India Expands Diplomatic Reach: New Missions and Strategic Summits in First 100 Days

In the first 100 days of its third term, the Modi government expanded India's diplomatic footprint by opening new missions in Albania, Gabon, Georgia, Latvia, and Timor-Leste, as well as consulates in Auckland and Barcelona. India also hosted the third Voice of Global South Summit with broad international participation.

India has significantly bolstered its diplomatic presence, establishing new missions in Albania, Gabon, Georgia, Latvia, and Timor-Leste during the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Additionally, the country launched consulates in Auckland, New Zealand, and Barcelona, Spain. In August, the Modi administration hosted the third Voice of Global South Summit online, attended by 173 dignitaries including 21 heads of state or government, 34 foreign ministers, and 118 ministers or vice ministers from 122 countries.

During the summit, Modi proposed a 'Global Development Compact' aimed at fostering trade, technology sharing, and concessional financing. India also spearheaded maritime projects such as the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Sri Lanka and relaunched the ferry service between India and Sri Lanka. The MEA report highlighted Modi's diplomatic visits to Italy, Russia, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, Singapore, and Brunei, as well as India's maritime security dialogues with Australia and Vietnam.

(With inputs from agencies.)