New Delhi is abuzz with diplomatic activity as five prominent global leaders are in State visits to Indian capital, Tuesday. Their visits reflect India’s growing influence on the international stage and its commitment to strengthening ties with key partners.
From discussions on regional security to enhancing economic cooperation, these high-profile meetings underscore New Delhi’s role in shaping global relations. Below mentioned are the leaders visiting India today:
Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon, MauritiusMauritius Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon arrived in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave, which runs from August 20-22. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) welcomed him warmly, noting that his visit signifies a milestone in the longstanding and robust ties between India and Mauritius. The conclave aims to boost Africa’s growth and reinforce the India-Africa partnership in global value chains.
Admiral Alekseyevich Moiseyev, RussiaRussian Navy Chief Admiral Alekseyevich Moiseyev landed in India on Monday, where he held discussions with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi. This comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine.
Moiseyev’s visit, scheduled until August 22, focuses on enhancing maritime cooperation and exploring new avenues for naval collaboration between Russia and India. The visit is seen as a key step in strengthening bilateral naval relations and addressing regional security dynamics.
Anwar Ibrahim, MalaysiaMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in New Delhi for his inaugural state visit to India. He was warmly received by Union Minister of State V. Somanna.
The visit aims to elevate the India-Malaysia strategic partnership, with events including a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a call on President Droupadi Murmu. The visit seeks to deepen bilateral ties and chart a cooperative agenda for the future.
Arzu Rana Deuba, NepalNepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba is in New Delhi, where she met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend an invitation from Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli for a state visit to Nepal.
Rana’s official visit also included discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on consolidating Nepal-India relations and expanding cooperation across trade, transit, energy, and border infrastructure.
Yoko Kamikawa and Minoru Kihara, JapanJapanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defence Minister Minoru Kihara visited New Delhi on August 19 to participate in the 3rd India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial meeting.
The meeting, which underscores the strategic partnership between India and Japan, involved discussions on critical areas such as defence manufacturing, regional security, and progress on projects like the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail. Their visit highlights the ongoing commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and addressing shared regional challenges.
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New Delhi’s hectic diplomatic calendar: 5 global leaders in India today
