India's diplomacy, 8 to 14 December 2025
7 developments with 6 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Tuesday, 9 December
Consular
BangladeshIndia and Bangladesh release 47 Indian and 38 Bangladesh fishermen
The two governments concluded the release and repatriation of 47 Indian fishermen and 38 Bangladesh fishermen, along with their operable vessel, on December 9, 2025. The fishermen had been arrested after crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.
Source: Release of fishermen by India and Bangladesh, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Visit
ItalyItalian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to visit India, 10 to 12 December 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Mr. Antonio Tajani is to make an official visit to India from December 10 to 12, 2025. His programme lists a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar at Hyderabad House on December 10 and a programme in Mumbai on December 11.
Source: Official Visit of H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Italy to India (December 10-12, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Other
Sri LankaOperation Sagar Bandhu update: sealift of 997 tons of relief and Bailey bridge systems to Sri Lanka
An update on Operation Sagar Bandhu said India facilitated a sealift of 997 tons of relief material from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka, over 450 persons were rescued and assisted, and the Indian Army Field Hospital at Mahiyanganaya treated 3388 persons till 08 December 2025. Four modular Bailey Bridge systems were airlifted between 03 and 09 December.
Source: Operation Sagar Bandhu continues providing Emergency HADR Support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Thursday, 11 December
Dialogue
GreeceIndia and Greece hold first Maritime Security Dialogue in Athens
The inaugural India-Greece Maritime Security Dialogue was held in Athens on December 11, 2025. Joint Secretary Ms Muanpuii Saiawi led the Indian delegation and Ambassador Andreas Fryganas the Greek side. They discussed maritime domain awareness, marine economy, disaster relief, naval collaboration and shipping, and agreed to hold the next round in New Delhi.
Source: Inaugural India- Greece Maritime Security Dialogue (December 11, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Friday, 12 December
Dialogue
AustriaIndia and Austria hold 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Vienna
The 8th India-Austria Foreign Office Consultations were held in Vienna on 12 December 2025, led by Secretary (West) Sibi George and Nikolaus Marschik, Secretary General for Foreign Affairs of Austria. The sides reviewed bilateral relations and India-EU relations, and agreed to hold the next round in New Delhi.
Source: 8th India-Austria Foreign Office Consultations (December 12, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Saturday, 13 December
Dialogue
GeorgiaIndia and Georgia hold 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Tbilisi
The 8th round of India-Georgia Foreign Office Consultations was held in Tbilisi on 13 December 2025. The Indian side was led by Shri Sibi George, Secretary (West), and the Georgian side by Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Alexander Khvitisiashvili.
Source: 8th India-Georgia Foreign Office Consultations (December 13, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Sunday, 14 December
Statement
BangladeshIndia rejects assertions in Bangladesh interim government press note
India rejected the assertions made by the interim Government of Bangladesh in its press note dated 14 December 2025, said it has never allowed its territory to be used for activities inimical to the people of Bangladesh, and reiterated support for free, fair, inclusive and credible elections.
Source: Press Release on India’s rejection of assertions made by the interim government of Bangladesh, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Each summary is taken from the MEA publication it links to. How we verify