Indian Foreign Service Association

Official handle of the Indian Foreign Service Association (IFSA).

[India In Shanghai @IndiaInShanghai]

Consul General Shri Pratik Mathur conveyed our best wishes to Shanghai Mayor HE Zhu Zhongming on Guo Qing Jie, 77th anniversary of the founding of the PRC.

总领事普拉提克·马图尔先生向上海市市长朱忠明阁下致以祝福，庆祝中华人民共和国成立77周年。

@IndianDiplomacy
@indiandiplomats
@EOIBeijing
Amb @VDoraiswami
CG @PratikMathur1

[India in Dubai @cgidubai]

Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India @cgidubai, met H.E. Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General, @KHDA.

The meeting explored avenues to further strengthen India-UAE cooperation in the field of education and greater collaboration in vocational education, skill development and training.

#IndiaUAE #IndiaInUAE

[India in Vietnam @AmbHanoi]

Hôm nay, Đại sứ Tshering W. Sherpa đã gặp Tiến sĩ Phan Anh Sơn, Chủ tịch Liên hiệp các Tổ chức Hữu nghị Việt Nam (VUFO).

Đại sứ đã đáp lại những tình cảm nồng ấm của Tiến sĩ Sơn về việc cùng nhau nỗ lực tăng cường quan hệ Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn diện Tăng cường của hai bên.

Sự tin tưởng lẫn nhau là nền tảng vững chắc để chúng ta làm sâu sắc thêm tình hữu nghị 🇮🇳-🇻🇳.

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Ambassador Tshering W. Sherpa met Dr. Phan Anh Son, President, Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), today.

Ambassador reciprocated the warm sentiments of Dr. Son to jointly work towards strengthening the bilateral Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Mutual trust is our foundational strength for deepening the 🇮🇳-🇻🇳 friendship even further.

[India in Nigeria (and Benin & ECOWAS) @india_nigeria]

🇮🇳🇳🇬 Strengthening India–Nigeria Trade & Business Engagement

High Commissioner @AmbAbhishekIFS inaugurated the Indian Pavilion at the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair on 29 September 2026.

The Pavilion brought together prominent Indian companies, including Sam Pharmaceutical Ltd, Africa Industries Group, Simba Group, Springfield Agro (Mahindra Authorised Partner), Checkers Custard, and Indian Fashion Boutique, showcasing a diverse range of Indian products, businesses and capabilities.

The Indian Pavilion witnessed substantial footfall, with visitors, prospective buyers and business seekers engaging with participating companies and exploring opportunities for trade, investment and business partnerships.

The participation reflects the growing commercial and business engagement between India and Nigeria and provides a valuable platform for strengthening B2B linkages and exploring new avenues of cooperation. 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇬

@MEAIndia @PIB_India @mygovindia @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @DoC_GoI @DrSJaishankar @PMOIndia @narendramodi

[India in Fiji @HCI_Suva]

🇮🇳🤝🇫🇯 #VeilomaniDosti
Building Capacity, Strengthening Partnerships!

High Commissioner Suneet Mehta joined the virtual inauguration of the month-long e-ITEC training programme for Fiji Sugar Corporation officials, with Mr. Bhan Pratap Singh, CEO, FSC, and Dr. Seema Paroha, Director, National Sugar Institute, Kanpur,.

The training will be held from 28 Sept–27 Oct 2026, fulfilling a commitment made during Hon. PM Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to India in August 2025. Expert instructors from India will share modern practices, technological advancements and practical insights tailored to Fiji’s sugar industry.

Building on the handover of 12 agricultural drones for Fiji’s sugar sector, this initiative underscores India’s commitment to capacity building, technology transfer and a stronger, more resilient India–Fiji partnership.

@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @FijiSugar @FijiGovernment @DDNewslive

[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

High Commissioner @AdarshSwaika1 received H.E Cecily Mbarire, Governor of Embu county and Chairperson of United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

They discussed trade and investment cooperation opportunities between Embu county and India. They also exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest.

The meeting came as a follow-up to High Commissioner’s recent visit to Embu county as part of his tour to Mt Kenya region.

@MEAIndia @embucountygovt @CecilyMbarire @UDAKenya @IndianDiplomacy @KenyaGovernors @ANI @DDNewslive @PIB_India @ForeignOfficeKE

[India in China @EOIBeijing]

Ambassador @VDoraiswami met Prof. Justin Yifu Lin, leading economist at Peking University and former Chief Economist of the World Bank. Prof Lin spoke of his proposition of New Structural Economics, initiating a wide-ranging discussion on China’s economic outlook and prospects for India–China economic cooperation.

The exchange covered productivity-led growth, technological transformation, industrial policy, advanced manufacturing and emerging industries. Both sides also exchanged views on how economic and academic engagement can contribute to broader bilateral understanding.

[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

🇮🇳⚓🇰🇪 INS Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Mombasa Port today for an Operational Turnaround from 29 Sep-02 Oct 2026.

The port call will feature professional exchanges, interactions between the crews and community outreach. INS Tarkash will be open to visitors on 01 Oct from 11am–4pm. On departure, the ship is scheduled to undertake a Passage Exercise with the Kenya Navy.

The visit advances 🇮🇳–🇰🇪 maritime cooperation in the Western Indian Ocean and reflects India’s MAHASAGAR vision.

@MEAIndia @SpokespersonMoD @kdfinfo @indiannavy @IndiannavyMedia @IndianDiplomacy

[Dr Rushindra Sinha @irushi]

We had the honor of meeting the Counsul General Shri Pratik Mathur sir to talk about gaming, esports and AI along with the future opportunities in the space

It was such a brilliant conversation and we got to learn so much from sir 🫡

Thank you for the opportunity

[India in Fiji @HCI_Suva]

🇮🇳🤝🇫🇯 #VeilomaniDosti

High Commissioner Suneet Mehta formally handed over 12 agricultural drones, gifted by the Government of India to the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC), to Hon. Tomasi Tunabuna, Minister for Agriculture, Waterways & Sugar Industry, in Lautoka.

The handover fulfils a commitment announced during the visit of Hon. Prime Minister @slrabuka to India in August 2025, and reflects the longstanding and multifaceted India–Fiji partnership in agriculture and the sugar sector. From seeds and mobile soil-testing laboratories to specialised training for Fijian sugarcane farmers at the National Sugar Institute in Kanpur under ITEC, India’s support combines technology, knowledge and capacity-building.

The 12 drones will support more efficient, technology-enabled and sustainable sugarcane production in Fiji. India remains committed to working alongside Fiji to advance agricultural innovation, productivity and resilience, while strengthening our enduring partnership for the benefit of Fijian farmers and communities.

@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India @DDNewslive @WIONews @ANI @FijiGovernment @FijiAgriculture @MinistrySugar @FijiSugar

[India in Sri Lanka @IndiainSL]

Literary Bridges, Shared Heritage!

Highlighting the deep-rooted cultural connections, @nbt_india showcases a rich collection of books from 🇮🇳 at the Colombo International Book Fair 2026.

Inaugurated by Her Excellency PM @Dr_HariniA, the fair is open from Sep 25 – Oct 04. Visit the Indian pavilion to explore diverse stories and celebrate our shared literary traditions! 🇮🇳🤝🇱🇰

@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq @iccr_colombo

[India in New York @IndiainNewYork]

Consul General @binayarikant76 welcomed Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor & Amb. Mohan Kumar, Dean, Strategic & International Initiatives @AmbMoKumar, O.P. Jindal Global University. Discussions focused on academic collaboration between 🇮🇳 🇺🇸

@JindalGlobalUNI
@JindalLaw
@MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy

[India in Australia @HCICanberra]

High Commissioner of India @nageshsinghIFS addressed the Commonwealth Club of Australia’s Capital Lecture Series Dinner as the distinguished guest speaker. Reflected on the historic connection between India and Australia, deepening partnership, shared Indo-Pacific outlook and the enduring legacy of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, former High Commissioner of India to Australia, who was instrumental in founding the club and served as its first President @dfat @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @SpokespersonMoD

#commonwealthclubofAustralia

[India in Vietnam @AmbHanoi]

🇮🇳🇻🇳 Hợp tác quốc phòng

Đại sứ Tshering W. Sherpa đã đến thăm Công viên Phần mềm Quân đội tại Nha Trang và làm việc với lãnh đạo đơn vị. Đại sứ đã xem xét tình hình triển khai khoản viện trợ không hoàn lại của Ấn Độ dành cho việc thành lập Công viên, đồng thời trao đổi về các cơ hội tăng cường hợp tác và gắn kết trong lĩnh vực công nghệ quốc phòng và nâng cao năng lực.

Ấn Độ cam kết tiếp tục làm sâu sắc hơn nữa Quan hệ Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn diện Tăng cường giữa Ấn Độ và Việt Nam.

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🇮🇳🇻🇳 Defence Cooperation

Ambassador Tshering W. Sherpa visited the Army Software Park, Nha Trang and interacted with its leadership. He reviewed the implementation of the grant assistance extended by India for establishment of the Park and discussed opportunities for further engagement and cooperation in the field of defence technology and capacity building.

India remains committed to further deepening its Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
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[India in Thailand @IndiainThailand]

Ambassador Puneet Agrawal had a productive introductory meeting with Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General, Board of Investment (BOI), Thailand. Discussions focussed on facilitating two-way investment and exploring avenues to further deepen economic cooperation between 🇮🇳 and 🇹🇭

เอกอัครราชทูตปุนีต อัครวาล ได้พบปะหารือกับ นายนฤตม์ เทอดสถีรศักดิ์ เลขาธิการคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุนแห่งประเทศไทย การหารือมุ่งเน้นในเรื่องการอำนวยความสะดวกด้านการลงทุนระหว่างสองประเทศ และการหาแนวทางเพื่อกระชับความร่วมมือทางเศรษฐกิจของ 🇮🇳 และ 🇹🇭 ไทยให้แน่นแฟ้นยิ่งขึ้น

[India in Kuwait @indembkwt]

Ambassador @ParamitaTrpathi met with Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghunaim, President of the Center for Research and Studies on Kuwait today.

Discussions were held on India–Kuwait historical and cultural linkages, and the potential for cooperation in archaeology, heritage conservation, research and preservation of shared historical connections.

#HeritageConservation #Archaeology #CulturalCooperation #KnowledgeExchange

@narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @KVSinghMPGonda @MEAIndia @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India @DDNewslive
@ANI @airnewsalerts @PMOIndia
@SecretaryCPVOIA @MinOfCultureGoI @kw_nccal @CRSKKW @iccr_hq

[India in UAE @IndembAbuDhabi]

H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE, visited #GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai.

The Ambassador interacted with participants & industry representatives and visited various stalls showcasing the latest developments in cybersecurity, digital technologies & innovation.

[India in Chile @Indiainchile]

On 21 September 2026, we had a fruitful meeting with stakeholders from the Chamber of Commerce Chile-India (CAMINDIA) to discuss opportunities to further strengthen India-Chile trade, investment, and business cooperation. 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇱

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El 21 de septiembre de 2026, sostuvimos una fructífera reunión con representantes de la Cámara de Comercio Chile-India (CAMINDIA), en la que abordamos oportunidades para seguir fortaleciendo el comercio, la inversión y la cooperación empresarial entre India y Chile. 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇱

@airnewsalerts @DrSJaishankar @joseantoniokast @IndianDiplomacy @indiandiplomats,@MEAIndia @Minrel_Chile @mygovindia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @diaspora_india @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @subrei_chile @DoC_GoI @PIB_India @camindiachile

[Santosh Jha @santjha]

🇮🇳🤝🇱🇰 Building stronger and resilient connectivity!

Pleased to join Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways & Urban Development, in laying the foundation stone for the Moragahakanda Bridge in Matale, the first of 13 permanent bridges to be constructed across 🇱🇰 under 🇮🇳 grant assistance.

The project is part of 🇮🇳’s USD 450 million reconstruction & rehabilitation package following Cyclone Ditwah, marking the transition from emergency restoration to permanent, resilient infrastructure.

[India in Houston @cgihou]

🌿 Celebrating the 11th Ayurveda Day – “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow” 🌿
The Consulate, together with the Ministry of Ayush, AAAP, NAMA, TAPAS, ISKCON Houston, and other diaspora organizations marked the 11th Ayurveda Day with a vibrant community celebration on 19 September 2026.

The program featured two focused panel discussions. The first panel, “Ayurveda for Community Wellbeing & Sustainable Living,” moderated by Mr. Sonal Gupta, brought together Vd. Sushma Jakkula, Vd. Anand Yadav, Vd. Dhanada Kulkarni, and Vd. Anu PK, who shared insights on lifestyle harmony, preventive care, and sustainable living through Ayurveda.

The second panel, “Integrating Ayurveda into Modern Healthcare for Better Health Outcomes,” moderated by Vd. Deepa Bhat, featured Dr. Rajashree Nambron, Dr. Suparna Chhiber, Vd. Meenakshi Gupta, and Vd. Sonal Gupta, highlighting collaborative approaches between Ayurveda and modern medicine.

An engaging interactive session led by Vd. Rajesh and Vd. Goral encouraged audience participation through an Ayurveda quiz and Q&A. Community members also benefited from personalized consultations and Prakriti analysis offered by leading practitioners including Vd. Anand Yadav, Dr. Sonal Gupta, Vd. Lakshmi Maliakkal, Vd. Meenakshi Gupta, Vd. Anu PK, Dr. Usha Devi, Vd. Dhanada Kulkarni, and Vd. Deepa Bhat.

A special address by Hanumat Presaka Swami added a profound spiritual dimension, connecting Ayurveda’s principles with holistic wellbeing.

In his remarks, the Consul General reaffirmed the Consulate’s commitment to promoting and propagating Ayurveda, Yoga, and India’s universal knowledge systems across the United States, and thanked all partner organizations, experts, and volunteers for their enthusiastic participation

#AyurvedaDay2026 #AyurvedaForAHealthierTomorrow #Ayush #IndianKnowledgeSystems #HolisticHealth #CommunityEngagement #CulturalDiplomacy #OneHealthOneFuture #ViksitBharat