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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets multiple world leaders at UNGA sidelines
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with several world leaders.
New York – During the week-long United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used the sidelines of the summit to engage with a number of foreign heads of state and senior officials. The meetings were arranged as part of India’s outreach to deepen diplomatic ties and discuss shared global challenges.
Jaishankar’s discussions covered a broad agenda, ranging from trade and investment opportunities to cooperation on climate change, security and multilateralism. While the exact list of leaders was not disclosed, the minister emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue with all partners present at the assembly.
Analysts view the flurry of bilateral talks as a continuation of India’s proactive foreign‑policy stance, seeking to project the country as a reliable partner in a rapidly changing international environment. The engagements are expected to feed into follow‑up negotiations and joint initiatives in the coming months.
Jaishankar’s discussions covered a broad agenda, ranging from trade and investment opportunities to cooperation on climate change, security and multilateralism. While the exact list of leaders was not disclosed, the minister emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue with all partners present at the assembly.
Analysts view the flurry of bilateral talks as a continuation of India’s proactive foreign‑policy stance, seeking to project the country as a reliable partner in a rapidly changing international environment. The engagements are expected to feed into follow‑up negotiations and joint initiatives in the coming months.