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International Relations
In January 2026, India’s "Think West" policy matured through strategic security shifts. Diplomatic ties with Spain reached new heights via the IPOI and C-295 defense project, while the India–EU Security Partnership expanded cooperation into cyber and maritime domains. Joint drills like Sada Tanseeq signaled growing military trust with Saudi Arabia.
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International Relations
The December 2025 summits solidified India’s global standing. The India-Russia summit focused on the RELOS Pact, granting Arctic access and a $100 billion trade goal. The India-Oman CEPA boosted Gulf trade and professional mobility. Finally, at COP30, India led the Global South in securing the Belém Action Mechanism for climate finance.
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International Relations
November 2025 international relations featured the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil, and renewed diplomatic engagement with Canada and Israel. India strengthened regional partnerships with Bhutan and Maldives, expanded the Colombo Security Conclave, and advanced strategic cooperation with Russia and Germany, reinforcing its leadership in Global South diplomacy.
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International Relations
October 2025 witnessed significant developments in India’s international relations, including the India-EFTA trade agreement, Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation, Quad port initiatives, and India-China disengagement in Eastern Ladakh. India strengthened neighbourhood connectivity with Bhutan rail projects and BBIN cooperation while advocating UN reforms and Global South leadership in global governance forums.
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International Relations
September 2025 featured PM Modi’s US visit and 6th Quad Summit launching the Cancer Moonshot and MAITRI maritime initiative, with India set to host Quad 2026. At the UN Summit of the Future, India backed global reforms. Simultaneously, SCO diplomacy, Zapad participation, and India-France counterterror cooperation reinforced strategic balance.
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International Relations
July 2025 saw PM Modi’s five-nation Global South tour boosting digital, energy, and lithium ties, alongside BRICS engagement. India signed a landmark UK FTA granting 99% duty-free access. Maldives ties reset under “Neighbourhood First,” India-China dialogue progressed, IMEC advanced, while US tariff tensions and foreign university approvals shaped trade diplomacy.
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International Relations
June 2025 highlighted India’s assertive diplomacy at the G7, European tour, and SCO, emphasizing energy security, counter-terrorism, and Global South leadership. Key engagements included Central Asia dialogue, Nepal and Maldives cooperation, cautious Bangladesh ties, UNSC elections, India-US TRUST tech partnership, and progress with challenges in India-EU FTA negotiations.
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