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Strategic Tech and Trade: Inside the Sitharaman-Dombrovskis Meet in Asheville
On 1 September 2026, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for Economy, in Asheville, United States.

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Belgium’s PM Heads to India as EU–India Trade Takes Centre Stage
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever will visit India from 2 to 4 September 2026, with talks in New Delhi and business engagements in Mumbai.

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Farewell to Hervé Delphin: European Union Ambassador Leaves India
On August 28, 2026, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar bid farewell to Hervé Delphin, the outgoing European Union Ambassador to India.

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A New European Gateway: How India and Slovakia Are Rewriting Their Bilateral Blueprint
On Wednesday, 8 July 2026, India and the Slovak Republic reaffirmed their commitment to significantly deepen their bilateral alliance across multiple fronts. During a high-level meeting in Bratislava, India's Ambassador to Slovakia, Apoorva Srivastava, and Slovakia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Juraj Blanár, mapped out a strategic pathway to expand mutual engagements.

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Beyond Diplomacy: How India and France Are Expanding Their Strategic and Economic Partnership
Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, commenced a high-profile four-day diplomatic visit to France on 1 July 2026. This mission was strategically designed to reinforce the special global strategic partnership between the two republics, scale up mutual investments, and drive collaborative innovation. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global landscape, the visit facilitated essential high-level engagements, culminati

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Diplomacy of Dignity: Inside the Global Impact of the 12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue
On 24 June 2026, New Delhi served as the diplomatic stage for the 12th India-European Union Human Rights Dialogue, marking a critical juncture in the strategic alignment between two of the world's largest democratic entities. Co-chaired by Mr Piyush Srivastava, Additional Secretary (Europe West) in India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Mr Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India.

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The India-France Tech Alliance: Scaling Innovation and Digital Collaboration in 2026
The designation of India as the Official Artificial Intelligence Country Partner at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026 in Paris marks a key moment in the geopolitical alignment of critical technologies. Held from June 17 to 20, 2026, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, this high-profile engagement carries immense strategic weight as both nations celebrate the India–France Year of Innovation 2026.

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Europe's New Ally: How Jaishankar's Kultaranta Speech Redefined India-EU Partnership
In a pivotal moment for transcontinental diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a landmark address at Finland's Kultaranta Talks on 11 June 2026, underscoring India's energy security, supply chain resilience, and deepening strategic cooperation with the European Union. The discussion, centred on "Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition," marked a significant intensification in India-EU ties, with three major agreements concluded this year alo

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Indian PM, Modi's Europe Gambit: How a Six-Day Trip to France and Slovakia Could Reshape EU-India Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day official visit to France and Slovakia from 13 to 18 June 2026, marking a significant moment in India's engagement with Europe. The trip includes bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, participation in the G7 Summit in Evian, France, and attendance at VivaTech, Europe's largest technology and startup event.

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India, EU Foreign Ministers Weigh Deeper Partnership In Cyprus Amid Shifting World Order
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has used a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Cyprus to underline India’s growing engagement with the EU and shared interests in an emerging multipolar world, highlighting trade, technology, defence and people‑to‑people ties as key pillars of cooperation.

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From Gothenburg to Rome: PM Modi’s Europe Tour Puts the India–EU Agenda in Focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-day Europe visit from 15 to 20 May 2026 linked three key bilateral stops — Sweden, Norway and Italy — with India’s wider engagement with Europe and the EU. Across the tour, the talks centred on strategic partnerships, trade and investment, clean energy, innovation, defence, maritime security and the next phase of India–EU economic cooperation.

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From Sweden to Italy: PM Modi Ends the Europe Tour That Began on 15 May
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy on 20 May 2026 formed the final leg of his Europe tour that began on 15 May, bringing together a series of engagements that placed India’s ties with Europe firmly in focus. In Rome, the visit centred on a major upgrade in India–Italy relations, high-level political meetings and recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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Netherlands Visit to “Reaffirm Political Commitment”: Indian Envoy Ahead of PM Modi’s Trip
Netherlands Visit to “Reaffirm Political Commitment”: Indian Envoy Ahead of PM Modi’s Trip

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From The Hague to Rome: PM Modi’s Europe Tour Puts India–EU Equation in Sharper Focus
From The Hague to Rome: Modi’s Europe Tour Puts India–EU Equation in Sharper Focus

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Cyprus EU Presidency Dialogue in Ahmedabad Spotlights Deeper EU–India Economic Partnership
India-Cyprus Business Conference in Ahmedabad Highlights Gateway to EU Markets

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From London to Beijing: Vikram Doraiswami’s Next Diplomatic Assignment
From London to Beijing: Vikram Doraiswami’s Next Diplomatic Assignment

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India-Austria Summit Strengthens Ties in Defence, Cybersecurity, and Mobility
India-Austria Summit Strengthens Ties in Defence, Cybersecurity, and Mobility

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India and Germany Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations at Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin
India and Germany Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations at Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin

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India-France Foreign Office Consultations Review Strategic Partnership (13 April 2026)
India-France Foreign Office Consultations Review Strategic Partnership (13 April 2026)

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India Hosts Austria's Federal Chancellor for High-Level Talks Next Week
India Hosts Austria's Federal Chancellor for High-Level Talks Next Week

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