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The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments on Monday as Opposition members disrupted proceedings demanding a full-fledged debate on the West Asia crisis. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s statement was drowned out by slogans.

India expressed condolences over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signing the condolence book at the Iranian embassy. The move came amid Opposition criticism of the government’s silence and escalating tensions in West Asia

India urged maximum restraint and respect for sovereignty after US-Israel strikes on Iran escalated regional tensions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian and Israeli counterparts, while advisories were issued for Indian nationals

At the Munich Security Conference, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to strategic autonomy, emphasizing that energy decisions—including Russian oil imports—will be based on availability, cost, and risk, rejecting US claims of any commitment to halt purchases

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed the India-US trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, saying it would boost jobs, growth and innovation. Leaders and experts said the agreement strengthens strategic and technology cooperation between the two countries.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to rescue 16 Indians, including three from Hyderabad, who were deceived with false job offers in Thailand and forced into slave-like conditions on the Myanmar-Thailand border.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged Poland to adopt zero tolerance for terrorism and not fuel terror infrastructure in India's neighbourhood, while raising concerns over selective targeting of India on the Ukraine conflict during talks with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is concerned over Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, urging dialogue, peace and protection of Venezuelan people, reaffirming long-standing bilateral ties while monitoring developments and assisting the Indian community

EAM S Jaishankar visited the Paris exhibition *Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France*, highlighting India’s textile heritage. His visit reinforces India-France cultural and strategic ties, with upcoming talks on bilateral cooperation and global issues

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held meetings with European, UK, and Egyptian counterparts, including Xavier Bettel, Radoslaw Sikorski, Baiba Braze, David Lammy, and Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, Russia, enhancing diplomatic presence, supporting trade, technology, education, and cultural ties. The consulates will benefit the Indian diaspora, students, and aim to strengthen India-Russia cooperation toward $100 billion trade by 2030

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India’s “measured and professional” investigation into the Red Fort car explosion, calling it a terrorist attack. He affirmed US support if needed, while India vowed zero tolerance for terrorism and ongoing high-level monitoring

A 37-year-old Hyderabad man, Mohammed Ahmed, was allegedly duped by a Mumbai agent into joining Russia’s war efforts. Trapped near the Russia-Ukraine border, Ahmed’s wife has appealed to the Indian government for his rescue and safe repatriation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India-Canada relations have been steadily progressing, with both nations working to rebuild trust and restore cooperation across key sectors, including security, technology, trade, and climate action, following high-level engagements between their leaders and ministers

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s week-long visit to New Delhi signals a strategic push to enhance bilateral trade. Over two dozen Afghan traders are expected to join him, focusing on sectors like dry fruits, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.

India upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to embassy status, pledging six new development projects and humanitarian aid. Talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi focused on cross-border terrorism, trade, regional stability, and cooperation to combat Daesh

At the UN General Assembly, EAM S. Jaishankar condemned Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism and highlighted India’s response to the Pahalgam attack. He also raised concerns over global trade instability, urging BRICS nations to defend multilateralism.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India “critical” to American interests after meeting EAM Jaishankar, with talks covering trade, defense, energy, and the Quad, even as differences remain on tariffs and Russian oil.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas assured India of a reliable partnership in multilateralism during talks with S Jaishankar, highlighting a new strategy to deepen India-EU ties across trade, security, and global issues.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US envoy-designate Sergio Gor in New York, affirming commitment to strengthen India-US relations, amid trade challenges and strategic discussions during the UN General Assembly session.