India's diplomacy, 23 to 29 March 2026
8 developments with 8 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Tuesday, 24 March
Dialogue
IcelandIndia and Iceland hold 4th Foreign Office Consultations in Reykjavik
India and Iceland held the 4th Foreign Office Consultations in Reykjavik on 23 March 2026, led by Secretary (West) Sibi George and Permanent Secretary of State Martin Eyolfsson. They reviewed political, trade, TEPA, geothermal, fisheries and cultural cooperation. Secretary (West) called on Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and Speaker Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir. The next round will be held in New Delhi.
Source: 4th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Iceland, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Visit
CambodiaMEA Secretary (East) P. Kumaran visits Cambodia for bilateral talks
Secretary (East) P. Kumaran visited Cambodia from March 21-23, 2026 and held talks in Phnom Penh with Un Kheang, Secretary of State in Cambodia's foreign ministry. He met Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Culture Minister Phoeurng Sackona, and in Siem Reap visited the Asian Traditional Textile Museum and the Ta Prohm Temple, sites of Indian-assisted projects.
Source: Visit of Secretary (East) to Cambodia (March 21-23, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Call
Sri LankaPM Modi receives phone call from Sri Lankan President Disanayaka on West Asia and energy security
PM Modi received a phone call from President Anura Kumara Disanayaka. They discussed the situation in West Asia with emphasis on disruptions affecting global energy security, reiterated the importance of keeping shipping lines open and secure, and reviewed initiatives on India-Sri Lanka energy cooperation and regional security.
Source: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi receives a phone call from President of Sri Lanka (March 24, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Wednesday, 25 March
Dialogue
SerbiaIndia and Serbia hold 9th Foreign Office Consultations in Belgrade
Secretary (West) Ambassador Sibi George and Serbian State Secretary Mr. Damjan Jovic chaired the 9th Foreign Office Consultations in Belgrade on 25 March 2026, reviewing trade, defence, science and technology, Fintech, agriculture and culture. Secretary (West) also called on Foreign Minister Marko Djuric and met members of the Indian diaspora in Serbia.
Source: 9th Round of India - Serbia Foreign Office Consultations (March 25, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Thursday, 26 March
Other
United KingdomPeriasamy Kumaran appointed next High Commissioner of India to the UK
Shri Periasamy Kumaran (IFS:1992), presently Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Periasamy Kumaran has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Friday, 27 March
Other
ChadNaba Kumar Pal named as India's next Ambassador to Chad
Shri Naba Kumar Pal (YOA:2008), presently Director in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Chad. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Naba Kumar Pal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Chad, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Dialogue
TunisiaIndia and Tunisia hold 6th Foreign Office Consultations in Tunis
The 6th India-Tunisia Foreign Office Consultations were held in Tunis on 27 March 2026, co-chaired by Secretary (South) Dr. Neena Malhotra and Secretary of State Mohamed Ben Ayed. Both sides agreed on efforts to reach a $1 billion trade target and identified the TIFERT fertilizer joint venture as a key pillar. The next consultations will be in India.
Source: 6th Session of India - Tunisia Foreign Office Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Sunday, 29 March
Dialogue
MaltaIndia and Malta hold 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Valletta
India and Malta held the 4th Round of Foreign Office Consultations in Valletta on 27 March, 2026, co-chaired by Secretary (West) Ambassador Sibi George and Permanent Secretary Christopher Cutajar. Secretary (West) called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Ian Borg. Both sides agreed to take forward cooperation in ICT, healthcare, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and education.
Source: 4th Round of India - Malta FOC, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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