Tag: Geopolitics

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval played a decisive role in reshaping India–US trade ties by taking a firm stand against pressure during tense negotiations under President Donald Trump. His strategy of patience and resolve ultimately led to a major breakthrough, with US tariffs on key Indian exports slashed from 50% to 18%, boosting sectors like textiles, seafood, jewellery, and pharmaceuticals.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s high-level meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow has reinforced the depth of the India–Russia strategic partnership. Covering trade, energy, defense, technology, mobility, and geopolitical challenges—including the Ukraine conflict—the talks also advanced preparations for President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming December visit to New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit, where several key agreements are expected.

Speaking at the SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tianjin, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack as a deliberate act to create religious strife and economic instability. He urged member states to uphold the SCO's founding principles and subtly criticized China’s BRI for violating sovereignty norms.