India’s Foreign Policy in 2024-25: Key Summits and Agreements
Introduction: Overview of India’s Foreign Policy (H1) India’s foreign policy has grown increasingly proactive and strategic, especially in the period of 2024-25. Aiming to assert its position on the global stage, India endeavors to consolidate old alliances while forging new connections. This blog post highlights the major summits, bilateral agreements, and diplomatic strategies that have defined India’s foreign engagement during this period. 1. Indo-US Relations: Strategic and Economic Convergence The India- US relationship reached a new high in 2024, driven by defense, technology, and trade convergence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States in September 2024, engaging with President Joe Biden and other key officials. The discussions were aimed at deepening cooperation in key strategic areas: Defense Cooperation: India finalized a landmark agreement to procure 31 MQ-9B drones from the US, enhancing India’s surveillance and defense capabilities in the Indian Ocean R...