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18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA)

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has arrived in New Delhi to advance bilateral relations with India, marking a significant diplomatic engagement under the India-Poland Strategic Partnership framework established during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Poland in August 2024. Jaipur Engagement and Cultural Dimension Prior to his New Delhi engagements, Sikorski visited Jaipur from 17 to 18 January 2026, where he participated i

India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attended the Weimar Triangle Summit in Paris on January 7, 2026, marking India's first-ever participation in this influential European trilateral format. The meeting brought together the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Poland, alongside India's EAM in a significant diplomatic engagement centred on strengthening multilateral cooperation and addressing global geopolitical challenges. Strategic Engagement on Ind

On January 16, 2026, the Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, held a cordial and substantive meeting with Lord McFall of Alcluith PC, the Lord Speaker of the UK House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament, at Parliament House in New Delhi. The high-level engagement took place on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), currently being hosted by India. Underscoring Parliamentary Partnership Welcoming

India and France have reaffirmed their commitment to their strategic partnership through the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired on January 13, 2026, by Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser to India's Prime Minister, and H.E. Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of France. The dialogue, held in New Delhi, underscored the comprehensive nature of bilateral engagement and provided a platform to strengthen cooperation across multiple domains. Sco

The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will travel to India later this month to represent the European Union at the 16th EU–India Summit. The summit is scheduled to take place on 27 January 2026 in New Delhi. The visit highlights the growing importance of the EU–India Strategic Partnership and reflects continued high-level political engagement between the two sides. Summit Talks with Prime Mini

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held restricted and delegation-level talks in Gandhinagar on January 12, 2026, reaffirming their commitment to significantly deepen the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. The leaders called for injecting fresh momentum into bilateral ties and elevating cooperation in line with evolving global and regional challenges. Noting that India, the world's fourth-largest economy, and Germany, the world's third-largest

India and the European Union have taken a decisive step forward in their long-standing pursuit of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluding high-level talks with EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels on January 8-9, 2026. The two-day ministerial engagement represents a significant moment in the FTA negotiations, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to acceleratin

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has expressed confidence that India–European Union relations will see an upswing by 2026, sharing this view while addressing the Indian community in Luxembourg during his ongoing European visit, which is aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral ties and broader engagement with Europe. Jaishankar highlighted Luxembourg’s strategic role within the EU, indicating that its position and influence in Brussels can play a supportive rol

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, is scheduled to visit Brussels for a significant two-day official trip on 8-9 January 2026. This visit represents a critical phase in India-EU economic relations and underscores intensifying diplomatic and technical engagements aimed at advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. Historic Context of Negotiations The India-EU trade negotiations were ambitiously re-launched in June 2022 after a hiat

The Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Friedrich Merz, is set to undertake an official visit to India on January 12-13, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This visit represents Chancellor Merz's first official engagement with India and underscores the continued emphasis on strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Strategic Partnership Review Prime Minister Modi will receive Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad on J

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is on an official visit to France and Luxembourg from January 4-9, 2026, with engagements aimed at strengthening India's bilateral ties with both European nations.​ Engagements in France During his stay in France, Dr. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet French leadership and hold talks with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the discussions will focus on progress made under the India-France

The Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI) announces the publication of the 2025 class of EuropeIndia40 Leaders, presented by Water & Shark – Global Advisory Firm, and officially unveiled on the front cover in the December edition of The Europe India Journal (EIJ) Magazine, this year's cohort recognizes 11 exceptional individuals under the age of 40 who are driving transformative change across the India-EU and India-UK corridors. EuropeIndia40 is an initiative

On a cold afternoon in Liverpool, Liang and Wanchong stood inside their small jewellery studio wondering how long they could keep going. Their brand, Robin Valley, had built a loyal following through craft fairs and independent retailers. Customers loved their sustainably made pieces and museums were showing interest, but interest did not pay suppliers. Banks refused to lend because the business was young and the founders had no assets to offer as security. Growth felt imposs

Did you know there are about 60 million MSMEs in India? But only a handful really get involved in international research or innovation partnerships? Surprising, right? Especially now, as Indian MSMEs begin to find customers, partners and even competitors in the global market, particularly in the European Union.  So, what’s holding them back? The main problem is access. Finding the right networks, funding and innovation centres isn’t easy for everyone.  Take Aman, for example.

The proposal put forth by the European Commission (EC) to revise statistical rules that govern the recording of International Trade in Services (ITS), Balance of Payments (BOP), and Direct investment abroad would provide an opportunity for the Global South to participate more fully in developing the global economy, especially in light of the Indian government's goal of reaching a $5 trillion economy. India is not only the world's largest recipient of remittances, but it is al

Cyprus has officially presented its programme, priorities, and logo for its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, commencing on 1 January 2026. President Nicos Christodoulides unveiled the comprehensive framework at an event held in Pano Lefkara on 21 December, marking what he described as a milestone moment in Cyprus' European engagement and institutional responsibility toward the 27 member states and European citizens.​ The Central Vision The presidency

The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), launched at the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023, is a key pillar of the evolving India–EU strategic partnership. IMEC by leaders from India, the US, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Italy, France, Germany and the European Commission is designed as a transnational rail and shipping route spread across two continents (Delivorias & Falkenberg, 2024, p. 7). The EU’s Global Gateway strategy which Complements IMEC launched in D

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a productive meeting today in New Delhi with the Netherlands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, David van Weel, marking a significant step in deepening the bilateral partnership between the two nations. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in critical sectors such as defence, semiconductors, and clean energy, while also addressing broader frameworks for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. The visit reinforces the strong d

Ambassador Amit Narang, India's envoy to the Republic of Slovenia, held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Igor Papič, Minister for Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Slovenia. The bilateral engagement underscores the mutual commitment of both nations to advancing scientific research and innovation within their established partnership framework.​ Science and R&D at the Core Science and research and development constitute key areas of India-Slovenia cooperation,