India's diplomacy, 9 to 15 February 2026
7 developments with 6 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Monday, 9 February
Dialogue
EgyptIndia and Egypt hold 14th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Cairo
India and Egypt held the 14th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Cairo on February 8, 2026, co-chaired by Secretary (South) Dr. Neena Malhotra and Assistant Foreign Minister Amr Hamza. They reviewed the Strategic Partnership Agreement signed in 2023, noted bilateral trade of US$5 billion and Indian investments in Egypt of US$ 5 billion, and agreed to hold the next round in India.
Source: Press release of the 14th Round Of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Egypt, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Other
MaltaRachita Bhandari appointed next High Commissioner of India to Malta
Ms. Rachita Bhandari (IFS: 2005), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malta. She is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Ms. Rachita Bhandari has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malta, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Agreement
SeychellesIndia announces USD 175 million package for Seychelles during President Herminie's visit
Seven MoUs were exchanged during the State Visit of President of Seychelles Dr. Patrick Herminie, covering pharmacopoeia, meteorology, culture, digital transformation, ocean services, civil service training and food procurement. India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million, made up of a USD 125 million Line of Credit and USD 50 million in grant assistance.
Source: List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of Seychelles (February 05 - 10, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Visit
SeychellesIndia and Seychelles announce SESEL Joint Vision during President Herminie's State Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Dr. Patrick Herminie held talks in New Delhi on 9 February 2026 and announced the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL). They agreed that Seychelles would join the CDRI, and Prime Minister Modi welcomed the decision of Seychelles to become a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave.
Source: India - Seychelles Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Tuesday, 10 February
Agreement
United KingdomIndia and UK sign Social Security Agreement
Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Lindy Cameron CB OBE signed the India-UK Agreement on Social Security in New Delhi. It avoids double social security contributions for employees on temporary assignments of up to 36 months and will come into effect together with the CETA.
Source: Signing of Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions between India and the United Kingdom, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Friday, 13 February
Other
ThailandPuneet Agrawal appointed India's next Ambassador to Thailand
Shri Puneet Agrawal, an IFS officer of the 1997 batch and presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Thailand. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Puneet Agrawal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Thailand, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Sunday, 15 February
Visit
BangladeshLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in of new Bangladesh government
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government of Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman, Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, in Dhaka on February 17, 2026. India welcomed Bangladesh's transition to an elected government.
Source: Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government in Bangladesh, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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