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India's diplomacy, 2 to 8 March 2026

8 developments with 6 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.

Monday, 2 March

  1. Visit Canada

    Prime Minister Carney makes official visit to India; leaders issue joint statement

    Prime Minister Mark Carney paid an official visit to India from February 27 to March 2, 2026, his first as Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2018. The leaders marked 79 years of diplomatic relations and welcomed a CAD $2.6 billion agreement between Cameco and the Department of Atomic Energy for long-term uranium supply.

    Source: India-Canada Joint Leaders’ Statement (March 02, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  2. Agreement Canada

    India and Canada list MoUs and announcements from Prime Minister Carney's visit

    Outcomes of the visit included Terms of Reference for CEPA negotiations, MoUs on critical minerals, renewable energy and cultural cooperation, a Cameco uranium supply contract, and an AICTE and Mitacs MoU for up to 300 Indian research interns annually. Announcements included 24 university partnerships, Canada joining the Global Biofuels Alliance and International Solar Alliance, and an India-Canada Defence Dialogue.

    Source: List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister of Canada to India (February 27 - March 02, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  3. Dialogue Philippines

    India and the Philippines hold second Maritime Dialogue in New Delhi

    The second India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 2 March 2026, led by Joint Secretary Ms Muanpuii Saiawi and Acting Assistant Secretary Mr. Emmanuel Donato K. Guzman. They exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific and agreed to strengthen efforts on marine economy, maritime domain awareness, Navy and Coast Guard engagements and seafarers cooperation, with the next round due in the Philippines.

    Source: Second India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue (March 02, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Wednesday, 4 March

  1. Statement Myanmar

    EAM Jaishankar speaks at inauguration of India-assisted Sarsobeikman Literary Centre in Yangon

    EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke at the inauguration of the Sarsobeikman Literary Centre, a Government of India assisted project in Yangon. He recalled Operation Brahma after the March 2025 earthquake, including nearly 1,000 tonnes of relief material, and said India supports an inclusive, Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned peace process.

    Source: Remarks by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar on the occasion of the inauguration of the Sarsobeikman Literary Centre Building, Myanmar (March 04, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Thursday, 5 March

  1. Visit Finland

    Finnish President Stubb makes State Visit to India; ties raised to Strategic Partnership

    During President Alexander Stubb's State Visit to India from 4-7 March 2026, the two sides elevated relations to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability and agreed to aim to double India-Finland trade by 2030. They agreed to establish Joint Working Groups on Digitalization and Sustainability. President Stubb was Chief Guest at the 11th Raisina Dialogue and reiterated support for India's permanent UNSC membership.

    Source: India - Finland Joint Statement on the State Visit of President of the Republic of Finland (March 04 - 07, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  2. Agreement Finland

    India and Finland sign three MoUs during President Stubb's State Visit

    India and Finland signed an MoU on Migration and Mobility Partnership, renewed the MoU on Environmental Cooperation and signed an MoU on cooperation in official statistics. Announcements included a Joint Task Force on 6G, co-hosting the World Circular Economy Forum in India in 2026 and a Consular Dialogue between the Foreign Ministries.

    Source: List of Outcomes: Visit of President of Finland (March 04 - 07, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  3. Statement Nepal

    India welcomes Nepal elections and congratulates Prime Minister Sushila Karki

    Official Spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal welcomed the conduct of elections in Nepal and congratulated Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the Government and the people of Nepal. He said India provided logistical supplies for the elections at the request of the Government of Nepal.

    Source: Official Spokespersons response to media queries regarding Elections in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Friday, 6 March

  1. Other Ecuador

    Anita Shukla appointed next Ambassador of India to Ecuador

    Ms. Anita Shukla (YOA:2006), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Ecuador. She is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

    Source: Ms. Anita Shukla has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Ecuador, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

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