Spain and India Deepen Political Partnership Through Eighth Foreign Office Consultations
Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation has strengthened its political relationship with India through high-level diplomatic engagement, advancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The 8th India-Spain Foreign Office Consultations, held in New Delhi on November 13, 2025, demonstrated both nations' commitment to fortifying bilateral ties on the foundation of recent high-level visits and sustained institutional dialogue. The consultations, led by

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Why CBAM Should Not Define India-EU Relations: Balancing Climate Ambition with Strategic Partnership
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set for full implementation from 2026, has emerged as a defining issue at the ongoing COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil. While the mechanism aims to align international trade with climate objectives, its implications for developing economies have prompted calls for dialogue and cooperative solutions that preserve both climate ambition and economic partnership. The mechanism will impose border tariffs on c

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EU-India FTA and Semiconductor Partnership: Critical Progress in November 2025
The EU-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations, which resumed with renewed momentum since 2022, reached a critical juncture in November 2025. Both sides concluded intensive talks in New Delhi, with India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal engaging European Commission Director-General for Trade Sabine Weyand. With 10 of the 20 FTA chapters finalised and several others agreed in principle, negotiators confirmed their shared objective of concluding the agreement by year-end. Th

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India and Portugal Mark Milestone with 5th Foreign Office Consultations in Lisbon
India and Portugal convened the 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Lisbon on 3 November 2025, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic engagement between the two nations as they celebrate 50 years of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. The consultations, co-chaired by Shri Sibi George, Secretary (West) from India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Ms. Helena Malcata, Director General for Foreign Policy at Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, r

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Council of European Union Approves Strategic EU-India Agenda: Institutional Framework for 27-Member Coordination
The Council of the European Union unanimously approved conclusions on the New Strategic EU-India Agenda on October 20, 2025, establishing an institutional framework that coordinates the foreign policy priorities of all 27 member states toward India. This approval transforms the Joint Communication proposed by the High Representative and European Commission in September 2025 into binding policy direction, instructing EU institutions to articulate and implement the strategic ag

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India-UK Naval Partnership Reaches New Milestone with First Combined Carrier Strike Group Exercise
India and the UK naval partnership have achieved a significant military milestone with the completion of Exercise Konkan 2025, marking the first time both nations deployed their aircraft carriers in joint operations. This bilateral maritime exercise, conducted from October 5-12, 2025, off India's western coast, represents a transformative moment in Indo-Pacific security cooperation. First Combined Carrier Strike Group Operations Exercise Konkan 2025 featured the UK's HMS Pri

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EU and India: Entering a New Era of Vision and Value
The European Union has formally proposed a ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda’ designed to elevate its partnership with India across multiple...

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EU Leaders and PM Modi Discuss Roadmap for 2026 Summit and Trade Deal
In a significant development for international diplomacy, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President...

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EAM Highlights Strategic Partnership Milestones in Meeting with German Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered opening remarks during his meeting with the German Foreign Minister on September 3,...

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India and Estonia Strengthen Ties: Ambassador Ashish Sinha’s Courtesy Call to Prime Minister Kristen Michal
Ambassador of India to Estonia, Ashish Sinha, recently paid a significant courtesy call to the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal....

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Ambassador Ajit V. Gupte Meets German State Secretary Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr in Berlin
On 1 August 2025, Ambassador of India to Germany Ajit V. Gupte met with Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr, State Secretary at the Federal Foreign...

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From Trade to Tech: Key Outcomes of Prime Minister Modi’s UK Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom on 23–24 July 2025 marked a decisive moment in resetting and elevating the...

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PM Modi’s UK Visit: Strengthening the India–UK Strategic Ties Through Diplomacy and Dialogue
On July 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London to begin a pivotal two-day state visit—an event underscoring the...

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Ambassador of India H.E. Amit Narang Meets Former Slovenian President H.E. Borut Pahor, Underscoring Bilateral Continuity
In a noteworthy diplomatic engagement, the Ambassador of India to Slovenia, His Excellency Amit Narang, paid a courtesy call on the...

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UK-India SME Meeting Strengthens Trade Ties Amid FTA Progress
As the United Kingdom and India move steadily towards the implementation of their long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement (FTA), recent...

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