India’s diplomatic ties with Central Europe strengthen as the Visegrad Group backs its UN Security Council ambitions, marking a strategic shift in response to changing geopolitical dynamics India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met four Central European counterparts to boost cooperation and deepen defense ties as New Delhi broadens its diplomatic outreach at a time of strained relations with the US. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• India’s diplomatic ties with Central Europe strengthen as the Visegrad Group backs its UN Security Council ambitions, marking a strategic shift in response to changing geopolitical dynamicsS1

• India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met four Central European counterparts to boost cooperation and deepen defense ties as New Delhi broadens its diplomatic outreach at a time of strained relations with the US.S2