External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar

June 11, 2026 7:51 PM

India and Finland review progress of strategic partnership on digitalisation and sustainability

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday reviewed the progress of India-Finland Strategic Partnership on Digitalisation and Sustainability with his Finnish counterpart Elina Valtonen in Helsinki. “Good to meet FM Elina Valtonen of Finland today in Helsinki,” EAM Jaishankar wrote on X. “Reviewed the progress of our Strategic Partnership on Digitalisation and Sustainability. Discussed cooperation on start-ups, AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, quantum technologies, 6G,...

June 10, 2026 6:45 PM

EAM Jaishankar visits National Historic Museum in Bulgaria’s Sofia

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday visited the National Historic Museum in Bulgaria's Sofia. Sharing pictures from his visit on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, "Visited the National Historical Museum in Sofia today. Explored its remarkable collection of artifacts spanning millennia and gained a deeper appreciation of how Bulgaria has preserved the many facets of its rich history and cultural heritage." Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar arrived in Bulgaria on an official visit....

June 10, 2026 2:23 PM

India’s West Asia approach is shaped by distinct ties with all players: EAM

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India's approach towards West Asia is guided by its deep and distinct relationships with all key stakeholders in the region, including the United States, Iran, Israel and the Gulf countries. Speaking about India's evolving foreign policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an interview with DD News, EAM Jaishankar said New Delhi's interests today are far broader and more extensive compared to the previous ...

June 6, 2026 4:31 PM

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Tone Kajzer on becoming Slovenia’s Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday congratulated Tone Kajzer on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Slovenia and expressed his desire to work together. Tone Kajzer, a former diplomat, was officially sworn in on Thursday evening, following a parliamentary confirmation hearing earlier that week. He assumed office under the newly endorsed right-wing coalition government led by Prime Minister Janez Jansna. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Congratulations to Tone Kajz...

June 1, 2026 10:25 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Australian Defence Minister share assessments on regional developments

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday, sharing assessments on regional developments, Indo-Pacific and the further advancement of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both countries. “A pleasure to meet Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles of Australia today. Shared assessments on regional developments, Indo-Pacific and further advancement of our Comprehensive Str...

May 29, 2026 5:41 PM

India reaffirms support for Africa amid Ebola outbreak

As Africa grapples with a deadly Ebola outbreak, India on Friday expressed readiness to continue assisting affected countries and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in dealing with the health emergency. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the medical supplies sent to the Africa CDC were handed over by the Indian High Commissioner in Uganda, Upender Singh Rawat, to its office there. "...

May 26, 2026 10:11 PM

Australian Foreign Minister calls on PM Modi, discusses growing strategic ties

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, holding discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in various sectors. “Happy to receive Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. We discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas such as defence, trade, technology and ensuring supply chain resilience. India and Australia will continue to work for a...

May 25, 2026 9:12 PM

EAM Jaishankar and Japanese counterpart discuss West Asia situation, economic security issues

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi ahead of Tuesday's Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, highlighting that the special strategic and global partnership between both countries remains rooted in their joint vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. "Between India and Japan of course, we have a special strategic and global partnership and that signals that our ties have a larger implication, larger importance, larger impact a...

April 29, 2026 1:09 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Ecuadorian counterpart, discusses ways to deepen ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with 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, EAM 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...

April 15, 2026 8:06 PM

Meeting between PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor to open new avenues for cooperation: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker in New Delhi on Wednesday, expressing confidence that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, set to be held on Thursday, will open new avenues for greater cooperation between the two nations. Stocker arrived in India earlier in the day on his first official visit to the country which is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across key sectors such as trade, investment and emerging technologies. ...