Ghana cabinet approves bid to join BRICS; India supportive of its aspirations: EAM Jaishankar

October 7, 2026 6:44 PM

Ghana cabinet approves bid to join BRICS; India supportive of its aspirations: EAM Jaishankar

Ghana’s Cabinet has approved a decision to seek membership of BRICS and the country will now formally apply to join the grouping, the African nation’s Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa said on Wednesday, with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar saying New Delhi has been “very sympathetic and supportive” of Accra’s aspirations. EAM Jaishankar arrived in Ghana on Tuesday on the first leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also includes Cote d’Ivoire ...

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

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 ...

Jaishankar holds talks with French, Ecuadorian counterparts in New York

September 21, 2026 11:56 PM

Jaishankar holds talks with French, Ecuadorian counterparts in New York

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held separate meetings with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Kury in New York ahead of major United Nations deliberations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said his regular meetings and teleconferences with Barrot help maintain the momentum of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership. The two ministers discussed regional and global developments, including the Ukraine and Gulf crises, besides...