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From Paris to the G7: How India is Steering the Conversation at the French Ambassadors’ Conference
Jaishankar’s Paris visit underscores India’s growing influence in shaping global diplomacy and strategic economic partnerships

Joydeep Chakraborty
14 hours ago4 min read


Dr. Jaishankar’s 2026 Europe Visit: The Moves That Could Strengthen India’s Global Clout
Dr. Jaishankar’s 2026 Europe visit highlights India’s strategic, economic, and cultural engagements with France and Luxembourg

Joydeep Chakraborty
4 days ago5 min read


People-to-People Connections Lead, Markets Follow: India’s Dance of Trust and Trade
India leverages culture, diaspora, and education to turn human connections into trade, investment, and innovation opportunities worldwide

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jan 35 min read


Cricket, Curries, and Kiwifruit: How Culture Shaped the Flagship FTA Between India and New Zealand
India and New Zealand’s landmark Free Trade Agreement goes beyond tariffs, weaving culture, mobility, agriculture, services and strategic trust into a fast-tracked Indo-Pacific partnership.

Peeush Srivastava
Dec 23, 20256 min read


Why Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel’s First India Visit Matters More Than It Appears
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel’s first official visit to India strengthens bilateral ties, focusing on technology, trade, and strategic cooperation.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 21, 20254 min read


From Dhows to Diaspora: India and Oman Weave Heritage and Hope Together
Prime Minister Modi’s December 2025 visit to Oman reinforced centuries-old India-Oman ties, culminating in CEPA, energy projects, and diaspora-driven collaborations.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 21, 20255 min read


From Civilizational Ties to Strategic Partnership: Why Ethiopia Matters to India’s Africa Strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first bilateral visit to Ethiopia in December 2025 marked more than a ceremonial milestone. The conferment of the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia —the country’s highest civilian award—on the Indian Prime Minister and the elevation of India–Ethiopia relations to a Strategic Partnership signal a carefully calibrated shift in India’s Africa diplomacy. At a time when the Global South is asserting greater agency and geopolitical alignments are in fl

Peeush Srivastava
Dec 17, 20254 min read


PM Modi’s Historic Visit to Jordan: From Taj to Petra, Traditions, Trade, and Timeless Ties—Celebrating A Diamond Jubilee of Dialogue
PM Modi’s historic visit to Jordan strengthens 75-year India–Jordan ties with new MoUs, cultural exchanges, and trade initiatives.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 16, 20255 min read


Between the Black Sea and the Bay of Bengal: The Quiet Rise of an India–Georgia Axis
India–Georgia relations reflect a quiet but strategic partnership shaped by history, people-to-people ties, connectivity ambitions, and emerging Eurasian geopolitics.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 14, 20254 min read


Kremlin Echoes, Ganga Currents: President Putin's India Visit Celebrates a Quarter-Century of India–Russia Harmony
New Delhi. December 12, 2025 India and Russia share a partnership that has weathered decades, anchored in trust, mutual respect, and strategic necessity. From the launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata , aboard a USSR rocket in 1975, to Russian cosmonauts returning gifts from the International Space Station in 2013, the story of cooperation in space reads like a tale of shared ambition. On the defence front, the Soviet Union’s support during the 1971 Indo-Pak war remain

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Piyush Goyal’s Visit to Israel Boosts Economic Diplomacy and Strengthens Technology Partnerships
New Delhi, November 27, 2025. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal concluded a highly productive visit to Israel from 20 to 22 November 2025, reinforcing the growing momentum in India–Israel economic diplomacy. His engagements reflected a shared commitment to deepening trade ties, accelerating technology collaborations, and opening new opportunities for businesses and innovators in both countries. High-Level Engagements Strengthen Strategic Cooperation During

Peeush Srivastava
Nov 28, 20253 min read


India–Canada Economic Diplomacy Gains New Energy: A Human-Centric Look at a Growing Partnership
The India Canada relationship entered a promising new phase as the Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, visited India from 11 to 14 November 2025. Invited by India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, his visit brought warmth, optimism, and fresh momentum to India–Canada economic relations, signaling that both countries are ready to invest in a more resilient future. This visit comes at an important

Peeush Srivastava
Nov 27, 20254 min read


Beyond Diplomacy: Why India and Egypt's New Strategic Dialogue is a Game Changer
New Delhi October 23. 2025 The recent inaugural India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi wasn't just another diplomatic meeting; it was the blueprint for a dynamic, 21st-century partnership. Co-chaired by two powerhouse diplomats, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, the summit cemented a major upgrade since the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership in 2023. This is less about history and more about sei

Peeush Srivastava
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand Visits Mumbai to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Mumbai, October 2025 — Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand , visited Mumbai as part of her official trip to India, focusing on advancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries. During her visit, Minister Anand met with Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis , to discuss opportunities to expand the Canada–Maharashtra economic partnership . Maharashtra, India’s largest state economy and a major hub for industry, inno

Peeush Srivastava
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Canada India Relations: Strengthening Economic and Strategic Ties – Reflections
Kam Rathee in his article to economicdiplomacy.in reflects on the renewed momentum in India Canada relations and key developments in trade, education, and strategic cooperation shaping the bilateral partnership, based on interactions during his recent visit to India. By Kam Rathee Efforts to promote Canada–India trade, investment, and services demand persistence and coordination on multiple fronts. My visit to India from September 17 to October 14, 2025, reinforced the sense
Edit Desk
Oct 16, 20255 min read


India and Canada Announce New Roadmap to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
New Delhi, October 13, 2025 — Signaling a decisive step toward rebuilding bilateral ties, EAM Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Anita Anand , Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada issued a joint statement today, outlining a comprehensive New Roadmap for Canada–India relations . The announcement follows Minister Anand’s official visit to India, at the invitation of Dr. Jaishankar. The meeting in New Delhi builds upon the direction provided by the Prime Ministers of India and C

Peeush Srivastava
Oct 13, 20253 min read


India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) Comes Into Force on 1 October 2025
The India–EFTA TEPA opens new opportunities for trade, investment, and cooperation across key sectors, strengthening ties between India...

Peeush Srivastava
Oct 1, 20253 min read


India and Canada Reset Diplomatic Ties with New High Commissioners
New Delhi. September 5, 2025 For a while there, it seemed like the relationship between India and Canada had hit a deep freeze. But...

Peeush Srivastava
Sep 5, 20254 min read


Wang Yi’s India Visit: 24th India-China Boundary Talks, SCO Summit Agenda, and Bilateral Cooperation
New Delhi, August 19, 2025 - At the invitation of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the...

Peeush Srivastava
Aug 24, 20253 min read


EAM Jaishankar’s Visit to Russia Reinforces India–Russia Strategic Partnership
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Moscow, August 19–21, 2025 — External Affairs Minister (EAM)...

Peeush Srivastava
Aug 22, 20253 min read
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