Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

India, Russia Initiate Talks for Long-Term Oil Supply

India and Russia have begun negotiations on an agreement for long-term assured supplies of crude oil, especially from Russia’s Far East region, as New Delhi looks to diversify its energy sources and do away with over-dependence on West Asia, people familiar with developments said.

Estonia, New UNSC Member, Bats for India’s Permanent Status

The Foreign Minister said that Estonia is looking forward to working closely with India on global security issues if the country is elected to the Security Council for 2021-2022. “The future of the Council is a broader issue,” he said. “To defend the rules-based world order, the UN Security Council needs to be open and inclusive.”

India, Finland Ink MoU to Enhance Defence Cooperation

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar and and the Finnish Defence Ministry”s Permanent Secretary, Jukka Juusti signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on co-operation in the field of production, procurement, research and development of defence-related equipment and industrial cooperation on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2020.