Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein in New Delhi on October 27, 2026, to explore new opportunities for strengthening relations between India and the European principality. The discussions focused on trade and investment, advanced manufacturing, technology, innovation and people-to-people exchanges. The visit comes as India seeks to deepen its economic engagement with European partners under the India–European Free Tr

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised that conflicts in any part of the world can have far-reaching consequences for international peace, security and economic stability. Referring to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and West Asia, he highlighted how regional conflicts can disrupt global supply chains, increase economic uncertainty and affect millions of people far beyond the areas of fighting. Speaking at the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan in New Delhi o

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for urgent reforms in multilateral institutions, emphasising the need to make global decision-making more effective and responsive to changing geopolitical realities. Speaking at the Middle East edition of the Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi, he highlighted the importance of strengthening international partnerships and exploring new approaches to cooperation. During a discussion titled The World Ahead: Power, Purpose & Possibil

India and Canada are moving towards a stronger strategic partnership as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New Delhi on October 14, 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, defence, education, technology and security. Both sides emphasised the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and turning recent progress into concrete outcomes. The discus

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised that India’s growing economic strength and international influence cannot be fully captured by the conventional description of a “middle power”. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, he highlighted how global power dynamics are evolving and why countries must reassess their position in an increasingly competitive international environment. Jaishankar described the emerging landscape as a “world of chok

India is taking a more active diplomatic role in efforts to bring the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirming that New Delhi is now holding conversations with both Moscow and Kyiv. The development marks a shift from India's earlier emphasis on advocating dialogue and diplomacy towards more direct engagement on practical issues that could help create conditions for peace. Speaking at the Munich Leaders’ Meeting in New Delhi, J

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, in New Delhi on October 4, with discussions centred on strengthening India-US security cooperation and expanding maritime engagement across the Indo-Pacific. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor was also present at the meeting. Jaishankar said the discussions focused on advancing the bilateral security partnership and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Admiral P

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted the depth of India’s relationship with Russia, recalling Moscow’s support for New Delhi during some of the most challenging periods in the country’s history. His remarks underline how decades of diplomatic engagement and strategic cooperation continue to shape India-Russia relations. Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, Jaishankar pointed out that India’s relationship with Russia has remained strong since

India-China relations are showing signs of gradual stabilisation after years of heightened tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that the relationship has improved following progress in resolving the border standoff, while revealing that India had consistently told China that prolonged confrontation between the two countries would not benefit either side. Speaking at an Asia Society event in New York, Jaishankar said

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said the international system is moving towards a more multipolar world, with countries increasingly seeking to diversify their partnerships and reduce dependence on any single power. Speaking at the Asia Society in New York at the conclusion of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session, Jaishankar discussed the changing global order, growing economic interdependence and the challenges facing India-US relations. Image from Fi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, discussing emerging technologies, space cooperation, energy, regional developments and reforms to global institutions. His engagements brought together India's key partners from Europe, the Gulf, Asia and other regions. The discussions come during a UNGA session being held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Manag

India has been placed in the Strategic Partner Stream of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new institutional avenue for its engagement with Pacific Island countries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the development during the second Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), held in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar described the development as a positive step

India has joined Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Kenya and the European Union in launching the Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) initiative on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The new platform seeks to strengthen international cooperation, uphold international law and support reforms that can make global institutions more representative, effective and responsive to present-day challenges. The initiative comes at a time of increasing

India has once again underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed this position during his meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting focused on recent developments in the conflict and efforts toward peace. Jaishankar reiterated that India believes a lasting resolution must emerge through

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a series of important bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, addressing regional and global security concerns, expanding economic cooperation, and promoting reforms in multilateral institutions. As leaders from around the world gathered for th

India’s long-standing campaign for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) received fresh support from four Central European countries at the first Visegrád Group (V4)-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York. Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, which together form the V4, expressed their collective support for India’s permanent membership during the meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Slovak Fore

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation at the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaishankar is scheduled to address the General Assembly on September 26 and will also participate in a series of bilateral and plurilateral meetings during his visit. His participation comes at a significant moment for international diplomacy, with the UNGA bringing together l

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