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Sat, 11 Jul 2026
India and New Zealand elevate ties to Strategic Partnership; Roadmap to 2030 endorsed in Auckland
During PM Modi's 10–11 July 2026 visit to Auckland, the first by an Indian PM to New Zealand in 40 years, India and New Zealand became Strategic Partners and endorsed a Roadmap to 2030.
3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in Nagpur adopts Ministerial Declaration
The 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting, held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 11 July 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship, unanimously adopted a Ministerial Declaration.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
3rd India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne: new defence declaration and 18 outcomes
PM Narendra Modi and PM Anthony Albanese held the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on 9 July 2026, announcing a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation among 18 outcomes.
India and Australia finalise Administrative Arrangement enabling uranium supply to India
At the Melbourne summit on 9 July 2026, India and Australia finalised the Administrative Arrangement that operationalises their 2014 Civil Nuclear Agreement and enables Australian uranium exports to India.
BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi adopts first-ever Joint Statement of the Women Track
The BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting concluded in Kochi on 9 July 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship, adopting the first-ever Joint Statement in the BRICS Women Track.
CSIR and IP Australia sign agreement on access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
CSIR and IP Australia signed an agreement on access to India's Traditional Knowledge Digital Library at the India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on 9 July 2026, taking the number of patent offices with access to 18.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
23rd India–Myanmar National Level Meeting held in New Delhi
The 23rd National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar was held in New Delhi on 7–8 July 2026, led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Myanmar's Deputy Home Minister Maj Gen Min Thu.
India hosts 13th AITIGA Joint Committee in New Delhi to speed up trade pact review
India hosted the 13th ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related meetings at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from 6 to 10 July 2026.
PM Modi and President Prabowo launch ASI restoration project at Prambanan
PM Narendra Modi visited the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on 8 July 2026 and, with President Prabowo Subianto, unveiled a plaque starting ASI's conservation project there.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Modi–Prabowo talks in Jakarta: BrahMos cooperation, 14 agreements and 6 announcements
PM Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto held official talks at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta, on 7 July 2026 during the PM's State Visit to Indonesia (6–8 July), with 14 agreements including BrahMos cooperation.
India and Rwanda hold 2nd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting
India and Rwanda held the second Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi on 6–7 July 2026 and agreed to expand cooperation in training, exercises, medical cooperation and defence industry.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
Sun, 05 Jul 2026
India to chair UNCTAD's Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection
India, represented by Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, will chair the Ninth Session of UNCTAD's Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, from 6 to 8 July 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs said on 5 July 2026.
Eastern Fleet ships Udaygiri, Shakti and Kavaratti conclude port call at Changi, Singapore
INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, led by Rear Admiral Alok Anand, concluded a three-day port call at Changi Naval Base, Singapore (reported 5 July 2026).
Sat, 04 Jul 2026
India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement enters into force
The Bilateral Investment Agreement between India and Israel, signed in New Delhi on 8 September 2025, entered into force on 4 July 2026, the Ministry of Finance said.
PM Modi congratulates Keiko Fujimori on winning Peru's presidential election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Keiko Fujimori on 4 July 2026 after Peru's electoral authority declared her the winner of the 7 June presidential runoff with 50.135% of the vote.
PM Modi greets US on 250th Independence anniversary; INS Sudarshini sails into New York for Sail4th 250
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of US independence on 4 July 2026, the day sail training ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York for the Sail4th 250 celebrations.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026
Department of Commerce holds Chintan Shivir on seafood opportunities under India-EFTA TEPA in Chennai
The Department of Commerce held a Chintan Shivir on opportunities for the seafood sector under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement at the Chennai Trade Centre on 3 July 2026, on the sidelines of Seafood Expo Bharat 2026.
Sitharaman and Roland Lescure co-chair India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue in Aix-en-Provence
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and French Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure co-chaired the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue in Aix-en-Provence on 3 July 2026, discussing critical minerals, cross-investment and high-speed rail.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
16th India-Japan Annual Summit: Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's first official visit to India
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae paid an official visit to India from 1 to 3 July 2026 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, her first official visit to India.
ACME Group signs green ammonia and methanol offtake deals with Japanese firms under NGHM
ACME Group signed long-term offtake deals on 2 July 2026 with Japan's IHI Corporation for green ammonia and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical for green methanol, at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Three Indian ship recycling yards eligible to seek EU recognition; India's global share 35.4%
Three Indian ship recycling yards have completed compliance and can apply for inclusion under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said after talks with European Commissioner Jessika Roswall on 1 July 2026.
ICAR-Seychelles agriculture MoU signed; INS Tarkash and Ikshak conclude Port Victoria call
ICAR and Seychelles' Agriculture Department signed an MoU and a five-year Work Plan (2026-2031) during the Prime Minister's visit to Seychelles, and INS Tarkash and INS Ikshak concluded their Port Victoria port call on 29 June 2026, according to releases of 1 July 2026.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
PM Modi holds talks with President Herminie in Victoria; India and Seychelles sign extradition treaty, Seychelles joins CDRI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie held talks at State House, Victoria, Mahe, on 28 June 2026 during his 27-29 June State Visit; the two sides exchanged agreements including an extradition treaty, a UPI MoU and a Rs 1,250 crore Line of Credit, and Seychelles joined CDRI.
Modi becomes first Indian PM to address the National Assembly of Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly of Seychelles on 28 June 2026, the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
Piyush Goyal leads business delegation to Athens after UK visit
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal led a high-level Indian business delegation to Athens, Greece, on 28 June 2026, after concluding his UK visit with the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary in London.
PM Modi meets Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Victoria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Victoria, Mahe, on 28 June 2026 on the sidelines of Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations, their fourth meeting since Ramgoolam took office in November 2024.