External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

April 10, 2026 5:54 PM

India-Japan discuss West Asia conflict, Hormuz Strait in phone call between EAM Jaishankar, FM Motegi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Japanese counterpart on Friday to discuss the developments in West Asia and international shipping via the Strait of Hormuz. The call between the leaders lasted for approximately 20 minutes. Sharing the details of the conversation in a post on X, EAM also appreciated the message of condolence for the lives of Indians lost in the conflict during his call with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. "Good to speak with FM Toshimitsu Moteg...

March 31, 2026 3:40 PM

“Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi”: Jaishnakar highlights tradition, technology, and global diplomacy at Convocation ceremony of Nalanda University

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday attended the Second Convocation of Nalanda University, praising the institution's growth and expressing pride in being associated with it. He focused on the intersection of tradition, technology, and global diplomacy, emphasising the significance of the event for the university's future and encouraged graduates to contribute to its growth. While speaking at the 2nd Convocation ceremony of Nalanda University today in Rajgir, Jaishankar said that...

March 30, 2026 9:23 PM

Jaishankar Meets European Parliament Delegation, Reviews India-EU Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held discussions with a delegation of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), led by Angelika Niebler, focusing on strengthening India-European Union ties and expanding areas of cooperation. During the interaction, Jaishankar highlighted the growing convergence between India and the European Union and described the relationship as entering a new phase of engagement. He expressed confidence that the European Parliament will play a key role in ...

March 16, 2026 6:38 PM

Jaishankar meets Belgian FM, discusses trade, investment cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot in Brussels, focusing on strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, as well as emerging sectors such as semiconductors, health, technology and innovation. Following the meeting, both sides agreed to establish a Strategic Dialogue to deepen bilateral engagement. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he began the second day of his visit to Brussels with a meeting with Prevot and discuss...

March 9, 2026 10:41 AM

Parliament set to resume Budget Session with focus on West Asia situation

Parliament is scheduled to resume the second phase of the 2026 Budget Session on Monday, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to deliver a statement in the Lok Sabha on the situation in West Asia. The statement, titled "The Situation in West Asia", will cover recent developments in the region following the February 28 joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iran's retaliatory missile and drone attacks on U.S...

March 6, 2026 2:55 PM

Expecting world order of 1945 or 1989 to remain unchanged is unrealistic: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that the expectation of preserving the global order established in the mid-20th century indefinitely was unrealistic, noting that power in the world has now spread across multiple regions and domains. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, Jaishankar reflected on the evolution of global governance over the past seven decades. He observed that expecting the international system shaped by events such as 1945, marking the end of World ...

March 6, 2026 2:53 PM

Era of ‘big deals’ among dominant powers is over: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that the era when a few dominant powers could shape global decisions through major agreements is over, asserting that multipolarity has become an irreversible feature of the international system. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, Jaishankar said global power is now distributed across several regions, making it difficult for a small group of countries to dictate outcomes for the rest of the world. He noted that India's actions d...

March 3, 2026 6:04 PM

Finland President Alexander Stubb to visit India from March 4

Finland President Alexander Stubb will undertake a State Visit to India from March 4 to 7 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Stubb will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Ministers, senior officials and business leaders. He will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 11th Raisina Dialogue, 2026 in New Delhi. This will be his first visit to India in his present capacity. The MEA said that PM Modi and S...

March 2, 2026 7:26 PM

India, Canada sign $2.6 bn uranium deal, aim to finalise trade pact in 2026

India and Canada took a major step forward in their relationship on Monday by signing a landmark uranium supply agreement worth $2.6 billion. The agreement was signed during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in the national capital. The uranium deal will help India secure a long-term supply of fuel for its civil nuclear energy programme. Both leaders said the agreement would strengthen cooperation in clean and reliable energ...

February 23, 2026 4:45 PM

EAM Jaishankar hosts Permanent Representatives to the UN of seven countries

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted Permanent Representatives to the United Nations of seven countries, each representing their own national interests. In a post on X, he wrote, "A pleasure hosting Permanent Representatives of DRC, Greece, Guyana, Liberia, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the United Nations. Underlined that reformed multilateralism is more important than ever before. A good discussion on technology and development." Earlier, External Affairs Minister ...