In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive talks with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez at Hyderabad House on Thursday. The meeting reflects the growing importance of ties between the two nations, particularly in the realm of energy security and economic collaboration. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar earlier received Acting President Rodríguez, describing the interaction as highly productiv

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has drawn attention to the challenges faced by religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh, emphasising that India is closely monitoring the situation and raising the matter through diplomatic channels. Speaking in the Lok Sabha in late March 2025, Dr. Jaishankar outlined India’s position on the treatment of minority communities in its neighbourhood. He noted that India tracks these developments carefully and brings specific con

India has once again stepped forward as a reliable partner in global health emergencies by dispatching the second tranche of critical medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This timely initiative aims to strengthen the continent’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Central and East Africa. The 43-tonne consignment, which includes protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutri

Myanmar President General Min Aung Hlaing is on his first official visit to India since assuming the presidency in April 2026. The five-day visit, spanning May 30 to June 3, represents a significant milestone in India-Myanmar relations and reflects the strong commitment of both nations to enhance their multifaceted partnership. The visit began on May 30 with President Min Aung Hlaing paying homage at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. This spiritual stop undersc

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India at the prestigious Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers, popularly known as the Gymnich format, held in Limassol on May 27-28, 2026. The gathering brought together top diplomats from across the European Union to engage in candid and open discussions on pressing global issues, including the multipolar world order, West Asia developments, the Ukraine conflict, trade, technology, and security cooperation.

India and the European Union continue to build a robust strategic relationship, with defence and security cooperation emerging as a cornerstone of their bilateral engagement. A pivotal meeting held in New Delhi on February 28, 2025, between Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius highlighted the growing momentum in this partnership. The discussions centred on enhancing bilateral defence and security ties, with

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia, has reaffirmed its commitment to a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific through a series of concrete initiatives announced during the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi on May 26. The gathering, attended by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and Australian Foreign Minister P

In a notable development strengthening bilateral ties, India and the United States signed a comprehensive framework agreement on critical minerals and rare earths during the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio formalised the pact, which aims to build resilient and diversified supply chains for these essential resources. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left), and External Affairs Min

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has completed his first official four-day visit to India, a multifaceted diplomatic engagement that underscored the enduring strength and strategic importance of the bilateral partnership between the world’s two largest democracies. The visit, which spanned Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi, combined high-level policy discussions with cultural appreciation, reflecting the depth of people-to-people ties. Rubio held extensive talks with Prim

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has highlighted the profound significance of the India-Japan relationship, describing it as one that extends far beyond bilateral cooperation. During his meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New Delhi, Jaishankar emphasised that the Special Strategic and Global Partnership holds larger implications, importance, and impact on regional and global affairs. The two ministers engaged in comprehensive discussions on

During his maiden visit to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has underscored the growing strategic convergence between the United States and India, particularly in the realm of defence manufacturing. In an exclusive interview, Rubio described joint defence production as “ideal” for both countries, signalling a strong commitment to elevating bilateral ties beyond traditional buyer-seller arrangements. Rubio, who arrived in India on May 23, 2026, for a four-day official

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over an extensive meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on May 21, lasting nearly four-and-a-half hours. This first such gathering of the year brought together senior ministers to discuss pressing national priorities, with particular attention to energy security amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia and the long-term goal of building a developed India by 2047. The meeting, held shortly after the Prime Minister’s return from a five-na

As India takes over the BRICS chairmanship for 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined a forward-looking vision for the grouping. He emphasised strengthening multilateralism, promoting sustainable development, enhancing economic resilience, and building a more inclusive world order that better reflects the aspirations of emerging economies and the Global South. The two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held in New Delhi on May 14-15, marked a significant early ste

India has commenced the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, under its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping. Chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, the gathering brings together senior diplomats from BRICS member countries and partner nations to discuss global and regional challenges while advancing shared goals of resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. The meeting features a symbolic family

Trinidad and Tobago has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first nation in the Caribbean to adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), marking a significant advancement in regional digital transformation and strengthening bilateral ties with India. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar highlighted this development during his official visit to the country, describing it as a forward-looking step that reflects the growing convergence of technology, economic

India on Thursday observed the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a significant military campaign launched in response to a major terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar led the commemorations by reaffirming the country’s steadfast commitment to combating terrorism, underlining that India remains determined to safeguard its sovereignty and ensure accountability for acts of violence. In a post on X, Jaishankar highlighted how the ope

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised the deep familial ties between India and Suriname, describing the relationship as one rooted in shared history and mutual trust rather than mere diplomatic formality. During his maiden official visit to the South American nation, coinciding with 50 years of diplomatic relations, Jaishankar assured Suriname of India’s steadfast support in its development journey. The visit has opened new avenues for cooperation across mult

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers updated their social media profile pictures to the official emblem of the landmark military operation, symbolising national unity and remembrance of India’s decisive stand against cross-border terrorism. The Prime Minister urged citizens across the country to follow suit on platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp as a mark of respect for the armed forces.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar arrived in Suriname’s capital on 6 May 2026 for his first-ever official visit to the South American nation. This marks the second leg of his nine-day three-nation tour covering Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. The visit comes at a significant moment as India and Suriname celebrate 50 years of formal diplomatic relations established in 1976. Upon landing at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, Jaishankar received a warm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 11th Heads of Missions Conference, calling on India’s global diplomatic corps to strengthen the country’s international engagement through enhanced trade, technology cooperation, strategic partnerships, and stronger bonds with the Indian diaspora. His address marked the culmination of a three-day gathering aimed at aligning India’s foreign policy with the ambitious goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Image from News on Air Conference Over