diplomatic ties
India-Russia Strategic Partnership: Joint Counter-Terrorism Efforts and Cooperation at 23rd Annual Summit
Dec 06, 2025 01:56 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi and President Putin reaffirmed India-Russia commitment to combat terrorism, enhance security cooperation, and address climate change at their 23rd Annual Summit. Both nations condemned terrorist attacks in their respective countries, called for unified action against UN-listed terrorist groups, and agreed to strengthen their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership while promoting global peace in a multipolar world.
President Putin's Strategic 27-Hour Visit to India: Strengthening Historic Bilateral Relations Amid Global Tensions
Dec 05, 2025 02:12 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's brief but significant 27-hour diplomatic visit to India underscores the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations. Focusing on defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and trade development, the visit comes at a critical time when India balances its historic ties with Russia against growing tensions with the United States over Russian oil imports and recent tariff impositions.
"Long Live The Friendship": PM Modi and President Macron Strengthen India-France Ties at G20 Summit 2025
Nov 23, 2025 09:57 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reinforced bilateral relations during the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, emphasizing international cooperation and proposing new initiatives including a G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership to address global challenges like disaster preparedness and response.
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals After 5-Year Diplomatic Freeze
Nov 22, 2025 02:55 am CST
India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals worldwide after a five-year suspension following the 2020 Galwan clash. This diplomatic thaw includes restored direct flights and the revival of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, marking significant progress in normalizing relations between the two Asian powers after intense diplomatic engagement throughout 2025.
Russia-China Relations Reach Historic Peak: Putin Highlights Strategic Partnership Growth During Meeting With Premier Li Qiang
Nov 20, 2025 10:08 pm CST
President Putin and Premier Li Qiang's recent meeting showcases the unprecedented strength of Russia-China relations, with record-breaking bilateral trade and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The comprehensive strategic partnership, based on equality and mutual support, is entering a new era of collaboration including visa-free travel arrangements, energy projects, and educational initiatives planned for 2026-2027.
US Grants Hungary Full Exemption From Russian Oil Sanctions During Trump-Orban White House Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 09:02 am CST
President Trump has granted Hungary a complete exemption from Russian oil sanctions during Prime Minister Viktor Orban's White House visit. The decision acknowledges Hungary's geographic limitations as a landlocked country dependent on Russian pipelines for energy security, while highlighting the close relationship between the two right-wing leaders who share similar views on immigration and diverge from broader European positions on Ukraine.
Xi Jinping's First Visit to South Korea Since 2014: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties Amid Regional Economic Cooperation
Nov 02, 2025 12:17 am CST
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to South Korea in over a decade, meeting with President Lee Jae Myung to strengthen bilateral relations. As the US President Trump departed early from the APEC summit, Xi took center stage to promote regional cooperation and reset diplomatic ties with multiple nations including Canada and Japan. The visit resulted in the renewal of a $49 billion currency swap agreement and discussions on North Korean engagement, marking a significant step in reshaping East Asian diplomatic dynamics.
Indian Envoy Calls Khalistan Extremism "A Canadian Problem" While Working to Reset Diplomatic Relations
Oct 21, 2025 02:29 pm CST
India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, addresses bilateral relations, rejecting allegations against Indian diplomats while emphasizing that Khalistan extremism is Canada's internal security issue. The diplomat praises Prime Minister Mark Carney's role in normalizing relations between the two nations amid ongoing security concerns.
India-Canada Relations Improving: S Jaishankar Meets Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Significant Diplomatic Engagement
Oct 13, 2025 05:02 pm CST
India-Canada diplomatic relations show significant improvement as Foreign Minister S Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in New Delhi, following the reinstatement of ambassadors. The high-level meeting, which included talks with PM Modi, signals renewed cooperation between the nations after previous tensions over allegations involving the Khalistan movement.
India Establishes Full Diplomatic Relations with Taliban-Led Afghanistan While Highlighting Pakistan's Illegal Occupation of Kashmir
Oct 10, 2025 06:12 pm CST
India has restored full diplomatic ties with Afghanistan, upgrading its mission in Kabul to embassy status. During a joint statement with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar referred to Afghanistan as a "contiguous neighbour" - a clear message to Pakistan about its illegal occupation of Kashmir. Both nations acknowledged their shared challenge of cross-border terrorism, with Afghanistan pledging to prevent its territory from being used for anti-India activities.