Ministry of External Affairs

April 20, 2026 5:29 PM

Over 11 Lakh Evacuated from West Asia Amid Ceasefire Window: MEA

Over 11 Lakh Evacuated from West Asia Amid Ceasefire Window: MEA India has facilitated the travel of over 11 lakh passengers from West Asia to the country amid ongoing regional tensions, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday. Speaking at an inter-ministerial press briefing, Joint Secretary (Gulf) Aseem Mahajan said the movement has been enabled through continuous flight operations and alternative travel routes as the two-week ceasefire window in the region approaches its end on April...

April 20, 2026 12:25 PM

Pabitra Margherita to visit Vanuatu and Tuvalu from April 22-25

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita will undertake an official visit to Vanuatu and Tuvalu from April 22 to 25. During his visit to Vanuatu on April 22-23, the minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with the country’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. He will also visit the Centre of Excellence in Information Technology, a facility established with assistance from the Government of India. Margherita will proceed to Tuvalu on April 24 for a...

April 17, 2026 10:02 PM

India, China hold bilateral consultations on SCO matters in Delhi

India and China held Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) bilateral consultations in New Delhi on April 16-17. The consultations were led by India’s SCO National Coordinator Alok A. Dimri and China’s National Coordinator Ambassador Yan Wenbin According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India and China exchanged views on implementation of SCO leaders’ decisions and the future-course of the organization. Both sides agreed to continue and consolidate mutual-cooperation and consul...

April 15, 2026 12:52 PM

India, Germany agree to deepen strategic ties; Johann Wadephul hails progress

India and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation across a wide range of sectors during the India-Germany Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Berlin on Tuesday. The consultations were co-chaired by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Germany’s State Secretary Géza Andreas von Geyr. During the visit, Misri also met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who appreciated the steady progress in the India-Germany S...

April 10, 2026 5:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, highlights strong progress in bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius on Thursday and conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Describing the India-Mauritius partnership as wide-ranging and substantive, Jaishankar noted remarkable progress in the last one year across multiple domains. In a social media post, the External Affairs Minister stated, “Pleased to call on Prime Minister Ramgoolam of Mauritius. Conveyed best wishes...

April 8, 2026 3:21 PM

India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hopes for lasting peace in West Asia

India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the development would pave the way for lasting peace and stability in West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict." "The conflict has already ...

March 29, 2026 2:48 PM

India, Malta hold 4th foreign office consultations to boost bilateral ties

India and Malta held the fourth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Valletta on March 27, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exploring ways to deepen cooperation across key sectors. The consultations were co-chaired by Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West) in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Christopher Cutajar, Permanent Secretary in Malta’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the visit, Sibi George called on Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and F...

March 24, 2026 10:39 AM

India hosts BIMSTEC Youth Programme to boost cultural exchange and sustainability leadership

India hosted the BIMSTEC Youth Heritage and Sustainability Immersion Programme from March 17 to 23 in Madhya Pradesh, bringing together young leaders from across the region to strengthen cultural ties and promote sustainable development. The initiative, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with Bharat Scouts and Guides, was part of announcements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit to enhance youth exchanges within the BIMSTEC grouping. ...

March 20, 2026 4:33 PM

Six Indians dead, one missing in Gulf amid West Asia conflict; 3 lakh return since Feb 28: MEA

Six Indian nationals have lost their lives and one remains missing in separate incidents across the Gulf region amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) in the MEA, Aseem R Mahajan, said Indian missions in the region are working closely with local authorities to trace the missing individual and facilitate the early repatriation of the deceased. “Six Indian nationals have u...

March 17, 2026 12:56 PM

India condemns Pakistan’s ‘barbaric, cowardly’ airstrike on Kabul hospital

India on Tuesday strongly condemned Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Kabul, calling it a “barbaric” and “cowardly” act. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India “unequivocally condemns Pakistan's barbaric airstrike” on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul on the night of March 16. The MEA said that "the attack was carried out during the holy month of Ramzan, a time of peace, reflection, and mercy among Muslim communities across the w...