Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that India will assist Fiji with disaster response measures in the face of growing climate change threats, demonstrating that, despite their geographical distance, the two countries have the same vision. PM Modi made these statements while speaking with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, who is now on a three-day visit to India, his first official visit since taking office. PM Modi highlighted that India and Fiji are still dedicated to creating a region that is free, inclusive, open, secure, and prosperous. The leaders committed to e
Cambodia and Saudi Arabia took a significant step towards developing their tourism collaboration on August 22, 2025, at a high-level conference in Phnom Penh. Huot Hak, Cambodia's Minister of Tourism, welcomed Saudi Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A Dahlwy to discuss methods to strengthen tourism cooperation. The summit aimed to attract investment, promote cultural exchanges, and create tourism incentives during Cambodia's less-explored green season. Officials emphasised that tourism is essential for strengthening people-to-people connections. They emphasised that travellers serve as informal
India is aggressively negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with several major economies, including the European Union, the United States, Chile, and Peru. Speaking at the Entrepreneur and Traders Leadership Summit, Goyal emphasised that negotiations are proceeding quickly, with Indian officials coordinating across time zones to ensure that discussions progress without pause. He noted that dialogues begin early with Australia and Japan, extend into the afternoon with Europe, and continue in the evening with the US, Chile, and Peru, reflecting India's worldwide commercial outreach. Th
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit New Delhi by the end of the year to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Russian embassy in India. An official confirmed that, while preparations are underway, the visit's exact dates have yet to be decided. According to Roman Babushkin, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Russian Embassy, both leaders will meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit later this month in Tianjin. The planned trip comes shortly after Modi and Putin spoke on the phone about Putin's recent meeting with US Presi
India handed over a set of defence and medical equipment to Nepal's army, strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri delivered the goods to Nepal's Chief of Army Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, during a ceremony at the Nepal Army headquarters in Kathmandu, according to the Indian Embassy in Nepal. The assistance package comprised Light Strike Vehicles, critical care medical equipment, and military animals, demonstrating the depth of defence cooperation between the two countries. According to the Indian Embassy, the gesture represents the
Bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has grown significantly during the last seven years. Official figures reveal that trade volume increased from 223 million dollars in 2017-18 to 680 million dollars in 2024-25, a more than threefold increase. India's exports to the Maldives increased significantly, rising from $217 million in 2017-18 to $561 million in 2024-25. Imports from the Maldives also increased sharply, rising from $6 million to $119 million during the same period. This steady growth highlights the strengthening of economic ties between the two nations. During his rec
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1 lakh-crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana. This plan supports first-time job applicants in the private sector. Speaking from the Red Fort on Independence Day, he said the initiative will provide a direct incentive of ₹15,000 to each new entrant into formal employment, targeting nearly 35 million beneficiaries. On July 1, the Union Cabinet cleared the employment-linked incentive scheme suggested in the Budget for 2024-25. The concept offers new employees up to one month's pay (limited to ₹15,000) and financial benefits to hiring
India and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance economic relations between their cooperative sectors. The pact, unveiled by Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2025, aims to establish formal routes for encouraging cooperative trade and improving market access. The MoU commits both countries to foster alliances between cooperative enterprises, facilitating trade partnerships, and opening routes for Indian cooperative products to enter Zambian markets. The Ministry of Cooperation will work with Indian embassies and
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened Kartavya Bhavan, a crucial milestone in the Central Vista redevelopment initiative. This newly constructed structure is the first of ten Common Central Secretariat buildings designed to consolidate government offices from diverse ministries. The government plans to finish all ten structures within the next two years. Kartavya Bhavan will house offices for several key ministries, including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, and Petroleum and Natural Gas. This building will additionally include the Principal Scientific Adviser's and t
India and the Philippines signed nine Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in New Delhi, marking a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation across key sectors. The agreements were signed in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., reflecting the two countries' strengthening strategic alliance. The MoUs address a wide range of issues, including defence cooperation, digital technology, space collaboration, maritime cooperation, tourism, cultural exchange, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and scientific re