Growing expectation for BRICS to play ‘constructive, stabilising role’ amid global uncertainty: EAM Jaishankar

May 14, 2026 12:34 PM

Growing expectation for BRICS to play ‘constructive, stabilising role’ amid global uncertainty: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing nations that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” amid global conflicts, economic uncertainty, and challenges related to trade, technology, climate change, and security. Jaishankar made the remarks while delivering the opening address at the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held at Bharat Mandapam under India’s 2026 chairship of the...

EAM Jaishankar Meets Counterparts From Indonesia, Russia, Brazil and Maldives

May 14, 2026 10:28 AM

EAM Jaishankar Meets Counterparts From Indonesia, Russia, Brazil and Maldives

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and reviewed progress under the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as well as cooperation within the ASEAN framework. “Glad to welcome FM Sugiono of Indonesia. Reviewed the progress of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and our cooperation with ASEAN,” Jaishan...

South Africa lauds India’s efforts to promote international discourse on topical, forward-looking issues

May 14, 2026 1:09 AM

South Africa lauds India’s efforts to promote international discourse on topical, forward-looking issues

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing various aspects of the strategic partnership and multilateral issues of mutual interest. “Glad to meet FM Ronald Lamola of South Africa this evening. Reviewed different aspects of our Strategic Partnership. Also discussed multilateral issues of mutual interest. Agreed on the need to intensify our interactions through institutional mechanisms,” E...

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates ‘Shunya to Ananta’ exhibition at UN, highlights India’s global contribution to mathematics

May 12, 2026 12:05 PM

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates ‘Shunya to Ananta’ exhibition at UN, highlights India’s global contribution to mathematics

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the exhibition “From Shunya to Ananta” at the United Nations headquarters in New York, highlighting India’s historic contribution to mathematics and its enduring influence on global scientific thought. Addressing the exhibition, Jaishankar said the global spread of mathematics reflects the interconnectedness of civilizations, while noting that many foundational ideas originated in India. He emphasized that the history of scient...

India signs three MoUs with Jamaica, expands cooperation in key sectors during Jaishankar visit

May 6, 2026 11:01 AM

India signs three MoUs with Jamaica, expands cooperation in key sectors during Jaishankar visit

India and Jamaica signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in health cooperation, solarisation of the Hugh Lawson Shearer Building, and broadcasting during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s official visit to the Caribbean nation from May 2 to 4. During the visit — the first by an Indian foreign minister to Jamaica —Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held delegation-level talks with Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith. The discussions reviewed the entire...

Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican PM, ministers, business leaders

May 5, 2026 3:20 PM

Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican PM, ministers, business leaders

Kingston: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on a visit to Jamaica, held a series of engagements in Kingston with ministers and business leaders, discussing ways to expand cooperation across sectors. He called on Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held talks focusing on economic and people-to-people cooperation. “Pleased to call on Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston. Conveyed the greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Discussed deepening our political, economic and peo...

EAM Jaishankar meets Ecuadorian counterpart, discusses ways to deepen ties

April 29, 2026 12:18 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Ecuadorian counterpart, discusses ways to deepen ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met his Ecuadorian counterpart, Gabriela Sommerfeld, on Wednesday and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in key sectors such as trade, agriculture and capacity building. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Pleased to welcome FM Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero of Ecuador, who is on her first visit to India. We discussed ways to deepen cooperation, including in trade, health, agriculture, digital and capacity building. Will cooperate closely in multilat...

EAM Jaishankar launches logo, theme and website for 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, highlights future-focused partnership

April 23, 2026 3:08 PM

EAM Jaishankar launches logo, theme and website for 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, highlights future-focused partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday launched the logo, theme and official website for the fourth edition of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), marking a key step towards strengthening India’s partnership with African nations. The launch event was attended by African ambassadors and stakeholders associated with India-Africa cooperation, underscoring the growing depth of ties between the two sides. Speaking on the occasion, EAM Jaishankar said the upcoming summit would sh...

EAM Jaishankar, Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar discuss West Asia conflict

March 20, 2026 11:57 AM

EAM Jaishankar, Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar discuss West Asia conflict

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its wider repercussions. Following the call, Jaishankar said in a post on X, “Had a telecon with FM Gideon Saar of Israel this evening. Exchanged views on the ongoing West Asia conflict and its many repercussions.” The conversation comes amid heightened tensions in the region following strikes by the United States and ...

EAM Jaishankar pushes stronger India-EU ties and early trade pact during his Brussels visit

March 18, 2026 10:39 AM

EAM Jaishankar pushes stronger India-EU ties and early trade pact during his Brussels visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging discussions with top European Union leaders during his two-day visit to Brussels, focusing on strengthening strategic ties, expediting a free trade agreement, and addressing pressing global challenges. The visit, held from March 15-16 at the invitation of Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union, came shortly after the India-EU Summit and reflected renewed high-level engagement between India and the bloc. Meetings with top...