Russian President Vladimir Putin was in India for the first time this week since the start of the war in Ukraine. For both Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this visit shores up what's a longstanding partnership between these two countries in the face of intense pressure from US President Donald Trump. Both leaders sought to showcase a deepening economic partnership between their respective countries.Each side is pledging to bolster trade with India looking to Russia to buy more goods to offset ...

Group 1 - India will reject trade conditions from partner countries that limit its trading choices, as stated by Trade Minister Piyush Goyal during negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union, with ongoing differences over market access, environmental standards, and rules of origin [1][7] - India's trade discussions with the United States are ongoing, where the U.S. has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, indicating a cautious approach from New Delhi [1][7] - The EU, UK, and US are urging India to reduce imports of discounted Russian crude oil, which they argue supports Russia's military efforts in Ukraine, while India defends its energy purchases as vital for energy security [3][7] Group 2 - Goyal met with Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Xavier Bettel, to review economic relations and explore ways to enhance bilateral trade [5][7] - Discussions included Luxembourg's upcoming state visit to India and various regional and global developments [5][7] - Goyal engaged in one-on-one discussions with CEOs of major German companies, focusing on potential collaborations in critical sectors such as defense, energy, emerging technologies, and mobility [6][7]

Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly is set to meet with Saab and Ericsson in Sweden, where she also hopes to strike an economic partnership with the country, according to a person familiar with her plans https://t.co/t2hHdck7MM ...