German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said that concluding the negotiation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union is essential to unlocking the full potential of India-Germany economic relations, while describing India as a "desired partner" and a "par
"India is a key partner for Germany. This strategic partnership has grown over the years. India is also a very important partner in defence," Ackermann told ANI.
This meeting came on the heels of the India-Sri Lanka Army-to-Army Staff talks, which took place at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on January 8. The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence & Air Vice Marshal Sampath
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi who is on a visit to Sri Lanka, reviewed the Guard of Honour at the Sri Lankan Army Headquarters on Wednesday and held discussions on deepening military ties between New Delhi and Colombo.
"India ordered Apache helicopters and didn't get them for 5 years. PM Modi came to me and said 'Sir can I please see you?' and I said yes," Trump said, while recalling his interaction with PM Modi.
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi proceeded on an official visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday. His visit undercores the strong commitment between India and Sri Lanka to deepen ties. His visit comes against the backdrop of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the ADGPI said.
General Upendra Dwivedi is currently on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of India's continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 05 to 08 January 2026, as part of India's ongoing engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.
In a post on X, the Embassy noted key developments in bilateral ties last year, including high-level visits, the signing of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and a Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and the finalisation of the Terms of Reference for Free Trade Agreeme
Conducted from December 18 to 30 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise reaffirmed the deepening defence partnership between the two nations and underscored their shared commitment to regional peace, security, and stability.