Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi for a two-day state visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received him at the Delhi airport, breaking protocol and adding a warm, personal touch as the two leaders shook hands, hugged and headed out together in the same car. Putin will attend a private dinner hosted by PM Modi at his official residence tonight. 
On Friday, key discussions are expected on defence cooperation, trade, energy, technology and global coordination at platforms including the UN, SCO, G20 and BRICS.
This visit marks a significant moment in India - Russia ties, with both sides looking to deepen strategic engagement.


India Hosts Putin for Defence, Trade Talks, Displays Multipolarity at Its Best 

President Donald Trump expressed optimism over ongoing trade talks with India, highlighting the need to correct what he described as “pretty unfair trade deals” in the past.

Trump Optimistic About Trade Talks With India

PM Modi Turns 75: U.S. President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, exchanging warm wishes amid ongoing trade talks between the two nations.


PM Modi Turns 75: President Trump Calls to Wish, PM Thanks 'Friend' Amid  Trade Talks

India and the European Union are stepping up their efforts to finalize an ambitious free trade agreement, with two crucial negotiation rounds planned for the next month to iron out longstanding issues. These talks aim to resolve differences on key areas such as rules of origin, market access, and duties on wine and dairy products. The EU's top trade officials, including European Commission's agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen and trade chief Maros Sefcovic, are set aside differences and finalize the agreement by the end of the year.



India-EU Trade Talks: High Stakes India-EU Trade Talks Begin | WION

Ahead of the US tariff deadline, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will endure economic pressure while continuing to strengthen its resilience.


PM On Tariffs: “Pressure May Rise, But We Will Endure” Ahead of US Tariff Deadline 

The officials from US and China reviewed prior agreements reached in Geneva and London and explored mechanisms to continue pausing mutual tariffs, including the 24 per cent levies currently suspended. 

US and China signal intent to extend tariff truce after constructive talks in Stockholm

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described recent two-day negotiations in Geneva as "productive" and "constructive," signaling a potential easing of trade tensions. President Trump referred to the discussions as a "total reset" in U.S.-China relations, with expectations of a joint statement forthcoming. The positive developments led to a surge in stock futures, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 530 points (1.3%) .

China and U.S. report significant progress in trade talks

EU Chief Ursula Von Der Leyen met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade, security, and strategic cooperation. Talks focused on finalizing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by 2025, which could become the largest of its kind. The European Union is also exploring deeper defense and diplomatic ties with India as both sides look to strengthen economic and geopolitical partnerships.

EU chief Ursula Von Der Leyen meets PM Modi to boost India-EU ties

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Delhi to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with India. As Europe looks to reduce its reliance on the U.S., trade between India and the EU has surged to $130 billion. With Brussels pushing for stronger cooperation, can India become Europe’s key strategic ally?

EU strengthens ties with India amid shift from US

European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has arrived in India for a crucial two-day visit. She is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade, strategic ties, and the much-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA). With the 10th round of negotiations on the FTA approaching, Europe is looking to strengthen its commercial and diplomatic relationship with India.

EU chief Ursula Von Der Leyen to arrive in India on Thursday for key trade talks

United Kingdom's Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch will be in Delhi from today as the 6th round of FTA negotiations between the UK and India begin. Both sides are working on an ambitious trade pact that aims to ease customs duties on goods.

WION Dispatch: UK, India hold sixth round of free trade agreement talks

India and South Korea held trade talks on Tuesday, led by Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal & his South Korean counterpart Han-koo Yeo.

India holds talks with South Korea to bridge high trade deficit

Before trade talks, EU seeks apology from Australia over France’s treatment in Aukus row

The summit's focus will be on making sure the two vaccine-producing powerhouses can maintain global supplies and monitoring the spread of variants, as well as on trying to plan together to tackle future pandemics.

India EU Summit: 27 EU nation leaders gather in Portugal

The EU and India were set to bolster warming ties at a virtual summit Saturday by relaunching long-stalled trade talks and agreeing to work together against the coronavirus pandemic battering the south Asian giant.

Exclusive: EU states meet, Indian Prime Minister Modi a special invitee

London and Brussels agreed on Sunday (December 13) to more talks on an elusive trade agreement, even though they still have a long way to go to avert a turbulent 'no deal' exit for Britain from the European Union's orbit at the end of the month.

UK PM, EU Chief agree to continue trade talks

The pair will hold talks over dinner, after negotiations between officials ended in deadlock.

UK PM Boris Johnson to meet Ursula von der Leyen for trade deal talks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are all set to come face to face in an attempt to seal a post-brexit trade deal. UK & EU's repeated efforts to narrow their differences have fallen flat.

UK, EU to discuss post-brexit trade deal, both sides still stuck over 3 issues

United Kingdom and European Union negotiators paused trade talks on Friday to call in their leaders to try to narrow gaps and get an agreement over the line.

UK, EU call in leaders to save trade talks | Johnson, EU Chief to hold emergency call

Brexit breakthrough? UK, European Union agree to intensify trade talks 

PM Narendra Modi will take part in the India-EU Summit today via video conferencing.This is the 15th India-EU Summit is going to be held. India-EU likely to see political talks on trade and investments

Pm Modi to represent India at EU Summit today,likely to see political talks on trade

China: In touch with US on signing of Phase One Trade Deal

Ready for talks if United States lifts sanctions: Iran

United States-China hold trade talks on phone, discuss mutual issues

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