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...

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 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...

EAM Jaishankar calls for reinventing global cooperation in a fragmented world at Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026

June 25, 2026 3:49 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for reinventing global cooperation in a fragmented world at Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for a renewed framework of international cooperation to address the challenges of an increasingly fragmented global order, while delivering the keynote address at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026 in South Korea. Addressing delegates at the international forum, Jaishankar said that while fragmentation has become a defining feature of the contemporary world, it is not entirely negative. He said the shift away from concentr...

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...