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September 27, 2026 9:00 AM

India will exercise right to defend itself against terrorism: EAM Jaishankar tells UNGA

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that India would exercise its right to defend itself against terrorism, asserting that countries sponsoring cross-border terrorism must be held accountable. Addressing the General Debate of the UNGA on Saturday, EAM Jaishankar said terrorism remained a persistent threat to international peace and security and called for a strict zero-tolerance approach towards it. “There must be no dil...

September 26, 2026 11:56 AM

India, GCC Reaffirm Close Ties, Review Progress on Joint Action Plan

At the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York on Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the historically close and friendly ties between India and GCC countries, underpinned by vibrant trade and strong people-to-people linkages, while noting that the relationship has deepened in recent years across trade, investment, energy, health, technology and cultural exchanges. The two sides reviewed progress in implementing the India-GCC Joint Actio...

September 24, 2026 10:17 AM

India proposes tailored capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island countries: EAM Jaishankar

India has proposed developing customised capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island Countries (PICs) based on their specific priorities, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar saying the initiative would enable professionals from the region to undergo focused training in India. Addressing the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on Wednesday, EAM Jaishankar said India was ready to design specialised training modules in a...

September 23, 2026 9:48 PM

EAM Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Rubio Discuss India-US Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York on Wednesday. During the meeting, Jaishankar reiterated India's interests and concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), which proposes additional measures targeting countries purchasing Russian energy. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations with Rubio. T...

September 23, 2026 3:10 PM

Jaishankar, France, UAE Ministers Review Trilateral Cooperation in AI, Space, Culture

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday joined his French and UAE counterparts for the India-France-UAE Trilateral Ministerial Meeting in New York, where the three sides reviewed progress in cooperation across key areas, including artificial intelligence, space, culture and energy. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The French delegation was led by Jean-Noel Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, while the UAE si...

September 23, 2026 10:53 AM

India sees CELAC as an important partner in shaping a more representative global order: EAM Jaishankar

India and the regional bloc of Latin American and Caribbean countries have a shared interest in ensuring that the Global South has a “stronger voice” in determining the future of the international system, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. He made these remarks at the India-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session. “India sees CELAC not just as a regional grouping,...

September 22, 2026 10:31 PM

India seeks positive, constructive and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh: MEA

India on Tuesday reiterated its desire for a positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh, saying it remains ready to address all bilateral issues through existing structured mechanisms. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has consistently maintained its position on strengthening ties with Bangladesh while addressing bilateral matters through established channels. He made the remarks during a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi. On whether External Affairs...

September 22, 2026 12:27 PM

EAM Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues with foreign counterparts on margins of UNGA session

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed regional and global issues with his foreign counterparts as he held a series of bilateral meetings on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session. Jaishankar arrived in New York City on Sunday, leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. His engagements on Monday commenced with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. “Our regular meetings and telecons enable us to maintain the ...

September 22, 2026 11:38 AM

‘Historic occasion’: Jaishankar describes first V4+India foreign ministers’ meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has described the first foreign ministers' meeting of India with the four-member Visegrad group of Central European countries as a "new historic occasion" as he began his engagements at the high-level UN General Assembly week. At their first meeting, India and the four-member group on Monday agreed to step up political, economic and defence cooperation. The meeting was held on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The Visegrad Group ...

September 22, 2026 9:45 AM

EAM Jaishankar calls on nations with shared objectives to act together on threats

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday urged countries sharing international objectives to act together against threats to choke points, dominance, and disruptions. “Where there is a threat of choke points, dominance, and disruption, de-risking and diversifying must be encouraged, and where there is a compelling cause or a powerful case, the like-minded must have the confidence to come together”, he said at the Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Pros...