India's diplomacy, 24 to 30 August 2026
8 developments with 6 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Tuesday, 25 August
Dialogue
RussiaEAM Jaishankar opens 27th Session of India-Russia IRIGC-TEC in Moscow
At the 27th Session of the IRIGC-TEC in Moscow, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar said bilateral trade in goods rose from about USD 13 billion in 2021-22 to nearly USD 60 billion in 2025-26, while the trade imbalance grew to over USD 50 billion. He proposed a focus on outcomes, closer engagement with business and new opportunities, toward USD 100 billion in trade by 2030.
Source: EAM’s Opening Remarks during the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Wednesday, 26 August
Dialogue
ChinaNSA Ajit Doval and Wang Yi hold 25th round of Special Representatives talks in Beijing
The 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary question, held in Beijing on August 25, 2026 between NSA Shri Ajit Doval and Mr. Wang Yi, reached eight points of consensus. These include two additional meeting points for senior military commanders, two additional border military hotline channels in the Eastern and Middle Sectors, and holding the 26th round in India in 2027.
Source: Eight Points of Outcomes and Consensus for the 25th round of Talks between Special Representatives of India and China on the Boundary Question, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Saturday, 29 August
Other
NepalIndia responds to Nepal flash floods as Modi and Jaishankar speak to Nepali counterparts
Flash floods hit the Bhote Koshi area of Nepal on 26 August 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Prime Minister of Nepal that day, and EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke to the Foreign Minister of Nepal on 28 August 2026. 108 Indian nationals had been rescued, while more than 275 Indian nationals and 128 persons of Indian origin remained missing or non-contactable.
Source: Indian Response and Relief Efforts after the Devastating Flash Floods in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Sunday, 30 August
MoS Pabitra Margherita visits Lao PDR as the two countries mark 70 years of relations
Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Pabitra Margherita visited Lao PDR from 27-29 August 2026, marking 70 years of relations. In Vientiane he called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, and inaugurated a Phlak-Phlam dance project. In Luang Prabang he witnessed an MoU exchange on restoring the Wat Pa Khae Temple murals.
Source: Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs, & Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita, to Vietnam and Lao PDR (26-29 August 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Other
UzbekistanPresident Mirziyoyev confers Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders on Prime Minister Modi
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred the "Oliy Darajali Do'stlik" Order (Order of Highest Friendship), Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tashkent for his contribution to friendship between the two countries. Modi dedicated the honour to the 1.4 billion people of India.
Source: Prime Minister Conferred with “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order, Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Statement
UzbekistanIndia and Uzbekistan issue joint statement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The joint statement on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit from 29 to 30 August 2026 records agreement to establish a Foreign Ministers led mechanism and a Joint Working Group on non tariff issues and investment barriers, and to explore next steps on a Preferential Trade Agreement. Uzbekistan reaffirmed support for India's permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
Source: JOINT STATEMENT during the State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uzbekistan, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Visit
UzbekistanPrime Minister Modi makes State Visit to Uzbekistan; ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. They elevated the Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, set a bilateral trade target of USD 5 billion by 2030, and agreed to set up a Foreign Ministers led mechanism and raise the Inter-Governmental Commission to ministerial level. Modi announced a USD 1 million grant for the Aral Sea region.
Source: Prime Minister holds official talks on his State Visit to Uzbekistan, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Agreement
UzbekistanIndia and Uzbekistan sign 11 MoUs and agreements during Prime Minister's State Visit
The 11 documents cover a Cultural Exchange Programme for 2026-30, restoration of Buddhist sites at Fayaz Tepa and Kara Tepa, archives, Ayurveda, geology and mineral resources, tourism, diplomatic training, an economic and financial dialogue, environment, higher education, and a Gujarat and Samarkand partnership. Announcements include 100 Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarships for Hindi and a UPI payments agreement.
Source: List of Outcomes: Prime Minister’s State Visit to Uzbekistan (August 29 - 30, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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