India's diplomacy, 17 to 23 November 2025
10 developments with 9 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Monday, 17 November
Statement
BangladeshIndia notes International Crimes Tribunal verdict concerning Sheikh Hasina
India noted the verdict announced by the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and said it remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh and will engage constructively with all stakeholders.
Source: Statement regarding the recent verdict in Bangladesh, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Dialogue
DenmarkIndia and Denmark hold 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George and State Secretary for Foreign Policy Ms. Lotte Machon led the 8th India-Denmark Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 17 November 2025. They reviewed mobility of talent under the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement and agreed to explore cooperation in defence and security, emerging technologies and the Arctic. Denmark reiterated support for an early India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
Source: 8th India - Denmark Foreign Office Consultations (November 17, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Consular
IranIran suspends visa waiver for ordinary Indian passport holders
Iran suspended the visa waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders with effect from 22 November 2025, after incidents of Indian nationals being lured to Iran with false promises of employment or onward transit and then kidnapped for ransom. Indian nationals with ordinary passports now require a visa to enter or transit through Iran.
Source: Advisory on suspension of visa waiver facility extended to Indian nationals traveling to Iran, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Tuesday, 18 November
Other
MauritaniaNeeraj Agrawal appointed next Ambassador of India to Mauritania
Shri Neeraj Agrawal (YOA: 2009), presently posted in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Source: Shri Neeraj Agrawal appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Consular
Saudi ArabiaIndia sends high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia after accident involving Indian pilgrims near Madinah
After an accident involving Indian pilgrims near Madinah on 17 November 2025, India announced that a delegation led by Andhra Pradesh Governor Justice S Abdul Nazeer, with MEA Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee, would visit Saudi Arabia to oversee relief. The Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate General in Jeddah were assisting with identification of remains and family travel.
Source: Visit of High Level Government of India delegation following tragic accident involving Indian nationals in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Other
SomaliaHigh Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Somalia
Dr. Adarsh Swaika (IFS: 2002), presently High Commissioner of India to Kenya, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia, with residence in Nairobi. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Dr. Adarsh Swaika concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Saturday, 22 November
Agreement
CanadaIndia, Australia and Canada launch trilateral technology and innovation partnership
India, Australia and Canada agreed to enter into the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, covering critical and emerging technologies, green energy innovation, resilient supply chains including critical minerals, and artificial intelligence. Officials are to convene in the first quarter of 2026 to take the initiative forward.
Source: Joint statement by the Government of India, the Government of Australia and the Government of Canada (November 22, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Sunday, 23 November
Meeting
CanadaPrime Minister Modi meets Prime Minister Carney at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg
Prime Minister Modi met Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. The leaders agreed to begin negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at doubling bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030, and Prime Minister Modi invited Prime Minister Carney to visit India.
Source: Prime Minister meets Prime Minister of Canada on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Johannesburg (November 23, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Meeting
ItalyModi and Meloni adopt joint initiative on terror financing at G20 in Johannesburg
Prime Minister Modi met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Meloni expressed solidarity over the terror incident in Delhi, and the two leaders adopted the India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism. They also reviewed progress of the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29.
Source: Prime Minister meets Prime Minister of Italy on the sidelines of G20 Summit 2025 (November 23, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Meeting
South AfricaPrime Minister Modi meets President Ramaphosa at G20 Summit in Johannesburg
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. They discussed cooperation in AI, Digital Public Infrastructure and critical minerals and agreed to facilitate mutual investments. The Prime Minister invited South Africa to join the International Big Cat Alliance, and President Ramaphosa assured full support to India's Chairship of BRICS in 2026.
Source: Prime Minister meets with President of South Africa on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Johannesburg (November 23, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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