economic diplomacy

Brussels, March 28 The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China’s strategy in the region – economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while...

New Delhi, March 18 The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce interacted with an eight-member delegation from the United Kingdom Parliament's Business and Trade Committee, headed by Liam Byrne.During the interaction, the committee highlighted that India and the United...

Mumbai, March 17 – For the first time since taking office, Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor of State Public Universities, Jishnu Dev Varma, interacted with Vice-Chancellors via video conferencing from Lok Bhavan, Mumbai, on Tuesday.The Governor urged the Vice-Chancellors to improve their...

March 17, New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the Indian economy remains strong despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.Responding to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, the minister said there is growing enthusiasm worldwide to strengthen trade relations with...

New Delhi, March 12 – India’s strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports from over 40 supplier countries have transformed its ability to absorb global energy shocks. This resilience has ensured that there is no energy crisis due to the disruption caused by the Iran war, as the...

March 12, New Delhi — A Russian delegation led by President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, met with U.S. counterparts in Florida on Wednesday amid the escalating global energy crisis triggered by the Israel-U.S. war against Iran.The talks, part of the U.S.-Russia economic...

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated today that India has not compromised on its interests in any trade agreements.Speaking on the third and final day of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, the Minister said that the government has protected India's national...

Taipei, March 4. European and other Western leaders are increasingly seeking engagement with Beijing, reflecting a significant shift in foreign policy. The once-prominent calls for "decoupling" and "de-risking" from China have given way to the recognition that engagement is unavoidable, a report...

New Delhi, February 28 The Congress on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that US President Donald Trump's "unwavering" support for Pakistan in its conflict with Afghanistan is another setback for "Indian diplomacy" and that the world, particularly the US, has recognized...

New Delhi, February 23 – As global power structures undergo structural realignment, the India-Africa engagement is increasingly positioned not merely as historical solidarity, but as a forward-looking partnership shaping a more equitable and multipolar global order, according to delegates at a...

February 18, New Delhi – Leaders from various countries have arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit, hosted by India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the guest leaders at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday evening. The heads of multinational organizations...

Mumbai, February 18 – Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Wednesday that India is expected to add approximately $26 trillion to its economy by 2047—a scale of growth that is unparalleled in history and unlikely to be replicated anywhere else in the world.Addressing the...

Washington, February 17 – Declaring that Washington would not demand ideological loyalty tests from its partners, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that under President Trump, the United States expects “every nation on Earth” to pursue its own national interest — and is “not asking any country...