EAM Jaishankar to embark on six-nation visit from today
New Delhi, July 5
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a 10-day multi-nation tour from Sunday, covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the EAM will travel to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to July 10, focusing on enhancing the bilateral relationship with the four countries.
"External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from 05-10 July 2026. During the visit to these countries, he will be meeting with his counterparts and the leadership. The visit will focus on enhancing our bilateral relations with the four countries and also provide an opportunity to exchange views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest," noted the MEA.
EAM will thereafter visit New York to launch on July 13, India's official campaign for the UN Security Council tenure 2028-29.
He will then attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting and interact with his EU and Belgian counterparts in Brussels on July 14-15.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, will also travel to Brussels to attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting, which will complement the recently concluded India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) and facilitate its implementation, Goyal said on Saturday.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 17th Toy Biz International B2B Expo, the minister said we will all be going to a meeting with the European Commission.
"Our effort is that it becomes a supplement to the free trade agreement which we have finalised and will help us to smooth the edges and make it easier to implement and benefit from the FTA going forward," Goyal added.
The minister also said that the TTC dialogue is expected to strengthen cooperation between India and the European Union in key areas, including trade, technology and resilient supply chains, while supporting the effective implementation of the FTA.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some concrete steps on the India-EU FTA implementation. The TTC meeting should help sort out the tech and trade issues that were holding things up. Hope it benefits our startups and manufacturers.
While this diplomacy is welcome, I hope the government also focuses on domestic issues like inflation and unemployment. Touring abroad is fine, but people here need jobs and affordable prices. Balanced approach please!
As someone who follows global affairs, this is a well-planned itinerary. Qatar and Oman are key for energy, while the UNSC campaign is a major diplomatic push. India's global role is growing, and that's something to cheer for.
Jaishankar ji is doing a great job representing India abroad. The FTA with EU is a big achievement, and this TTC meeting will make it work better. But I wish the media covered these visits more - they're important for our future.
Interesting that Jaishankar is also going to New York for the UNSC campaign. India has a strong case for a permanent seat given its population and economy. Hope this visit builds momentum. Best of luck to the team! 🤞
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