India Foreign Policy

June 11, 2026 3:14 PM

Jaishankar calls for modern, forward-looking India-Bulgaria partnership during Sofia visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday stressed the need to transform the long-standing India-Bulgaria relationship into a modern and forward-looking partnership, saying both countries share similar political approaches and outlooks. Addressing a joint press conference after talks with Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova in Sofia, Jaishankar said the discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, India’s partnership with the European Union, and the role both countries ...

November 27, 2025 11:19 PM

India has become a leading power in the world: Australian envoy praises PM Modi’s leadership

Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green said on Thursday that ties between India and Australia have "never been better," praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for driving "dramatic steps forward." Calling India and Australia close friends, Green said the two countries are working on a shared vision for the Indian Ocean and a stable, prosperous and free Indo-Pacific. Speaking to IANS, he said India's fast-growing economy is of particular interest to Australia. "Our bilat...

July 29, 2025 1:47 AM

India’s global image redefined under PM Modi, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy has redefined India’s global image, shifting from a reactive approach to an assertive, strategic one. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar outlined how India’s diplomatic posture under PM Modi has strengthened national security and global influence. The EAM said earlier governments prioritized dialogue even amid terror threats, but the current admini...