External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono on Monday to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between India and Indonesia across key sectors.
India and the United States have taken a major step toward strengthening global critical minerals supply chains by signing a new cooperation framework aimed at securing resources essential for clean energy, advanced technology, and defence manufacturing.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchidialled External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to discuss the deteriorating security situation in West Asia after peace talks in Islamabad failed to secure a permanent end to hostilities.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with the President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock during her official visit to India, with discussions centering on global challenges, multilateral cooperation, and reforms of international institutions.
In the backdrop of a volatile global energy landscape, Indian External Affairs Minister [S. Jaishankar] participated in the “AZEC Plus” ministerial meeting via video conference from New Delhi on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to address critical supply chain disruptions and ensure maritime security. Convened by Japan and chaired by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the high-level meeting brought together 11 member nations and key partners to discuss the fallout of the West Asia conflict and the strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Amid escalating unrest in Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the evolving security situation. Jaishankar confirmed the conversation in a post on X, saying the two leaders reviewed developments in and around Iran.
On Wednesday, India and Germany pledged to increase their bilateral trade twofold and accelerate discussions regarding a long-anticipated free trade agreement between India and the European Union, amid rising worries about possible new sanctions impacting nations purchasing Russian oil.
The United States and India are encountering a fresh tension in their relationship. Days before a significant increase in tariffs on Indian products goes into effect, US Vice President JD Vance has justified Washington’s choice, stating it aligns with President Donald Trump’s plan to pressure Russia to conclude its conflict in Ukraine.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly defended India’s energy policy during his visit to Moscow on Thursday (August 21, 2025), saying New Delhi was only following advice given by the United States itself.
India beginning to issue tourist visas to Chinese nationals after a gap of five years is much more than a bureaucratic gesture. It is a diplomatic signal to improve relations.
