EAM Jaishankar visits Cyprus, participates in informal EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting

May 29, 2026 1:06 PM

EAM Jaishankar visits Cyprus, participates in informal EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Cyprus from May 27 to 28 to participate in the informal meeting of European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers, known as the Gymnich meeting, as a special invitee. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of EU High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas and Cyprus Foreign Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos. During the visit, EAM Jaishankar attended a working session of the Gymnich meeting on May 28, where discussions focused on relevant pol...

Fact sheet: Quad unveils major Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals and emerging technologies

May 26, 2026 4:58 PM

Fact sheet: Quad unveils major Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals and emerging technologies

The Quad nations - India, Australia, Japan and the United States - on Tuesday announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening maritime security, critical mineral supply chains, digital connectivity, energy resilience and emerging technologies across the Indo-Pacific region. The announcements were made during the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Mi...

Quad nations launch $20 billion critical minerals initiative to strengthen supply chains

May 26, 2026 4:24 PM

Quad nations launch $20 billion critical minerals initiative to strengthen supply chains

India, Australia, Japan and the United States on Tuesday unveiled the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework, aimed to support the development of secure critical minerals supply chains, which are essential for advanced technologies, economic growth, and the resilience of our industrial bases. . The framework sets out key areas for cooperation among the Quad partners on critical minerals supply chains giving due regard for each partner’s domestic policies and priorities. Through the Quad...

EAM Jaishankar terms Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting ‘productive’; new maritime, energy and critical minerals frameworks announced

May 26, 2026 12:46 PM

EAM Jaishankar terms Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting ‘productive’; new maritime, energy and critical minerals frameworks announced

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi was “productive” and announced several major initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Addressing the media alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi after the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Jaishankar outlined key outcomes of the discussions. In a post on X a...

EAM Jaishankar highlights India’s global role, stresses ‘partnership for progress’ in Suriname

May 8, 2026 9:08 AM

EAM Jaishankar highlights India’s global role, stresses ‘partnership for progress’ in Suriname

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday spoke on the theme 'Partnership for Progress’ in Paramaribo, Suriname, and highlighted India's global role, stressing the need for partnership for progress.   EAM Jaishankar took to social media 'X' and said, "Spoke on the theme ‘Partnership for Progress’ at Paramaribo this evening. Thank FM Melvin Bouva for his presence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Suriname for organising the programme." "Made the case that a tough world ne...

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian, German counterparts at G7; focus on trade, IMEC, West Asia conflict and global reforms

March 27, 2026 12:47 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian, German counterparts at G7; focus on trade, IMEC, West Asia conflict and global reforms

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France, engaging with counterparts from Canada and Germany while also addressing key global challenges. EAM Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, with discussions centred on strengthening India-Canada ties across multiple sectors, including trade, critical minerals, agriculture, and education. The two leaders also exchanged views on th...

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 ...

India’s UNHRC mandate reflects global trust, says EAM Jaishankar at 61st Session

February 26, 2026 11:43 AM

India’s UNHRC mandate reflects global trust, says EAM Jaishankar at 61st Session

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said India’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) reflects the trust and expectations of the international community, particularly the Global South, as he addressed the 61st session of the Council virtually. In his remarks at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Jaishankar underlined India’s commitment to advancing human rights through dialogue, capacity-building and genuine partnerships, whi...

EAM Jaishankar, Arab League chief discuss strengthening cooperation

January 30, 2026 3:28 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Arab League chief discuss strengthening cooperation

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Secretary General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, in New Delhi on Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation between India and the Arab League across a wide range of sectors. Following the meeting, EAM Jaishankar said in a post on X, “A warm meeting with Secretary General, League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit this morning. Had a wide-ranging conversation about our cooperation and strengthening it across various domains. Al...

EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, global developments with Poland’s Deputy PM

January 19, 2026 6:30 PM

EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, global developments with Poland’s Deputy PM

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radoslaw Sikorski, in New Delhi and held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral relations, regional issues, and global developments. Following the meeting, Jaishankar said the talks provided an opportunity for an open exchange of views on strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. In a post on X, he said, “Today’s meeting with DPM & FM Radoslaw Sikorski of Pola...