Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

April 10, 2026 10:52 AM

Foreign Secretary Misri discusses India-US cooperation with FBI Director Kash Patel, Under Secy Allison Hooker

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held several high-level interactions aimed at deepening the India-US ties during his visit to Washington. He met FBI Director Kash Patel and discussed cooperation in countering terrorism. During his meeting with Allison Hooker, the Foreign Secretary discussed working closely on security, defence and economy. Sharing the details of the meeting in a post on X, the Indian Embassy in the US said, "Vikram Misri met Director FBI Mr. Kash Patel today. Both had a useful e...

February 26, 2026 10:36 PM

“India has very specific capabilities”: FS Vikram Misri on Gaza role as PM Modi backs “pathway” for peace

Underscoring India's growing diplomatic and humanitarian footprint in the Middle East, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday affirmed that New Delhi envisions a proactive role in the recovery and stability of Gaza. Addressing the media following high-level discussions during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Israel, the Foreign Secretary noted that while the specifics are evolving, the intent to contribute is firm. On India's role in Gaza, Misri said, "Yes, we do see a role. W...

February 26, 2026 7:31 PM

PM Modi and Netanyahu reaffirm their shared vision for robust India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday, discussing bilateral cooperation in areas of technology and innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and critical minerals, defence and security, trade and economy, labour mobility and education, blue economy, agriculture and health. The two leaders also announced elevating ties to 'India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity'. External Affair...

February 25, 2026 3:12 PM

Preserving strategic stability is crucial, India says at Geneva disarmament meet

India on Tuesday underscored the urgent need to preserve strategic stability and prevent a renewed arms race, cautioning that global security frameworks are under increasing strain amid mounting geopolitical uncertainties. Addressing the 2026 High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the recent expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) represents a setback for global arms control efforts. “The recent expiration ...

September 2, 2025 7:47 PM

Fight against terrorism must remain SCO priority, says India’s Foreign Secretary Misri

India has reiterated that counter-terrorism should remain a key focus of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized this during his address at the SCO-plus meeting in Tianjin. Misri also highlighted India’s willingness to share its expertise and initiatives on sustainable development with SCO partners. “We stressed the need for UN reform, reaffirmed that fight against terrorism should remain an important priority of the SCO, and highlighted India�...

August 26, 2025 4:45 PM

India, Japan to strengthen strategic partnership during PM Modi’s Japan visit: Foreign Secretary Misri

India and Japan will reaffirm their shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan later this week, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Modi will travel to Japan from August 29–30 to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba. This will be Modi’s first standalone summit with Ishiba and his eighth visit to Japan. Bri...

May 28, 2025 9:21 AM

Foreign Secretary Misri in US to strengthen strategic tech and trade ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington on Tuesday to discuss convening the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue at an early date and to explore deeper cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The meeting is seen as a step forward in bolstering high-level collaboration between India and the United States in strategically vital sectors. Discussions focused on reinforcing existing institutional frameworks and accelerating joint initiatives i...

May 26, 2025 9:53 PM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit US from May 27-29

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Washington, D.C., for a three-day visit to the US from May 27 to 29, where he will meet senior officials of the US administration. “Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri will be visiting Washington, D.C., USA from 27–29 May 2025 to meet senior officials of the US Administration. The visit is a follow-up to the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States in February 2025, when both sides launched the India-U.S. COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities f...

May 8, 2025 12:25 PM

Pakistan: Terror hotbed in Bahawalpur reduced to rubble in Indian strike under ‘Operation Sindoor’

In a decisive counter-terror operation dubbed 'Operation Sindoor', the Indian Armed Forces struck deep into Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) early Wednesday, reducing key terror facilities to rubble. Among the primary targets was a major Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) stronghold in Bahawalpur, Punjab, known as Markaz Subhan Allah. Operational since 2015, Markaz Subhan Allah served as JeM’s main hub for training, indoctrination, and planning major terror attacks, including the P...

January 24, 2025 10:07 PM

All Mutual Issues on Agenda for Foreign Secretary’s China Visit: MEA

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit China on January 26 and 27 for discussions with his counterpart, the Vice Minister of China, as part of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, shared details of the visit during a media briefing. Responding to queries about the agenda, Jaiswal stated that “all issues of bilateral interest will be discussed.” He mentioned that the meeting is in line with previous engag...