Ministry of External Affairs

August 14, 2026 11:03 PM

India reaffirms Indus Waters stance, flags PoK atrocities; MEA says ties with Russia, Italy remain strong

India on Friday reiterated that there has been no change in its position on the Indus Waters Treaty, while strongly rejecting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's warning over water sharing. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also hit out at references to Kashmir in a joint statement issued after a meeting between the foreign ministers of Norway and Pakistan, saying that the international community should instead be concerned about alleged atrocities and cross-border terrorism in Pakista...

August 11, 2026 9:43 PM

India urges global accountability for Pakistan over PoJK rights violations

India on Tuesday called on the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), while reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an “inalienable and integral part of India”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also said it was examining the implications of the recently signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey defence pact and strongly condemned the defacement of the Indian Embassy in Slovenia. Addressing a bi-we...

August 7, 2026 8:19 PM

MEA rejects US lawmaker’s criticism of FCRA Bill, says legislation is India’s internal matter

India on Friday dismissed criticism by a US lawmaker over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), asserting that legislation enacted by Parliament is an internal matter and noting that many countries, including the United States, regulate foreign funding. Addressing the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) weekly media briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Parliament alone decides on India's legislative matters. "Regarding the issue you are referring t...

August 5, 2026 10:22 PM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Sri Lanka, reviews bilateral cooperation and development projects

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties under its Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR while reviewing progress on key connectivity, infrastructure, energy and development projects. The visit marked Misri's first standalone trip to Sri Lanka since assuming office as Foreign Secretary. He had previously visited the island nation as part of the Indian delegations accompanying Prime M...

August 5, 2026 10:19 PM

India, Lesotho review bilateral ties at 6th Joint Commission Meeting; agree to deepen cooperation

India and Lesotho reviewed the full spectrum of their bilateral relationship during the sixth meeting of the India-Lesotho Joint Bilateral Commission for Cooperation (JBCC) held in New Delhi on July 30, reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The meeting was co-chaired by Janesh Kain, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Thabang P. Lekhela, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International R...

August 5, 2026 5:30 PM

India rejects Pakistan’s ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’ observance, says Jammu & Kashmir an integral part of the country

India on Wednesday firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks on the so-called "Youm-e-Istehsal," describing the observance as a politically motivated attempt to spread misinformation about Jammu and Kashmir while diverting global attention from Pakistan's own human rights record and support for terrorism. Responding to media queries regarding comments made by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Union Territorie...

August 4, 2026 10:50 PM

India condemns attack on Indian-flagged vessel in Red Sea; all 14 crew members, including 13 Indians, rescued

India on Tuesday strongly condemned the attack on Indian-flagged commercial vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya, which sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen after being struck by a projectile. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that all 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals, were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard. The MEA said the attack on the vessel was deeply condemnable and noted that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation while coordina...

August 4, 2026 7:26 PM

MEA calls Pakistan-occupied Kashmir elections a ‘farce’, urges global action over civilian killings

India on Tuesday strongly criticised the recently conducted local elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing the exercise as a "complete farce" and accusing Pakistan of using the polls to mask widespread repression and violence in the region. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the international community must hold Islamabad accountable for alleged human rights violations, claiming that at least 90 civilians have been killed in the continuing crackdown since June. Addressi...

July 31, 2026 6:48 PM

‘Absolute disdain’: India slams Pakistan over PoJK crackdown, Pak PM aide’s ‘enemies’ remark

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday slammed Islamabad following reports that Pakistani forces killed over 40 people and injured scores more during recent anti-government demonstrations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan's actions against peaceful protesters in PoJK had exposed its treatment of the people living under its control. "As you and all of us have witnessed, the Pakistani establ...

July 29, 2026 12:53 AM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s China visit focused on advancing bilateral ties, trade, people-to-people exchanges, border peace: MEA

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's official visit to China focused on discussions to advance bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, cultural ties, people-to-people exchanges and maintaining peace and tranquillity along the India-China border areas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Addressing a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Misri visited China from July 27 to July 28 and held a series of high-level meetings in Beijing, includin...