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India and Germany have taken a key step to advance cooperation in the green hydrogen sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) of India and the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water Industries (DVGW). The agreement was welcomed by the leadership of both countries as part of their broader clean energy collaboration. The MoU focuses on supporting the development of regula

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

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.

In a significant diplomatic engagement underscoring the deepening partnership between India and Norway, Her Excellency Ms. Gloria Gangte, Ambassador of India to Norway, held a productive meeting with Ms. Ine Eriksen Søreide, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence at the Storting. The discussion, held on December 15, focused on a range of critical subjects, reaffirming the strategic alignment between the two nations on global platforms and their shared

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with a European Union delegation led by Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi, engaging in constructive discussions on trade and investment cooperation. The meeting underscored both nations' shared commitment to deepening bilateral economic relations and advancing mutual prosperity. High-Level Strategic Engagement Finance Minister Sitharaman received the EU Trade Commissioner during his two-day visit t

Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security of the European Commission, has expanded his high-level diplomatic engagements in New Delhi. In an official update, Commissioner Šefčovič confirmed that his visit to India is now "in full swing," marked by successive meetings with key cabinet ministers to strengthen the bilateral partnership. Strengthening Strategic Ties A central component of the visit was a meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Ja

India's government continues to strengthen its commitment to improving financial accessibility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a multifaceted approach that addresses credit constraints and operational challenges. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has rolled out several programmes designed to facilitate smoother access to capital, reduce barriers to borrowing, and empower entrepreneurship across diverse sectors of the economy. Credit G

The 13th round of India-Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations took place on December 4, 2025, in New Delhi, reinforcing the institutional dialogue framework between the two countries. Led by Shri Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs of India, and Mr. Christiaan Rebergen, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the consultations build upon the previous round held in The Hague in May 2024. Political Momentum and High-Level En

India and Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral engagement during the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi on Monday. Co-chaired by Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Shri Sibi George, and Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wladyslaw T. Bartoszewski, the high-level dialogue focused on reviewing the comprehensive progress of the India-Poland Strategic Partnership. The consultations prov

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

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