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EAM Jaishankar to launch India's UNSC campaign, meet Guterres on July 13

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 ...

Jaishankar concludes Kuwait visit, reviews ties and West Asia situation

The External Affairs Minister met Kuwait's top leadership to review bilateral ties and regional developments as India continued diplomatic engagement across West Asia

Jaishankar visits Gulf nations, New Delhi stays in touch with Tehran

India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Gulf nations and remains in touch with Iran as escalating regional tensions threaten energy supplies, shipping and the Indian diaspora

Jaishankar meets Bahrain King, discusses ways to strengthen bilateral ties

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

EAM Jaishankar concludes Qatar visit, lauds Doha's role in US-Iran talks

Jaishankar specifically commended Qatar for its prominent and proactive mediation role in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, acknowledging Doha's contribution to regional de-escalation efforts

Hasnain, Margherita to represent India at Khamenei's state funeral

Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita will represent India at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral as PM Modi is unlikely to attend

We want to make Indian Ocean an 'Ocean of Opportunity': Modi in Seychelles

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

Jaishankar calls for reformed multilateralism amid global fragmentation

EAM Jaishankar said the world cannot rely on a few countries to uphold global rules, calling for resilient supply chains, stronger cooperation and greater representation for the Global South

Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic ties in Seoul

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

Jaishankar holds key meetings in Mongolia to deepen strategic partnership

Jaishankar said he met the Speaker of the State Great Khural, Sandag Byambatsogt, and welcomed his support for India-Mongolia parliamentary exchanges and friendship

“We know what the game is...”: Watch EAM Jaishankar expose US double standards on Russian oil

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has staunchly defended New Delhi's strategic energy choices, highlighting the inherent contradictions in Western criticism over India's procurement of Russian

Jaishankar raises strong protest with Rubio over deaths of Indian seafarers

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

Europe sold weapons used against India: Jaishankar defends ties with Russia

The External Affairs Minister further countered the criticism by drawing attention to Europe's historical and moral inconsistencies regarding global security dynamics

Jaishankar talks with Indonesian counterpart ahead of PM's Jakarta visit

Jaishankar and Sugiono discussed defence, maritime trade, investments, pharmaceuticals and food security ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta next month

Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal calls three-day India visit 'fruitful'

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 .

PM Modi meets Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, reviews ties

MEA had indicated that both sides are expected to review the entire spectrum of India-Venezuela relations and explore avenues to deepen cooperation in key sectors

Jaishankar meets Venezuela's acting president Rodriguez, backs deeper ties

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday arrived in the national capital for a five-day working visit aimed at further deepening the bilateral ties between India and Venezuela

Jaishankar, Australian Dy PM discuss Indo-Pacific, strategic partnership

The high-level meeting took place on Monday and served to consolidate strategic understanding and review mutual security interests across the region

Quad launches $20 bn critical minerals initiative to cut China dependence

The Quad foreign ministers launched initiatives on critical minerals, energy security and maritime surveillance amid concerns over the grouping's future under Donald Trump

Quad unveils $20 bn critical minerals initiative; India-US sign pact

The Quad framework aims to mobilise public and private investment in critical minerals supply chains, while India and the US signed a separate rare earths cooperation pact