July 21, 2026 9:32 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Philippines for ASEAN, Quad Foreign Ministers’ meetings

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Manila, Philippines, on July 22 and 23 to participate in a series of high-level meetings under the ASEAN framework, underscoring India's continued engagement with Southeast Asia under its Act East Policy. During the two-day visit, EAM Jaishankar will attend Foreign Ministers' meetings of the ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), where regional cooperation, connectivity, security and strategic issues are expected to...

July 20, 2026 11:21 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Panama Foreign Minister, seeks deeper partnership across trade, maritime and digital sectors

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held bilateral talks with Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez in New Delhi, with both sides discussing ways to deepen cooperation in trade, business, maritime affairs, digital technology, healthcare, agriculture and education while reaffirming their commitment to strengthening India–Panama ties. Welcoming the Panamanian Foreign Minister and his delegation, EAM Jaishankar said the visit would further strengthen bilateral rela...

July 16, 2026 10:39 AM

India, European Union deepen strategic technology and trade partnership at third India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting

India and the European Union have agreed to significantly deepen cooperation in strategic technologies, clean energy, trade, innovation and resilient supply chains, while outlining an ambitious roadmap to upgrade the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) into a more outcome-oriented platform.   The decisions were taken during the third ministerial meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council held in Brussels on Wednesday. The meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister D...

July 15, 2026 5:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar co-chairs inaugural India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue, discusses trade, defence and emerging technologies

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday co-chaired the inaugural India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue with Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Brussels, reviewing the expanding bilateral partnership and exploring new avenues of cooperation in key strategic sectors.   Sharing details of the meeting in a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said India and Belgium's partnership has witnessed significant deepening in recent years and that the inaugural Strategic D...

July 15, 2026 12:18 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU leaders on strategic partnership, trade and regional security

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began his visit to Brussels on Tuesday with a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening the India-European Union Strategic Partnership, focusing on regional security, maritime cooperation, trade and technology.   EAM Jaishankar first met European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, during which the two leaders discussed developments in West Asia and the importance of ensuring peace and stability in t...

July 14, 2026 10:02 AM

India launches campaign for UNSC non-permanent seat for 2028–29 term; EAM Jaishankar outlines priorities on terror financing, maritime security and AI

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday launched India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, outlining New Delhi's vision for a more representative, effective and future-ready global order while identifying countering terror financing, strengthening maritime security and promoting responsible governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as key priorities. Addressing member states at the UN Headquarters, EAM Jaishankar s...

July 10, 2026 8:20 PM

EAM Jaishankar reviews India-Oman strategic partnership during official visit to Muscat

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held wide-ranging talks with Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, during an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman, reviewing the full spectrum of the India-Oman Strategic Partnership and discussing key regional and global developments. During the bilateral meeting, the two leaders reviewed progress in the multifaceted relationship between India and Oman and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment t...

July 7, 2026 12:30 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Bahrain King, Crown Prince; discusses strengthening India-Bahrain ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday called on Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and met Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa during his visit to the Gulf nation, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Bahrain. Sharing details of the meetings in a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Honoured to have an audience with HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Also privileged to meet HRH Crown Prince and PM Salman bin Hamad Al...

July 6, 2026 10:23 PM

India, Bahrain discuss deepening bilateral cooperation as EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Minister in Manama

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in Manama. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Delighted to meet FM Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani of Bahrain in Manama today. Expressed deep appreciation for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community. Discussed deepening our bilateral cooperation. Exchanged views on ongoing developments in the region." The Bahrain visit marks the second stop of EAM Jaishank...

July 1, 2026 10:48 AM

‘India has signed 28 migration and mobility pacts with 26 countries’: EAM Jaishankar at Human Mobility Partnership Forum

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India has signed 28 Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreements (MMPAs) or equivalent arrangements with 26 countries, underscoring the country's growing emphasis on creating safe, legal and mutually beneficial global mobility pathways. Addressing the Human Resource Mobility Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar said the movement of skilled human resources has become one of the most important drivers of economic growth amid rapid demographic cha...