External Affairs Minister

September 18, 2026 10:57 AM

India, Bhutan review bilateral cooperation; launch key development and energy projects during EAM Jaishankar’s visit

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Bhutan from September 16 to 18, during which India and Bhutan reviewed the full range of their bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and international issues of mutual importance. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Bhutan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel. During his stay, EAM Jaishankar received an audience with the Bhutan King and called on Bhutanese Prime Minister ...

September 13, 2026 8:45 AM

Jaishankar Holds Talks With Nigerian, Cuban Counterparts On BRICS Summit Sidelines

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held discussions with Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla on the sidelines of the ongoing 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Sharing details of his engagements on social media platform X, Jaishankar said, “Nice to meet FM Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu of Nigeria at BRICS India 2026. Our conversation focused on economic cooperation and people-to-people ties.” In another post, Jaishankar said he ha...

September 11, 2026 11:54 AM

Global order undergoing significant changes amid volatility, uncertainty: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the global political and economic order was undergoing significant changes, with volatility, uncertainty and complexity emerging as defining features of the international landscape. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar said geopolitical conflicts, pandemics and climate-related disruptions were having significant economic consequences, even as rapid digitisation and technological advances were creating new opportunitie...

September 7, 2026 5:31 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights trade, investment, financial cooperation during meet with Luxembourg Dy PM Xavier Bettel

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that trade, investment and financial cooperation are at the heart of India-Luxembourg ties, as he welcomed Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel to India. EAM Jaishankar made the remarks during his bilateral meeting with Bettel, who arrived in India for an official visit along with Luxembourg's Minister of Economy. Noting how the engagements between the two countries reflect the deepening partnership, EAM a...

September 7, 2026 5:25 PM

‘What I like about PM Modi is when you say something, you do it’: Luxembourg Dy PM lauds India’s efficiency, leadership

Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday lauded India’s “efficiency” and leadership on the global stage, saying that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a commitment, it is followed by action. Bettel made the remarks during his bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital, where he praised India’s approach to building bridges between countries and addressing global challenges. “What I like also, it's ...

September 6, 2026 2:42 PM

Luxembourg Deputy PM Xavier Bettel to visit India, hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Xavier Bettel will undertake a three-day official visit to India from September 7 to 9, during which he will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and travel to Chennai for engagements at IIT Madras and the inauguration of a new SES campus. Bettel will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of Monday and meet EAM Jaishankar at Hyderabad House at noon. On Tuesday, Bettel will travel to Chennai, ...

September 2, 2026 2:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ukraine, Poland from September 3 to 5

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold bilateral consultations with his counterparts FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine and Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski of Poland. The MEA said that the visit will focus on enhancing bilateral relations and also provide an opportunity to exchange views on regional de...

August 28, 2026 6:06 PM

Rescued from Nepal floods, 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu received by EAM Jaishankar at Delhi airport

The External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Friday received 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who arrived at Delhi airport from Kathmandu after being rescued from the devastating floods that hit the Himalayan nation on Wednesday. “I welcomed a group comprising 21 tourists from Tamil Nadu who were rescued from the floods that occurred in Nepal. I was deeply moved upon hearing their experiences firsthand. I express my gratitude to the Nepali Army and the government of that country for carry...

August 25, 2026 11:22 AM

India-Russia trade crosses $60 billion, but widening trade imbalance remains key concern: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said India-Russia bilateral trade has increased more than four-fold over the past five years to nearly $60 billion, but flagged the widening trade imbalance as a major concern that needs to be addressed. Addressing the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Moscow, EAM Jaishankar said bilateral trade in goods had risen from around USD 13...

August 13, 2026 9:54 PM

India, Liberia hold talks to deepen cooperation in technology, agriculture, health and trade

India and Liberia on Thursday held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, including technology, agriculture, health, mining, energy, trade and investment, education and capacity building. Liberian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti held bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi during his official visit to India on August 13. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed the full spectrum of India-Liberia rel...