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Jaishankar meets Canadian, Mexican, Venezuelan counterparts at UNGA

Jaishankar held separate meetings with his Canadian, Mexican and Venezuelan counterparts on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly.

Jaishankar signs UN cybercrime convention, meets Russia's Lavrov at UNGA

The External Affairs Minister said the pact would strengthen international cooperation for a safer digital future; he also reviewed India-Russia ties with Lavrov on the sidelines of UNGA

Frustrations mounting among nations over lack of UN reforms: Jaishankar

Frustrations are mounting among the international community over the lack of UN reforms, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, asserting that those opposing them are "using" the world organisation and "don't care" about it. Jaishankar said that while the issue of reforming the UN has been a regular theme every year as nations gather in New York for the annual General Assembly sessions, but "I feel it's getting stronger." "The frustrations are mounting because at the end of the day, if we are serious about reform, we need some text-based negotiation because you can't have a negotiation without a text. Then it's not a negotiation. Then it's just gaining time." He underlined that the "sentiment for reform, I do think, is deepened." Jaishankar addressed a Ministerial session titled 'Ruptures & Ramparts: Building Bridges for a Changing World' organised on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly by the Observer Research Foundation, Reliance Foundation, UN ..

Delhi SIR: Advani, Jaishankar among VVIPs cleared for final electoral roll

The details of most of the prominent voters who received notices as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Delhi have been validated through field verification and their names reserved for inclusion in the final electoral roll, poll officials said on Thursday. BJP stalwart LK Advani, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, and several other prominent figures from across various fields, were issued notices over 'discrepancies' in their enumeration forms. Most of them were issued notices for being "unmapped with last SIR" in Delhi in 2002. Most such prominent persons were voters in New Delhi Assembly constituency. In past few days, teams of poll officials including booth-level officers (BLOs) visited such voters to validate their details through the supporting documents stipulated by the Election Commission (EC), officials said. After verification

Jaishankar talks regional and global developments with foreign counterparts

Jaishankar began his engagements on day four of the high-level week with a meeting with Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda.

EAM Jaishankar, Rubio discuss impact of Russia-linked sanctions on India

India's foreign minister raised New Delhi's concerns over US sanctions that could impose tariffs on countries buying Russian crude, while Washington highlighted energy security support

India, CARICOM must further deepen economic, digital ties: EAM Jaishankar

India and the Caribbean nations must further deepen ties in economic, digital and mobility domains, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. Jaishankar joined his counterparts from the Caribbean for the India-CARICOM Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Wednesday on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session. He highlighted the India-Caribbean solidarity derived from shared history and developmental challenges. He underlined that India has pushed solarisation in the CARICOM region and requested the members to consider joining the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuels Alliance. India "emphasised that we must further deepen our ties, especially in economic, digital and mobility domains," he said in a post on X. Jaishankar noted that the committed SME and Quick Impact Projects have been completed in several Caribbean countries, and remain ongoing in some. He shared that India has conducted limb fitment camps, gifted haemodialysis units, and provided the

India gets 'strategic partner' status in Pacific Islands Forum: Jaishankar

India has been placed on the "strategic partner stream" in the Pacific Islands Forum, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, describing it as a "positive development" that will contribute to the deepening of Delhi's cooperation with the region. Jaishankar co-chaired the India-FIPIC (Forum for India-Pacific Islands cooperation) Foreign Ministers' meeting Wednesday at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN on the margins of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. At the meeting, Jaishankar said he was glad to receive a letter from Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Baron Waqa informing him that "India has been placed on the Strategic Partner Stream in the PIF. This is a positive development, and I'm sure that it would contribute to the further deepening of our cooperation." Founded in 1971, the Pacific Islands Forum comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Naoero, New Caledonia, New

Jaishankar airs India's concerns over new tariff Act with Marco Rubio

India and the US on Wednesday discussed bilateral relations and New Delhi's concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. Jaishankar, who arrived in New York City Sunday, is leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. "Good to meet @SecRubio of the US #UNHighLevelWeek. Reiterated India's interests and concerns with regard to SRIA (Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act). Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations," Jaishankar posted on X after the meeting. US President Donald Trump signed into law the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026" last week, which authorises him to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including China and India. In its reaction, New Delhi said that it will take all necessary steps to protect its economic interests and ensure

German envoy urges deeper India defence ties amid geopolitical uncertainty

Jasper Wieck says Germany is ready to sign the $8 billion submarine pact and seeks closer defence cooperation with India amid a worsening strategic environment

Global South in 'front row' of crises, 'back row' of decisions: Jaishankar

The Global South needs to be part of decision-making structures that deliberate on issues that directly pertain to our future, he said

EAM S Jaishankar flags a '4F' crisis: Fuel, food, fertiliser, finance

At the inaugural P4M Summit, Jaishankar called for stronger multilateralism to address the fuel, food, fertiliser and finance crisis and other global challenges

India's permanent UNSC seat bid gets backing from four European nations

Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic backed India's bid at the first V4-India foreign ministers' meeting, adding to support for New Delhi's push to reform the UN Security Council

Jaishankar discusses India-EU cooperation, Ukraine with EU counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed India-EU cooperation, multilateral issues and key global developments, including the situation in the Gulf, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific, with his European Union counterparts here. Jaishankar arrived in New York on Sunday, leading an Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. "Appreciated meeting my European Union colleagues this afternoon in New York #UNGA81," he said in a social media post on Monday local time. "Discussed India-EU cooperation, multilateral issues and current developments, including in the Gulf, Ukraine and Indo-Pacific," Jaishankar said. Earlier, he met Nauru President David Adeang on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly high-level week. "Appreciate the strong bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Naoreo. India remains strongly committed as a development partner," Jaishankar said.

LK Advani, Jaishankar get notices over voter discrepancies in Delhi SIR

Former deputy prime minister LK Advani, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar and Election Commissioner S S Sandhu are among the many prominent figures in the list of voters who have been issued notices for "discrepancies" in their details furnished under the SIR exercise, officials said on Sunday. After the publication of draft rolls of over 97 lakh voters under the SIR, 33.13 lakh notices were being issued over "discrepancies" in details furnished by people in their enumeration forms. Most notices were issued for voter details not matching with the information in the last SIR in 2002. In a statement issued late Sunday evening, the office of the electoral registration officer (ERO) of the New Delhi assembly constituency said Sandhu's details have been validated and his name will be included in the final electoral roll after verification of the documents submitted by him. "The electoral entry pertaining to S S Sandhu, Election Commissioner of

India is firmly committed to Bhutan's progress: EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Wednesday on a two-day official visit aiming to further strengthen the biltareal ties and cooperation between the two countries.

Brics must work towards addressing economic hurdles: EAM Jaishankar

The BRICS must work towards addressing economic challenges by ensuring transparent trade and investment practices, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum, he also spoke about geopolitical upheavals and underlined the need for concerted efforts to address supply chain disruptions, genuine market practices, dependable logistics, predictable business environment, diversified commercial relationships, and transparent trade and investment. "The common thread is how to make it easier for businesses in our countries to find more partners, access more markets, connect supply networks and convert complementarities into viable commercial partnerships," he said. "For BRICS particularly, higher economic activity and higher economic security mean greater self-reliance. The objective is to strengthen our ability to absorb shocks while remaining connected and competitive," he said. Jaishankar said the situation calls for genuine market practices

EAM S Jaishankar to address UN General Assembly session on September 26

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the annual high-level UN General Assembly session on September 26. The 81st session of the UN General Assembly will kick-off on September 8, and world leaders will address the 193-member organisation at the General Debate, which will run from September 22 to 28. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the General Debate in the afternoon session on September 26, according to a revised provisional list of speakers for the high-level session released here Friday. He addressed world leaders from the UN lectern last year. Brazil will be the traditional first speaker at the General Debate that opens on September 22, followed by the US. The year-long 81st session of the UN General Assembly will be presided over by Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who was elected in June to head the 193-member UN organisation. US President Donald Trump will address world leaders from the iconic UNGA podium on September 22, his second address to th

Govt making efforts to trace Indians stuck in Nepal floods: Jaishankar

India is making "urgent efforts" to ascertain the status and well-being of Indians stuck in flood-hit areas of Nepal, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. Jaishankar said this after holding a high-level meeting, which was also joined virtually by Indian envoys in Kathmandu and Beijing. Earlier in the day, Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said nearly 300 Indian tourists are among thousands of people remaining missing after the devastating flash flood swept through parts of the Nepal-Tibet border. Held a review meeting with Foreign Secretary, Team MEA and our Ambassadors in Kathmandu and Beijing on the Nepal flood disaster, Jaishankar said on social media. "Urgent efforts are underway to ascertain the status and well-being of all Indians in the flood-affected areas," he said. The external affairs minister said his ministry is coordinating with various ministries, State governments, tour operators and other relevant authorities. "We are working closely wit

Vladimir Putin offers to increase Russia's fertiliser exports to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was prepared to increase fertiliser supplies to India, while noting that bilateral trade grew in the first half of 2026