April 22, 2026 11:54 AM

India stands steadfast in its resolve to counter terrorism: EAM Jaishankar on Pahalgam attack anniversary

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. In a post on X, the foreign minister said, “Join the nation in remembering the victims of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, which took place this day last year. India stands steadfast in its resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.” The attack, carried out on April 22, 2025, by The Resistance Front — an offshoot of Lashkar-e...

April 12, 2026 7:19 PM

Jaishankar meets UAE leadership, discusses Indian community and regional tensions

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar began a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, holding high-level talks in Abu Dhabi amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and concerns over the welfare of Indian nationals in the region. During the visit, Dr Jaishankar met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday, where discussions focused on the evolving regional situation and its implications. The External affairs minister conveyed appreciation f...

April 9, 2026 11:26 AM

India, Bangladesh discuss ways to deepen ties, review defence cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in New Delhi on Wednesday, where the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and global developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir was also present during the meeting. Jaishankar reiterated India’s desire to engage constructively with the new government in Dhaka and further ...

April 6, 2026 12:48 PM

India supports ongoing efforts to stop war: Iran after EAM Jaishankar-Araghchi talks

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, during which the two discussed recent developments in West Asia amid ongoing regional tensions. In a post on X, the EAM said, “Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation.” He, however, did not elaborate on the specifics of the conversation. In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, “India’s Foreign Minister, ...

March 26, 2026 10:09 AM

Jaishankar to attend G7 Foreign Ministers’ meet in France on March 26–27

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay on March 26 and 27, 2026, to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with partner countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement today. The visit comes at the invitation of France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. On the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Jaishankar is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with his counterpa...

January 13, 2026 12:01 PM

India launches logo, website for BRICS Presidency 2026: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday attended the launch of the official website and logo of India’s BRICS Presidency 2026. Jaishankar said India’s BRICS chairship would work towards promoting greater global welfare as the grouping has expanded its scope over the years. He said, “India’s BRICS chairship will seek to bring together the potential of BRICS countries for greater global welfare. As India prepares to assume the BRICS chairship in 2026, we do so at an important ...

January 2, 2026 2:43 PM

India among few ancient civilisations to emerge as modern nation-state: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said India is among the very few ancient civilisations in the world that have survived, adapted and evolved into a major modern nation-state, giving the country a deep historical continuity that most nations do not possess. Speaking at the launch of IIT Madras Global and the inaugural session of the institute’s annual technical festival Shaastra at IIT Madras, Jaishankar said India’s civilisational journey provides it with a unique global pe...

December 5, 2025 11:57 PM

Putin concludes India trip; EAM Jaishankar sees him off at Delhi’s Palam Airport

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday departed for Russia from Palam Airport after concluding his visit to India. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar saw him off at the airport. Putin had arrived in New Delhi on December 4 for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. The visit also marked the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Declaration on Strategic Partnership, which had been established during Putin’s first sta...

November 19, 2025 4:14 PM

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates two new consulates in Russia, hails Delhi-Moscow ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday inaugurated two new Indian Consulates General in Russia, marking a new phase in bilateral engagement and strengthening ties between the two countries. Speaking at the opening of the Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, Jaishankar said, “This is an important day for us as we add two more consulates in this country. Over the last few months, consistent work has been underway to establish these consulates at the earlie...

November 19, 2025 11:13 AM

Australia’s Foreign Minister to visit India for bilateral talks on trade, defence and tech

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for the 16th Australia-India Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue, in a visit that underscores growing strategic alignment between the two countries. Wong’s trip comes as India and Australia expand cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with both sides focusing on Indo-Pacific security, technology, and economic resilience. The Australian Embassy said the meeting will be her 26th engagement...