Summits and Conferences

2-day Conclave on Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh

A two-day conclave titled ‘Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of Northeast India’ will be held in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, starting from April 21, 2025. This event is significant as it aims to highlight the impact and spread of Buddhism in...

UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL’s Committee on Governance

In a significant development for international policing and law enforcement diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been elected as the Chair of the INTERPOL Committee on Governance, marking a pivotal moment in its rise as a global security leader....

Integrated Strategies to Address Tuberculosis and Diabetes WHO & IDF Event 2025 Bangkok

World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) jointly hosted a hybrid side event at the IDF World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Themed “Bridging gaps: Integrated strategies to address TB and diabetes”, the session highlighted the overlapping...

Hyderabad to Host STREE Summit 2025 on Women’s Safety and Empowerment

The Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) is preparing to host the second edition of the STREE Summit, a key event dedicated to enhancing women's safety, security, and empowerment. The summit, scheduled for April 15, 2025, will bring together a wide...

Global Technology Summit (GTS) 2025 – Shaping the Future of Global Tech

The 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS), a flagship event co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Carnegie India, will take place in New Delhi from April 10 to 12, 2025. This Summit brings...

Brazil’s Proposal for a UN-Backed Global Climate Action Council

Brazil has proposed the establishment of a Global Climate Action Council under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to boost global climate efforts. This proposal comes ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), which will take...

India Elected to the UN ISAR for the 2025–2027 Term

India was appointed by acclamation to the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) for the 2025–2027 term. This prestigious appointment reflects India’s growing influence in shaping global financial reporting frameworks and...

Bangladesh Takes Over Chairmanship of BIMSTEC for Next Two Years

On April 4, 2025, Bangladesh officially became the new Chair of BIMSTEC for the next two years. It received the leadership from Thailand, the previous Chair. Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, accepted the chairmanship. He said Bangladesh will focus...

BIMSTEC: Full Form, Member Countries, Objectives, and Significance of Regional Cooperation

The 6th BIMSTEC Summit was held on April 4, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. During this summit, leaders from BIMSTEC member nations approved six key outcomes aimed at regional development and integration, with a shared vision to achieve these goals by...

India Urges BRICS on ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’ for Mobilizing $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance

India played a leading role at the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 3, 2025, calling for stronger climate cooperation among BRICS nations. Represented by Shri Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary of the MoEFCC, India emphasized...