India's diplomacy, 13 to 19 July 2026
5 developments with 5 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Tuesday, 14 July
India announces new projects for Palestine at Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels
Secretary (CPV & OIA) Sripriya Ranganathan represented India at the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group in Brussels. She reaffirmed India's support to a two State solution and to Palestine's UN membership, and announced new projects on rehabilitation, health, education and vocational training. She also highlighted India's support to UNRWA at a meeting hosted by the incoming Chair of the UNRWA Advisory Commission.
Source: India’s participation at the second Ministerial Meeting of Palestine Donor Group in Brussels (July 13, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Wednesday, 15 July
India and Belgium hold first Strategic Dialogue
India and Belgium held the first meeting of the India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue on 15 July 2026, co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot. They agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, green energy, technology, connectivity, defence and security. An India-EU Business Forum was held the same day at the Federation of Belgian Enterprises.
Source: India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue (July 15, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Thursday, 16 July
PM Modi calls Amir of Qatar to condole passing of the Father Amir
Prime Minister Modi spoke with the Amir of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and conveyed condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The two leaders resolved to carry forward his legacy and further strengthen the India-Qatar Strategic Partnership and people-to-people ties.
Source: Prime Minister speaks with the Amir of Qatar (July 16, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
President of Zanzibar Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi to make official visit to India
Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, and Mrs. Mariyam Mwinyi are to make an official visit to India from 17 to 20 July 2026. The programme lists arrival in Chennai, meetings in Delhi on 19 July with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Vice President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, and a wreath laying at Rajghat.
Source: Official visit of H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council and Mrs. Mariyam Mwinyi to India (July 17-20, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Friday, 17 July
Programme released for Panama Foreign Minister Martinez-Acha's official visit to India
The MEA released the programme for the official visit of Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez of Panama and Mrs. Mireya Paris De Martinez Acha to India from 19 to 23 July 2026. It scheduled meetings with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Source: Official visit of H.E. Mr. Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama and Mrs. Mireya Paris De Martinez Acha to India (July 19-23, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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