India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  has received an invitation to attend a high-level Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington, D.C., scheduled for February 4–5, 2026. The two-day summit, hosted by the U.S. State Department, will bring together global partners to discuss supply chain security for minerals that are essential to modern technologies, defence systems, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. While a formal decision on Jaishankar’s

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  has reiterated that the global community must adopt a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, stressing that selective approaches only weaken the collective fight against extremist violence. During his meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares in New Delhi, Jaishankar  underlined that terrorism remains one of the most serious threats to international peace and security and demands consistent, uncompromising

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  used high-level talks with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski to convey a firm and unambiguous message: countries engaging with India must adopt a principled, zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. Speaking in New Delhi, Jaishankar  stressed that any action—direct or indirect—that contributes to fuelling terrorist infrastructure in India’s neighbourhood is unacceptable. The remarks reflected

India and Japan  deepened their strategic engagement during the 18th India–Japan  Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, marking a significant step in their evolving bilateral partnership. The discussions, attended by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  and Japan’s  Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, focused on key areas such as energy security, health collaboration, and maritime stability, reflecting the multi-dimensional nature of India–Japan relations. Image fr

The appointment of Sergio Gor as the United States Ambassador to India marks the beginning of a renewed diplomatic phase at a time when global geopolitics, trade realignments and technology competition are reshaping international partnerships. Presenting his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu  at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Gor formally assumed office with a clear message: the India–US  relationship stands at a moment of exceptional opportunity and strategic importance. Describi

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  held a key conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi as tensions across West Asia deepened, driven by internal unrest in Iran  and shifting military dynamics involving the United States. The discussion came at a moment when developments in and around Iran  began drawing serious international concern, prompting active diplomatic engagement from several global capitals, including New Delhi. The exchange

As India prepares to assume the chairmanship of BRICS  in 2026, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  has articulated a forward-looking vision that reflects both the evolving global order and the aspirations of the Global South. Speaking at the unveiling of the official BRICS  2026 logo, theme, and website in New Delhi, Jaishankar  emphasized that India’s leadership comes at a moment marked by geopolitical uncertainty, economic stress, and growing demands for reform in

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  held a detailed and constructive conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirming the importance both nations place on sustained diplomatic engagement. Describing the interaction as a “good conversation,” Jaishankar  underlined the shared intent to stay closely engaged on key bilateral and global issues. The call reflects continued high-level outreach between New Delhi and Washington at a time when global

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s  recent visit to France  has brought renewed focus to the growing strategic convergence between India and Europe. Speaking in Paris , Jaishankar  underlined that stronger India–Europe ties are not merely bilateral in nature but have wider implications for global economic stability and international politics. His remarks come at a time when the global order is under strain from geopolitical rivalries, economic uncertainty, and

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  embarked on a high-level diplomatic visit to Luxembourg and France, signaling India’s intent to expand its strategic and economic footprint in Europe. The visit, featuring meetings with top leaders of Luxembourg, reflects India’s growing focus on forging stronger bilateral relations while deepening cooperation within the broader India–EU  partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Prime Minister Luc Frieden

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  commenced his official diplomatic tour of Europe with a visit to a unique India-France  textile exhibition in Paris, highlighting the role of culture as a foundation of diplomacy. The visit marked the first engagement of his six-day tour to France  and Luxembourg, signalling India’s emphasis on combining soft power with strategic dialogue in its global outreach. The exhibition, titled “Ce qui se trame — Woven Stories Between India

India, one of the world’s oldest continuous civilisations, is unique in its ability to evolve while maintaining its cultural and historical essence. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  recently highlighted this extraordinary journey during his address at IIT Madras, coinciding with the launch of IIT Madras Global and the inauguration of the institute’s annual technical festival, Shaastra. According to Jaishankar, India stands among the very few ancient civilisations

India will not hesitate to defend its citizens if neighbouring countries continue to support terrorism, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  said, underlining a clear red line in India’s foreign and security policy. Speaking at an interaction with students at IIT Madras, Jaishankar  stated that while India values peaceful and cooperative relations in its neighbourhood, such goodwill cannot extend to states that deliberately and persistently promote terror. His remarks rei

After more than four years of frozen engagement and military tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India and China  have begun a cautious process of rebuilding their bilateral relationship in 2025. While deep mistrust remains, recent diplomatic, political, and economic moves indicate a shared recognition that prolonged hostility between Asia’s two largest powers is neither sustainable nor desirable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake