the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

August 27, 2026 5:18 PM

MEA sets up 24×7 control room to assist Indian nationals affected by Nepal floods

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a 24×7 special control room to assist Indian nationals affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the missing Indians included workers engaged in hydropower projects as well as members of tourist groups. Of those unaccounted for, 73 Indian nationals were working on the Trishuli One Power Project, he said. “Our embassy in Kathmandu is in touch with the project head to get more details about these ...

June 11, 2026 10:12 PM

“First-ever visit by Indian PM to the Slovak Republic since its independence”: MEA on PM Modi’s upcoming visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a historic state visit to Slovakia from June 14 to 16, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Central European nation since its independence in 1993, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Addressing a special briefing on the Prime Minister's visit to France and the Slovak Republic, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said, "At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Robert Fico, our Prime M...

June 11, 2026 6:43 PM

India lodges ‘strong protest’ with US over ‘deeply worrisome’ attacks on ships in West Asia

India on Thursday said that it has lodged a "strong protest" with the American side, conveying deepest concerns on the ongoing attacks on ships with Indian seafarers in West Asia in the last few days. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called for an end to such attacks and stated that India attaches great importance to the welfare and well-being of Indian seafarers' community. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia in New Delhi on Thursday, MEA spokespe...

June 3, 2026 10:51 PM

India condemns attacks on Kuwait International Airport that killed an Indian national, urges cessation of “such attacks”

India on Wednesday strongly condemned the drone attack on Kuwait International Airport that claimed the life of an Indian national and left several other Indians injured, reiterating its call for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and said Indian authorities were extending assistance to those affected by the incident. "We condem...

May 29, 2026 6:50 PM

“Must call out countries that support, promote cross-border terrorism”: MEA reiterates anti-terror stance

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated India's stance on the need for global cooperation against terrorism and said countries enabling or promoting cross-border terrorism must be identified and called out. Responding to a media query at the weekly press briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said cross-border terrorism remains a global threat that requires collective international action. "Cross-border terrorism is a threat which the whole world...

May 29, 2026 6:38 PM

“Energy security is very important; We welcome whatever support we can get”: MEA on gas shipment from Norway

Energy security remains a key priority for India amid global concern over energy supply due to conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said, adding that the country is actively diversifying its energy sources and welcoming cooperation from global partners, including Norway. Responding to a query on gas shipments expected from Norway, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's approach is focused on strengthening energy security through diversified imports. ...

May 22, 2026 11:42 AM

India, Egypt reaffirm zero tolerance against terrorism at 5th Joint Working Group Meeting

India and Egypt on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation against terrorism during the 5th meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in New Delhi. The high-level meeting, co-chaired by senior officials from the Ministries of External Affairs and Foreign Affairs of the two countries, saw participation from relevant security and counter-terrorism agencies from both sides. In a joint statement issued after the talks, India and ...

May 22, 2026 10:01 AM

PM Modi to hold talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in New Delhi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in New Delhi on Friday, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and regional issues. Christodoulides arrived in the national capital on Thursday and was received at the airport by Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta. "Warm welcome to President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus as he arrives in New Delhi following ...

April 24, 2026 8:41 PM

Situation in Iran remains serious, Embassy providing assistance to Indian nationals: MEA

India on Friday said that the situation in Iran remains serious and the Embassy in Tehran continues to assist Indian nationals still remaining in the country. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson stated that more than 2,400 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated and brought home from Iran. "In Iran and that region, the situation has remained serious. Although, there is a ceasefire for no...

February 12, 2026 6:33 PM

Amendments reflect shared understandings: MEA on reports of changes in US factsheet on interim trade deal with India

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday clarified that the recent amendments made in the United States factsheet on the framework for the India–US interim trade agreement reflect the “shared understandings” between the two countries. Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, when asked about changes in the White House factsheet, said the joint statement on the framework for the interim agreement remains the basis of mutual understanding be...