Ministry of External Affairs

October 31, 2026 3:53 PM

Another milestone in India’s space journey: MEA congratulates ISRO on GSLV-F18 launch

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03, the third satellite in India's next-generation navigation satellite series. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the launch as an important milestone in strengthening India's indigenous space-based navigation capabilities and advancing self-reliance in critical technologies. In a post on X, Jaiswal congratulated the scientist...

October 31, 2026 12:22 PM

India-Brazil Strategic Partnership Expanding Across Defence, Aerospace and Space: MEA Secretary

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon has highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and Brazil, emphasising their longstanding ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors, including defence, aerospace and space. Addressing Brazil's National Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday, Tandon said the partnership was helping both countries navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. He conveyed India's greetings to the people and gover...

October 29, 2026 11:14 PM

India, Armenia review bilateral ties during Foreign Office Consultations: MEA

India and Armenia reviewed various aspects of their bilateral relations, including trade, investment, science and technology, artificial intelligence, education and cultural exchanges, during the Foreign Office Consultations co-chaired by senior officials of both countries. Secretary (West) Sibi George co-chaired the India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations with Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. In a post on X...

October 29, 2026 8:21 PM

Jaishankar Meets Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger in New Delhi on October 28 to review bilateral relations and discuss cooperation across key sectors. The two Ministers reviewed the entire gamut of India-Austria relations, including political exchanges, trade and investment, innovation and technology, education, mobility, defence and security, and people-to-people exchanges, according to a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs. Discussi...

October 24, 2026 4:22 PM

India Condemns Deadly Church Attack in Jordan, Reaffirms Commitment to Fight Terrorism

India has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan's Karak region that killed seven people and injured 34 others, expressing solidarity with the government and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the October 23 attack as a “heinous” and “cowardly” act, extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. India also reiterate...

October 23, 2026 11:00 AM

India, Uzbekistan agree to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation

India and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation through information sharing, capacity building and exchanges of best practices following the 10th meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Additional Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Pirimkulov Gulomjon Shodmonkulovich, Head of the Department for Cooperation with South Asian, Near, Middle ...

October 22, 2026 8:04 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Azerbaijan on Friday, review bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Azerbaijan on October 23, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold talks with the Azerbaijan counterpart to review bilateral ties between the two nations. On October 16, India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, presented his credentials to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. During the meeting, Kumar expressed his commitment to working for further stren...

October 22, 2026 3:46 PM

Indian national killed, three injured in Saudi Arabia attacks; India condemns strikes

India strongly condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), one Indian national was killed and two others were injured in attacks on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, while another Indian national was injured in the attack on Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on October 21. The Ministry conveyed condolences t...

October 20, 2026 12:31 PM

India rejects OIC references, accuses Pakistan of pushing anti-India agenda

India has rejected references to it in resolutions adopted at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Baghdad on October 17–18, describing them as “malicious, biased, and false” and accusing Pakistan of orchestrating them. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed disappointment that the OIC had “once again allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan for its bigoted agenda”. The Ministry reiterated that the organisa...

October 16, 2026 12:47 AM

Remain calm, stay indoors during aerial attacks: Indian envoy to community in Saudi Arabia

Indians living in Saudi Arabia have been urged to remain calm and alert and stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh saying on Thursday that Saudi carriers continue to operate flights to India. In a video message to the Indian community in the wake of the recent attacks, India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, said India had condemned the attacks on civilian facilities and infrastructure in the country. “We stand in complete solidarity with the people ...