Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kuwait focuses on strengthening bilateral ties. Discussions will cover economic cooperation, energy security, defense, and people-to-people contact. The ‘Hala Modi’ event will engage the Indian diaspora. This visit signifies the importance of India-Kuwait relations in a time of global uncertainty.
India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage for Indian citizens, marking a significant step towards improving bilateral relations following years of border tensions. Both countries also committed to enhancing cross-border river cooperation and Nathula border trade. The agreement follows a recent meeting between special representatives and reflects a commitment to de-escalation and constructive dialogue.
Following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early 2025. The Kremlin has confirmed the invitation and indicated a positive response, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations.
India and Russia are set to strengthen their strategic partnership with a series of high-level meetings this month. The focus will be on boosting bilateral trade, expanding economic ventures, and enhancing scientific cooperation. Key discussions will include improving payment mechanisms, expanding trade settlements in national currencies, and advancing joint ventures in key sectors like railway infrastructure.
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to discuss strengthening their bilateral partnership. The focus is on key areas like industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductors. This meeting comes as part of Jaishankar’s two-nation tour, which also included Australia, highlighting the importance of these partnerships for India’s economic and technological progress.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz embarks on a three-day visit to India, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in defense, trade, and clean energy. The visit comes amid growing global security concerns, with the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. The talks between Scholz and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely focus on these global security challenges and ways to enhance cooperation in strategic areas.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged India and Pakistan to ‘bury the past’ and focus on building a positive future as good neighbors. He sees the recent visit of Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar to Islamabad as a ‘good opening’ and hopes for a revival of bilateral relations, citing the positive impact of Prime Minister Modi’s 2015 visit to Lahore. Sharif criticizes the current state of relations, holding former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan responsible for their deterioration. He highlights the potential of a strong India-Pakistan relationship and advocates for the resumption of cricketing ties, trade, and economic collaboration.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during a high-level visit. The visit saw the introduction of the RuPay card in the Maldives, discussions on free trade agreements, and an emphasis on shared economic and security interests. Both leaders highlighted the importance of their partnership in addressing regional challenges and promoting stability in the Indian Ocean region.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is on a state visit to India, aiming to mend relations strained by his previous demand to remove Indian troops. The visit will focus on boosting bilateral cooperation and strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two nations.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit India for a state visit from October 6-10, aiming to mend strained ties and secure a financial package amidst a tourism crisis and mounting debt. The visit comes after a significant decline in Indian tourist arrivals following criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Maldivian officials. While the Maldives has not officially confirmed a financial aid package, experts believe the visit will focus on securing a bailout and restructuring debt repayment.
