Ministry of External Affairs

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 ...

October 14, 2026 10:24 AM

Ladakh integral part of India, says MEA in response to Chinese remarks about the union territory

India on Tuesday reiterated that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of the country, rejecting comments made by the Chinese side regarding the Union Territory. “No amount of denial by the Chinese side can change this established fact,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in response to media queries. Addressing references to a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announcement, Jaiswal said 28 places/features located in Ladakh have been identified with stan...

October 14, 2026 12:24 AM

Canadian FM arrives in India, to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in India on Tuesday, reflecting the sustained high-level engagement and positive momentum in bilateral relations. “A warm welcome to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, on her visit to India. This is the third visit to India by Minister Anand since June 2025, reflecting the sustained high-level engagement and positive momentum in India-Canada relations,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on X. “The visit will p...

October 13, 2026 3:55 PM

India opens resident mission in Costa Rica to strengthen bilateral ties

India has operationalised a new resident diplomatic mission in San José, Costa Rica, with effect from October 10, expanding its diplomatic presence in Central America. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the mission will facilitate closer political engagement and promote bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation, while strengthening collaboration in areas of mutual interest. "The Mission will also facilitate stronger people-to-people contacts and more sustained engagem...

October 13, 2026 3:52 PM

MoS Pabitra Margherita to Visit Samoa, Cook Islands, Naoero

Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, will undertake an official visit to the Independent State of Samoa, the Cook Islands, and the Republic of Naoero from October 16 to 22, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During his visit, the Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with senior leadership from the three Pacific Island countries, engage with key stakeholders, and interact with members of the local Indian community. He will also in...

October 12, 2026 12:57 PM

India condemns attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz region

India condemned attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz region on October 11, with two Indian seafarers reported missing, and called for immediate de-escalation and an end to attacks on maritime shipping. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said MT Petro Dolphin was reportedly struck by a drone. Two of the 11 Indian seafarers aboard the vessel were reported missing. A second vessel, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Valthera, was struck by an unknown p...

October 11, 2026 2:26 PM

India rejects OHCHR remarks on New Delhi events, calls concerns ‘unwarranted’

India on Sunday rejected remarks by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) about October 10 events in New Delhi, describing its concerns as “unwarranted” and an “unacceptable interference” in the country’s internal affairs. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "We have seen certain remarks by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights about yesterday’s events in New Delhi. India is the world’s largest democracy, where the rig...

October 11, 2026 4:20 PM

India condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, urges immediate end to targeting civilians

India on Sunday strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons. . “The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and mu...

October 9, 2026 11:52 PM

India, Qatar Review Bilateral Ties, Exchange Views on Regional and Multilateral Issues, Developments in West Asia

India and Qatar on Friday reviewed the entire gamut of their bilateral relations, including political engagement, trade, investment, energy, consular affairs, education, culture and people-to-people ties, during the 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi. The consultations were co-chaired by Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV&OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, and Dr. Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. During the consultations...

October 6, 2026 5:23 PM

India condemns attack on vessel in Black Sea; three Indian crew members safe

India on Tuesday condemned an attack on MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea that killed two foreign seafarers and injured several crew members, including Indian nationals. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the injured were rescued by Romanian authorities and are receiving medical attention. All three Indian nationals aboard the vessel are safe, the ministry said, thanking Romania for its swift response. Expressing grave concern over attacks on commercial shipping and seafarer...