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Belgium and India share a longstanding and multifaceted partnership rooted in shared democratic values and mutual respect. Belgium stands as one of the first European nations to establish diplomatic ties with independent India in September 1947, a relationship anchored in commitment to the rule of law, federalism, and pluralism. This enduring connection has evolved into robust cooperation spanning political, economic, technological, and cultural spheres, reinforcing the deep

The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Health, Germany, convened the 3rd Joint Working Group Meeting on Alternative Medicine in Berlin from 18 to 20 November 2025, marking another significant step in advancing Indo-German cooperation in the field of traditional and integrative healthcare. The meeting brought together senior officials and experts from both nations to strengthen bilateral engagement and explore concrete pathways for collaborativ

India and Sweden are strengthening their bilateral partnership through the Industry Transition Partnership (ITP), marking significant progress in decarbonising heavy industries under the LeadIT framework. The collaboration focuses on advancing low-carbon technologies in the steel and cement sectors, two of the world's most emissions-intensive industries.​ Industry Transition Platform Drives Collaborative Projects The Industry Transition Platform, established through joint fun

The 7th India-Norway Joint Working Group on Education convened in Oslo on 18th November 2025, strengthening bilateral commitment to advancing educational cooperation between the two nations. The meeting brought together senior representatives from India and Norway to review progress, chart new directions, and reinforce mutual priorities in higher education and academic exchange. ​ Delegation Leadership and Participation The Indian side was led by Ms. Archana Thakur, Joint Sec

Finland's 108th Independence Day celebration in Mumbai brought together key stakeholders from both nations, reaffirming the strengthening bonds between India and Finland through diplomatic engagement and business collaboration. Mr. Erik af Hällström with Mr. Sujit S. Nair The celebration marked a significant occasion for fostering bilateral relations between Finland and India. The event drew participation from diplomats, business leaders, and representatives from various coun

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

India and Portugal convened the 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Lisbon on 3 November 2025, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic engagement between the two nations as they celebrate 50 years of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. The consultations, co-chaired by Shri Sibi George, Secretary (West) from India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Ms. Helena Malcata, Director General for Foreign Policy at Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, r

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

British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom's development finance institution, has announced a $75 million financing facility to Blueleaf Energy, marking a significant step forward in accelerating India's renewable energy infrastructure development. The partnership, formalized at a signing ceremony in Singapore, directly supports India's ambitious target of achieving 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030.​ Utility-Scale Renewable Projects The

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