EAM Jaishankar urges Iran to prevent attacks on commercial shipping, reaffirms India’s support for dialogue

August 1, 2026 1:17 AM

EAM Jaishankar urges Iran to prevent attacks on commercial shipping, reaffirms India’s support for dialogue

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's deep concern over the escalating hostilities in West Asia and strongly urged Iran to ensure that commercial shipping and seafarers are not targeted under any circumstances. During a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, EAM Jaishankar reiterated India's longstanding position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy to address the ongoing regional crisis. In a post on X, the External Affairs Min...

‘Absolutely unacceptable’: EAM Jaishankar discusses attacks on Indian seafarers with Ukraine Foreign Minister

July 31, 2026 8:20 AM

‘Absolutely unacceptable’: EAM Jaishankar discusses attacks on Indian seafarers with Ukraine Foreign Minister

India on Thursday condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea following the death of an Indian seafarer, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reiterating that such attacks are "absolutely unacceptable" and urging greater emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said he spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha after their recent overseas engagements and discussed attacks on commercial shipping and Indi...

EAM Jaishankar calls for inclusive global trade laws as India hosts UNCITRAL’s 60th anniversary conference

July 25, 2026 9:47 AM

EAM Jaishankar calls for inclusive global trade laws as India hosts UNCITRAL’s 60th anniversary conference

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday underlined the need for predictable and harmonised legal frameworks to support global trade, saying the evolution of international trade law must reflect the developmental priorities of the Global South as India hosted an international conference marking the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Addressing the inaugural session of the conference, EAM Jaishankar said the world economy is undergoi...

EAM Jaishankar Advocates Safe Maritime Routes, Diplomacy at East Asia Summit

July 23, 2026 5:25 PM

EAM Jaishankar Advocates Safe Maritime Routes, Diplomacy at East Asia Summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reaffirmed India's commitment to ASEAN centrality, regional stability and a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific while addressing the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS) in Manila. Highlighting the evolving global landscape, Jaishankar said the international order remains uncertain and volatile, with interdependence coexisting alongside geopolitical competition and strategic rivalries. He noted that multiple conflicts continue to impact the global e...

EAM Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance against terrorism at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

July 23, 2026 12:01 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance against terrorism at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for zero tolerance against terrorism, stronger maritime security and deeper regional cooperation on disaster resilience, cyber security and emerging technologies while addressing the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. EAM Jaishankar said the ASEAN Regional Forum remains an important platform for discussions on political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific, particularly at a time of growing geopolitica...

EAM Jaishankar to visit Philippines for ASEAN, Quad Foreign Ministers’ meetings

July 21, 2026 9:32 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Philippines for ASEAN, Quad Foreign Ministers’ meetings

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Manila, Philippines, on July 22 and 23 to participate in a series of high-level meetings under the ASEAN framework, underscoring India's continued engagement with Southeast Asia under its Act East Policy. During the two-day visit, EAM Jaishankar will attend Foreign Ministers' meetings of the ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), where regional cooperation, connectivity, security and strategic issues are expected to...

EAM Jaishankar co-chairs inaugural India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue, discusses trade, defence and emerging technologies

July 15, 2026 5:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar co-chairs inaugural India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue, discusses trade, defence and emerging technologies

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday co-chaired the inaugural India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue with Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Brussels, reviewing the expanding bilateral partnership and exploring new avenues of cooperation in key strategic sectors.   Sharing details of the meeting in a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said India and Belgium's partnership has witnessed significant deepening in recent years and that the inaugural Strategic D...

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU leaders on strategic partnership, trade and regional security

July 15, 2026 12:18 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU leaders on strategic partnership, trade and regional security

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began his visit to Brussels on Tuesday with a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening the India-European Union Strategic Partnership, focusing on regional security, maritime cooperation, trade and technology.   EAM Jaishankar first met European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, during which the two leaders discussed developments in West Asia and the importance of ensuring peace and stability in t...

India launches campaign for UNSC non-permanent seat for 2028–29 term; EAM Jaishankar outlines priorities on terror financing, maritime security and AI

July 14, 2026 10:02 AM

India launches campaign for UNSC non-permanent seat for 2028–29 term; EAM Jaishankar outlines priorities on terror financing, maritime security and AI

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday launched India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, outlining New Delhi's vision for a more representative, effective and future-ready global order while identifying countering terror financing, strengthening maritime security and promoting responsible governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as key priorities. Addressing member states at the UN Headquarters, EAM Jaishankar s...

EAM Jaishankar reviews India-Oman strategic partnership during official visit to Muscat

July 10, 2026 8:20 PM

EAM Jaishankar reviews India-Oman strategic partnership during official visit to Muscat

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held wide-ranging talks with Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, during an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman, reviewing the full spectrum of the India-Oman Strategic Partnership and discussing key regional and global developments. During the bilateral meeting, the two leaders reviewed progress in the multifaceted relationship between India and Oman and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment t...