Results for: Bilateral Ties

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar believes Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections could lead to a global shift, potentially impacting the existing world order. However, he sees opportunities for India amidst these disruptions, particularly in trade. Jaishankar, during his Australia visit, also met with Australian leaders to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on areas like education, technology, and agriculture. He further engaged with Australian lawmakers and met with officials from the UAE, underscoring India’s active diplomatic engagement on the international stage.

Indonesia and Nepal have taken a significant step in strengthening their diplomatic relations by signing a visa-free agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The agreement aims to facilitate smoother travel for government officials and enhance collaborations between the two nations. The signing also included a Memorandum of Understanding for establishing a formal bilateral consultation mechanism.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, arrived in Delhi on Sunday for a two-day visit, focusing on enhancing bilateral ties with India in sectors like energy and connectivity. His visit underscores the growing strategic partnership between the two nations, marked by increased trade and investments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. They discussed ways to boost bilateral ties, exchanged views on global issues, and addressed areas of common interest. Modi’s meeting with Macron focused on strengthening their partnership in defense, nuclear energy, space, education, climate action, digital infrastructure, and culture. They also discussed global and regional concerns. Meanwhile, Modi’s talks with Sunak emphasized resuming India-UK FTA negotiations after the election of a new UK government. Modi’s first foreign trip after his recent election involved bilateral meetings with Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The discussions emphasized India’s commitment to international collaboration and partnership.

Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi has departed from Pakistan after concluding a successful three-day visit. During his stay, Raisi met with Pakistani officials, including the President, Prime Minister, Chief of Army Staff, and Chief Ministers of Sindh and Punjab. He expressed confidence in the unbreakable bond between Pakistan and Iran and invited Iranian businesses to invest in Pakistan’s growing economy. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori conferred an honorary doctorate from the University of Karachi on Raisi for his contributions to bilateral relations.