EAM Jaishankar highlights trade, investment, financial cooperation during meet with Luxembourg Dy PM Xavier Bettel

September 7, 2026 5:31 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights trade, investment, financial cooperation during meet with Luxembourg Dy PM Xavier Bettel

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that trade, investment and financial cooperation are at the heart of India-Luxembourg ties, as he welcomed Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel to India. EAM Jaishankar made the remarks during his bilateral meeting with Bettel, who arrived in India for an official visit along with Luxembourg's Minister of Economy. Noting how the engagements between the two countries reflect the deepening partnership, EAM a...

‘What I like about PM Modi is when you say something, you do it’: Luxembourg Dy PM lauds India’s efficiency, leadership

September 7, 2026 5:25 PM

‘What I like about PM Modi is when you say something, you do it’: Luxembourg Dy PM lauds India’s efficiency, leadership

Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday lauded India’s “efficiency” and leadership on the global stage, saying that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a commitment, it is followed by action. Bettel made the remarks during his bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital, where he praised India’s approach to building bridges between countries and addressing global challenges. “What I like also, it's ...

Luxembourg Deputy PM Xavier Bettel to visit India, hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

September 6, 2026 2:42 PM

Luxembourg Deputy PM Xavier Bettel to visit India, hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Xavier Bettel will undertake a three-day official visit to India from September 7 to 9, during which he will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and travel to Chennai for engagements at IIT Madras and the inauguration of a new SES campus. Bettel will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of Monday and meet EAM Jaishankar at Hyderabad House at noon. On Tuesday, Bettel will travel to Chennai, ...

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ukraine, Poland from September 3 to 5

September 2, 2026 2:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ukraine, Poland from September 3 to 5

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold bilateral consultations with his counterparts FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine and Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski of Poland. The MEA said that the visit will focus on enhancing bilateral relations and also provide an opportunity to exchange views on regional de...

India-Russia trade crosses $60 billion, but widening trade imbalance remains key concern: EAM Jaishankar

August 25, 2026 11:22 AM

India-Russia trade crosses $60 billion, but widening trade imbalance remains key concern: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said India-Russia bilateral trade has increased more than four-fold over the past five years to nearly $60 billion, but flagged the widening trade imbalance as a major concern that needs to be addressed. Addressing the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Moscow, EAM Jaishankar said bilateral trade in goods had risen from around USD 13...

Looking forward to meeting PM Modi very soon: Vladimir Putin

August 24, 2026 6:44 PM

Looking forward to meeting PM Modi very soon: Vladimir Putin

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday and conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to a statement released by the Kremlin, during the meeting, Putin stated that EAM Jaishankar’s visit underscores the level of relations that has been established between Russia and India over decades. He said that both nations continue to work together in virtually all areas, including governmental ties, interparliame...

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms Africa as a strategic priority, backs greater African role in global governance

August 5, 2026 10:42 PM

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms Africa as a strategic priority, backs greater African role in global governance

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday reaffirmed that Africa remains one of India's foremost foreign policy priorities, underscoring New Delhi's commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the continent through development cooperation, trade, education, defence collaboration and support for a more inclusive global order. Addressing the Africa Day 2026 celebrations in New Delhi, EAM Jaishankar described the occasion as one of solidarity and shared history, saying the re...

EAM Jaishankar interacts with visiting UN Permanent Representatives from 17 countries

August 5, 2026 2:05 PM

EAM Jaishankar interacts with visiting UN Permanent Representatives from 17 countries

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar interacted with Permanent Representatives of the United Nations (UN) from 17 countries who are visiting India on a study tour. “Delighted to interact with Permanent Representatives of the United Nations from 17 countries, visiting India on a study tour. As the global order transforms, reformed multilateralism reflecting the aspirations of the Global South is the need of the hour,” EAM Jaishankar said on Tuesday on social media platform X. “Ou...

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 holds talks with Panama Foreign Minister, seeks deeper partnership across trade, maritime and digital sectors

July 20, 2026 11:21 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Panama Foreign Minister, seeks deeper partnership across trade, maritime and digital sectors

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held bilateral talks with Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez in New Delhi, with both sides discussing ways to deepen cooperation in trade, business, maritime affairs, digital technology, healthcare, agriculture and education while reaffirming their commitment to strengthening India–Panama ties. Welcoming the Panamanian Foreign Minister and his delegation, EAM Jaishankar said the visit would further strengthen bilateral rela...