Jaishankar holds talks with French, Ecuadorian counterparts in New York

September 21, 2026 11:56 PM

Jaishankar holds talks with French, Ecuadorian counterparts in New York

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held separate meetings with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Kury in New York ahead of major United Nations deliberations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said his regular meetings and teleconferences with Barrot help maintain the momentum of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership. The two ministers discussed regional and global developments, including the Ukraine and Gulf crises, besides...

Piyush Goyal visits UK to boost economic ties, fast-track India–UK FTA implementation

June 18, 2025 1:22 PM

Piyush Goyal visits UK to boost economic ties, fast-track India–UK FTA implementation

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is on a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom from June 18 to 19, aimed at strengthening India–UK economic relations and expediting the implementation of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The visit follows the announcement of the successful conclusion of the India–UK FTA by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on May 6. “Goyal’s visit aims to accelerate bilateral engagements, harness emerging...