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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

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

India's Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, held a bilateral meeting with Romania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms. Oana-Silvia Țoiu, in Bucharest to expand bilateral trade and establish resilient supply chains within the India-EU economic framework. India's exports to Romania reached USD 1.03 billion in FY 2024-25, with overall bilateral trade at approximately USD 2.98 billion in FY 2023-24, underscoring Romania's significance as a trading pa

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

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 long-awaited India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has entered a decisive phase, with negotiations now advancing to the political level. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit Brussels later this month to meet EU Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, a move that marks a major step toward resolving the remaining differences in one of India’s most significant trade negotiations. Talks Elevated to Political Level

The European Chips Act 2 sets out an ambitious vision to bolster the EU’s semiconductor ecosystem, targeting a 20 percent share of the...

The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas presented the EU's strategic approach to...

The visit of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to India has culminated in several key outcomes, fostering closer collaboration...

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer will begin his official visit to India tomorrow, October 8, 2025, upon the...

EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin has emphasized the need for resolving critical outstanding issues as India and the European Union...