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With new Indian missions and consulates opening in key global locations, including Auckland and Barcelona, the Modi government has showcased a proactive approach to foreign relations, strengthening India’s influence across continents
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This diplomatic momentum is set to shape India’s global standing for years to come
In the first 100 days of his third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has undertaken an ambitious and dynamic diplomatic outreach, marking a milestone for India on the global stage, news agency ANI reported.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi visited seven nations, including Russia and Ukraine, establishing new relationships and reinforcing old ones.
His first official visit after being sworn in took him to Italy, where he attended the G7 Leaders’ Outreach meeting in June at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This was followed by a significant visit to Russia in July, where he participated in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit hosted by President Vladimir Putin. In August, PM Modi made history by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Ukraine, a war-torn nation, following a 10-hour journey from Poland on the “Rail Force One.”
PM Modi also visited Singapore, Brunei, Poland, and Ukraine, showcasing India’s commitment to strengthening its ties with nations worldwide. Notably, his visit to Poland marked the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 45 years, signaling renewed bilateral relations.
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India’s foreign policy achievements during these 100 days also included infrastructure projects and international cooperation
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India upgraded Zimbabwe’s Deka Pumping Station and completed a 20 MW hydroelectric project in Burundi
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The nation provided much-needed medical supplies, such as Haemo-Dialysis units, to Pacific Island nations, while also opening new embassies in Albania, Gabon, Georgia, Latvia, and Timor-Leste
India’s diplomatic efforts extended beyond the Prime Minister’s visits. President Droupadi Murmu embarked on state visits to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste, where she announced the establishment of an Indian embassy to deepen ties with Timor-Leste. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also played a pivotal role, visiting key regions such as UAE, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, and Germany, and participating in significant international summits including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and ASEAN.
In addition to high-level visits, PM Modi hosted the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) in New Delhi, where 173 dignitaries, including 21 Heads of State, participated. This summit reinforced India’s leadership among developing nations. Furthermore, PM Modi inaugurated the 46th World Heritage Committee Session in India, with the inclusion of Assam’s Charaideo Moidam in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, reflecting India’s growing cultural diplomacy.
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