S. Jaishankar
Launched India's UNSC 2028-29 campaign in New York (July 13) with the SHANTI vision, then co-chaired the India-EU Trade and Technology Council in Brussels (July 14-15) on FTA implementation. Competing against OIC-endorsed Tajikistan for the Asia-Pacific seat in June 2027 elections.
S. Jaishankar is finishing a six-nation diplomatic tour that took him from Gulf capitals to the United Nations to Brussels in ten days. In New York on July 13 he launched India's campaign for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2028-29, unveiling the SHANTI vision — rules-based order, Global South interests, counter-terror financing, maritime security under UNCLOS, and ethical AI via the MANAV framework. Slovakia's FM Blanar endorsed the bid the next day. India competes against OIC-endorsed Tajikistan for the Asia-Pacific seat in June 2027.
In Brussels on July 14-15 he co-chaired the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, meeting European Council President Costa and EC VP Kallas. The agenda covered the finalized India-EU FTA, Indo-Pacific maritime security, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, with Kallas pressing for deeper Indian Navy cooperation with EU operations ATALANTA and ASPIDES.
In New York the same day, Jaishankar announced fresh humanitarian aid to Palestine, reaffirmed India's financial support for UNRWA — which recognizes India as its top emerging donor — and backed Palestine's full UN membership bid at a Brussels donor meeting.
Poland resolved its differences with India over discounted Russian oil during Deputy FM Bartoszewski's New Delhi visit (July 13-15). Jaishankar defended India's energy ties with Moscow as guided by national interests; Bartoszewski praised Modi as one of the few leaders who can influence Putin, and a PM Tusk visit is planned.
The tour's Gulf leg (July 5-10) covered Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, focused on Strait of Hormuz security, energy supply stability, and post-conflict regional ties. In Doha he addressed the Ras Laffan gas explosion that killed 12 Indians; in Manama, Bahraini leaders thanked India for solidarity after Iranian missile attacks.
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Jaishankar launched India's bid for a non-permanent UNSC seat for 2028-29 in New York on July 13, unveiling the SHANTI vision covering rules-based order, Global South interests, counter-terror financing, maritime security per UNCLOS, and ethical AI via the MANAV framework. Slovakia's FM Blanar endorsed the candidature on July 14, reciprocating India's prior support for Slovakia's bid. India competes against OIC-endorsed Tajikistan for the Asia-Pacific seat in June 2027 elections, and Jaishankar met UN Secretary-General Guterres on Ukraine, Sudan, and West Asia.
Co-chaired the third India-EU TTC in Brussels (July 14-15) with Commerce Minister Goyal, meeting European Council President Costa and EC VP Kallas. Talks centered on the finalized India-EU FTA — India's most ambitious trade deal to date — Indo-Pacific maritime security, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Kallas urged deeper Indian Navy cooperation with EU operations ATALANTA and ASPIDES. The FTA's legal review is slated for completion this month, with entry into force by Q2 2027.
Traveled Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman (July 5-10) on the Gulf leg of his six-nation tour, focusing on Strait of Hormuz security, freedom of navigation, and energy supply stability. In Doha he addressed the Ras Laffan gas explosion that killed 12 Indians; in Manama, Bahraini leaders thanked India for solidarity after Iranian missile attacks. Oman discussions centered on maritime security and Indian seafarer safety during regional conflicts.
Announced fresh humanitarian aid to Palestine and reaffirmed India's financial support for UNRWA in New York on July 14, noting the agency recognizes India as its top emerging donor. India also backed Palestine's full UN membership bid at a Brussels donor meeting.
Poland resolved its differences with India over discounted Russian oil imports after Deputy FM Bartoszewski visited New Delhi (July 13-15), praising Modi as one of the few leaders who can influence Putin and backing India's balanced West Asia approach and open Strait of Hormuz. Jaishankar defended India's energy ties with Moscow as guided by national interests. A PM Tusk visit to India is planned.
Key relationships
Met at the India-EU TTC in Brussels where Kallas pressed for deeper Indian Navy cooperation with EU maritime operations ATALANTA and ASPIDES alongside FTA and corridor discussions.
Jaishankar protested US Navy strikes that killed three Indian seafarers, telling Rubio directly that lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified, and twice summoned the US Charge d'Affaires.
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