Ministry of External Affairs

July 28, 2026 10:42 PM

Pakistan cannot claim pluralistic cultural legacy while promoting cross-border terrorism: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan’s attempts to invoke the shared legacy of the Indus Valley Civilization, its remarks on Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), and its response to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s comments on PoK, accusing Islamabad of promoting cross-border terrorism, religious fundamentalism and suppressing the rights of people in areas under its control. Responding to questions during the weekly media briefing, MEA spokespe...

July 26, 2026 6:13 PM

MEA advises seafarers to exercise caution before taking jobs on commercial vessels in Black Sea region

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to carefully assess security risks before accepting employment on commercial vessels operating in or transiting the conflict-affected Black Sea region, citing a sharp rise in attacks on merchant ships and the deaths of five Indian nationals since April this year. The advisory noted that the security situation in and around the Black Sea and adjoining maritime areas remains highly volatile due to the ongo...

July 21, 2026 9:39 PM

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Kyrgyz Republic for SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will undertake an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on July 23 and 24 to participate in the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting will be held in Cholpon-Ata and will serve as a key preparatory engagement ahead of the SCO Leadership Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1, 2026. According to the Ministry of External Affa...

July 20, 2026 10:50 PM

Four Indians killed, one critically injured in attack on commercial vessel near Odesa port in Ukraine: MEA

Four Indian nationals were killed and another was critically injured after the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo came under attack while departing Ukraine's port of Odesa on the evening of July 19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The vessel had 17 crew members on board at the time of the attack, including five Indian nationals. According to the MEA, four Indian nationals tragically lost their lives, while one is hospitalized in a critical condition. The ministry said Indi...

July 17, 2026 11:44 AM

President Murmu to visit Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on State visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19 to 25, with the visits aimed at strengthening India's bilateral ties and deepening engagement with the wider Eastern European region. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the President will begin her tour with a visit to Moldova on July 20 at the invitation of President Maia Sandu. The visit will be the first-ever by an Indian President to Moldova, marking a historic mile...

July 17, 2026 11:22 AM

MEA holds Videsh Sampark Programme in Rajasthan to strengthen diaspora engagement and cooperative federalism

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan, on Thursday organised the Videsh Sampark Programme in Jaipur to strengthen coordination between the Centre and the State on diaspora engagement, consular services, safe migration and international cooperation. The programme was co-chaired by Secretary (CPV & OIA), Sripriya Ranganathan, and Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas. Senior officials from the MEA and the Rajasthan government, the Region...

July 12, 2026 7:24 PM

India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast; 10 Indian crew members rescued, one missing

India on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that out of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while 1 Indian National is reportedly missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation. The ministry thanked the Omani authorities for their support. "The cont...

June 17, 2026 10:36 AM

India chairs 28th IORA senior officials committee meeting, reinforces cooperation for a peaceful Indian Ocean Region

India hosted the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in New Delhi on June 15-16, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing discussions on the organisation's future roadmap for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indian Ocean Region. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "India hosted the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of IORA in New Delhi on 15–16 ...

June 12, 2026 5:42 PM

India lodges ‘strong protest’ with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge strong protest regarding the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which have already resulted in the tragic and avoidable loss of three Indian lives. The MEA once again conveyed its deep concern over the use of lethal and deadly force against civilian shipping and said that such actions are unacceptable and undermine the safe...

June 9, 2026 5:29 PM

India accuses Pakistan of using fake news to divert attention from situation in PoJK

India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of spreading false narratives to divert attention from its domestic challenges and alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan was attempting to use fake news to conceal its internal failures. "We continue to see in this context a pattern of fake news and videos emanating from Pakistan. It is a desp...