Thu Jan 01 07:52:56 UTC 2026: Okay, here’s a summary and rewrite of the text as a news article:

Summary:

The article summarizes India’s key diplomatic activities and international relations during 2025. Key events included Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit as the Republic Day chief guest, Prime Minister Modi’s engagement with U.S. President Trump (despite trade tensions and tariffs), signing a trade agreement with the U.K., navigating a complex position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, sending parliamentary delegations to discuss counter-terrorism, Modi’s visits to Africa and South America to strengthen ties with the Global South, Modi’s participation in the SCO summit and a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin’s visit to India amidst the Ukraine war and Western sanctions, and trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand.

News Article:

India Navigated Complex Diplomatic Landscape in 2025

New Delhi, January 1, 2026 – From trade tensions with the U.S. to strengthening ties across the Global South, India engaged in a whirlwind of diplomatic activity throughout 2025. A review of the year reveals both challenges and successes in New Delhi’s pursuit of its foreign policy objectives.

The year began with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest for Republic Day celebrations, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and resulting in several agreements covering health, security, and digital development.

Relations with the U.S. proved complex, marked by Prime Minister Modi’s visit amidst ongoing tariff disputes initiated by President Trump. Despite these challenges, discussions centered on defense cooperation, including a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets, and a framework for a trade pact, which has yet to be finalized.

A significant achievement was the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom, promising to boost trade in sectors ranging from agriculture to aerospace. The deal will reduce tariffs on 92% of UK exports to India.

India faced a delicate balancing act regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shifting its stance in UN votes while reaffirming its commitment to a two-state solution and welcoming a U.S. peace proposal.

Following a terror attack, India sent parliamentary delegations to numerous countries to build consensus on combating terrorism and convey a message of zero tolerance, although this move faced some domestic criticism.

Prime Minister Modi’s visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia aimed to strengthen cooperation with the Global South, focusing on areas like vaccine production, affordable medicine, and critical minerals. He also attended the SCO summit in China, meeting with President Xi Jinping. Discussions included counter-terrorism, border issues, and improving people-to-people ties.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India underscored the continued strategic partnership between the two nations, even against the backdrop of the Ukraine war and Western sanctions. Agreements were reached on defense cooperation, skilled worker mobility, and combating irregular migration.

Trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand were also secured, with Oman offering duty-free access to most Indian exports and New Zealand moving towards an FTA that will bring in billions of dollars in investment. The deal with New Zealand did not include dairy, onions, sugar, spices, edible oils, and rubber.

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