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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

India's Union Cabinet has approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), a financial initiative designed to provide credit support to the nation's export sector. The scheme provides 100% credit guarantee coverage through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs), enabling them to extend additional credit facilities of up to Rs. 20,000 crore to eligible exporters, including both MSMEs and non-MSME entities.​

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

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas held a substantive bilateral meeting on November 12, 2025, during the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara, Canada. The discussion focused on deepening the India-EU Strategic Partnership and exchanging perspectives on the multilateral agenda, marking an important engagement in advancing bilateral relations between India and the European Un

The European Union's proposed budget for 2028-2034, totaling close to €2 trillion, represents a significant institutional recalibration designed to strengthen European economic resilience and enable more effective external partnerships. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the budget aims to strengthen Europe's agency in a changing world, requiring mechanisms that are faster, more ambitious, simpler, and more flexible. The reformed financial arch

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

On 5 November 2025, Latvia and India held the 9th Foreign Office Consultations in Riga, marking a significant milestone in bilateral diplomatic engagement. The discussions brought together Andžejs Viļumsons, State Secretary of Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Sibi George, Secretary (West) at India's Ministry of External Affairs, to comprehensively address bilateral cooperation, regional security challenges, and multilateral collaboration. The consultations underscore

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

Ambassador Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India, met recently in New Delhi with Dr. Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary of Assam, to discuss EU-India cooperation in the North East and Assam. During their engagement, both officials reiterated the European Union's commitment to promoting opportunities for cooperation and investments in the North East and Assam, with particular focus on technology, semiconductors, green energy, and fragrances. Follow-Up to Advantage A

Member of European Parliament Vladimir Prebilic from Slovenia spoke at the EU-India Leaders Conference held on November 5, 2025, in EU Parliament, Brussels, organised by the Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI). As Standing Rapporteur on India for the European Parliament, Prebilic shared his views on how Europe and India can work together for mutual benefit and global progress. Prebilic began by emphasizing that the EU-India partnership is more than just busi

Greece's largest healthcare industry event, the 17th Health Expo Athens, is scheduled to take place on January 24-25, 2026, at the prestigious Megaron Athens International Conference Centre. The two-day event represents the most significant scientific, educational, and commercial gathering for healthcare professionals from around the world. ​ Event Venue and Schedule The Health Expo Athens will be hosted at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, located at Leofor

The eighth meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture between India and the Netherlands was concluded on October 31, 2025, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in the agriculture and allied sectors. Held at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi, the meeting was co-chaired by Shri Priya Ranjan, Joint Secretary (Horticulture), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Mr. Guido Landheer from the Ministry of Agriculture, Natu

The Committee on International Trade (INTA) of the European Parliament concluded an intensive three-day visit to India from October 27-29, 2025, marking a significant engagement between European and Indian leadership during critical negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. The mission brought together seven Members of the European Parliament with Indian Ministers and parliamentary representatives to advance mutual understanding on bilateral economic cooperation.

In a significant development for international trade relations, intensive discussions between Indian Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels have laid new groundwork for advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The talks, undertaken at a high diplomatic level and characterized by transparency and mutual trust, signal meaningful progress on complex areas vital for both regions’ economic futures. Intensiv

The latest development in UK-India economic ties was unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai on October 9, 2025. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced major investments by leading British fintech and banking companies into India's burgeoning digital economy. This move signals a new era of partnership focused on financial technology, job creation, and innovation in both nations. Investment Commitments The event showcased the fo

The German Federal Cabinet adopted the "Microelectronics Strategy of the Federal Government: Research, Skilled Labour and Manufacturing for the Microelectronics Ecosystem in Germany" on October 15, 2025. Jointly presented by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), the strategy represents one of the first major strategic measures to implement Germany's Hightech Agenda Deutschland (HTAD).​

India’s active participation at Cyprus Forum 2025 has marked an important milestone in the evolving diplomatic and strategic partnership between Cyprus and India. The event highlighted India’s vision for global connectivity through the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and reinforced the shared commitment of both nations to sustainable development, transparent governance, and rule-based international cooperation.​ Indian High Commissioner’s Remarks: Transforma

The Indian Air Force is currently participating in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, a large-scale multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base in the Canary Islands from October 20 to 31, 2025. This engagement marks a significant development in India-Spain defence cooperation, demonstrating the operational reach and combat proficiency of the Indian Air Force alongside NATO member nations and allied partners.​ The exercise brings together more th

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the University of Glasgow have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies, marking a significant advancement in academic and cultural collaboration between India and Scotland. This development strengthens India's educational diplomacy and reinforces bilateral partnership in higher education and research.​ A Partnership for Academic Excellence The MoU was signed by the Consul General o

The United Kingdom and India have launched the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre during the India Mobile Congress 2025 in New Delhi, marking a significant advancement in bilateral technology cooperation. This strategic partnership positions both nations at the forefront of next-generation telecommunications, focusing on 6G development, AI-driven networks, and secure digital infrastructure. £24 Million Joint Investment Framework The Centre is jointly administered by