Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

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...

February 21, 2025 10:33 PM

EAM Jaishankar backs South Africa’s G20 priorities, calls for global collaboration

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's strong support for the priorities set by the South African Presidency, emphasizing their alignment with India’s own advocacy during its G20 leadership. Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, Jaishankar underscored the need for the G20 to prioritize cooperation over competition in addressing global challenges. "We are supportive of the priorities of the South African Presidency. They align with what In...

February 20, 2025 4:22 PM

Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Singapore, Brazil counterparts on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in key diplomatic discussions with his counterparts from Singapore and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. In a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and global geopolitical developments. Jaishankar later described their exchange as insightful, reaffirming India’s strong ties with Singapore. "Alw...