India's diplomacy, 13 to 19 October 2025
9 developments with 7 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Monday, 13 October
Visit
EgyptMoS Kirti Vardhan Singh attends Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt
Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh attended the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt on 13 October 2025, co-hosted by the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. India said it supports the Gaza peace plan and appreciated Egypt and Qatar for their roles.
Source: Visit of MOS (KVS) to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, for the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit (October 13, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Meeting
JordanSecretary (South) visits Jordan for talks with Secretary General of Foreign Ministry
Dr. Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), met Secretary General Daifallah Ali Al-Fayez in Jordan on 13 October 2025, in the 75th year of diplomatic relations. They reviewed political, economic, trade, defence and cultural ties, discussed West Asia, and agreed to hold the next Foreign Office Consultations next year in New Delhi.
Source: Visit of Secretary (South) to Jordan, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Tuesday, 14 October
Visit
MongoliaMongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa pays State Visit to India
President of Mongolia Mr. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa made a State Visit to India from 13 to 16 October 2025, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. India announced 70 additional ITEC slots for 2025-2026 and gratis electronic visas for Mongolian nationals, and decided to establish a Defence Wing at the Embassy in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia reiterated support for India's UNSC permanent membership.
Source: Joint Statement on Strengthening the Strategic Partnership between India and Mongolia (October 14, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Wednesday, 15 October
Visit
BrazilBrazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to visit India for first Trade Ministerial Review Meeting
Vice-President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin was scheduled to visit India from 15-17 October 2025 to hold the inaugural Trade Ministerial Review Meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. He was also to meet the Vice-President, the Defence Minister, the External Affairs Minister and the Petroleum Minister, and attend the India-Brazil Business Forum.
Source: Visit of H.E. Mr. Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of the Federative Republic of Brazil to India (October 15-17, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Statement
PalestineIndia restates Palestine position at NAM Ministerial Committee meeting in Kampala
At the NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine, MoS (KVS) reaffirmed India's support for a negotiated two-State solution and welcomed the agreement on the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. India has provided nearly 135 metric tons of medicines and supplies since October 2023 and contributes USD 5 million annually to UNRWA's core budget, with projects worth USD 40 million in the pipeline.
Source: MoS (KVS)’s statement during Meeting of the NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine (October 15, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Thursday, 16 October
Dialogue
EgyptEAM Jaishankar opens 1st India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar opened the 1st India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue on October 16, 2025, welcoming Egypt's Foreign Minister on his first visit to India in that role. He thanked Egypt for assisting the evacuation of Indian nationals in June 2025 and for its solidarity after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, and appreciated Egypt's role in the Gaza peace plan.
Source: EAM’s opening remarks at the 1st India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue (October 16, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Friday, 17 October
Statement
BangladeshIndia comments on Tripura border incident involving Bangladesh nationals
Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said an incident on October 15, 2025 about 3 kms inside Indian territory in Tripura led to the death of three Bangladesh smugglers who had attempted to steal cattle and killed one villager. The mortal remains were handed over to the Bangladesh side.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries on an incident involving Bangladesh nationals in Tripura, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Meeting
EgyptEgyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty calls on Prime Minister Modi
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Badr Abdelatty called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 17, 2025 and briefed him on the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue. The Prime Minister congratulated President Sisi on Egypt's role in the Gaza Peace Agreement and expressed satisfaction at progress in trade, technology, energy, defence and people-to-people ties.
Source: Foreign Minister of Egypt calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (October 17, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Meeting
Sri LankaSri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya calls on PM Modi in New Delhi
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called on PM Modi. The two leaders discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in education, technology, innovation, development cooperation and the welfare of fishermen, and PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to the shared development journey of the two countries.
Source: Prime Minister of Sri Lanka calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (October 17, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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