External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began his three-day visit to Bhutan on September 16, with a series of high-level meetings scheduled to review and strengthen the longstanding relationship between India and Bhutan. The visit will continue until September 18 and includes discussions on bilateral cooperation, development, energy, connectivity and other areas of mutual interest. Jaishankar...
India has called on BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen economic cooperation by promoting trade in local currencies, linking payment systems and building more resilient supply chains amid growing global economic uncertainty. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, said the grouping needs greater economic resilience while remaining...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Russia on August 23 and 24, 2026, in a diplomatic engagement expected to focus on strengthening India-Russia cooperation across trade, investment, science, technology and other areas of mutual interest. During the visit, Jaishankar will co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia...
India has reiterated that peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remain the foundation for rebuilding normal relations with China. During a high-level diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that sustained border peace is a necessary precondition for improving bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between the...
India has officially launched its campaign to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, marking the beginning of an extensive diplomatic effort to strengthen its role in global governance. The campaign reflects New Delhi’s continued commitment to promoting international peace, security, sustainable development, and reforms within the...
A fresh debate over the future of India-United States relations has emerged after Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna asserted that bilateral ties between the two nations have deteriorated to their lowest level in nearly 30 years under the administration of US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a leadership summit focused on strengthening strategic cooperation between India...
India and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holding high-level discussions with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation across key sectors, including trade, technology, investment, security, and regional strategic engagement. The talks marked another significant step in the evolving...
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, strongly defended India’s foreign policy decisions while addressing concerns raised by European nations over New Delhi’s continued engagement with Russia. Speaking during an official visit to Finland, the minister underscored India’s commitment to safeguarding its national interests and challenged what he described as inconsistent standards applied by some Western...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India for a significant diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding strategic cooperation between New Delhi and Washington. His visit comes at a crucial time when both nations are seeking to deepen engagement across trade, defence, technology, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. According...
A prominent Baloch leader has appealed to India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, raising serious concerns over the evolving situation in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and warning that China could deploy its military forces in the region in the near future. The appeal has brought renewed international attention to the strategic implications of growing China-Pakistan cooperation....