International Relations Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Sun, 14 Jun 2026
India–France MoU for National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics at NSTI Kanpur
An India–France MoU signed during PM Modi's visit to France on 14 June 2026 provides for a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors at NSTI, Kanpur.
India–France ATL Bridge to set up first School Innovation Lab in France
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes launched the India–France ATL Bridge, which establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France on the Atal Tinkering Lab model.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore adopts 'Indore Declaration'
The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting, held on 12–13 June 2026 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under India's Presidency, concluded on 13 June with unanimous adoption of the Indore Declaration.
INS Sharda concludes port call at Colombo
INS Sharda departed Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 13 June 2026 after a port call featuring professional, training and sporting engagements with the Sri Lanka Navy.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concludes in New Delhi with Ministerial Declaration
On 12 June 2026, the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concluded at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi, with a Ministerial Declaration on inclusive, resilient and people-centred urban development.
INS Tarkash arrives at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 12 June 2026 during its operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Letters of Approval issued to University of Bristol, University of York and UNSW to set up campuses in India
On 9 June 2026, the Ministry of Education issued Letters of Approval to the University of Bristol, the University of York and the University of New South Wales to set up campuses in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
PM Modi speaks with the Amir of Kuwait on West Asia situation
On 9 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi spoke by phone with the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, condemning attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and calling for de-escalation.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
India and Japan adopt Rules of Implementation for Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of Paris Agreement
On 8 June 2026, the Governments of India and Japan adopted the Rule of Implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
24 Indian seafarers rescued after missile attack on tanker MT Marivex off Masirah, Oman
On 8 June 2026, all 24 Indian crew of the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex were rescued by Oman Navy helicopters after a missile attack off Masirah, Oman, with the Indian Coast Guard's MRCC Mumbai coordinating.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Sat, 06 Jun 2026
India and Nepal Foreign Ministers hold talks in New Delhi; MLAA processes completed
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held talks and welcomed completion of internal processes for the India–Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters.
Digital India BHASHINI signs MoU with Kathmandu University for 'Voice First' language platform for Nepal
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Digital India BHASHINI Division of MeitY signed an MoU with Kathmandu University's Centre for DPI-AI to co-create a 'Voice First' language translation platform for Nepal.
India and Nepal launch UPI–NPI peer-to-peer remittance linkage in New Delhi
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal jointly launched the peer-to-peer linkage between India's UPI and Nepal's National Payments Interface (NPI) for cross-border personal remittances.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
University of Liverpool gets Letter of Approval for Bengaluru campus
On 4 June 2026, the Ministry of Education handed the University of Liverpool (UK) the Letter of Approval to establish its branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
India and UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper launched the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO).
India and Zimbabwe hold inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, India and Zimbabwe held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Defence Committee (JDC).
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile calls on President Murmu on first visit to India
On 2 June 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, South Africa's Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, on his first visit to India, called on President Droupadi Murmu, who noted that South Africa was the first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership, in 1997.
Jitendra Singh and Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt discuss quantum communication and photonics
On 2 June 2026, Mario Voigt, Minister-President of the German State of Thuringia, called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh to explore cooperation in quantum communication, photonics, space technologies and deep-tech innovation.
Amit Shah meets Nepalese delegation led by Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Rabi Lamichhane
On 2 June 2026 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met a Nepalese delegation led by Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and congratulated him on the RSP's election victory.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
India–Oman CEPA enters into force on 1 June 2026
The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in Muscat on 18 December 2025, entered into force on 1 June 2026, giving zero-duty access to 99.38% of India's exports to Oman.
PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing; joint statement issued
On 1 June 2026 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing, who chose India for his first foreign visit as President (30 May–3 June 2026).
Second India–Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue held in New Delhi
On 1 June 2026, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles co-chaired the second India–Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Sun, 31 May 2026
Relics of Buddha's chief disciples Sariputra and Mahamoggallana enshrined in Mongolia
On Buddha Purnima, 31 May 2026, the holy relics of Arhat Sariputra and Arhat Mahamoggallana from India were enshrined at Gandantegchenling Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, for a ten-day exposition.
Malta: Labour Party under PM Robert Abela wins a record fourth consecutive term
Results announced on 31 May 2026 showed Malta's Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in the snap general election.