This meeting was the first time the two leaders met in person since Sanae Takaichi assumed office as Japan's first female Prime Minister in October 2025. PM Modi had previously held a congratulatory phone call with her on October 29, 2025.
He also underscored the first major step towards Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, highlighting its potential to boost economic engagement and facilitate bilateral trade.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday expressed enthusiasm about the potential for economic ties between India and Israel, adding that the two countries must work hard to strengthen bilateral trade.
In a post on X, Goyal highlighted the signing of the Terms of Reference to launch Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, expected to boost trade, investment, and technology cooperation. He discussed strengthening innovation ties by combining Israel's hi-tech strengths with India's scale an
The Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri, a proud example of India's indigenous defence capabilities, recently participated in the bilateral exercise AUSINDEX 2025 alongside HMAS Ballarat of the Royal Australian Navy in the Northern Pacific.
PM Narendra Modi met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, discussing the full range of India-South Africa ties, including trade, technology, AI, critical minerals and investment. PM Modi also praised South Africa's G20 Presidency and received support
PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, as part of India's wider diplomatic outreach during the gathering of global leaders.
Goyal indicated that India and Israel may advance their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in two stages. "There is a possibility that we may finalise the first phase of the FTA first and finalise the entire FTA in two phases."
Speaking to the Indian community in Jerusalem, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stressed that people-to-people ties continue to guide the partnership between the two nations.
There was a clear indication that India and Israel might finish the first phase of their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) before moving to the whole deal in a second phase. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, while speaking to ANI, said, "There is a possibility that we may
In a statement on X, Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said the Indian council expressed interest in greater collaboration, including setting up spice production factories in Afghanistan. The discussions also covered issues related to medicine imports, improving spice quality,