International Relations

Jaishankar reaffirmed India's right to defend itself against terrorism, while Rubio said engagement with Islamabad could help discourage activities that concern New Delhi.

Trump once sought to pressure Beijing through tariffs. But now, the relationship is increasingly centred on personal ties, trade, rare earths and AI.

The talks come as the US pushes for the release of political prisoners in exchange for further easing of sanctions on Belarus, where more than 900 people remain jailed.

The leaders of the two nations signed agreements to deepen cooperation in defence, energy, transport and infrastructure.

Pezeshkian said the two sides agreed to look towards the future and expand economic cooperation during talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

India and China, home to 2.8 billion people, need a 'stable, predictable and amicable' relationship for global peace and prosperity, according to the envoy.

Xi Jinping is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit, according PTI.

Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev said BRICS’ 20-year milestone is a turning point and highlighted India’s role as a bridge between BRICS and the West.

Carney acknowledged the trade actions would cause short-term pain but said they would push Canada to move faster on investment and infrastructure.

According to MeitY, Prasada was accompanied by senior officials from MeitY, DST, DPIIT and the Indian Embassy in the US.

Reflecting on the current geopolitical environment, he said the world was living through a period of considerable uncertainty.

Wright said US involvement in Venezuela was intended to help restore investor confidence, describing it as "the cure for socialism".

Belgium also supports India's candidature for permanent membership of a reformed United Nations Security Council.