India foreign policy
Afghan Foreign Minister Concludes Productive Six-Day Diplomatic Visit to India: Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Oct 16, 2025 02:28 am CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi completed a six-day diplomatic visit to India, engaging in cultural exchanges and high-level meetings including talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The visit highlighted India's commitment to supporting Afghanistan and nurturing the deep historical ties between the two nations, with Muttaqi expressing optimism about the "bright future" of bilateral relations.
India's Role at Gaza Peace Summit: Minister Kirti Singh Joins Global Efforts for Middle East Stability
Oct 14, 2025 02:42 am CST
India's Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh participated in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit hosted by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Al-Sisi, reinforcing India's commitment to Middle East peace through diplomatic dialogue. The summit coincided with significant breakthroughs including hostage releases and a ceasefire agreement, with India explicitly supporting international peace initiatives while maintaining its longstanding advocacy for a two-state solution.
India's Diplomatic Choice: Shashi Tharoor Questions PM Modi's Absence at Critical Egypt Peace Summit
Oct 13, 2025 10:55 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned India's decision to send junior minister Kirti Vardhan Singh instead of Prime Minister Modi to the Egypt Peace Summit on Gaza, where 20 world leaders are gathering. Tharoor's remarks come amid speculation about his relationship with the Congress party following recent positive comments about PM Modi's leadership, though he maintains his loyalty to Congress while denying any intention to join the BJP.
India Joins International Coalition to Oppose Foreign Military Presence in Afghanistan Amid Bagram Controversy
Oct 08, 2025 02:40 am CST
In a significant diplomatic development, India has aligned with Russia, China, and seven other nations to oppose foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan, directly responding to former US President Donald Trump's calls for control of Bagram airbase. The Moscow Format talks featured Taliban representation and emphasized regional cooperation on counter-terrorism, economic integration, and stability, with India reaffirming its support for an independent, peaceful Afghanistan that contributes to regional security.
S Jaishankar: India Must Strategize Amid Global Tariff Volatility and Changing Geopolitical Landscape
Oct 07, 2025 10:11 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses how India must navigate an increasingly complex global environment characterized by tariff volatility, manufacturing concentration in single geographies, and changing trade dynamics. Speaking at the Aravali Summit, he emphasized that while most nations struggle to cope with these challenges, India must strategically safeguard its interests while continuing to advance in the global hierarchy, ultimately prioritizing national interest above international principles.
India's Strategic Vision: Jaishankar Emphasizes India's Role as Go-To Option for Subcontinent Crises by 2047
Oct 07, 2025 01:56 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlines India's strategic path toward becoming the primary crisis responder in the subcontinent by 2047, emphasizing the 'neighbourhood first policy' while addressing the challenges of global competition and the need to overcome historical limitations. Speaking at JNU's Aravalli Summit, he highlighted how demand, demographics, and data will drive India's ascent to becoming a leading global power.
S Jaishankar Champions Multilateralism and UN Security Council Reforms at High-Level BRICS Meeting in New York
Sep 27, 2025 08:26 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a significant BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, emphasizing the bloc's crucial role in promoting multilateralism during challenging global times. As the current BRICS Chair, India outlined priorities focusing on food and energy security, climate change, and sustainable development through technological innovation. Jaishankar also participated in IBSA and India-CELAC ministerial meetings, consistently advocating for comprehensive reform of multilateral institutions to better represent developing nations in global governance structures.
India Expands Strategic Partnership with Central American Nations in Digital, Healthcare and Agricultural Sectors
Sep 26, 2025 07:05 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar proposes enhanced India-SICA cooperation across digital payment systems, healthcare, renewable energy and agriculture at the Fifth Foreign Ministers Meeting in New York. The partnership aims to address shared challenges including development, poverty alleviation and climate change through practical collaboration that contributes to a more inclusive world order.
India Rejects "Inaccurate and Misleading" Statements by Trump Advisor Peter Navarro on Russian Oil Purchases
Sep 26, 2025 02:00 pm CST
India has officially rejected controversial statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's trade policies and Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs called Navarro's remarks "inaccurate and misleading," as tensions rise following Trump's implementation of 50% tariffs on India and accusations that India is operating as a "laundromat for the Kremlin."