President Zelenskyy visited Canada securing air defense support and energy aid as Russia intensified attacks killing at least 10 people across multiple Ukrainian regions amid escalating drone and missile strikes targeting infrastructure.
Brazil's ApexBrasil opened its first African office in Addis Ababa to strengthen economic ties with Ethiopia, while Ethiopia advanced mortgage refinancing and diplomatic partnerships with Thailand, the Netherlands, and India during September 2026.
Prime Minister Modi visited Norway for the first time in over four decades, meeting PM Støre to strengthen India-Nordic geopolitical and economic ties, particularly following the recent EFTA trade agreement.
Indian Ambassador Gloria Gangte highlighted untapped cooperation potential between India and Norway ahead of PM Modi's visit, noting opportunities in maritime, green technology, space, and healthcare sectors amid global uncertainty.
Prime Minister Modi will undertake a major five-nation tour from May 15, visiting UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen bilateral ties on energy, trade, defense, and green technology while addressing regional developments.
Canada and Ukraine signed a 100-year partnership declaration, with Canada pledging 350 million Canadian dollars in air defense support and 26 billion total aid as President Zelenskyy visits amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Prime Minister Modi concluded a productive Norway visit where India and Nordic nations established a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, then departed for Italy to further strengthen bilateral ties across investment, defense, and clean energy sectors.
Prime Minister Modi visits Norway for the first time in 43 years, with Norway supporting India's permanent UNSC membership, condemning terrorism, and expecting three government agreements plus investment provisions worth 100 billion dollars over 15 years.
Indian Ambassador Gloria Gangte invited Europe and Nordic nations to invest in India's growth ahead of PM Modi's historic Norway visit, emphasizing mutual opportunities in green technology and sustainable energy with existing bilateral trade at USD 2.73 billion.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Canada this week for meetings with Prime Minister Carney and his Liberal cabinet, discussing defence and economic cooperation while underscoring Canada's continued support for Ukraine's defence and reconstruction efforts.
India and Norway elevated their bilateral relationship to a green strategic partnership during PM Modi's visit, while he received Norway's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, for advancing bilateral relations and mankind's interests.
Norway's maritime industry director emphasized India as a crucial strategic partner ahead of PM Modi's visit, highlighting opportunities for deeper cooperation in shipbuilding, green technology, and international maritime law enforcement.
PM Modi begins a five-nation Europe-UAE tour May 15, discussing energy, defence, and AI cooperation with leaders from the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Nordic countries to strengthen bilateral trade and strategic partnerships.