India's diplomacy, 6 to 12 April 2026

10 developments with 9 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.

Monday, 6 April

Visit Myanmar
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to attend inauguration of Myanmar's new President in Nay Pyi Taw
Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh was to visit Myanmar from 08-11 April 2026, at the invitation of the Government of Myanmar, to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new President on 10 April 2026 in Nay Pyi Taw, and to interact with the Indian diaspora in Yangon.
Source: Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs, and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh to Myanmar (April 08 - 11, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Meeting Saint Kitts and Nevis
EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Minister Denzil Douglas as Saint Kitts and Nevis opens High Commission in Delhi
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke at the official inauguration of the High Commission of Saint Kitts and Nevis in New Delhi, attended by Foreign Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas. After their meeting earlier that day, he said the two sides agreed to conclude a framework on Quick Impact Projects and discussed health, tourism and the involvement of Indian businesses.
Source: Remarks by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar at the official inauguration of High Commission of Saint Kitts and Nevis in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Other Solomon Islands
India's High Commissioner in Papua New Guinea concurrently accredited to the Solomon Islands
Shri Rajeev Kumar (IFS: 2001), presently High Commissioner of India to Papua New Guinea, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Solomon Islands, with residence in Port Moresby. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Rajeev Kumar concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Solomon Islands, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Meeting Bangladesh
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in New Delhi
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman in New Delhi on April 08, 2026, with Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir present. The two sides agreed to explore proposals through the relevant bilateral mechanisms. Rahman also met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri.
Source: Meeting of the External Affairs Minister with the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh (April 08, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Dialogue Türkiye
India and Turkiye hold 12th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, first round since 2022
The 12th round of India-Turkiye Foreign Office Consultations was held in New Delhi on 8 April 2026, chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Berris Ekinci. The last round was held in June 2022 in Ankara. Talks covered trade, tourism, technology, energy, education and fight against cross border terrorism. The next round will be in Turkiye.
Source: 12th India-Turkiye Foreign Office Consultations (April 08, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Visit Mauritius
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Mauritius and calls on Prime Minister Ramgoolam
In Mauritius for the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. He said an Exchange of Letters would give concrete shape to the Special Economic Package, and they launched an iGOT Karmayogi portal for Mauritian civil servants. India will soon position a Defence Attache in Mauritius and is finalising an oil and gas supply agreement.
Source: Statement to media by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar after meeting with Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam of Mauritius, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Dialogue Sweden
India and Sweden hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
The 8th India-Sweden Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi on 9 April 2026, co-chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George and State Secretary Dag Hartelius. The sides reviewed political, trade, defence and technology ties, and Hartelius called on EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar. The next round will be held in Sweden.
Source: 8th India - Sweden Foreign Office Consultations (April 09, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Other Belgium
Pranay Verma named India's next Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union
Shri Pranay Verma (IFS: 1994), High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Pranay Verma appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Other Mauritius
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and PM Ramgoolam open Renal Transplant Unit in Mauritius
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar joined Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to inaugurate Mauritius' first dedicated Renal Transplant Unit at the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, and 90 electric buses were handed over to the Government of Mauritius. He said India had worked on 73 community projects in Mauritius over four years and that 11 more had been inaugurated.
Source: Remarks by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar at the inauguration of Renal Transplant Unit in Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, Mauritius (April 10, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Statement China
India rejects Chinese attempts to assign names to places in Indian territory
Official Spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal said India categorically rejects attempts by China to assign fictitious names to places in Indian territory, including Arunachal Pradesh, which he said will always remain an integral part of India. He said such actions detract from efforts to stabilize and normalize India-China ties.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding China giving fictitious names to places, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

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