As the new Indian government, under Narendra Modi, prepares to take office, a busy foreign policy agenda awaits, with both high-level incoming and outgoing visits. Modi's 3rd term begins with the high-profile oath-taking ceremony on Sunday (June 9), attended by leaders of the seven neighbouring countries, from the western arch of the Indian Ocean to the Himalayas.&nbsp;

The list of dignitaries includes Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Seychelles Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.

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Following the inauguration, the new government's first foreign policy engagement involves bilateral meetings with each visiting leader with a focus on connectivity to developing&nbsp;partnership under Delhi's neighbourhood first policy. Maldives President's presence shows ties coming back on track between the two&nbsp;countries.&nbsp;

Next on the agenda is the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Russia, scheduled for next week. With portfolio allocations yet to be announced for the Ministry of External Affairs, details on Indian representation are awaited.&nbsp;

PM Modi's first international visit post-inauguration will be to Italy for the G7 summit in Fasano, Apulia, from June 13 to 15. The West-led grouping will see Modi sharing the stage with U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Additionally, over ten other countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Brazil, Argentina and the Vatican are invited.

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While there is no confirmation on specific bilateral meetings, the gathering offers ample opportunities for the Indian PM to engage with multiple world leaders. Protocol dictates a bilateral meeting with the host, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. While a meeting with Zelenskyy on the sidelines could be a possibility, Modi's attendance at the Swiss peace summit seems unlikely due to the new Parliament session likely commencing on June 15.

Post-G7, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will visit Delhi to engage the new government on U.S.-India priorities, including the strategic technology partnership under the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative.

The White House readout of the Modi-Biden congratulatory call confirmed the visit. The readout said the visit would be to "engage the new government on shared U.S.-India priorities, including the trusted, strategic technology partnership." His visit to Delhi, for the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative has been postponed in the past.

In early July, Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. This summit brings together leaders from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian countries. While Modi will likely have numerous bilateral meetings, any progress on Indo-China or Indo-Pakistan relations remains improbable. 
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As the new Indian government, under Narendra Modi, prepares to take office, a busy foreign policy agenda awaits, with both high-level incoming and outgoing visits.

As the new Indian government, under Narendra Modi, prepares to take office, a busy foreign policy agenda awaits, with both high-level incoming and outgoing visits. Modi's 3rd term begins with the high-profile oath-taking ceremony on Sunday (June 9), attended by leaders of the seven neighbouring countries, from the western arch of the Indian Ocean to the Himalayas. The list of dignitaries includes Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Seychelles Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. Also Read: Ahead of his India visit for Modi swearing-in, Maldives Prez Muizzu says ties heading in positive direction Following the inauguration, the new government's first foreign policy engagement involves bilateral meetings with each visiting leader with a focus on connectivity to developing partnership under Delhi's neighbourhood first policy. Maldives President's presence shows ties coming back on track between the two countries. Next on the agenda is the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Russia, scheduled for next week. With portfolio allocations yet to be announced for the Ministry of External Affairs, details on Indian representation are awaited. PM Modi's first international visit post-inauguration will be to Italy for the G7 summit in Fasano, Apulia, from June 13 to 15. The West-led grouping will see Modi sharing the stage with U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Additionally, over ten other countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Brazil, Argentina and the Vatican are invited. Watch: PM Narendra Modi swearing-in ceremony: Security increased for PM Modi's swearing-in While there is no confirmation on specific bilateral meetings, the gathering offers ample opportunities for the Indian PM to engage with multiple world leaders. Protocol dictates a bilateral meeting with the host, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. While a meeting with Zelenskyy on the sidelines could be a possibility, Modi's attendance at the Swiss peace summit seems unlikely due to the new Parliament session likely commencing on June 15. Post-G7, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will visit Delhi to engage the new government on U.S.-India priorities, including the strategic technology partnership under the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative. The White House readout of the Modi-Biden congratulatory call confirmed the visit. The readout said the visit would be to "engage the new government on shared U.S.-India priorities, including the trusted, strategic technology partnership." His visit to Delhi, for the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative has been postponed in the past. In early July, Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. This summit brings together leaders from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian countries. While Modi will likely have numerous bilateral meetings, any progress on Indo-China or Indo-Pakistan relations remains improbable.

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