External Affairs Minister

October 30, 2026 10:15 AM

EAM Jaishankar in Atlanta for G20 ministerial as US flags sea lanes, energy and supply chains

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Atlanta on Friday to join G20 foreign ministers for a two-day meeting that the US says will focus on energy, supply chains and keeping sea lanes open, issues that weigh heavily on India’s oil, LNG and fertilizer imports. He will also attend a Quad foreign ministers’ meeting on the sidelines. “There is shared resolve to confront urgent crises and keep critical sea lanes open to commerce without threats or tolls. This is important for ener...

October 14, 2026 12:38 PM

India not a ‘middle power’ but a power in the middle: EAM Jaishankar at Bloomberg New Economy Forum

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said India was not comfortable being described as a 'middle power', arguing that the country's population, economic size and growth potential made the term limiting. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, EAM Jaishankar said countries in the middle of the global power structure would increasingly need to assess their own interests, formulate independent policies and build arrangements with one another. "More than a middle power, in a w...

October 9, 2026 12:39 PM

India-Ethiopia seek to advance strategic partnership as Jaishankar arrives in Addis Ababa

India-Ethiopia seek to advance strategic partnership as Jaishankar arrives in Addis Ababa External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday, with India and Ethiopia seeking to advance their strategic partnership through high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral ties. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia from Cote d’Ivoire on the final leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also included Ghana. "Hello Addis Ababa! Delighted to arrive in Ethiopia. Thank ...

October 8, 2026 3:35 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights India’s transformation under PM Modi’s leadership before diaspora in Cote d’Ivoire

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian community in Cote d’Ivoire and highlighted India’s transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the Prime Minister completes 25 years at the helm of government. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar described his interaction with members of the Indian community in Cote d’Ivoire as a “great” engagement and spoke about the changes India has witnessed under Prime Minister Modi’s lead...

October 6, 2026 12:03 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6-10

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6 to 10 to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen India’s partnership with Africa. During the visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts and meet the leadership of all three countries to review ties of friendship and cooperation. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), discussions will cover trade and economic relations,...

October 6, 2026 10:34 AM

UN is gridlocked, no longer represents entirety of global interest: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for reform in the United Nations, saying the global body has become "irrelevant" to the decision-making on major global issues, including the conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf. He said this in response to a question during an interactive session held at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in Delhi on Monday. EAM Jaishankar last month addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. At the conclave, the external affairs minister (E...

September 27, 2026 11:37 AM

India, Canada preparing to take ties to ‘higher level’: EAM Jaishankar

India and Canada are preparing to take their relationship "to a higher level”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said after holding a “productive discussion” with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). “Always a pleasure to meet FM Anita Anand of Canada #UNGA81 A productive discussion as we prepare to take the relationship to a higher level,” EAM Jaishankar said in a post on X on Saturday. Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minist...

September 27, 2026 9:00 AM

India will exercise right to defend itself against terrorism: EAM Jaishankar tells UNGA

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that India would exercise its right to defend itself against terrorism, asserting that countries sponsoring cross-border terrorism must be held accountable. Addressing the General Debate of the UNGA on Saturday, EAM Jaishankar said terrorism remained a persistent threat to international peace and security and called for a strict zero-tolerance approach towards it. “There must be no dil...

September 24, 2026 10:17 AM

India proposes tailored capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island countries: EAM Jaishankar

India has proposed developing customised capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island Countries (PICs) based on their specific priorities, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar saying the initiative would enable professionals from the region to undergo focused training in India. Addressing the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on Wednesday, EAM Jaishankar said India was ready to design specialised training modules in a...

September 23, 2026 9:48 PM

EAM Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Rubio Discuss India-US Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York on Wednesday. During the meeting, Jaishankar reiterated India's interests and concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), which proposes additional measures targeting countries purchasing Russian energy. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations with Rubio. T...