India's diplomacy, 8 to 14 June 2026
11 developments with 10 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Tuesday, 9 June
Other
Côte d'IvoireLakshmanan Ramesh Babu appointed India's next Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire
Shri Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu (IFS: 2005), presently Consul General of India in Atlanta, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Call
KuwaitPM Modi speaks with Amir of Kuwait on West Asia security situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone with the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, on the security situation in West Asia. He reaffirmed India's condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty, called for de-escalation and thanked the Amir for his attention to the safety of the Indian community.
Source: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks with the Amir of Kuwait (June 09, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Wednesday, 10 June
Statement
OmanIndia condemns attack on vessel Settebello off Oman; three Indian crew missing
India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman. Of the 24 Indian crew on board, 21 were rescued and 03 were reportedly missing. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the Search and Rescue operation, and India called for immediate de-escalation of tensions.
Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Thursday, 11 June
Other
MaldivesIndia dispatches measles vaccines and medical supplies to Maldives
India dispatched 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately 3 tonnes of medical supplies to support the Government of Maldives. The assistance will help address the increasing cases of measles in Maldives.
Source: Dispatch of vaccine consignment to Maldives, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Other
TürkiyeRudra Gaurav Shresth appointed as India's next Ambassador to Turkiye
Shri Rudra Gaurav Shresth (IFS:1999), presently Ambassador of India to Iran, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Turkiye. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Rudra Gaurav Shresth appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Turkiye, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Friday, 12 June
Visit
BulgariaExternal Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds talks with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Petrova in Sofia
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks in Sofia on June 10, 2026 with Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and called on Prime Minister Rumen Radev. Discussions covered bilateral cooperation, India-European Union partnership and multilateral issues. He named agro and food processing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, digital and defence as areas of opportunity and invited the Bulgarian creative industry to India.
Source: Press Remarks by EAM Dr S. Jaishankar following the meeting with Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova of Bulgaria (June 10, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Other
LuxembourgPranay Verma concurrently accredited as India's Ambassador to Luxembourg
Shri Pranay Verma (IFS: 1994), presently Ambassador of India to Belgium, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with residence in Brussels. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Pranay Verma concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Statement
United StatesMEA summons U.S. Charge d'Affaires over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned U.S. Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks and lodged a strong protest over continuing attacks by U.S. naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which have resulted in the loss of three Indian lives. He was asked to ensure U.S. forces take all necessary measures to prevent loss of civilian life.
Source: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Saturday, 13 June
Dialogue
Papua New GuineaIndia and Papua New Guinea hold 2nd Foreign Office Consultations virtually
The second round of India-Papua New Guinea Foreign Office Consultations was held in virtual mode on 12 June 2026, led by Joint Secretary (Oceania) Vishwesh Negi and Elias Wohengu, Secretary of PNG's Department of Foreign Affairs. They reviewed development partnership, political, economic and cultural ties and the Indo Pacific. The next round will be held in Port Moresby, which hosted the first round in 2022.
Source: 2nd India - Papua New Guinea Foreign Office Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Sunday, 14 June
Agreement
FranceOutcomes of Prime Minister's visit to France include security and space agreements
The list of outcomes of the Prime Minister's visit to France includes a General Security Agreement on the Exchange and Protection of Classified Information, an ISRO-CNES Letter of Intent on microgravity research and human space exploration, incubation of an additional 10 Indian startups at Station F, an Economic Security Dialogue, and a Declaration of Intent on railway and high-speed railway development.
Source: List of outcomes: Visit of the Prime Minister to France, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Meeting
FrancePrime Minister Modi and President Macron hold talks at Villa Kerylos in Nice
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held talks with President Emmanuel Macron at Villa Kerylos in Nice on 14 June 2026, their first meeting since ties were elevated to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. They agreed to set up a High-level Mechanism to double bilateral trade within five years and a Joint India-France AI Working Group. Modi thanked Macron for visa-free transit at French airports.
Source: Prime Minister holds official talks with President of France (June 14, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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