External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

September 26, 2026 1:29 AM

EAM Jaishankar Signs UN Convention Against Cybercrime

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, aimed at strengthening global efforts to prevent and combat cybercrime. “This Convention strengthens international cooperation for a safer digital future,” Jaishankar said in a post on X. According to the United Nations, the convention is the first comprehensive global treaty on cybercrime and provides countries with a range of measures to prevent and combat such offences. It also se...

September 26, 2026 12:08 AM

EAM Jaishankar, Iran FM discuss Gulf conflict at UNGA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he held a detailed discussion with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the latest developments related to the Gulf conflict on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Appreciate the conversation with FM @araghchi of Iran at the @UN #UNGA81. We discussed the latest developments regarding the Gulf conflict. Will continue to be in touch.” The meeting comes amid continuing c...

September 25, 2026 8:57 PM

In New York, Jaishankar highlights India’s concerns over attacks on seafarers

India and Liberia have brought together a group of countries to address attacks on commercial shipping and strengthen the safety and security of seafarers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. Addressing the inaugural meeting of the ‘Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers’ on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar highlighted a series of recent attacks on commercial vessels that have resulted in the deaths and disappearance of India...

September 24, 2026 11:55 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt amid West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met the foreign ministers of Jordan and Egypt and reviewed developments in West Asia amid the ongoing regional crisis. After his meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Jaishankar said in a post on X, "Our discussion on West Asia/Middle East was truly valuable." Jordan, which borders the Gulf region, has been affected by the ongoing conflict and remains an important regional player. Following his meeting with Egyptian Foreign M...

September 22, 2026 12:06 PM

Ukraine values India’s engagement on restoring Black Sea freedom of navigation: FM Sybiha

Ukraine values India’s engagement in efforts to restore freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The two ministers discussed peace efforts, bilateral cooperation and international developments, including the situation in the Black Sea and its implications for markets. Sybiha also underlined the importance of restoring freedom o...

September 22, 2026 11:33 AM

India co-sponsors inaugural partners for multilateralism summit at UN

India has co-sponsored an inaugural multilateralism summit at the UN “at a time when the global order is under stress”, as New Delhi asserted that more participative deliberations and transparent decision-making are overdue. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Monday co-chaired the first-ever ‘Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity (P4M)’ Summit held on the margins of the high-level 81st session of the UN General Assembly, along with leaders of Austra...

September 18, 2026 8:08 PM

Jaishankar, Nepal Finance Minister Wagle Discuss Ways to Strengthen Economic, Energy, Connectivity Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Nepalese Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle in New Delhi and offered his deep condolences over the loss of lives and property in the recent flash floods in Nepal. The duo discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the economic, energy, and connectivity sectors. “Glad to meet Finance Minister @SwarnimWagle of Nepal today in Delhi. Offered my deep condolences on the destruction of lives and property in the recent flash floods. ...

September 11, 2026 12:58 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil FM Mauro Vieira as BRICS Summit commences

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in New Delhi as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit, with the two leaders discussing bilateral ties and cooperation across several key sectors. Jaishankar said the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, defence, energy, agriculture and space. “Pleased to meet FM Mauro Vieira of Brazil as BRICSIndia2026 commences today in New Delhi,” Jaishankar said in a pos...

September 3, 2026 9:02 PM

‘Solutions will not emerge from battlefield’: Jaishankar reaffirms India’s stand on Ukraine war

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated India's call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine conflict, saying solutions to the war cannot emerge from the battlefield and that New Delhi is ready to assist in efforts to find a path towards peace. Jaishankar made the remarks after holding bilateral talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv. He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message that "this is not an era of war" and stressed that every...

September 2, 2026 9:13 AM

India sends fifth relief aircraft to flood-hit Nepal with rescue team, medicines

A fifth Indian aircraft carrying emergency assistance has departed for Nepal with an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “The fifth Indian aircraft has departed for Nepal. It is carrying an 11-member rescue team with specialised equipment and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines.” The aircraft was sent as Nepal continues to grapple with devastating floods, with the d...