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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


The Quad’s First Field Training Exercise: A Step Toward Operational Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region
The Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)- an informal strategic grouping of Australia, Japan, India and the United States, has taken a step towards operational cooperation with the successful conduct of its first Field Training Exercise (FTX) under the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN). This exercise was conducted on the sidelines of Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, United States, from 8-12 December 2025. This step reflects the Quad’s growing

Kaveri Jain
Dec 21, 20255 min read


From Santiniketan’s Sunlit Groves to Global Shores: Tagore’s Cultural Symphony Unfolds
Rabindranath Tagore was more than India’s first Nobel laureate—he was a global civilizational voice who carried India’s humanistic, plural, and ethical vision across continents through culture, dialogue, and education

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 19, 20255 min read


Women Winning the World Over: How Indian Women Diplomats Are Conquering the Global Dais
Women diplomats have reshaped Indian foreign policy, breaking barriers, advancing global economic strategy, and proving that inclusion strengthens a nation’s voice.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 18, 20253 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


“Tech must serve humanity, not the other way around”: Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, Salesforce South Asia
As Asia accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence, a critical question is coming into sharper focus: who does technology ultimately serve? Speaking at the Mint All About AI Tech4Good Awards, Salesforce South Asia Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya cautioned that the region’s next phase of AI-led growth must be firmly anchored in human-centric design, ethical guardrails, and accountability. Mumbai, Dec 2. 2025 Asia’s rapid push into AI has prompted a warning from Sal

Peeush Srivastava
Dec 17, 20252 min read


From Coffee Breaks to Cabinet Tables: S. Jaishankar’s Quiet Diplomacy at Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025
Jaishankar engages in informal and formal diplomacy at the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025, strengthening India’s global ties.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 16, 20253 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


India to Integrate AI into Digital Public Infrastructure Under India AI Mission
India must not only catch up in artificial intelligence but leapfrog global benchmarks, says Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at MeitY and CEO of the India AI Mission. With AI adoption accelerating faster than domestic capacity, the government is prioritising responsible AI systems built on Indian data and designed for the country’s linguistic and cultural realities. Mumbai, December 3: India is preparing to pull AI into the core of its digital public infrastructure, a sh

Peeush Srivastava
Dec 15, 20252 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


Whispers in Pyongyang: How India Quietly Weaves Diplomacy With North Korea Amid Nuclear Shadows
India quietly reopened its embassy in Pyongyang, balancing diplomacy, security, and strategic autonomy amid rising regional tensions.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 14, 20255 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


India’s Northeast: Where Global Partnerships Fuel the Net-Zero Vision
India’s pledge at COP26 to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 finds one of its strongest expressions in the country’s Northeast — a region rich in forests, rivers, and biodiversity, yet marked by fragile ecosystems and limited infrastructure. Today, this landscape is becoming a testing ground for India’s green transition, powered not just by national policy but by an unprecedented wave of global partnerships. From Japan’s sustainable agriculture projects to U.S.-led forestry in

Peeush Srivastava
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Alt Carbon makes Asia’s largest verified Enhanced Weathering credit issuance to Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Alt Carbon , a deeptech startup building Planetary Intelligence, recently announced Asia’s largest issuance of verified Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits via the Enhanced Rock Weathering pathway, to be delivered to Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines , Ltd. (MOL Group). This is within 8 months of signing a multi-year deal to permanently remove 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere. Alt Carbon’s first verified CDR credits will be delivered from its Darjeeling Rev

Peeush Srivastava
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Konnichiwa Pune 2025: Where India–Japan Friendship Became a Citizen-Driven Movement
Konnichiwa Pune 2025 proved that Indo–Japan cultural diplomacy is no longer something confined to official documents or high-level dialogues. It is alive in Pune living, breathing, and evolving through students, families, entrepreneurs, artists, volunteers, and visitors who came together to celebrate a bond now more than 20 years strong between Pune and Okayama Prefecture. Held on November 15 and 16, 2025 at the picturesque Kalagram in the Pune–Okayama Friendship Garden , t

Peeush Srivastava
Nov 28, 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


Canada's Citizenship-by-Descent Reform: What Bill C-3 Really Means
by Janmojaya Barik (Guest Author) New Delhi, November 25, 2025 Canada's move to reform its Citizenship Act through the new Bill C-3 has drawn wide attention among global families, including a large number of Indian-origin households. The legislation, which received royal assent in November 2025, eliminates a long-criticised barrier popularly termed the first generation limit. At the same time, it introduces a new requirement that parents born abroad must show a substantial co
Edit Desk
Nov 25, 20254 min read


Prashant Srivastava Elected As The New President of ICCC: Exclusive Interview With Economic Diplomacy IN
Mr. Prashant Srivastava - President ICCC Toronto, 24th, November, 2025 Prashant Srivastava , who recently assumed the presidency of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) , says his top priority is rebuilding trust and continuity in business engagement between India and Canada. Speaking in an exclusive interview with economicdiplomacy.in , Prashant noted that recent high-level visits including Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Canada for the G7, Foreign Minister Anita Anan

Kushagra Agarwal
Nov 24, 20255 min read
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