The Scottish government welcomed the US lifting tariffs on Scotch whisky exports, a move reciprocated for US bourbon and casks entering the UK. This follows an agreement after a state visit, benefiting an industry that lost £150m due to previous levies.
President Trump announced Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Washington on September 24 for a state visit, with artificial intelligence as a key agenda item. This marks Xi's first White House visit in over a decade, following Trump's invitation in Beijing.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Ulaanbaatar for a three-day state visit, marking the first such visit in 15 years. He will hold a summit with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in supply chains, particularly rare earths, and attend the Naadam Festival.
Indian PM Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo met to discuss defense cooperation, with analysts noting the importance of missiles for protecting Indonesia's waterways. They also visited the Prambanan Temple, emphasizing cultural ties.
India and Indonesia have agreed to cooperate on the BrahMos missile system and air-to-air missile technology. The deals were announced following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Modi and Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo, highlighting growing trust and collaboration in defense, security, and maritime affairs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia for a state visit, met by President Prabowo Subianto. The visit, from July 6-8, aims to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on defense, maritime cooperation, and critical minerals trade.
Thailand's foreign ministry denied claims that French President Emmanuel Macron knelt before the Thai king during a state visit, stating an AI-generated image circulated online caused the confusion. The image depicted Macron kneeling while presenting awards to King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Seychelles for a 3-day State Visit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties, maritime security, and cooperation. He attends the Golden Jubilee of Seychelles' National Day as Guest of Honour.
US President Donald Trump plans to visit China "at some point" this year, potentially meeting President Xi Jinping up to four times. Trump's visit to Shenzhen for a conference would mark him as the first sitting US president to visit the tech hub.
Early June 2026 saw key developments in US-China relations, including President Trump's conciliatory stance towards Xi, the US adding Chinese tech firms like Alibaba and BYD to a military company blacklist, and increased efforts to denaturalize Americans, including nationals from China and India.
PM Narendra Modi's Europe tour includes France and Slovakia, focusing on diplomacy, tech partnerships, and trade. He will attend the G7 Summit, potentially meeting US President Trump, and participate in VivaTech.
Analysts suggest China is downplaying North Korea's nuclear weapons issue, as evidenced by its absence in joint statements following Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang. This comes despite a US statement confirming a shared goal of denuclearization.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Rome for a state visit to Italy, the second stop of his European tour. He is scheduled to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and participate in a business roundtable to boost bilateral corporate exchange.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Rome for a state visit to Italy, the second leg of his European tour. He is scheduled to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and attend a business roundtable.
US President Donald Trump's recent rhetoric on China, including support for Chinese students and farmland acquisitions, contrasts with his administration's restrictive policies, sparking debate on his transactional approach versus a desire for stabilized bilateral ties.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping was warmly welcomed in Pyongyang by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with a red-carpet ceremony, 21-gun salute, and joint military parade, emphasizing the 'eternal friendship' between the two nations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on June 8 for a 2-day state visit, welcomed personally by Kim Jong-un at the airport. The visit marks Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in nearly 7 years and coincides with the 65th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between the two nations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea June 8-9, strengthening ties after pandemic isolation, amid Beijing's denuclearisation stance and Pyongyang's growing Moscow ties.
Japan and the Philippines are strengthening defense and maritime cooperation due to shared concerns about China. This move, alongside an enhanced strategic partnership with Vietnam, is seen as creating a more integrated security front that could impact Beijing's planning in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrived in Moscow for a state visit, which includes talks with Vladimir Putin and participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum until June 5.
Lao President Thongloun arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang on June 2 for a five-day state visit to China. He visited tech companies including Yun Shen Chu Technology and Alibaba Group, learning about their innovation in areas like AI and cross-border e-commerce.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Kazakhstan for a state visit, meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to discuss bilateral and global issues, facilitated by their close personal relationship.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov states that Russian President Vladimir Putin's second state visit to Kazakhstan in a single term reflects the exceptionally high and comprehensive nature of Russia-Kazakhstan relations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin published an article in Kazakhstanskaya Pravda, highlighting the Russia-Kazakhstan alliance, friendship bonds, key cooperation areas, and shared legacy of the Great Victory, ahead of his state visit to Kazakhstan.
