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September 11, 2026 2:19 PM

BRICS Summit: Jaishankar meets Uruguay FM, discusses bilateral cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral ties. Jaishankar said the discussions focused on advancing cooperation in trade, connectivity and culture, with both sides agreeing on a focused roadmap to take the partnership forward. “A good conversation on advancing our ties including in trade, connectivity and culture. A...

September 11, 2026 11:54 AM

Global order undergoing significant changes amid volatility, uncertainty: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the global political and economic order was undergoing significant changes, with volatility, uncertainty and complexity emerging as defining features of the international landscape. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar said geopolitical conflicts, pandemics and climate-related disruptions were having significant economic consequences, even as rapid digitisation and technological advances were creating new opportunitie...

September 7, 2026 5:31 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights trade, investment, financial cooperation during meet with Luxembourg Dy PM Xavier Bettel

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that trade, investment and financial cooperation are at the heart of India-Luxembourg ties, as he welcomed Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel to India. EAM Jaishankar made the remarks during his bilateral meeting with Bettel, who arrived in India for an official visit along with Luxembourg's Minister of Economy. Noting how the engagements between the two countries reflect the deepening partnership, EAM a...

September 7, 2026 5:25 PM

‘What I like about PM Modi is when you say something, you do it’: Luxembourg Dy PM lauds India’s efficiency, leadership

Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday lauded India’s “efficiency” and leadership on the global stage, saying that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a commitment, it is followed by action. Bettel made the remarks during his bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital, where he praised India’s approach to building bridges between countries and addressing global challenges. “What I like also, it's ...

September 6, 2026 2:42 PM

Luxembourg Deputy PM Xavier Bettel to visit India, hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Xavier Bettel will undertake a three-day official visit to India from September 7 to 9, during which he will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and travel to Chennai for engagements at IIT Madras and the inauguration of a new SES campus. Bettel will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of Monday and meet EAM Jaishankar at Hyderabad House at noon. On Tuesday, Bettel will travel to Chennai, ...

September 2, 2026 2:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ukraine, Poland from September 3 to 5

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold bilateral consultations with his counterparts FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine and Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski of Poland. The MEA said that the visit will focus on enhancing bilateral relations and also provide an opportunity to exchange views on regional de...

August 30, 2026 9:14 AM

Fourth India flight touches down in Kathmandu with relief supplies, technical assistance

The fourth Indian flight carrying essential supplies and technical capabilities to support Nepal’s ongoing rescue and relief operations has touched down in Kathmandu, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday. EAM Jaishankar said the Indian Air Force C-130 aircraft brought additional assistance to the Himalayan nation, which has been hit by devastating floods, and is carrying specialised teams and equipment to strengthen the ongoing search, rescue and relief efforts. “The four...

August 28, 2026 6:06 PM

Rescued from Nepal floods, 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu received by EAM Jaishankar at Delhi airport

The External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Friday received 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who arrived at Delhi airport from Kathmandu after being rescued from the devastating floods that hit the Himalayan nation on Wednesday. “I welcomed a group comprising 21 tourists from Tamil Nadu who were rescued from the floods that occurred in Nepal. I was deeply moved upon hearing their experiences firsthand. I express my gratitude to the Nepali Army and the government of that country for carry...

August 28, 2026 12:56 AM

Nepal flash floods: 63 Indian nationals rescued from Trishuli-1 power project site

Sixty-three Indian nationals have been rescued from the Trishuli-1 power project site in Nepal in the wake of the devastating flash floods in the neighbouring country, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday. According to officials, the rescued Indians are: 1. Suresh Singh Rajput 2. Sumit Kumar Khare 3. Mukesh Kumar 4. Sachin Kumar 5. Jashmant Singh 6. Chandan Tiwari 7. Devan Kumar Shah 8. Amrendra Kumar Yadav 9. Om Prakash Yadav 10. Sampat Kumar 11. Neeraj Ku...

August 25, 2026 11:22 AM

India-Russia trade crosses $60 billion, but widening trade imbalance remains key concern: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said India-Russia bilateral trade has increased more than four-fold over the past five years to nearly $60 billion, but flagged the widening trade imbalance as a major concern that needs to be addressed. Addressing the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Moscow, EAM Jaishankar said bilateral trade in goods had risen from around USD 13...