Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

September 3, 2026 8:29 AM

Belgian PM Bart De Wever arrives in India on first official visit, to hold talks with PM Modi

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a three-day official visit to India, during which he will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is De Wever's first to India since he assumed office in February 2025. Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken is also part of the visiting delegation. De Wever is scheduled to meet PM Modi later on Thursday for discussions covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and ...

June 20, 2026 4:34 PM

India to host BRICS security meeting under Doval’s chairmanship

India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting on June 22 and 23, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chairing the deliberations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. According to the MEA, National Security Advisers and Heads of Delegation from BRICS member countries will exchange views on the theme "Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today". The discussions will focus on the rapidly evolving nature of national security challenges...

June 4, 2026 5:25 PM

Venezuela’s Acting President pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Thursday, highlighting the importance of Gandhian values in fostering ties between India and Venezuela. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "A tribute to the lasting legacy of Bapu. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat this afternoon. Bapu's ideals continue to inspire India-Venezuela partnership." Earlier in the day, Rodriguez held ...

June 4, 2026 5:26 PM

India, Venezuela See Strong Potential for Long-Term Energy Partnership: MEA

India and Venezuela held high-level talks on Thursday aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on energy security and expanding economic engagement across multiple sectors. Speaking at a special media briefing on the visit of Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Rudrendra Tandon said the visiting leader was accompanied by a large ministerial delegation and held official discussions with Prime Minis...

June 3, 2026 8:12 PM

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that Rodriguez's visit to India will further deepen ties between two nations. During her visit, Rodriguez will hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with discussions involving the full spectrum of India–Venezuela relations and exploring avenues for further cooperation in areas of energy security, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals, health care, transportation, and renewable energy. "A warm welcome to Acting ...

April 11, 2026 12:52 PM

India invested in Lebanon’s peace, security: MEA, says “protection of civilians foremost priority” amid continued strikes by Israel

India on Friday expressed deep concern over the rising number of civilian casualties in Lebanon amid continued strikes by Israel despite the two-week ceasefire imposed to halt the month-long conflict in West Asia, reiterating that the protection of civilians remains its foremost priority. Addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on recent developments in West Asia in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the current situation is "very disturbing", ...

March 11, 2026 11:37 AM

India sends medical aid, relief material to cyclone-hit Madagascar

India dispatched humanitarian assistance comprising 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Sharing the information in a post on X, the MEA said India stood firmly with the people of Madagascar during the difficult period. "India stands in solidarity with the people of Madagascar. Following the w...

March 3, 2026 6:04 PM

Finland President Alexander Stubb to visit India from March 4

Finland President Alexander Stubb will undertake a State Visit to India from March 4 to 7 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Stubb will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Ministers, senior officials and business leaders. He will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 11th Raisina Dialogue, 2026 in New Delhi. This will be his first visit to India in his present capacity. The MEA said that PM Modi and S...

February 16, 2026 10:02 AM

French President Macron to visit India next week for AI Impact Summit, jointly launch India-France Year of Innovation 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he will participate in the AI Impact Summit in the national capital. The summit will be the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, underscoring the importance both countries attach to cooperation in emerging and critical technologies, including artificial intelligence. According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), President ...

January 7, 2026 9:53 AM

“Concerned at developments in Venzuela”: EAM Jaishankar says India wants well being of Venezuelans

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India is concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela, marking the first strong public statement following the latest US actions in the South American country. “Yes, we are concerned about developments in Venezuela. We would urge all parties to sit down and work towards ensuring the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela, because at the end of the day, that is our primary concern. Venezuela is a country with which we ha...