Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions law
Jaishankar discussed bilateral ties and regional conflicts with Lavrov and Araghchi as India weighs new U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran.
- On Friday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, discussing bilateral issues and the Gulf conflict.
- Last week, President Donald Trump signed the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026', which authorizes sanctions and tariffs on Russia, Iran, and trading partners like India in the oil and gas sector.
- India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people and will continue pursuing diversified sourcing in response to the U.S. sanctions legislation.
- Jaishankar also co-chaired the India-Gulf Cooperation Council Troika Ministerial Meeting, reviewing the India-GCC Joint Action Plan 2024-28 and discussing the launch of free trade agreement negotiations.
- Alongside Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, Jaishankar co-chaired an event on 'AI in the Context of International Peace & Security', emphasizing an approach that "enables innovation while remaining conscious of its security implications.
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Jaishankar meets Lavrov, Araghchi on UNGA margins - The Tribune
India held discussions with Russia and Iran on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session, days after US President Donald Trump signed a new law on sanctions on countries purchasing oil and gas from Moscow and Tehran. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his counterparts from Iran and Russia, with discussions ranging from […]
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Times of IndiaJaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions law
During the UN General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred with officials from Russia and Iran, highlighting vital areas like bilateral ties, BRICS collaboration, and the Gulf conflict. He reaffirmed India's focus on energy security in light of recent US sanctions. Furthermore, Jaishankar participated in discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council to fortify partnerships, alongside co-chairing a dialogue centered…
Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran at UN after Trump sanctions law
At the UN General Assembly, S Jaishankar held talks with Russian and Iranian counterparts on bilateral ties, BRICS and the Gulf conflict. The meetings came as India balanced diplomatic outreach, energy security and wider coordination after a new US sanctions law.
Jaishankar discusses Gulf conflict with Iran FM Araghchi at UNGA
New York: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said he held a detailed conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), focusing on the latest developments in the Gulf conflict. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote: “Appreciate the conversation with FM … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and To…
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