News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
The field hospital has been set up at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, where a team of experienced Indian medical personnel is treating survivors and supporting local emergency response efforts. The Indian Embassy in Venezuela said the camp is open 24 hours and all services are free, reflecting India’s immediate humanitarian commitment during a major disaster.
The MoU was signed by India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Khan, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley. The signing took place on the sidelines of Saudi Water Week, with the Consul General of India in Jeddah, Fahad Suri, also present at the ceremony.
The assistance includes a Field Hospital Unit, essential relief material, medicines, medical equipment and portable hospital systems designed for emergency response. The mission reflects India’s commitment to standing with friendly nations during humanitarian crises and extending quick support when lives, health systems and rescue operations come under pressure.
A major part of the programme includes interactions at The Athens Startup Business Incubator, where Indian representatives are expected to engage with startup founders, innovators and enterprise leaders. The platform is being used to showcase next-generation business ideas and explore partnerships in technology, digital solutions and emerging industries.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s commitment to supporting Seychelles’ development priorities and welcomed the progress achieved under the Special Economic Package announced during President Herminie’s visit to India in February 2026.
Prime Minister Modi dedicated the honour to all countries working for environmental protection and the global fight against climate change. The award recognises India’s initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Mission LiFE, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and the International Big Cat Alliance, which have placed sustainability and environmental responsibility at the centre of India’s international outreach.
Over the past several months, APEDA has worked closely with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), pack house operators and international buyers to establish export linkages for this premium mango variety. These coordinated efforts led to the identification of a buyer in the UAE, paving the way for the international marketing of the renowned Rewa Sundarja Mango.
Director of Trade Agreements at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Mr. Sveinn K. Einarsson, spoke about the opportunities presented by the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and its potential to facilitate greater imports of Indian mangoes into Iceland.
India’s maritime partnership with Seychelles received a fresh boost as Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed
The programme is important because diesel remains India’s largest transport fuel and is used heavily by trucks, buses, tractors, construction equipment and long-distance freight vehicles. Diesel consumption is far higher than petrol consumption, making any successful diesel biofuel programme much larger in impact than the petrol-focused E20 ethanol blending initiative.
