External Affairs Minister

May 29, 2026 1:06 PM

EAM Jaishankar visits Cyprus, participates in informal EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Cyprus from May 27 to 28 to participate in the informal meeting of European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers, known as the Gymnich meeting, as a special invitee. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of EU High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas and Cyprus Foreign Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos. During the visit, EAM Jaishankar attended a working session of the Gymnich meeting on May 28, where discussions focused on relevant pol...

May 26, 2026 4:58 PM

Fact sheet: Quad unveils major Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals and emerging technologies

The Quad nations - India, Australia, Japan and the United States - on Tuesday announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening maritime security, critical mineral supply chains, digital connectivity, energy resilience and emerging technologies across the Indo-Pacific region. The announcements were made during the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Mi...

May 26, 2026 4:24 PM

Quad nations launch $20 billion critical minerals initiative to strengthen supply chains

India, Australia, Japan and the United States on Tuesday unveiled the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework, aimed to support the development of secure critical minerals supply chains, which are essential for advanced technologies, economic growth, and the resilience of our industrial bases. . The framework sets out key areas for cooperation among the Quad partners on critical minerals supply chains giving due regard for each partner’s domestic policies and priorities. Through the Quad...

May 26, 2026 3:32 PM

India, US sign critical minerals framework to strengthen supply chain cooperation

India and the United States on Tuesday signed a major framework agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in the mining, processing and supply of critical minerals and rare earths, marking a significant step in deepening strategic and economic ties between the two countries. The Framework on “Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths” was signed in New Delhi by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The M...

May 26, 2026 12:46 PM

EAM Jaishankar terms Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting ‘productive’; new maritime, energy and critical minerals frameworks announced

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi was “productive” and announced several major initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Addressing the media alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi after the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Jaishankar outlined key outcomes of the discussions. In a post on X a...

May 26, 2026 10:07 AM

India to host Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi today

India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi today, bringing together top diplomats from Australia, Japan and the United States to discuss regional and global issues and strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting will be held at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit New Delhi to participate in the mini...

May 14, 2026 5:09 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for stronger BRICS cooperation amid global uncertainty, pushes for UN reforms

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for stronger cooperation among BRICS nations to address growing geopolitical and economic instability, asserting that the world is witnessing a “convergence of challenges” that is testing the resilience of multilateral systems. Delivering India’s national statement at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, EAM Jaishankar said conflicts, climate events, economic disruptions and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pan...

May 14, 2026 12:34 PM

Growing expectation for BRICS to play ‘constructive, stabilising role’ amid global uncertainty: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing nations that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” amid global conflicts, economic uncertainty, and challenges related to trade, technology, climate change, and security. Jaishankar made the remarks while delivering the opening address at the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held at Bharat Mandapam under India’s 2026 chairship of the...

May 12, 2026 12:05 PM

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates ‘Shunya to Ananta’ exhibition at UN, highlights India’s global contribution to mathematics

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the exhibition “From Shunya to Ananta” at the United Nations headquarters in New York, highlighting India’s historic contribution to mathematics and its enduring influence on global scientific thought. Addressing the exhibition, Jaishankar said the global spread of mathematics reflects the interconnectedness of civilizations, while noting that many foundational ideas originated in India. He emphasized that the history of scient...

April 23, 2026 3:08 PM

EAM Jaishankar launches logo, theme and website for 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, highlights future-focused partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday launched the logo, theme and official website for the fourth edition of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), marking a key step towards strengthening India’s partnership with African nations. The launch event was attended by African ambassadors and stakeholders associated with India-Africa cooperation, underscoring the growing depth of ties between the two sides. Speaking on the occasion, EAM Jaishankar said the upcoming summit would sh...