Foreign Relations

A new and unique initiative, Voice of Global South Summit

In a new and unique initiative, India will host a special virtual Summit on 12-13 January 2023. This “Voice of Global South Summit” under the theme “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose” envisages bringing together countries of the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform. […]

Foreign Relations

Exchange list of prisoners between India and Pakistan

India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. Under the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, such lists are exchanged every year on 01 January and 01 July. […]

Business

India-Australia Economic and Cooperation Trade Agreement comes into effect

India has achieved the unique distinction of operationalizing two Trade Agreements this year. After the entry into force of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on May 1, 2022, the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (#IndAusECTA) has come into effect on December 29, 2022. […]