India on Thursday welcomed Nepal's successful elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah on their victory, signalling a fresh chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on Friday after a historic two-day state visit to Israel, the first in nine years, during which both countries elevated their bilateral relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership.
"Building on warm and historic ties between the two countries, we look forward to further strengthening the multifaceted bilateral ties with Bangladesh. We look forward to engaging with the new government and taking things forward," Jaiswal said.
Earlier in the day, on the India-France bilateral relationship, the French President said the partnership stands at its highest point, with both countries seeking to deepen cooperation across technology, innovation and strategic sectors.
Asserting that India-France relations are at their "highest point," French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the two countries now share a Special Global Strategic Partnership which is unique and will expand further.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday emphasised that free speech must be grounded in respect and transparency, while asserting that the bilateral relationship between India and France is currently at its "highest point".
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with Jack Chambers, Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform, and Digitalisation.
The meeting comes amid steadily expanding strategic ties between New Delhi and Athens, with defence cooperation emerging as a key pillar of the broader bilateral relationship.
India-Malaysia diplomatic ties were elevated to the status of 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' during the visit of Anwar Ibrahim to India from 19-21 August 2024. The bilateral relationship was earlier elevated to 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' in 2015 when PM Narendra Modi visited
eaffirming India's "Neighbourhood First" policy, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh stated on Wednesday that India remains a steadfast partner in Sri Lanka's progress, highlighting that the bilateral relationship has entered a phase of "renewed dynamism."
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday welcomed US President Donald Trump's claims regarding a trade deal with India, where Washington reduced the Reciprocal Tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent.