Jaishankar to Travel to West Asia, US and Belgium
The trip will include talks on regional tensions, energy ties and India’s campaign for a UN Security Council seat for 2028-29.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a six-nation tour on Sunday, July 5, 2026, visiting Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Belgium, and the U.S. to strengthen bilateral relations and assess regional developments.
- Jaishankar's trip to the four Gulf nations occurs amid shifting regional dynamics following the recent US-Iran peace agreement, with the visit focused on enhancing bilateral relations with regional leadership.
- India maintains robust energy ties and a flourishing diaspora within these Gulf countries, though the ongoing West Asia war has disrupted supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz, raising energy prices.
- Following the Gulf tour, Jaishankar will travel to New York on July 13 to launch India's official campaign for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat for the 2028–29 term.
- The tour concludes in Brussels on July 14–15, where Jaishankar will attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting following recent Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
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Jaishankar to visit six countries, strengthen ties, launch UNSC campaign
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is embarking on a significant six-nation tour from July 5-15, commencing with a visit to four Gulf countries to bolster bilateral ties and discuss regional matters. He will then head to New York to spearhead India's campaign for a UN Security Council seat. The tour concludes in Brussels for crucial India-EU Trade and Technology Council discussions, underscoring India's proactive diplomatic outreach.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a significant six-nation tour starting Sunday. He will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States, and Belgium. During his visit to the Gulf countries, he will discuss regional developments and bilateral relations.
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