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October 21, 2026 9:56 AM

EAM Jaishankar calls for deeper India-US ties, zero tolerance towards terrorism

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to advancing its strategic partnership with the United States, highlighting opportunities in trade, investment, technology and energy while urging partners to demonstrate zero tolerance towards terrorism. Speaking at a reception in Mumbai celebrating 250 years of American Independence, attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, EAM Jaishankar said expanding areas of convergence would be essential as countries...

October 20, 2026 5:28 PM

India-UAE trade crosses $100 billion; EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue on Gulf situation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India-UAE bilateral trade had crossed $100 billion since the signing of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). He also expressed concern over the situation in the Gulf and called for dialogue and diplomacy. Welcoming UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Mumbai, EAM Jaishankar said the relationship was living up to its promise as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after...

October 19, 2026 11:26 PM

UAE Dy PM arrives in India, reflecting regular engagement with India

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Mumbai on Monday on an official visit, reflecting close and regular engagement between India and the UAE, the Ministry of External Affairs said. “A warm welcome to HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, as he arrives in Mumbai on an official visit to India. He was received by Shri Mangalprabhat Lodha, Minister, Sk...

October 19, 2026 7:46 PM

Jaishankar meets Swift’s CEO in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Swift’s CEO Javier Pérez-Tasso in New Delhi on Monday and said they discussed the importance of facilitating smooth and efficient global commerce, and also exchanged views on geopolitical challenges in this context. Headquartered in Belgium, Swift is a globally inclusive organisation that serves institutions and individuals all over the world, according to its website. In a post shared on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Glad to meet SWIFT CEO Javier Pé...

October 15, 2026 9:38 PM

Globalisation must be navigated with greater resilience, says Dr. Jaishankar; highlights IMEC’s role in regional connectivity

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said globalisation cannot be reversed, but must be navigated with greater resilience. He also highlighted the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as an initiative that is already shaping regional thinking on connectivity. He made these remarks during a discussion on ‘The Continental Corridors: Who Connects the Heartland?’ at the Raisina Middle East event in Abu Dhabi. He further said that competition has intensified, new chokepoints...

October 15, 2026 11:49 AM

Jaishankar meets UAE foreign minister, discusses bilateral and global issues

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, with the two leaders exchanging views on bilateral and global issues in the spirit of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, Jaishankar described the meeting as warm and productive, highlighting the importance of continued engagement between the two countries amid changes in the global order. The External Af...

October 15, 2026 12:33 AM

Jaishankar meets Georgian counterpart in Abu Dhabi, discusses trade, connectivity and regional developments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met his Georgian counterpart Maka Botchorishvili in Abu Dhabi and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas including business, connectivity and culture. The meeting came as Jaishankar began a three-day visit to the UAE. “Glad to meet FM Maka Botchorishvili of Georgia,” EAM Jaishankar said in a post on X. “Our ties, including in trade, tourism & education, have been expanding,” he added. The two ministers discussed...

October 14, 2026 12:38 PM

India not a ‘middle power’ but a power in the middle: EAM Jaishankar at Bloomberg New Economy Forum

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said India was not comfortable being described as a 'middle power', arguing that the country's population, economic size and growth potential made the term limiting. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, EAM Jaishankar said countries in the middle of the global power structure would increasingly need to assess their own interests, formulate independent policies and build arrangements with one another. "More than a middle power, in a w...

October 13, 2026 1:50 PM

Preservation of Manuscripts an Investment in India’s Intellectual Resources: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised that preserving manuscripts is an investment in India’s intellectual resources, stressing that technology and tradition must work together as the country advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. Speaking at the inauguration of the exhibition ‘Nirāmayatā: Healing and Wellbeing in South Asian Texts and Practices’ at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi on Monday, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of safeguard...

October 10, 2026 1:16 AM

Future partnerships must create capabilities, not dependencies: EAM Jaishankar in Addis Ababa

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said partnerships of the future must “help create capabilities, not promote dependencies”, and called for a reformed UN Security Council with fair representation for Africa, while speaking on the India-Africa partnership at the Adwa Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa. “It inspired those struggling against colonialism and racial domination in Africa and beyond. It strengthened the belief that all subjugated people had the right and the ca...