During a State Banquet hosted in honor of President Ram Nath Kovind, King Willem Alexander of Netherlands expressed excitement for India’s upcoming Presidency of the G20. He highlighted the strong bond between the two countries and praised India's achievements in combating poverty and renewable energy. The King emphasized the importance of global cooperation to address climate change and lauded India's cultural diversity and richness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba met in New Delhi to launch various initiatives and sign agreements to enhance cooperation. The agreements include Nepal joining the International Solar Alliance, technical cooperation in railways, and the launch of the Indian RuPay card in Nepal. The leaders also discussed key areas such as power transmission projects, railway connectivity, and healthcare facilities construction.
UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss visited India as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and counter Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Truss highlighted the importance of democracies working together to deter aggressors and reduce vulnerability to coercion. The visit aimed to enhance defense-related trade, cybersecurity cooperation, and announce a joint cyber security program between the two countries.