Exports

Merchandise & services Export during FY 2024-25

India’s total exports during FY 2024-25 (April-March)* are estimated at US$ 820.93 billion, registering a positive growth of 5.50 percent. Total imports during FY 2024-25 (April-March)* are estimated at US$ 915.19 billion, registering a growth of 6.85 percent. […]

Foreign Relations

3rd ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp 2025

Aimed at fostering cultural exchange between India and ASEAN Member States, the third edition of the ASEAN-India Artists Camp was organised in Shillong, Meghalaya, by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with Seher under the theme “Echoes of Ramayana: Artistic Journeys Across ASEAN and India”. […]

Foreign Relations

Prime Minister participates in 6th BIMSTEC Summit

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted by Thailand, the current chair. The theme of the Summit was – “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open”. […]

Foreign Relations

PM meets former PM of Thailand

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, in Bangkok. They deliberated on the immense potential of cooperation between India and Thailand in areas like defence, trade, culture, and more. […]

Foreign Relations

Seventh India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue

The 7th India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held on 02 April 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. The Indian delegation was led by Ms Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs and the Japan delegation by Mr. KASHIWABARA Yutaka, Deputy Director-General/ Deputy Assistant Minister, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau. […]

Foreign Relations

10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue

The 10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue was held on 24-25 March 2025 in Brasilia, bringing together policy planners from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, alongside senior representatives from the expanded BRICS membership. […]

Foreign Relations

India, Singapore Sign Letter of Intent (LOI)

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, attended the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent (LOI) between India and Singapore on maritime digitalisation (Digital Corridor Collaboration) and Decarbonisation (Green Shipping) here today. […]

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Fourth India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue

The 4th India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue was held on March 21, 2025, in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Ms Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, and the EU delegation by Mr Maciej Stadejek, Director for Security and Defence Policy, European External Action Service. […]

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APEDA’s Participation in IFE London 2025

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) commenced participation, showcasing India’s Agricultural offerings, Processed Foods, and Alcoholic Beverage Products at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) London, 2025 on 18 March 2025. […]

World

8th JWG Meeting between India-Germany

The meeting was chaired by co-chaired by Ms. AlkaUpadhyay, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ms. Silvia Bender, State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). […]

General

Mr. Bill Gates meets Prime Minister

Mr. Bill Gates met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. He said he had a great discussion with Modi about India’s development, the path to Viksit Bharat in 2047, and exciting advancements in health, agriculture, AI, and other sectors that are creating impact today. […]

Foreign Relations

India-Malaysia MoS Level Bilateral Meeting

The Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada had a bilateral meeting with Mr. Liew Chin Tong, Malaysian Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry on 18th March 2025 […]

Foreign Relations

India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025

The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 and Coordinated Patrol was conducted in the Bay of Bengal this week. The exercise saw the participation of INS Ranvir from the Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from the Bangladesh Navy. […]

Foreign Relations

27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting

Shri Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), co-chaired the 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (AISOM), with H.E. MA. Theresa P. Lazaro, Philippine SOM Leader, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, in Manila today. […]

Foreign Relations

2nd India-Sierra Leone FOC

The Second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), co-chaired by Mr. Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, and H.E. Mr. Alan C. E. Logan, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Leader of the delegation from Sierra Leonean side were held on March 10, 2025, in New Delhi. […]

Foreign Relations

Dr. S. Jaishankar to Visit UK

At the invitation of the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9, 2025 (during this period, he also visited Ireland on March 6-7, 2025) […]