International Relations Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 15 May 2025
Mon, 12 May 2025
Sat, 10 May 2025
Fri, 09 May 2025
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attends 80th Victory Day celebrations in Moscow
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attended Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Second World War, and called on President Vladimir Putin.
Sixth meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine held in Geneva
The sixth meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) was held at the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva on 9 May 2025, with Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha giving the keynote virtually.
Thu, 08 May 2025
Robert Francis Prevost elected Pope, takes the name Leo XIV; first Pope from the United States
The Conclave elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope on 8 May 2025; he took the name Leo XIV and is the first Pope from the United States of America and the first Augustinian Pope.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi calls on President Murmu
Iran's Foreign Minister Dr Abbas Araghchi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 8 May 2025, in the 75th anniversary year of India–Iran diplomatic relations.
India and Chile sign Terms of Reference for CEPA negotiations
India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on 8 May 2025, with the first round of talks set for 26–30 May 2025 in New Delhi.
Tue, 06 May 2025
India and UK conclude Free Trade Agreement and Double Contribution Convention
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer on 6 May 2025 announced the conclusion of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement and a Double Contribution Convention, with tariff elimination on about 99% of tariff lines for Indian exports.
PM Modi congratulates Anthony Albanese on re-election as Prime Minister of Australia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Anthony Albanese on 6 May 2025 and congratulated him on his re-election as the 32nd Prime Minister of Australia; the leaders reaffirmed the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Mon, 05 May 2025
Rajnath Singh holds talks with Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Japan's Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 5 May 2025.
INS Sharda reaches Maafilaafushi, Maldives, for HADR exercise with MNDF
INS Sharda arrived at Maafilaafushi Atoll, Maldives, for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise planned from 4 to 10 May 2025 with the Maldives National Defence Force.
Sun, 04 May 2025
Sat, 03 May 2025
Angola's President João Lourenço on State visit; Angola joins ISA as 123rd member
Angolan President João Lourenço held talks in New Delhi on 3 May 2025 during his first State visit to India; Angola signed the ISA Framework Agreement as its 123rd member and India approved a US$200 million defence credit line.
Lawrence Wong's PAP wins Singapore general election with 87 of 97 seats
Singapore's People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won 87 of 97 seats with 65.57% of the vote in the general election held on 3 May 2025.
Fri, 02 May 2025
Global Media Dialogue at WAVES adopts the WAVES Declaration; WAVES Bazaar records ₹250 crore deals
Member nations at the Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai adopted the WAVES Declaration on 2 May 2025, while WAVES Bazaar recorded confirmed deals worth ₹250 crore.
Piyush Goyal meets Belgian leaders in Brussels; India and EU aim to conclude FTA by end of 2025
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Belgium's Theo Francken and Flanders' Matthias Diependaele in Brussels on 2 May 2025, as India and the EU reaffirmed their aim to conclude the FTA by the end of 2025.
India and Denmark sign renewed MoU on energy cooperation
India and Denmark signed a renewed energy cooperation MoU in New Delhi on 2 May 2025, extending the partnership begun under the original MoU of 5 June 2020.
Thu, 01 May 2025
IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) arrives at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, INS Sunayna with a multinational crew, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 1 May 2025.
BRS COPs 2025 in Geneva: India's delegation led by Bhupender Yadav
An Indian delegation led by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav took part in the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions in Geneva, held from 30 April to 1 May 2025.
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
PM congratulates Mark Carney (Canada) and Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Trinidad and Tobago)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 April 2025 congratulated Mark Carney on his election as Prime Minister of Canada and Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her election victory in Trinidad and Tobago.
India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks held in Washington, D.C.
Officials of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative met in Washington, D.C., on 23–25 April 2025 on the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement, the Commerce Ministry said on 29 April 2025.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
World Health Summit Regional Meeting Asia 2025 held in New Delhi
Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the World Health Summit Regional Meeting Asia 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 27 April 2025, citing nearly 300 million vaccine doses shared under Vaccine Maitri.
Mann Ki Baat 121: Pahalgam, tribute to Dr K. Kasturirangan, 50 years of Aryabhatta, Operation Brahma
In the 121st episode of Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025, PM Narendra Modi spoke of the Pahalgam terror attack, paid tribute to Dr K. Kasturirangan, marked 50 years of the Aryabhatta satellite and recalled Operation Brahma in Myanmar.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
IOS SAGAR makes port call at Port Louis, Mauritius
IOS SAGAR made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 April 2025 as part of its Indian Ocean deployment, before a joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard.
President Droupadi Murmu represents India at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis
President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, on 26 April 2025, representing India.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting adopts declaration in Brasília
The 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting under Brazil's presidency adopted a declaration in Brasília on 25 April 2025; MoS Shobha Karandlaje led India's delegation.
India and Bhutan hold 6th Joint Group of Customs meeting in Thimphu
India and Bhutan held the 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting in Thimphu on 24–25 April 2025, co-chaired by CBIC Member (Customs) Surjit Bhujabal and Bhutan's Director General of Revenue and Customs Sonam Jamtsho.