Strategic Partnership News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Army Chief lauds '10-year plan' for India-US defence deals, says will boost defence production
Noida, February 15: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi lauded the India-US defence deals signed following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States and said that the 10-year plan that will be laid out will greatly benefit defence production in the country.
US: Mobile billboard advertising truck displays boards featuring pictures of PM Modi, Trump
Washington, DC, February 14: A mobile billboard advertising truck in Washington, DC has displayed boards featuring pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump and a message that reads, "Paving the Path for Progress, US-India Alliance in Developing Skilled Workforce" and "Pillars of Friendship, Pathways of Progress."
USISPF gives special welcome to PM Modi with front page display in top newspapers
Washington DC, February 14: In a special gesture, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), celebrated the India-US partnership on the front pages of top US newspapers ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Donald Trump.
'We missed you a lot', Trump tells PM Modi as old friends meet
Washington, Feb 14: US President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "We missed you, we missed you a lot," as he met his friend after five years.
India, US to work on ties with 'more speed' now, says PM Modi
Washington, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump made "immense personal contribution" strengthening the relationship between the two countries in his first term and the two sides will "work with more speed" during his second term.
PM Modi, US NSA Mike Waltz hold discussion on deepening strategic ties
Washington, DC, February 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at Blair House in Washington DC on Thursday. The two leaders had a "meaningful exchange of views" on deepening strategic ties between India and the US and addressing global security challenges.
India, US to sign new defence framework, says Trump admin official
Washington DC, February 13: India and the United States will be signing a new defence framework during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to the US, which will give a further fillip to the partnership between the two countries, a senior White House administration official said on Thursday.
PM Modi's Washington visit 'momentous', will further solidify India-US strategic partnership: Former Foreign Secretary (IANS interview)
New Delhi, Feb 13: Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that reestablishing next steps in an already-close strategic partnership would be a key element of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, on Thursday.
PM Modi, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard discuss various aspects of India-US friendship
Washington, DC, February 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with US Director Of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard in Washington, DC on Wednesday (local time). PM Modi and Gabbard discussed various aspects of India-US friendship.
Blair House decked up with Indian flag as PM Modi set to arrive in US
Washington, DC, February 13: Blair House has been decked up with the Indian flag as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Washington, DC for a two-day visit to the US.
PM Modi, President Macron launch India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence
Paris, February 13: India and France signed a declaration of Intent on establishing a partnership on Advanced Modular Reactors and Small Modular Reactors, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron also launching an India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
PM Modi arrives in Washington DC to rousing welcome by Indian diaspora
Washington, Feb 13: Members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside the Blair House to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite braving the chilling cold as chants of "Modi, Modi" echoed with them cheering and waving the Indian tricolour.
Unwavering friendship between PM Modi and Macron underpins India-France ties
Marseille (France), Feb 12: Underscoring strong ties between the two countries, his warm equation and personal friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron personally came to see off PM Modi at the airport as he wrapped up a historic visit to the country on Wednesday.
Paris to Marseille, PM Modi-Macron bonhomie steals show as India and France solidify strategic partnership
Paris, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille on Wednesday along with French President Emmanuel Macron, paying homage to the Indian soldiers who fought in the World Wars and sacrificed their lives.
AUKUS does not include India right now but I would love to see it expand: American lawmaker ahead of PM Modi's visit
Washington DC, February 12: US Congressman and co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, spoke about the growing relationship between India and the US, expressing strong support for increased cooperation between the two nations.
USISPF chief calls PM Modi-Trump meeting fantastic oppportunity' to set agenda for next 4 years
Washington DC, February 12: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the United States, Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), underlined the potential for strengthening bilateral ties, describing the meeting between PM Modi and President Donald Trump as a "fantastic opportunity" to advance both nations' priorities, particularly in economic growth, defence cooperation, and technological collaboration.
India and Israel united against terrorism, pledge stronger ties: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, February 11: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India and Israel's common enemy is terrorism and Prime Ministers of both nations work with a shared purpose to eliminate it.
PM Modi on France visit from Monday; will co-chair AI Action Summit with French President, address India-France CEOs forum
New Delhi, February 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day France visit from Monday at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. He will co-chair Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit with Macron on February 11.
PM Modi's US visit to build on Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, February 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US will provide an opportunity to build on the strong India-US Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set an ambitious agenda for a mutually beneficial and trusted relationship across all sectors, an official statement said.
India, Israel hold 13th round of Staff Talks, focus on improving defence cooperation
New Delhi, February 7: India and Israel successfully held the 13th round of Staff Talks from February 3 to 6 in New Delhi, which focused upon improving several areas of defence cooperation such as joint training, technology sharing, and regional security.
EAM Jaishankar holds telephonic conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister Abdelatty
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, on Wednesday to discuss the developments in the region and bilateral ties between India and Egypt.
UAE, Indonesia review consolidating cooperation across various fields
Jakarta, February 2: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and the Special Envoy of Sugiono the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Republic of Indonesia, led a high-level delegation on an official visit to Indonesia from January 29 to February 1.
EAM Jaishankar's UAE visit strengthens Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between two nations: MEA
Abu Dhabi, January 29: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held multiple engagements with top leaders, took review of the bilateral ties and helped in further strenghthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
EAM Jaishankar calls on UAE President, discusses Comprehensive Strategic Partnership progress
Abu Dhabi, January 29: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jaishankar to embarks on UAE visit from Jan 27-29 to strengthen bilateral ties
New Delhi, January 27: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is set to embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 27-29, 2025 to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries, with a focus on advancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Russian-Indian relations based on special strategic partnership: Putin extends Republic Day wishes to President Murmu, PM Modi
Moscow, January 26: On the occasion of 76th Republic Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his wishes to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising India's achievements over the past 75 years.
India, Indonesia to work together in defence manufacturing and supply chain: PM Modi
New Delhi, January 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and Indonesia have decided to increase cooperation in the defence sector by working together in defence manufacturing and supply chain.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrives in India ahead of 76th Republic Day celebrations
New Delhi, January 24: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in the national capital on Friday night, on his first state visit to India.
USISPF Board hosts US NSA Jake Sullivan for exclusive briefing on India-US Partnership
Washington DC, January 17: The US National Security Advisor (NSA), Jake Sullivan addressed the Board of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on his recent visit to India, as per an official statement by the USISPF.
President Murmu hosts Singaporean counterpart Tharman at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, January 17: President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, and hosted a grand banquet in his honour.
PM Modi meets President Tharman, discuss Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, cooperation in futuristic sectors
New Delhi, January 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Thursday in the national capital to discuss the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries further enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between their countries.
India, Czech Republic hold review of bilateral ties at 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations
New Delhi, January 16: India and the Czech Republic held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, where both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral, regional, and international issues.
India, Singapore are natural partners, Singapore President says
New Delhi, January 16: President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam who is on a visit to India was accorded a cermonial welcome on Thursday at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
US-India tax forum proposes bold reforms ahead of Union Budget 2025-26 to enhance economic competitiveness
New Delhi, January 15: As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025-26, the US-India Tax Forum--a specialized Tax Policy Forum under the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)--has presented an ambitious set of recommendations aimed at bolstering the nation's global economic standing.
French carrier strike group conducts air-sea manoeuvres with Indian Navy
Panaji, January 13: After stopovers in Goa and Kochi on India's western coast, the entire French carrier strike group (CSG) centred around aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle cast off on 9 January 2025 for the next phase of Mission Clemenceau 25 in the Indian Ocean. It set course for the Indonesian arc, where it would conduct exercise La Perouse, a statement by French Embassy in India stated.
India, Oman continue to work together in tourism sector: Oman's Tourism Minister
By Shafali Nigam, Muscat, January 9: Oman's Minister of Heritage and Tourism, Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, expressed on Wednesday that India and Oman continue to work together in the tourism sector, facilitating easier movement and exchanges between the two nations.
EU Council President speaks to PM Modi, calls India One of EU's main global partners
Brussels, January 8: European Council President Antonio Costa held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, where Antonio Costa called India one of the European Union's (EU) main global partners and emphasised that it was time to strengthen ties and engage in a new strategic agenda.