India and Bhutan have further expanded their longstanding partnership with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s official visit to Bhutan from September 16 to 18, 2026. The visit focused on strengthening cooperation across energy, connectivity, trade, digital payments, healthcare, education, agriculture and space technology. During the visit, Jaishankar received an audience with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and met Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Foreign Affairs

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that India is destined to rise at a time when the global environment is becoming increasingly turbulent and uncertain. Addressing the valedictory session of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi on September 15, he outlined the major issues that Indian diplomacy will have to navigate in the coming decades. Jaishankar said India’s economic growth and expanding capabilities hav

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted India’s diplomatic efforts in bringing together the expanded BRICS grouping despite deep geopolitical differences and ongoing international conflicts. His remarks came after the successful conclusion of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where member countries adopted the New Delhi Declaration by consensus. The summit was held at a time when conflicts, economic tensions and divisions among major powers have made interna

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for deeper economic cooperation among BRICS countries, emphasising the need for stronger trade ties, diversified commercial relationships and resilient supply chains. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi on September 11, he said the grouping should make it easier for businesses to find partners, enter new markets and connect with supply networks. Jaishankar linked stronger economic cooperation with greater self-re

India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, with the safety of its citizens and uninterrupted energy supplies remaining among its key priorities. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, while briefing Parliament’s Consultative Committee on External Affairs, highlighted India’s efforts to safeguard the interests of nearly one crore Indians living and working in the Gulf region while ensuring continued access to oil and gas. The Gulf remains strategically

India has once again placed diplomacy and dialogue at the centre of its approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During his visit to Kyiv on September 3, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India is prepared to contribute to efforts aimed at bringing the war to an end if its involvement can help advance a peaceful solution. Jaishankar made the remarks during his meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, underlining New Delhi’s willingness to play a const

Flash floods tore through northern Nepal this week after a surge of ice, rock and water came down the Bhote Koshi from the Tibet side. Bridges vanished. Towns filled with sludge. Hundreds of people, including many Indian pilgrims on the Kailash route, dropped out of contact. Within hours of a call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah, an Indian Air Force C-130J left Hindon with about 10 tonnes of shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on August 24, 2026, during a two-day official visit and delivered a personal message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The interaction highlighted the depth of the India-Russia strategic partnership and set the stage for high-level engagements at the forthcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and BRICS summits. Discussions covered bilateral economic cooperation, energy se

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to review bilateral relations and discuss key areas of economic cooperation. Jaishankar, who arrived in the Russian capital on Sunday for a two-day official visit, stated that economic engagement between India and Russia has grown very significantly in recent years. During the meeting at the Kremlin, Jaishankar conveyed the good wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and handed ov

India and Singapore have agreed to expand cooperation across several high-priority sectors, including semiconductors, digital connectivity, fintech, green hydrogen, healthcare and industrial parks. The two countries also plan to boost trade in agricultural and processed food products as they work to give greater momentum to their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. These priorities were discussed at the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held in Singapore on 20 Au

India and Singapore are set to deepen their economic partnership as a high-level Indian ministerial delegation arrives in Singapore for the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR). Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is leading the delegation, which includes External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Electronics and IT and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada. The roundtable is scheduled for Augus

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the new chancery complex of the Indian High Commission in Singapore, describing the project as a reflection of a new phase in the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan joined him for the ceremony. The new chancery and residential buildings will be constructed at Stevens Road, on the outskirts of the Central Business District. The new

India has dispatched the first tranche of 20 metric tonnes of relief supplies to earthquake-hit Colombia, extending immediate humanitarian assistance as the South American nation continues to deal with the devastating consequences of a powerful earthquake. The relief consignment is intended to support Colombia’s ongoing recovery and relief operations and contains medicines, medical equipment, temporary shelter materials, hygiene supplies and other essential items required in

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to combating terrorism, protecting international shipping routes, and strengthening regional cooperation during his address at the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Kuala Lumpur. Addressing foreign ministers and senior representatives from across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, Jaishankar stressed that terrorism remains one of the gravest threats to international peace and security and called for a united

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on July 22, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, for discussions that highlighted the growing depth of the India-US strategic partnership. The meeting covered a broad spectrum of issues, including trade, tariffs, defence, energy security, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and developments in the Indo-Pacific region. As global geopolitical and e

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has once again reaffirmed India's long-standing position that peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are indispensable for the normal development of India-China relations. Speaking during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, Jaishankar stressed that while diplomatic engagement between the two countries has resumed, the future trajector

India has intensified its diplomatic engagement following the tragic deaths of four Indian seafarers in a missile attack on the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo near Ukraine's Odesa port. The incident has once again highlighted the growing risks faced by civilian maritime workers operating in conflict zones and has prompted New Delhi to raise the issue at the highest diplomatic level. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar discussed the matter with Russian Foreign Minister

India and Belgium have inaugurated a new era in their bilateral relations with the launch of the India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue. This high-level mechanism aims to provide a structured and comprehensive framework for sustained political engagement and practical cooperation between the two nations. The inaugural meeting, held in Brussels on July 15, was co-chaired by India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreig

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s two-day visit to Brussels has underscored the growing depth and momentum in India-EU relations. High-level meetings with senior European leaders focused on implementing key outcomes from the landmark January 2026 summit, particularly the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement, enhanced technological collaboration, and closer cooperation on security and maritime issues. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar) |

In a significant diplomatic initiative, India has officially begun its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–2029 term. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar formally launched the bid at a special event at the UN Headquarters in New York, where he also held discussions with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The campaign is built around the theme “#India4UNSC: Peace, Planet, Progress” and is guided by the vision of