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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed global developments, including West Asia, Ukraine and Sudan, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres here. "Always good," Jaishankar told PTI when asked how his meeting went with the secretary general as he departed the UN headquarters. Before he met Guterres, Jaishankar launched India's official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for 2028-29 at an event at the world body's headquarters here that was attended by UN ambassadors, diplomats and officials. Jaishankar said India's approach to the UN is rooted in 'SHANTI: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity' as he outlined in detail New Delhi's priorities for the 2028-29 UNSC term. These are 'a voice of Global South; advancing reformed multilateralism; a future-ready peacekeeping; addressing threats posed due to misuse of AI; securing maritime commons; countering terror financing'. Jaishankar, who arrived in New York over the weeke
India on Monday launched its official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 202829 term. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched India's official campaign 'Shanti: India for the United Nations Security Council 2028-29. Norms, Trust, Integrity' for the two-year tenure at a special event in the UN headquarters attended by UN envoys, diplomats and officials. India said its approach to the United Nations is rooted in 'SHANTI: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust, Integrity.' India last sat at the UN horseshoe table for the 2021-22 term. Elections for the 2028-29 term will be conducted in June next year, when India and Tajikistan will compete for the sole seat in the Asia-Pacific Group category. Jaishankar will also meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres later in the day. He had undertaken an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5-10 and arrived in New York over the weekend. He will depart New York to atten
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will launch India's campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 202829 term and alsomeet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the world body's headquarters next week. Jaishankar undertook an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5-10 and is expected to arrive in the US on Saturday. He will launch India's official campaign for the UN Security Council tenure 2028-29 at a special event in the UN headquarters on Monday. He will then attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting and interact with his EU and Belgian counterparts in Brussels on July 14-15. According to a schedule of meetings released by the UN, Guterres will meetJaishankar at the UN headquarters on Monday afternoon. India had last sat at the UN horseshoe table for the 2021-22 term. Elections for the 2028-29 term will be conducted in June next year, when India and Tajikistan will compete for the sole seat in the ...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Bahrain and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral partnership. Jaishankar arrived in Bahrain from Qatar on the second leg of this four-nation visit to the Gulf, which also includes Kuwait and Oman, from July 5 to 10. "Honoured to have an audience with HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Also privileged to meet HRH Crown Prince and PM Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the audience," Jaishankar posted on X. The minister conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the King and thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian diaspora in Bahrain. "Deeply value His Majesty's continued guidance for advancing the India-Bahrain partnership. Thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian diaspora in Bahrain," he said. Earlier, Jaishankar met Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and discus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India envisions an Indian Ocean where maritime security is ensured alongside economic prosperity and where partnership is not based on size, but on mutual respect and trust. "Our vision is to make the Indian Ocean an Ocean of Opportunity," Prime Minister Modi said after delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, during which they reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Modi, who arrived in Seychelles on Saturday on a three-day official visit, said, "We believe the Indian Ocean is our shared home. Its security, sustainability and prosperity are our shared responsibility." He said that the two sides discussed making bilateral economic cooperation more resilient and future-ready. "We will continue to explore new opportunities for the industries of both our countries. Work will also be done to enhance connectivity between India and
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun, focusing on bilateral cooperation and the rapidly changing global situation, the leaders said. Jaishankar is currently in South Korea on a two-day visit - the second leg of an ongoing foreign tour - after having visited Mongolia. "It is a great pleasure to be back in Seoul and to meet you and your team today for our discussions," Jaishankar said in his opening remarks, noting that the meeting was timely, given the state of the world and the importance of the bilateral relationship. The talks focused on follow-up measures in the key areas of trade, investment and finance, agreed during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to India in April. Jaishankar emphasised that as foreign ministers, it was their responsibility to take the relationship forward and build a more forward-looking, contemporary partnership. "The potential of our relationship remains to be realise
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodged a strong protest over the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. "Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified," Jaishankar said in a post on X about his talks with Rubio. Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week. One of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday. "Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India's strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners," Jaishankar said. India summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in New Delhi to lodge its protest on the matter. Earlier, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was "totally unacceptable." "Their (Iran's) totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Sunday described his three-day visit to India as "fruitful", asserting that concrete steps were taken towards enhancing bilateral ties. During Khanal's official visit to India from June 5-7, he held wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Talking to media persons upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport Sunday evening, Khanal said, "Fruitful discussions were held with Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on matters pertaining to mutual cooperation in different areas, diplomacy and border dispute." "The mechanisms of both countries are working towards resolving the existing border dispute between Nepal and India," he said, adding that the Himalayan nation clearly put forward its view that the issues related to the border could be resolved through diplomacy and the existing mechanisms. Before leaving for home, Khanal had said that Nepal wants to resolve its border .